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ProPublica, Daily News, Post's Fahrenthold Win Pulitzers

The New York Daily News and ProPublica are the twin recipients of this year's Pulitzer Prize for public service.

'Daily Show' Comic Tapped for White House Correspondents' Dinner

The White House Correspondents' Association has tapped "Daily Show" comedian Hasan Minhaj to perform at its ballyhooed annual dinner.

The Trouble with Fox: O'Reilly Scandal Threatens Murdoch's Deal for Sky

Five years have passed since a scandal forced Rupert Murdoch to abandon his purchase of a media industry crown jewel: the British pay TV provider Sky.

Governors Gone Bad: Alabama's Bentley Latest On a Long List

The "Luv Guv" and former church deacon Robert Bentley isn't the first US governor to resign amid allegations or findings of ethics violations and other infractions.

How Syria is Shuffling Trump-era Politics

The missile strike launched by President Donald Trump on an Assad regime airfield last week did little to change the deadly status quo in Syria, where government aircraft were again bombarding rebel-held Idlib province a day later.

Tillerson Visits Russia As Tensions Over Syria Flare

What a difference three months makes. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson -- a one-time recipient of the Russian Order of Friendship from Russian President Vladimir Putin whose appointment as top US diplomat was seen as a nod to the Trump …

11-year-old Kills Himself After Texting Prank

An 11-year-old boy who died last week of injuries suffered in a March suicide attempt will be laid to rest Tuesday.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley Resigns

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigned Monday in the face of impeachment hearings over accusations he tapped state resources to facilitate and hide an alleged extramarital affair with a former aide.

Student One of 3 Dead in San Bernardino School Shooting

A Southern California man fatally shot his estranged wife inside an elementary school classroom attended by special needs children before killing himself on Monday, San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said.

5 Things for Tuesday, April 10: Alabama Governor, California School Shooting, United Airlines

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Trump on pace to surpass 8 years of Obama's travel spending in 1 year

Donald Trump's travel to his private club in Florida has cost over an estimated $20 million in his first 80 days as president, putting the president on pace in his first year of office to surpass former President Barack Obama's …

Beyond the Rhetoric: Ghana and South Korea – A Tale of Two Nations

In 1957, Ghana was the richest nation in sub-Saharan Africa with a per capita income of $490. That was nearly the same as South Korea which had a per capita income of $491. By the early 1980’s Ghana’s per capita …

Ed Gillespie Retreats From Big-money Past in Trump Era

Ed Gillespie has embraced much of the pedigree that makes him a political heavyweight: a praised chair of the Republican National Committee; a senior adviser to George W. Bush during the waning days of his presidency; and today, the prohibitive …

Democrats Target Black Voters as Money Pours Into Georgia House Race

Democrats are trying to make sure African-American voters don't sit out a closely watched special election by casting the Georgia House race as an opportunity to rebuke President Donald Trump.

US Marshals Providing Rare Security for Secretary DeVos

An unusual security arrangement for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is costing taxpayers upwards of $1 million per month.