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Michelle Obama goes where no former first lady ever has

What Michelle Obama did at the Democratic National Convention Monday night has forever changed the way that former first ladies will use their tremendous influence during campaigns.

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Trump Complicit in Whitmer Kidnap Plot

Political rhetoric can incite. Incendiary posturing can trigger those who carry matches. We've now seen this play out dramatically in Michigan. Last week, six men, members of a right-wing militia group calling themselves the Wolverine Watchmen, were arrested and charged with plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan before the November elections. Seven others were charged under Michigan's anti-terrorism law for allegedly seeking to recruit an army of 200 to storm the Michigan Capitol and ignite a "civil war."

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5 things for March 26: March for Our Lives, Stormy Daniels, Russia mall fire

Ever wanted to see the Northern Lights ... from an Arctic cabin ... on a sled? Now's your chance. And here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Princess Diana: The small ways she'll be present at Harry and Meghan's wedding

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot in Windsor's St. George's Chapel, there's one person whose absence will be keenly felt: Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Harry pays tribute to 'cheeky' grandpa Prince Philip as he arrives in UK for funeral

Britain's Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip, describing him as "a man of service, honour and great humour," after flying back to the United Kingdom ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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Giuliani's attorneys argue recent search warrants are 'fruit of this poisoned tree' after 'illegal' iCloud search review in 2019

Attorneys for Rudy Giuliani argued in a letter to the court unsealed Monday that federal authorities' review of material seized from a covert search of his iCloud account in 2019 was illegal and suggested the search warrants executed late last month on his Manhattan home and office were the "fruit of this poisoned tree."

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Vaccine boosters are not unusual: CNN's medical analyst explains why

With the Biden administration expected to announce that booster doses will be needed for most people who received the Covid-19 vaccine, many people have questions: Are boosters safe? Does the fact that we may need boosters mean that the vaccine isn't working? And who should get them?

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Mike Pence says he'd consider testifying before January 6 committee if invited

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would give "due consideration" to any formal invitation to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while hinting at potential executive privilege issues.

Beto Can't Expand Support Beyond His Liberal Base

“Liberal Beto O’Rourke said he wants to win support from Republican and Independent Texans, but his extreme liberal record will make it impossible to achieve. No matter how hard Beto tries to reinvent himself, he can’t run from his liberal policies that align him more with President Biden than Texans.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director

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Guatemalan woman reunited with 12-year-old daughter after month of being separated

Tears ran down the face of 12-year-old Yoselin as she embraced her mother upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday.

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Tulane University relocating students to Houston due to power outages

Two Chicago-area freshmen, Lilly and McKenna, were on the Tulane campus for just a week when Hurricane Ida roared through and knocked out power to almost all of New Orleans.

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5 Things for Friday, May 19: Trump Trip, Iran Election, Times Square

Trying to lose weight? You might want to eat a big breakfast. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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OWN Announces New Comedy Series "The Paynes" From Tyler Perry

Network Orders Additional Episodes of Perry’s Hit Drama Series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and “If Loving You is Wrong”

Continuing its successful partnership with prolific producer Tyler Perry, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a 38-episode order for a new comedy series from Perry, “The Paynes,” a spinoff of his popular series “House of Payne.” The network has also ordered 44 additional episodes of Perry’s hit OWN drama series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and 18 episodes of “If Loving You is Wrong.”

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Vulnerable House Democrats stick by Biden as GOP attack ads ramp up

House Democrats in competitive races are putting little daylight between themselves and President Joe Biden, even as Republicans ratchet up their efforts to use the President as a cudgel against their Democratic opponents in the midterm elections.

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Dare to bare: 15 of the world's best nude beaches

Although still taboo in many places, casting aside your clothes at the shore has become a customary practice around the world in recent times.

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Here are the most notable moments from the DNC's virtual roll call

The second night of the Democratic National Convention featured a virtual roll call vote in which states across the country showcased their unique geography and demographic diversity as local delegates formally nominated Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

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5 things for April 10: Michael Cohen, Syria, Cosby trial, spy poisoning, Facebook

If you want to send a wedding gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, hold up. They want you to make donations to charity instead. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Trump Judicial Nominee Invoked Nazi Germany In Describing Treatment of Christians In US

President Donald Trump's nominee for a federal judgeship in Texas invoked religious crackdowns by the Nazis in Germany and other totalitarian regimes to describe the treatment of Christians in the US during three interviews in 2013 and 2014.

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Coronavirus & Masks: What You Need to Know About the New Cloth Face Covering Recommendations

To wear a mask or not to wear a mask? This question has been up for debate since the beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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RNC officials deny ‘litmus test’ related to 2020 election for current/potential staffers

Top officials at the Republican National Committee are denying reports that there is a “litmus test” for current and potential staffers related to whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen.