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Noel Francisco attends his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for his nomination to become solicitor general, on May 10, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

As Trump Pressure Builds, Spotlight Falls On Solicitor General Noel Francisco

5:00am May 03, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

If Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein were removed, Francisco is the next in line to supervise the Justice Department's special counsel investigation.

Under the Affordable Care Act, many insurance plans are required to cover a range of essential services, such as hospitalization and prescription drugs. But reimbursement for certain medical equipment — such as crutches or a leg boot after an injury —

Sprained Your Ankle? The Cost Of A Walking Boot Could Sprain Your Wallet

5:00am May 03, 2018

by Michelle Andrews

Your health insurance plan might not cover items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, boots and braces. The cost is small compared with many medical bills, but adds up if you pay out-of-pocket.

Bill Cosby, center, leaves the the Montgomery County Courthouse in Pennsylvania after being convicted of drugging and molesting a woman on April 26, 2018.

Yale Pulls Honorary Degree From Bill Cosby, The First Time In The School's History

12:48am May 03, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

Yale joins a growing list of American universities and colleges to cut ties with the now convicted comedian.

Flames and smoke rise from the wreckage of an Air National Guard C-130 after it crashed Wednesday on a roadway outside Savannah, Ga.

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Air National Guard C-130 Crashes In Georgia, Killing At Least 9

11:31pm May 02, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The cargo plane, which is attached to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, crashed on a roadway Wednesday shortly after taking off from the airport in Savannah. Authorities say nine people were aboard.

Scott Pruitt speaks on election night 2010, after his successful campaign for Oklahoma attorney general. When Pruitt assumed office, he also took control of the state's case against the poultry industry.

In Oklahoma, Critics Say Pruitt Stalled Pollution Case After Taking Industry Funds

10:06pm May 02, 2018

When Scott Pruitt served as Oklahoma's attorney general, he took over a major pollution lawsuit brought by his predecessor. Critics accuse Pruitt of inaction on the case, which remains unresolved.

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As WH Legal Team Undergoes Changes, Trump Intensifies His Attacks On Justice Department

10:06pm May 02, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended the Justice Department Tuesday against threats from hardline congressional Republicans to impeach him. On Wednesday, President Trump reignited his long simmering dispute with the Rosenstein via tweet.

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Teachers rally outside Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's executive tower in Phoenix on Monday, their third day of walkouts. On Wednesday, the educators opened the possibility of ending the walkouts on Thursday, one week after they began.

Arizona Teachers Vow To Maintain Walkout 'Until A Budget Is Passed'

8:58pm May 02, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Nearly a week after the walkout began, teachers said they would accept a budget giving them a pay bump. But, with the budget still not signed, organizers have vowed to stay out of school another day.

Dunkin, a mastiff, is among the breeds that won't be allowed to fly in the cargo section of United Airlines flights as of June 18. He's shown at the Westminster dog show in February.

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United Airlines Will Ban Dozens Of Dog, Cat Breeds In New Pet Guidelines

8:49pm May 02, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

As of June 18, a handful of cat breeds and more than 40 types of short-nosed and strong-jawed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cargo area. In-cabin rules are still under consideration.

A U.S. military service member stands outside a prison cell at Camp 5. (Photo reviewed and cleared by U.S. military.)

First Guantanamo Inmate Released Under Trump Administration

8:08pm May 02, 2018

by Rachel Gotbaum

The Pentagon says a 43-year-old convicted al-Qaida operative has been returned to his home country after more than 15 years at the installation on Cuba. He'll serve nine more years in Saudi Arabia.

Cambridge Analytica announced Wednesday that it is immediately shutting down operations.

Cambridge Analytica Is Shutting Down After Facebook Data Controversy

7:38pm May 02, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

The U.K.-based firm made headlines for using data from Facebook users without their permission. Video also showed its executives describing campaign tactics of entrapment.