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President Trump answers a reporter's question about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation during a bill signing ceremony Friday in the Oval Office.

Trump Says He Has Completed Written Answers For Mueller, But Not Turned Them In

6:53pm November 16, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The president told reporters the questions were "very routinely answered by me" and that he was able to answer them "very easily." Trump reiterated that the Russia investigation is a "hoax."

For the first time since women have been allowed to apply, a woman has passed the initial Special Forces Assessment and Selection process, placing her on the path to become the first female Green Beret.

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Woman Qualifies For Special Forces Training, Could Be The First Female Green Beret

6:35pm November 16, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The Army opened special operations jobs to women in 2016 but only one has passed the first stage, a 24-day program designed to push soldiers to the brink of mental and physical exhaustion.

Stacey Abrams Concedes To Brian Kemp In Georgia's Governor Race

6:22pm November 16, 2018

by Johnny Kauffman

Stacey Abrams, Georgia's Democratic candidate for governor, conceded to Republican Brian Kemp on Friday. Kemp, Georgia's former secretary of state, will be the state's next governor.

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'Los Angeles Times' Photographer On Documenting California's Wildfires

6:01pm November 16, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Los Angeles Times photographer Wally Skalij about his photos of the Woolsey Fire in Southern California.

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Florida Election Officials Have Until Sunday To Turn In Final Tallies In Senate Race

5:29pm November 16, 2018

by Don Gonyea

In Florida's close Senate race, hand recounts progressed quickly on Friday, ahead of a Sunday deadline to report official results.

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FBI Re-Creates Fake Heads Used In 1962 Alcatraz Prison Escape

5:29pm November 16, 2018

When three inmates escaped Alcatraz in 1962 they used fake heads to fool the prison guards. Now, the FBI has re-created the heads in order to preserve the history of an escape that is still unsolved.

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Education Department Announces New Rules For Sexual Assault Cases On College Campuses

5:29pm November 16, 2018

by Tovia Smith

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced new rules for how colleges handle sexual assault and harassment, saying they will fix a "failed" and "shameful" system that's unfair to accused students.

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Families Desperately Searching For Their Loved Ones After The Camp Fire

5:29pm November 16, 2018

by Stephanie O'Neill

More than 600 people are still missing in the area burned by the Camp Fire in Northern California. One man has been searching for his spouse for more than a week.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Feb. 19 about whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross can be deposed for the lawsuits over the citizenship question he added to the 2020 census.

Supreme Court To Weigh In On Dispute Over Census Citizenship Question Evidence

5:03pm November 16, 2018

by Hansi Lo Wang

The justices will hear arguments over whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross can be questioned under oath for the lawsuits over the controversial citizenship question he added to the 2020 census.

Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, known the world over for his music and rockabilly sound. Over the course of his career, Presley earned three Grammy Awards, starred in 31 films and sold more than a billion r

Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

4:35pm November 16, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.

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