First on CNN: Emails show Ben, Candy Carson selected $31,000 dining set
Newly released emails cast doubt on claims by Secretary Ben Carson and his spokesman that he had little or no involvement in the purchase of a $31,000 furniture set for his Department of Housing and Urban Development dining room.
Tech's biggest leaders pay tribute to Stephen Hawking
Some of the biggest names in technology have joined world leaders, entertainers and scientists in paying tribute to Stephen Hawking.
Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner Announce $30 Million Project to Repair Streets in TSU-UH Corridor
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on March 13 announced a joint agreement in which Precinct One will pay $30 million to improve seven streets in the University of Houston-Texas Southern University corridor.
NYC helicopter crash puts scrutiny on harnesses in open-door choppers
When emergency workers dove into the frigid waters of New York's East River to reach a downed helicopter on Sunday evening, they found a disturbing scene.
Global warming puts nearly half of species in key places at risk: report
About half of all plants and animals in 35 of the world's most biodiverse places are at risk of extinction due to climate change, a new report claims.
Here's how teens are showing their political might in 2018
Fueled by the 2016 election results, Winter Minisee said she opted to preregister to vote "the moment she turned 16."
Russia vs. US: Where is life better?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the March 18 election by a wide margin, but that doesn't mean Russians are happy with the way things are.
Bolt, Obama and Gangnam Style: What (and whom) has Merkel outlasted?
On Wednesday, Angela Merkel will begin a historic fourth term as Chancellor of Germany, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in modern German history.
Angela Merkel sworn in for fourth term as German Chancellor
Angela Merkel was sworn in as Chancellor of Germany after lawmakers voted to re-elect her as leader in a close vote on Wednesday morning.
Widow of Pulse nightclub gunman goes on trial
Nearly two years after her husband slaughtered 49 people at the Pulse nightclub, testimony will begin in the federal terrorism trial of Noor Salman. The 31-year-old is charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and obstruction of …
The House Intelligence Committee report on Russia doesn't change these 5 facts
The news that House Republicans have ended their investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election -- concluding that there was no collusion between Trump's campaign and the Russians and that Russia was not working to improve Trump's chances -- …
Tillerson's dismissal rattles foreign nerves ahead of North Korea summit
Rex Tillerson may have spent the last 14 months being contradicted by his boss on all manner of foreign policy, but the now-fired Secretary of State was at least a known quantity for US allies during tense moments in 2017.
What's changed one month after the Parkland shooting
A month ago, a former student roamed the halls of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, opening fire on terrified students and teachers at the Florida school.
UK to announce reprisals for Russian spy poisoning
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will outline later on Tuesday how the UK plans to retaliate after Moscow ignored a deadline to explain how a lethal nerve agent was used to attack a former Russian spy and his daughter in …
5 things for March 14: Student walkout, Pennsylvania race, Trump, Stephen Hawking
t's #MyFreedomDay. Learn how students are standing up to modern slavery. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
