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His Son Tried the Experimental Treatment Charlie Gard's Parents Want

An American father is speaking out about his child's experience with an experimental treatment the parents of Charlie Gard are fighting for their baby to access.

Will Obamacare Really Fail?

President Trump's latest plan to repeal Obamacare is just to let the law fail on its own. He might have to wait a while for that to happen, however.

BBC Reveals Its Highest Paid Stars And a Major Gender Gap

The BBC revealed the salaries of its entertainment stars and top journalists on Wednesday.

Australian Woman Shot After Officer Heard Loud Sounds, Investigators Say

A Minneapolis police officer said he was startled by a loud sound near his squad car before his fellow officer shot dead Justine Ruszczyk, state investigators said.

DHS: President 'not involved' in Wall Selection Process

President Donald Trump may have a vision of what his border wall should look like, but he's not involved in the process to make those decisions, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump and Republican Senators Are the 53 Angriest People in Washington

The GOP turned into the Grouchy Old Party, as recriminations flew after the failure this week to repeal and replace Obamacare -- the greatest motivating cause of Republican voters for more than seven years.

Trump, Putin Met for Nearly An Hour In Second G20 Meeting

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, spoke for a second time on July 7 in a previously undisclosed discussion, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.

Chris Christie Catches Foul Ball at Mets-Cardinals Game

Chris Christie hasn't caught a break politically in months -- but at least the New Jersey governor snagged a foul ball Tuesday night at a game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals.

US Navy Punishes Sailor Who Hid On Ship for Abandoning Watch

The US Navy has punished a sailor who was presumed to be lost at sea, prompting a massive search and rescue operation, but was later found hiding on board.

Trump Passes the Buck -- And How It Could Hurt Him Going Forward

President Harry Truman famously said "the buck stops here." President Donald Trump, faced with the failure of the Senate Republican health care bill, says Obamacare will fail, and he'll make sure he's not taking the blame.

New Organization's Goal for 2030: Get 250,000 Women Elected

Beyonce isn't the only one who thinks women should run the world. She Should Run, an organization created in 2011 with the goal of recruiting and training women to run for public office, launched a new campaign Tuesday called "250kBy2030." …

Trump Letting Obamacare Fail Is 'cynical and sinister,' Sen. Cory Booker Says

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker slammed President Donald Trump for declaring he would let Obamacare fail Tuesday, saying "that's not just cynical, it's actually sinister."

5 Things for Wednesday, July 19: Trump and Putin, Health Care, Minneapolis Shooting

Today is Hot Dog Day. And Ice Cream Day. And Daiquiri Day. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Releases Statement on Heartless House GOP Budget

Jackson Lee: “The House GOP budget wages an all-out assault on working and middle class families by promoting tax cuts for the rich while shifting extreme burdens onto the shoulders of those who can least afford it.”

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Texas Public Elementary School Reading Initiative

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath today announced a comprehensive reading initiative – Texas Readers – to strengthen the reading skills of students across the state.