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The Russia Investigation: Everything You Need to Know

After months of dramatic congressional testimony, bombshell news reports and partisan jousting, the ever-evolving saga about alleged Russian tampering in the 2016 presidential election and investigation into possible collusion by members of Donald Trump's campaign continues to pick up momentum as new revelations seem to surface on a daily basis.

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Pentagon to Test New Anti-missile System In Wake of North Korea Threat

The Pentagon on Tuesday will for the first time test its ability to shoot down an intercontinental ballistic missile using its own upgraded long-range interceptor missile in what is being widely seen as a test of US ability to counter a North Korean missile launch.

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Trump Keeps Up Criticism of Germany

Tension between Germany and the United States intensified Tuesday with President Donald Trump accusing the longtime US ally of hurting the US financially.

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Jamie Foxx Reveals Oprah Winfrey Saved Him From Alcoholism

Jamie Foxx is currently making the media rounds to promote his new FOX game show Beat Shazam which premiered May 25th. One of his latest media stops was to The Howard Stern Show, where the Oscar-winning actor exclusively revealed that long-time friend Oprah Winfrey saved him from his alcohol addiction.

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Sofia Coppola Becomes Second Woman to Win Cannes Director Prize

Following a big win at Cannes, Sofia Coppola has just joined a very exclusive club.

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Michael Jackson Gets Sympathetic Treatment in 'Searching for Neverland'

Narrowly focused on the last few years of his life, "Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland" labors to humanize the King of Pop, acknowledging eccentricities but portraying him as an object of sympathy. While reasonably effective dramatically speaking, its reception will likely depend on how one views Jackson's alleged behavior with children.

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What You Need To Know About Ticks

As summer heat descends, replacing balmy spring breezes, ticks are becoming active in many regions of the United States. In the coming months, some experts predict that ticks and the diseases they cause will be more abundant due to warmer winter temperatures. Worry, though, is unnecessary since prevention is possible.

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Gina Rodriguez Suffers From Anxiety

The star of "Jane the Virgin" has opened up about having anxiety. Gina Rodriguez recently posted a video of herself, makeup-free, on Instagram as part of the "Ten Second Portraits" project by her friend, photographer Anton Soggiu.

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Powerful New Antibiotic Could Halt Superbugs

Scientists in the United States have developed a vital tool in the battle against superbugs by re-engineering a decades-old antibiotic.

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What You Should Know Before Buying Sunglasses

Summer's almost here, so beware the brightest of sunlight! To protect your eyesight, the most important recommendation you need to follow is to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet radiation whenever you go outside during daylight hours, according to the National Eye Institute. This is true for everyone, no matter what age, year round.

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Kandi Burruss On Phaedra Parks: ‘We Can Never Talk Again’

Can anyone really blame her for not wanting to have anything to do with someone who spread such vicious rumors about them?

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Trevor Noah Compares Covering Trump Era to 'Game of Thrones'

The unyielding barrage of news coming out of Washington D.C. has kept late-night programs like "The Daily Show" on their toes and, in many cases, riding a wave of ratings success. But do hosts like Trevor Noah ever crave a breath of creative fresh air?

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The Healthiest Way to Improve Your Sleep: Exercise

If you're one of the third of all Americans who suffer from insomnia -- roughly 108 million of us -- put away your sleeping pills. Science has a much safer solution.

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Tiger Woods, Arrested On Suspicion of DUI, Blames Prescriptions

Golfer Tiger Woods, arrested on Memorial Day in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, said alcohol was not involved and he had "an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications."

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Navy Cites Equipment Malfunction In SEAL Skydiver's Death

The US Navy said Monday the weekend death of a member of its skydiving team was due to "an equipment malfunction, though the specific nature and cause is currently unknown."

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Protest and Turmoil Rock Last Day of Texas Legislative Session

Texas ended its contentious legislative session Monday as protesters packed into the state Capitol over a new ban on sanctuary cities, and lawmakers erupted into a heated argument with alleged death threats on the House floor.

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Ariana Grande Will Return To Manchester For Benefit Concert

Ariana Grande has announced she’ll return to Manchester, England, for a benefit concert to assist victims of the terrorist attack at her concert earlier this week.

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5 Things for Tuesday, May 30: Russia Probe, North Korea, Portland Stabbing

There was So. Much. News. over the holiday weekend. So let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.