Trump Says U.S. Will Meet North Korean Threats With 'Fire And Fury'
The president's remarks, made during a meeting while he is on a "working vacation" in New Jersey, follow similar remarks by North Korea a day earlier.
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'Financial Times' Issues 103-Year-Old Correction
In 1914, the newspaper reported that applications were "pouring in" for WWI war bonds. Researchers at the Bank of England, analyzing old records, have discovered that wasn't remotely true.
New Baltimore Police Scandal Threatens Criminal Cases
More than 40 criminal cases have been dropped in Baltimore after police body cameras show officers there allegedly planting drug evidence. Public defenders say hundreds more could be dismissed.
Justice Department Reverses Course In Major Ohio Voting Rights Case
The Justice Department has reversed its position on an important voting rights case the Supreme Court will hear this term. Critics say the change could open the door to purge voter rolls.
North Korea Has Miniaturized A Nuclear Warhead, U.S. Intelligence Says
The Defense Intelligence Agency has concluded, according to The Washington Post, that North Korea has successfully miniaturized a nuclear warhead. Many in the open source nuclear weapons community agree.
Trump Holds Briefing On Opioid Crisis Amid Pleas To Declare National Emergency
President Trump received a briefing on the opioid crisis while vacationing in New Jersey. It comes as his commission on the issue is urging him to declare the problem a national emergency.
'The Bachelorette' Concludes Landmark Season As Rachel Lindsay Gives Final Rose
The season finale of ABC's The Bachelorette aired on Monday night. This season featured the first African-American star, Rachel Lindsay, and a multi-racial cast of suitors for her hand in marriage.
North Korea Reportedly Capable Of Making Nuclear-Tipped Missiles
According to a report in The Washington Post that quotes unnamed intelligence officials, Pyongyang is believed to have perfected the ability to produce nuclear warheads for its ballistic missiles.
Hill Democrats Launch Investigation Of Federal Spending At Trump Businesses
Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want to know if the spending is "in the public interest" or for the financial gain of the president and his family.
First Responders Spending More On Overdose Reversal Drug
With price hikes and rising demand, the drug naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose, is taking up an ever-larger share of emergency department budgets.