Mike Pompeo's totally nonsensical answer about his meeting with Donald Trump
Early in Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing as Secretary of State on Thursday, this exchange happened between the current CIA director and New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez regarding a reported meeting in March 2017 between President Donald Trump, Pompeo and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats:
Adam Savage is returning with a 'MythBusters' series for kids
One of the original "MythBusters" is returning to TV. Discovery has announced that Adam Savage will host and executive produce "MythBusters Jr." which it describes as "a new series that will give six of the nation's most talented kids a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills."
'Rampage' cooks up generic monster mash with Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson seemingly stars in a movie about every four months, which in the last fiscal year has included "Jumanji" (good) and "Baywatch" (not so much). Enter "Rampage," another game-inspired action vehicle, which falls somewhere between his recent hit and last summer's sun-soaked flop.
Sandra Bullock is criminally good at scheming in the 'Ocean's 8' trailer
Sandra Bullock's Debbie Ocean is out of prison and is ready to scheme again in the new trailer for "Ocean's 8."
Congress grilled Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for nearly 10 hours. What's next?
Three hours into Mark Zuckerberg's second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, a Republican lawmaker offered "a little bit of advice" to the Facebook CEO: Be careful, or we might just have to regulate you.
Pearland and Beaumont Students Advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee
After competing in eight rounds with 51 spellers, Pranav Chemudupaty, a Pearland 8th-grader who attends Nolan Ryan Jr. High in Alvin Independent School District, emerged as champion of the 2018 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee. Benjamin Chen, a Sallie Curtis Elementary 5th-grader in the Beaumont Independent School District, placed second. They will participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 27 – June 1.
Tesla tussles with Feds over autopilot crash investigation
Tesla and the National Transportation Safety Board are clashing over an investigation into the fatal crash of a Tesla that was in Autopilot mode.
Payday Lenders Wage New Wars Against Consumers and Regulation
Nearly seven years ago, Congress fought for and won enactment of reforms that would help ensure that everyone would play by the same financial rules. The promise to the nation was that the days of ignoring the long-term health of the national economy as an excuse to justify lucrative and short-term profits would be over. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act gave guardrails to lenders and consumers alike.
Human Trafficking Near Public Schools
Children at Risk has linked a long-standing problem – illicit massage establishments and their proximity to schools and school-aged children -- with recommendations for local and state policymakers.
Tracy Morgan Gets Walk of Fame Star: "Everything Happens for a Reason"
Comedian Tracy Morgan has a lot to smile about. Not only does the funny man have a new sitcom that just started, the “30 Rock” star also just got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. This is all after suffering a horrific car accident in 2014 where he was in a coma and had to learn how to walk again.
Khloé Kardashian welcomes baby girl
Two sources close to the family tell CNN that Kardashian has given birth to a girl. Kardashian's boyfriend and the father of her child is Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player Tristan Thompson.
New study says air hand dryers spread germs
Washing your grubby mitts is one of the best ways to cut your chances of getting sick and spreading harmful germs to others, but a new study may make you think twice before you use air hand dryers in public restrooms.
Senators: NAFTA was written in the age of floppy disks; it's time for an update
When did the United States of America start thinking small on trade? Our nation was discovered, explored and built by bold thinkers and pioneers in search of new frontiers and prosperity. They forged into the unknown and risked life and limb to carve new trade routes and paths to economic greatness. This indomitable desire to expand trade between the new and old worlds led to the first maps of the American frontier and ultimately defined the borders of the United States.
Trump insists that if he wanted to fire Mueller, it would be done
President Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, he would have months ago.
Pompeo courts skeptical lawmakers in bid to be top US diplomat
Mike Pompeo, the Trump administration's nominee to lead the State Department, made his case for confirmation on Thursday, stressing his service in the military and at the CIA to skeptical lawmakers, and emphasizing the unique place the US holds in the world.
#TBT: Bill Gates faced Congress almost exactly 20 years before Zuckerberg
One major tech CEO testifying before Congress isn't cool. You know what's cool? Two major tech CEOs testifying before Congress.
Giving new moms paid leave is essential. But so is helping them return to work
Lauren Reynolds was excited to return to work after having a baby. But she was also terrified to leave her 4-month old daughter. "You spend 12 weeks trying to keep the baby alive and function normally," she said. "I was excited and scared for what it meant for me and my family."
Why Mark Zuckerberg didn't want to talk about your data
Mark Zuckerberg spent more than 10 hours testifying before Congress this week and still didn't answer the most important question about Facebook:
300,000 people say they're ready to protest if Robert Mueller is fired
If President Trump fires special counsel Robert Mueller, the liberal group MoveOn.org plans a quick and expansive response.
China presents huge rewards for Wall Street -- with big risks
China has promised to lift restrictions on foreign lenders in its massive banking system, creating a huge opportunity for America's biggest banks.
