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Hollywood Execs Name Anita Hill to Lead Anti-harassment Effort

As sexual harassment scandals continue to roil the media and entertainment industries, Hollywood executives are banding together to address the underlying issues.

'SNL' Has a Special Christmas Message From Baldwin's Trump

It's the most wonderful time of the year and "Saturday Night Live" had a special Christmas message from President Donald Trump on Saturday night.

Homeowners: Here's What's In the Tax Bill for You

Republicans on Friday unveiled the final version of their tax bill, and it has new restrictions for some homeowners.

Amtrak Train Was Speeding Significantly Before Crash

Careening around a curve at almost three times the speed limit, an Amtrak train derailed and hurled passenger cars off an overpass and onto rush hour traffic below -- killing three people and injuring more than 100 others.

Will Atlanta's Airport Outage Hurt Its Amazon HQ2 Bid?

The massive power outage that crippled Atlanta's main airport on Sunday came at a particularly bad time. The city is believed to be a leading contender to host Amazon's second headquarters.

Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates Women's World Cup Skiing with Third Win

Her main target this season is the Winter Olympics, but Mikaela Shiffrin is proving a dominant force on the World Cup circuit with a third win since November.

Argentina Passes Controversial Economic Reform

A major pension reform became law in Argentina early Tuesday morning after violent protests rocked the nation's capital, Buenos Aires, on Monday.

9 Spectacular Holiday Light Displays

It's that time of year when spots around the world are aglow in vibrant holiday light displays that dazzle and awe with millions of colored, twinkling bulbs.

What the Train Derailment Felt Like

The way Charlie Heebner remembers it, being aboard the passenger train that hurtled off an overpass in Washington state Monday morning was "like being inside an exploding bomb."

Beyond the Rhetoric: Get Ready for Serious Black Economic Empowerment

Something was taken for granted with the Trump Transition Team. It was assumed that Omarosa Manigault was the point person for African Americans. Just about everyone thought that. As time went on it became apparent that she didn’t know it.

Imraan Christian: Driving Social Change Through Photography

Cameras can be powerful tools used to drive change. In Cape Town, South Africa, a fighting spirit and a positive outlook gave one visual artist the gravitas to represent his country through a different lens.

Yemen Rebels Fire Ballistic Missile On Saudi Capital, State TV Reports

The Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen has said it intercepted a ballistic missile south of Riyadh on Tuesday, according to Saudi state television station Al Ekhbariya. The missile did not cause any damage.

Sarah Palin's Oldest Son Charged With Beating Up His Father

Sarah Palin's oldest son beat up his father this weekend, according to court records. The incident happened at the Palin home in Wasilla, Alaska, where Track Palin bloodied his father, Todd, in a dispute over a truck, according to court …

GOP Tax Bill Vote in House, Senate On Tuesday

When it comes to the GOP tax plan, Republicans have the votes. Period. They have them in the House, which is expected to vote in the early afternoon Tuesday. They have them in the Senate, which votes later this evening. …

7 Reasons Why Republicans May Have Made a Bad Bet On the Tax Bill

Today is the biggest day of the year for congressional Republicans. It's the day that their massive tax cut plan is expected to pass the GOP-controlled House and Senate, sending the bill to the other end of Pennsylvania Ave. where …