Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
To Turn Turkey's Economy Around, Erdogan May Have To Loosen Control
After some stinging losses in local elections, Turkey's ruling party is trying to revive the economy. But that'll be difficult as long as President Erdogan doesn't want to share power.
After Death Threats, Pelosi Wants Rep. Omar's Security Stepped Up
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Capitol Police will examine threats to Rep. Ilhan Omar's security, following a tweet from President Trump blasting her for comments she made about the Sept. 11 attacks.
Powerful Storms That Spawned Tornadoes Rip Across The South
Severe weather moves across the southern U.S. A possible tornado touched down in Troy, Ala., but officials there believe the state's experience with past storms may have helped to keep citizens safe.
World's Largest Plane Takes Flight Over The Weekend
Stratolaunch Systems successfully launched the first test flight of the Stratolaunch, a six-engine plane with a wingspan 385 feet wide — longer than a football field and any planes' wingspan.
Researchers Worry Right Whales Could Be Harmed During Seismic Testing
Oil and gas companies will do seismic testing to see what's under the ocean floor, part of the Trump administration's push to expand drilling. Experts say that could harm some endangered animals.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Spills Drinks On Her Boss
On a recent flight, someone bumped into flight attendant Maddie Peters. Her tray of drinks went airborne. Half directly onto Doug Parker's lap, who is the CEO of American Airlines.
HBO Airs First Episode Of 'Game Of Thrones' Final Season
Winter is here. At least on HBO's Game of Thrones, which premiered its final season Sunday night. It was packed with uncomfortable reunions — unleashing massive implications for the story to come.
News Brief: Sanctuary Cities, Rep. Ilhan Omar, 'Game Of Thrones'
Trump administration considers sending migrants to sanctuary cities. Rep. Omar says she's seen a spike in death threats since Trump tweeted a video of her. HBO begins Game of Thrones final season.
State Department Tried To Dissuade WikiLeaks From Posting U.S. Documents
In 2010, WikiLeaks posted 250,000 leaked U.S. diplomatic cables. David Greene talks to Harold Koh, the then-legal adviser to the State Department who urged the organization not to publish them.
FAA Officials To Meet With Airlines And Pilots To Discuss Boeing 737 Max
Boeing says it's close to finishing a software update for its troubled 737 Max aircraft. This comes as the company is trying to win back public and government support of the grounded fleet.