FACT CHECK: No, Clapper Has Not 'Admitted That There Was Spying' On Trump Campaign
The former spy baron has been making the rounds on his book tour, but he did not say what Donald Trump claimed he said about FBI surveillance.
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After 16 Months, Trump Names An Ambassador To South Korea
Adm. Harry Harris is the head of the U.S. Pacific Command and is known for his hawkish views on North Korea and China. His nomination comes amid the ongoing drama on the Korean Peninsula.
NOAA Expects Hurricane Season For 2018 To Be Near Or Above Normal
After a devastating 2017 hurricane season, the Atlantic isn't likely to get a break this year, NOAA says. The agency predicts 10 to 16 named storms this season, including up to four major hurricanes.
Air Force Uncovered LSD Use Among Airmen Guarding Nuclear Missiles
Military investigators cracked the ring in 2016, after one of the service members made the mistake of posting material to social media.
Mike Pompeo Reads Out Loud Trump's Letter Canceling U.S.-North Korea Summit
The secretary of state was on Capitol Hill this morning for a Senate hearing and he read the letter. Pompeo said North Korea hadn't responded to recent U.S. queries about logistics for the summit.
Georgia Jury Awards $1 Billion In Lawsuit Over Girl's Rape
"They said a little black girl in Clayton County who was raped is worth $1 billion. That was a big win for us," her lawyer said. Hope Cheston was raped by an armed security guard when she was 14.
Texas Governor Continues Roundtable Discussions On School Shooting Prevention
After a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, Greg Abbott convened discussions about how to prevent and respond to school shootings. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Allen Banks, police chief in Round Rock.
Federal Court Rules In Favor Of Transgender Student In Restroom Case
A federal court in Virginia ruled in favor of Gavin Grimm, a transgender teen who has been fighting for the right to use the school restroom that aligns with his gender identity.
NFL Says Players Must Stand During Anthem Or Teams Will Face Fines
The NFL announced it will require players who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and anthem." This comes after months of debate that started as protests against police brutality.
Residents Near Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Brace For Uncertainty
Over 40 structures have been destroyed and thousands remain evacuated as the volcano erupts. Lava flows from dozens of fissures have reached the ocean, creating a dangerous phenomenon known as "laze."