Despite Scrutiny, Rikers Island's 'Culture Of Violence' Persists, Report Says
This latest report has fueled the debate on closing the jail facilities on the island.
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Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'
NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.
A Revenue 'Trigger' Would Shoot Down Tax Cuts If Economy Doesn't Grow As Expected
Some senators want the tax overhaul to come with a built-in trigger: If budget deficits grow, tax cuts will be reversed. But several key senators strongly oppose the idea.
Need A Change From A Traditional Christmas Tree?
Target is selling upside-down trees. Or, you could try to copy what nature did in Huntersville, N.C. A weed grew in an orange traffic cone. Dubbed "Cone Weed," firefighters decorated it.
'I Was Poisoned': Can Crowdsourcing Food Illnesses Help Stop Outbreaks?
People can use the website to report restaurants, symptoms and whether they notified health department officials. But there are potential downsides — like mistaken culprits and malicious accusations.
The Tempest At Galveston: 'We Knew There Was A Storm Coming, But We Had No Idea'
The Great Galveston Storm of 1900 destroyed two-thirds of the Texas city and heavily damaged surviving structures. It remains the most deadly natural disaster and worst hurricane in U.S. history.
Self-Driving Car Stops Automatically For Taco Truck
GM invited reporters to ride in their self-driving cars. A Reuters journalist was driven through San Francisco when suddenly the car stopped for a taco truck — must have thought it was time to eat.
Kushner Questioned By Special Counsel Investigators
President Trump's son-in-law was reportedly questioned on a 2016 meeting with Russians offering "dirt" on Hillary Clinton and about former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Trump Retweets Inflammatory Anti-Muslim Videos From Far-Right Group In Britain
The action prompted outrage. While Trump's Twitter feed often creates controversy, it doesn't always result in consequential actions.
FACT CHECK: President Trump's Tax Speech In Missouri
President Trump traveled to Missouri Wednesday to promote the GOP tax plan. Here's a closer look at some of the claims he made.