Trump Again Blasts Libel Laws, Calling Them 'A Sham'
The president's attack follows publication of a best-selling book that questions his fitness for office.
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Search Efforts Continue After California Mudslides Killed At Least 15
Rescuers are looking for trapped and injured people in Santa Barbara County, where rain storms hit hills that were recently devastated by wildfires, causing deadly mudslides.
Rep. Darrell Issa To Retire, Adding To Record GOP Exodus From Congress
There are 31 House Republicans leaving their seats open this fall. The last time a party had nearly that many retirements during a midterm year was when Democrats lost control of Congress in 1994.
DACA's Cloudy Future Casts A Shadow On A Young Chef's Dream
Alfonso Verdis came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 15, working his way from dishwasher to chef in an industry that relies heavily on immigrant labor. But his DACA status in the U.S. will soon expire.
Rep. Scalise To Undergo Another Surgery As Part Of Shooting Recovery
Scalise was wounded in June when a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing in a Washington, D.C., suburb for a charity baseball game.
Desperate Cities Consider 'Safe Injection' Sites For Opioid Users
Opioids were a main driver in roughly 1,200 drug overdose deaths in Philadelphia last year. That's four times the city's murder rate. It's time, some officials say, to supervise, not criminalize.
James Franco Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims, Saying They're 'Not Accurate'
Several claims against Franco have surfaced on Twitter. In a TV appearance Tuesday, he rejected them — but he also said, "I can't live — if there's restitution to be made, I will make it."
Adding Citizenship Question Risks 'Bad Count' For 2020 Census, Experts Warn
The Justice Department has asked the Census Bureau to reinstate a question about citizenship on the census. But some say that kind of question could jeopardize the headcount's accuracy.
Rwanda Ranks In The Top 5 For Gender Equity. Do Its Teen Girls Agree?
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report gives high marks to Rwanda in its country-by-country rundown. An all-female debate team offers their perspective.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Decision To End DACA
After a judge ordered the government to continue a program protecting young immigrants from deportation, President Trump tweeted, "It just shows everyone how broken and unfair our Court System is."