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Laid Up with 'Man Flu'? It's Real, Researcher Says

Don't doubt it: "Man flu" is real, or so says one Canadian researcher who was "tired of being accused of overreacting." With many respiratory diseases, a man is more susceptible to complications than a woman, plus his immune system may be naturally weaker, according to research published Monday in the BMJ medical journal.

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5 things for April 30: Migrant caravan, T-Mobile and Sprint, Michelle Wolf

We've known for some time that the Great Barrier Reef's in serious trouble. But all hope is not lost. Australia's pledging millions to save it. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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What the Jury Isn't Hearing in the Menendez Bribery Trial

A frequent refrain from the federal judge overseeing Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, as he presses the lawyers to show him why he should admit or withhold certain evidence from the jury.

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5 Things for October 20: John Kelly, Pollution, MH370

Congrats to the L.A. Dodgers! They're headed to the World Series for the first time in almost three decades. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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The White House Is Bracing for 2018 Challenges

Fresh off a successful push on tax reform, Republicans and the White House are beginning to brace for a challenging midterm election cycle next year — with some White House allies concerned the President and the party aren't ready for the political trials ahead.

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NABJ Calls for Action in Fight for Press Freedom and Journalists Protection

NABJ President Heads to Doha for Al Jazeera Press Freedom Symposium

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker will travel to Doha, Qatar in the coming days as part of the organization’s plans to intensify efforts to combat increasing verbal and physical attacks against journalists, including NABJ members, in the United States and abroad.

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5 Things for November 29: North Korea, Tax Overhaul, Tampa, Conyers, Automation

Should rich and poor shoppers be charged different prices at the grocery store? Some experts say that would actually help the economy. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Maryland NAACP leader blasts Gov. Larry Hogan's posthumous pardons of lynching victims as 'political posturing'

The head of Maryland's NAACP on Sunday lambasted Gov. Larry Hogan's posthumous pardon of lynching victims as "political posturing," criticizing the Republican governor for issuing a blanket pardon of dozens of the state's Black victims even though many were never convicted of any crimes, but merely charged or accused of wrongdoing before they were killed.

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Biden attends dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for those killed in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden watched stoically as flag-draped cases carrying the remains of American service members killed in Afghanistan returned Sunday to the United States.

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Biden visits memorial site for victims of Buffalo mass shooting

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the memorial site for a mass shooting in which 10 people were killed in an act of violent racism, a devastating reminder to the President of challenges he ran to address.

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Walker as recently as August indicated he opposed exceptions to abortion, contrary to debate claim

Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker said as recently as August that he opposes any exceptions to a ban on abortion, despite stating the opposite during his first and only debate against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock last week.

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TikTok CEO testifies before Congress for the first time

TikTok CEO Shou Chew made his first appearance before Congress on Thursday and was immediately hit by intense criticism from lawmakers, including calls for the app to be banned.

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How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer

When our homeless response outreach teams first met Curtis, he had been living on the streets for nearly 20 years. He was sleeping in a tent under a freeway near downtown Houston. Following the unexpected death of his mother, he had fallen into a deep depression. A lack of adequate mental health support had led him to self-medication, then drug-related incarceration, then homelessness.

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The French château with more than 100 fighter jets

The sleek, dark-gray lines of a F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, flanked by two other veterans of the Cold War skies, a French Dassault Mirage IV and a F-104 Starfighter, is not what you would usually expect to come across when walking into the courtyard of a 700-year-old French château.

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CIA chief crucial talks in Europe secure hostage deal/pause Gaza fighting

Efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and broker a prolonged pause in fighting are at an important juncture as President Joe Biden deploys his point person on hostage talks to Europe for multiparty talks on the contours of a possible agreement.

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GOP hopefuls raise prospect of ‘President Harris’ as way to undercut Biden

Republican presidential candidates are increasingly making Vice President Kamala Harris their prime target as they jockey for attention from voters, focusing on the No. 2 Democrat rather than President Joe Biden.

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1 dead, at least 21 others wounded in shooting following Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, officials say

A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally left at least one person dead and at least 21 others wounded Wednesday, officials said, shattering a joyous afternoon for the massive crowd celebrating the Chiefs latest NFL title. Three people are in custody for questioning.

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Disney+ Debuts First Trailer & Key Art for "Star Wars: The Scolyte"

Today, Disney+ debuted the first trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s new, original series “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” The thrilling, live-action series launches on Tuesday, June 4, with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+.

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As the world begins its vaccination push, delayed rollouts draw criticism and concern

Political leaders are promising that mass vaccination campaigns will see life return to normal, as a more contagious variant of the coronavirus spreads across dozens of countries, adding urgency to the race to end the pandemic.

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Rick Ross Cancels Show London Show For Undisclosed Reasons

The Miami emcee will be MIA for his UK fans.