Thousands Flee Bali's Mount Agung After Volcano Threat Level Is Raised
Authorities say the mountain, which last erupted 54 years ago, is poised to go at any time.
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3 GOP Senators Oppose Graham-Cassidy, Effectively Blocking Health Care Bill
Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote no on the latest push to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. That once again leaves the GOP short of the votes it needs to pass a health care bill.
Puerto Rico's Arecibo Radio Telescope Suffers Hurricane Damage
Early reports that a secondary dish at the observatory was destroyed by Maria turn out not to be correct, according to a group that helps run the facility.
Graham-Cassidy Health Care Hearing Starts With Eruption Of Protests
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing about the Republicans' last-ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it became clear the legislation would not have the votes to pass.
A Former Speechwriter Looks Back On His 'Hopey, Changey' Years With Obama
David Litt says writing speeches and jokes for former President Obama was often a delicate task: "There's a whole industry of people trying to take your words out of context."
First Female Marine Completes Grueling Infantry Officer Course
The 13-week program is considered one of the toughest in the U.S. military, and one-third of the class dropped out before graduation. The lieutenant has asked to keep her identity private.
Trump, The NFL And The Powder Keg History Of Race, Sports And Politics
President Trump says his calling for the firing of NFL players who don't stand for the national anthem isn't about race. But the protests are about racial justice, which has a long history in sports.
Trump Says His Pals Go To Africa To 'Get Rich.' Is That Offensive?
In a meeting with African leaders last week, Trump made a remark that sparked controversy — and kudos.
'Declaration Of War' Means North Korea Can Shoot Down U.S. Bombers, Minister Says
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho says that under international law, his country can legally shoot down U.S. military planes — even if they're not in North Korea's airspace.
Supreme Court Removes Travel Ban Cases From Its Calendar After Trump's New Revision
Parties in the two cases — Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project and Trump v. Hawaii — have until next Thursday, Oct. 5, to file new briefs over whether parts of the cases are now moot.