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Trump: If China Doesn't Help, The US Will Solve 'The North Korea Problem' Without Them

"North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! U.S.A," he tweeted.

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When Will Justice Anthony Kennedy retire?

With Justice Neil Gorsuch sworn in and the Supreme Court's 422-day era-of-eight over, attention has turned to Anthony Kennedy, the jurist who administered Gorsuch's oath at the White House ceremony and on whose key vote the law in America has long turned.

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Here's a List Of All The Town Halls On Tuesday

As Congress starts its two week recess this week, lawmakers in some states are holding town halls with their constituents to discuss issues ranging from health care and tax reform to anything else that concerns -- or enrages -- their voters.

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Eric Trump: Ivanka Influenced Syria Strike Decision

President Donald Trump has said that the horrific images from a chemical weapons attack in Syria compelled him to authorize a missile strike against an Assad-regime airbase last week. But according to his son, Eric Trump, another key White House voice may have also influenced his decision to use military force.

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Eric Trump Just Said Something Very Revealing About Ivanka's White House Role

The Trump White House is at once decidedly leaky and totally unknowable. We know there's lots of jockeying and infighting among President Trump's top advisers, but what we don't really know is what specific roles each of them play or who, at any given time, has the President's ear.

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Here's How You Use Government Data Without Even Realizing It

Imagine moving to a new city: How will you know which schools to choose, appliances to purchase, or what the morning commute will be? Government data plays a role in all of those answers.

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Tax Reform Decoded: What You Need To Know

Republicans and the White House may have a hard time muscling through a full tax code overhaul this year. But there will be plenty of debates and mudslinging over tax reform while they try.

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The Power Of Apple: Chipmaker Shares Hammered Over Analyst Warning

British-German tech company Dialog Semiconductor paid the price for doing so on Tuesday, when its shares plummeted after an analyst suggested that Apple might drop the tech firm as a supplier.

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Women Defy Tehran's Last Minute Marathon Ban

Hundreds of runners participated in "TehRUN" -- the Iranian capital's first international marathon -- on Friday, but many were left disappointed after authorities reportedly denied US citizens visas and prohibited women from taking part in the full race.

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Coca-Cola UK Headquarters Blocked by 2.5-ton Sculpture Protest

Greenpeace activists blocked the entrance to Coca-Cola's UK headquarters in London with a 2.5-ton sculpture featuring a seagull regurgitating plastic, and called for the company to do more to help prevent plastic pollution.

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Trump Hotel Lawsuits Against Chefs Come to a Close With Second Settlement

The Trump Organization has settled its contract dispute with chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bringing an end to a nearly two-year legal battle over a failed restaurant deal for the Trump International Hotel in Washington.

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White House Grapples with How to Sell Trump's First 100Days

President Donald Trump's communications staff, facing the prospect of having to spin a largely win-less first 100 days in office, is grappling with how to tout the new President's first months on the job.

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Egypt Cabinet OKs State of Emergency after Palm Sunday Church Bombings

A day after brazen ISIS attacks killed dozens at two Coptic Christian churches on Palm Sunday, Egypt's Cabinet announced a three-month state of emergency, a measure designed to help authorities root out the terror network.

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Sweden Terror Suspect 'confesses' to Stockholm Attack

The man suspected of the Stockholm truck attack has admitted to carrying out a "terrorist crime", his lawyer said.

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US Allies Fail to Agree Sanctions On Russia and Syria

Leading US allies have failed to reach agreement on new sanctions on Syria and Russia in the wake of a chemical attack that killed more than 80 people.

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9 Cases of Rat Lungworm Disease Confirmed in Hawaii

The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed six cases of rat lungworm disease on the island of Maui and three cases on the Big Island over the past three months, an official said Monday. No deaths have been reported.

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Kylie Jenner Gets Her Own Spin-off Show

In case you haven't grown tired of keeping up with the Kardashians, they're about to get more airtime. The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner family, Kylie Jenner, has landed her own E! spin-off series.

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Man Dragged Off Plane: 4 Key Questions On United's $800 Mistake

By now, the video of a United passenger being dragged off a flight at Chicago's O'Hare airport has made it around the world and undoubtedly inundated your news feeds. There are a million things to unpack about the incident: The appropriate use of force, the rights of passengers, the PR fallout and ultimately the state of air travel that allowed for such a thing to happen.

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Fitness Trackers' heart Rate Monitoring Accurate Enough for Most, Study Says

The heart rate monitor inside your fitness tracker may not be as precise as the equipment used in doctors offices and hospitals, but researchers say the smartwatches and wristbands are accurate enough for most consumers' needs.

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Prostate Cancer Screening: New Guidelines Let Patients Weigh Harms, Benefits

Men younger than 70 with no signs of prostate cancer may no longer be discouraged from checking their PSA levels, according to guidelines proposed today by the US Preventive Services Task Force.

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