US sizes up Kim ahead of possible nuclear summit
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were billed primarily as diplomatic missions, the face-to-face encounters have also served as valuable intelligence gathering opportunities that are helping shape US officials' understanding of …
Kim Kardashian meets with Trump to discuss prison reform
Kim Kardashian West met with President Donald Trump and other officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House on Wednesday to discuss prison reform.
Forest Whitaker: The kids deserve a seat at the table
We often hear the future belongs to the youth. This may be true, but the adults who are presently in charge can only ensure a safe and prosperous future if they make room for youth participation now.
4 people have died this week in North Carolina since Alberto made landfall
Two people died Wednesday after severe weather caused a landslide in western North Carolina.
Valerie Jarrett responds to Roseanne's racist Twitter rant: 'A teaching moment'
Valerie Jarrett, a former top aide to President Barack Obama, reacted to actress Roseanne Barr's racist Twitter rant that led to the cancellation of the television sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday by saying that the incident should become "a teaching moment."
Unprecedented? Trump aims to defy midterm campaign history
President Donald Trump is deepening his investment in the midterm elections, stepping up his travel across the country to raise money and rally Republicans in hopes of overcoming the tide of history by retaining control of Congress in the fall.
How Giuliani wins by being 'the craziest guy in the room'
He is ridiculed as ridiculous. He is attacked as around the bend. He is maligned as morally bereft in his unwavering defense of his old friend and client, President Donald Trump.
What not to do if you're valet parking a Porsche
If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney. Tasked with parking a Porsche Carrera for a hotel guest, he managed to wedge it under the SUV parked in front, …
5 things for May 31: Russia investigation, journalist's faked death, Kim Kardashian West
If you have Amazon Prime, be prepared for that price hike people have been talking about -- it's happening soon with renewals. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Governor Abbott Unveils Plan To Address School Safety In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today joined state and local leaders to unveil his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. The Governor’s plan contains 40 recommendations and includes proposals that call for increasing law enforcement presence at schools, strengthening existing campus security …
Latino Victory Fund Endorses Antonio Delgado for Congress
Latino Victory Fund today endorsed Antonio Delgado in his bid to represent New York’s 19th Congressional District. As an accomplished attorney, Delgado has been a tireless advocate for the working-class values that he learned from his roots as a latchkey …
Trump breaks silence on Roseanne Barr scandal
President Trump's first public reaction to the cancellation of "Roseanne" is a shot at Disney CEO Bob Iger. "Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that 'ABC does not tolerate comments like those' made by Roseanne …
'Murdered' Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko appears on Ukrainian TV
A Russian journalist and Kremlin critic, reported to have been shot dead in Ukraine, has appeared alive at a news conference and declared that his murder was faked by Ukrainian security services to foil an assassination plot against him.
JJ Watt receives honorary doctorate degree from Baylor College of Medicine
JJ Watt is a man of many talents on and off the football field -- now he can add doctorate degree to his list of achievements.
Evacuation order canceled as North Carolina dam deemed safe
Residents and businesses near a dam in North Carolina appeared to have dodged potential disaster Wednesday after an emergency at the location was called off.

