News

Maria Butina, a Russian woman who has been in custody since the summer facing charges that she is a foreign agent, may conclude a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Maria Butina, Accused Of Being A Russian Agent, May Be In Talks For Plea Deal

2:10pm November 16, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

The Russian woman accused of trying to build bridges with Republican leaders in the United States might not go on trial if her lawyers can conclude a deal with prosecutors. Negotiations are underway.

CNN attorney Ted Boutrous delivers remarks outside U.S. District Court following a hearing Wednesday on CNN's case against the White House for stripping a reporter of his press pass.

Politics & Government

Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential

1:50pm November 16, 2018

In the first legal battle between President Trump and the news media, a federal judge sided with CNN and ordered the White House to immediately restore Jim Acosta's press pass.

The wreckage of a house sitting in Thousand Oaks, Calif., a city ravaged by the Woolsey Fire less than a day after a mass shooting.

National

'What Took A Lifetime To Accumulate ... Was Incinerated In Minutes'

1:41pm November 16, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

For those who have survived the deadly fires in Northern and Southern California, the escape was just the beginning. Now they face the daunting task of rebuilding the lives they made.

Books
Arts

William Goldman, Writer Behind 'Butch Cassidy,' 'Princess Bride,' Dies At 87

1:25pm November 16, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Goldman had a successful literary career before he turned to Hollywood, where he made an indelible mark — as the writer of beloved movies as well as a bestselling guide to screenwriting.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks with the media after a series of listening sessions about campus sexual violence in July 2017. Among the significant changes is that schools can make it harder to prove allegations.

Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault

11:38am November 16, 2018

by Tovia Smith

Among the significant changes is that schools could make it harder to prove allegations. Instead of only a "preponderance of the evidence," schools could demand "clear and convincing evidence."

Queue Listen Now

Becky Shaw's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in 2014. The following year, she and her husband, Ben, had Parker, their "rainbow baby," as babies born after pregnancy loss are often called.

Health & Safety

Michelle Obama's Miscarriage Story May Help Other Women Share Theirs

10:44am November 16, 2018

by Emmarie Huetteman

A memoir from the former first lady is bringing fresh attention to miscarriages and could help illuminate and normalize the common loss of a pregnancy.

Pyongyang To Deport American Who Entered North Korea Illegally

4:42am November 16, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The man, identified as Bruce Byron Lowrance, reportedly entered North Korea from China last month. His quick release is seen as a conciliatory gesture aimed at maintaining ties with Washington.

World News

Verdict On Khmer Rouge Leaders Is First To Officially Acknowledge Regime's Genocide

3:30am November 16, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Nuon Chea, 92, who was the No. 2 leader of the Khmer Rouge from 1975-1979 and Khieu Samphan, the 87-year-old former head of state of the brutal regime, were found guilty of genocide and other crimes.

Gregory Alan Bush, who was indicted on hate crimes and firearm charges by a federal grand jury on Thursday.

National

Kentucky Kroger Shooting Suspect Charged With Federal Hate Crimes

11:41pm November 15, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The grand jury indictment alleges Gregory Bush shot and killed two African-Americans "because of their race and color." The Justice Department has not decided if it will seek the death penalty.

Suzanne Kaksonen and her cockatoo Buddy camp at a makeshift shelter outside a Walmart in Chico, Calif. on Wednesday. Kaksonen, a resident of Paradise, lost her home in the blaze.

National

More Deaths Reported In California Wildfire As List Of Missing Balloons

10:39pm November 15, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

The number of people who perished stands at 63. The roster of those unaccounted for has jumped from 130 to 631 as the sheriff's office combs through reports from people looking for loved ones.