'Better Than Super': Russia Reacts To Trump-Putin Summit In Helsinki
Some Russian commentators and politicians rejoiced after Monday's meeting between the two leaders, with one columnist even calling it "another small miracle."
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Fed's Powell Says A Long Trade War Could Hurt U.S. Economy
A long trade war that results in higher, broader tariffs "will be bad for our economy and for other economies too," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said at a Senate hearing Tuesday.
Maria Butina Case Bolsters Understanding of 'Infiltration' In Russian 2016 Attack
The Justice Department has accused a Russian woman of trying to cultivate influence with American political figures via the NRA, affirming a separate plank of the Kremlin's influence campaign.
'We've Been Through Darker Times': Barack Obama Speaks In South Africa
In one of his most high-profile appearances since leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama urged listeners to resist cynicism as he celebrated the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Russian Influence Campaign Sought To Exploit Americans' Trust In Local News
Russian influence-mongers appear to have created a number of fake local news Twitter accounts — and spent years posting real headlines.
Scientists Hunt For A Test To Diagnose Chronic Brain Injury In Living People
Doctors are closer to a test in live brains that could help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that's been linked to concussions and other repeated brain assaults.
Trump Walks Back Controversial Comments On Russian Election Interference
Before a meeting with GOP lawmakers Tuesday, the president told reporters he misspoke in Helsinki: When he said he saw no reason why it "would" be Russia that interfered, he meant to say "wouldn't."
Insurers And Government Are Slow To Cover Expensive CAR-T Cancer Therapy
Treatment costs for the immunotherapy can run to more than $1 million. Some state Medicaid programs aren't paying for the treatment, and Medicare's complicated payment rates have hospitals worried.
In Face Of Protectionism, EU And Japan Sign Huge Open-Trade Deal
The agreement will create an open-trade zone for 600 million people. The parties account for approximately one-third of GDP worldwide.
Late Mother Teresa's Order Investigated For Child Trafficking In India
A nun and a worker at a Missionaries of Charity shelter were arrested last week for allegedly selling four infants. India has mandated the investigation of all such facilities run by the order.