Kamala Harris shows potential strength in 2020 primary
California Sen. Kamala Harris has placed number one in our 2020 power rankings for the last few months. Yet, she has lagged in public opinion polling
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Arrest warrant issued for man who was trapped in mine
When a group of West Virginians were rescued from an abandoned mine last week, authorities hinted they could face criminal charges.
Mystery company involved in Mueller investigation appeals to SC
An unnamed, foreign government-owned company in a mystery court case is asking the Supreme Court to pause a grand jury subpoena it received related to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
The greatest sermon they ever heard: Top preachers recall the moment they were inspired
Athletes call it being "in the zone." Psychologists describe it as a state of "flow." Musicians say it's like being "in the pocket."
GoFundMe looks to raise money for 'ladders' at border wall
Days after a GoFundMe was set up to raise money for a wall along the US-Mexico border, a counter fundraiser has popped up.
Partial government shutdown to continue until after Christmas
The Senate adjourned for the day Saturday afternoon without coming to an agreement on a spending deal that would end a partial government shutdown -- likely assuring the federal closures will continue until after Christmas.
Ron Paul applauds Trump for Syria withdrawal
Former presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul supports President Donald Trump's widely criticized decision to pull more than 2,000 US troops from Syria, calling his announcement "fantastic."
Legally blind American woman missing in Peru
An American tourist who is legally blind and eventually will totally lose her sight was last seen more than a week ago on a trail near a small village in Peru, her brother said Saturday.
Trump asking advisers if he can legally fire Fed chief
President Donald Trump has begun polling advisers about whether he has the legal authority to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, according to two people familiar with the matter, who described the President as newly furious at the Fed chief as markets tumble.
10th death linked to France's 'yellow vest' protests
A 10th person has died in connection with the "gilets jaunes" or "yellow vest" protests in France as they enter their sixth consecutive weekend.
Former UK Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown dies at 77
Paddy Ashdown, the former leader of Britain's Liberal Democrats and former United Nations high representative for Bosnia, died Saturday evening after struggling with a short illness, according to a tweet from the Liberal Democrats' verified Twitter account. He was 77.
It's been 50 years since Apollo 8 united a fractured world
They were just three men. But their peaceful message was seen by a billion people. And the timing couldn't have been better.
Family of Carla Stefaniak, Florida woman killed in Costa Rica, sues Airbnb, property owner
The family of Carla Stefaniak, a woman killed last month at a resort in Costa Rica, has filed a lawsuit in a Florida court against Airbnb and the apartment complex where she stayed.
New York man returns bag found with $10,000 cash inside
A New York subway rider might have earned himself a spot for life on Santa's "nice" list after he turned in a purse with $10,000 cash he found on a train platform.
North Carolina high school student designs wheelchair for puppy
A Brevard High School student's pet project reminds us that compassion and a little ingenuity go a long way. Thanks to her caring and creativity, you might say a precious little dog is on a roll.
US envoy in ISIS fight, Brett McGurk, resigns over Syria withdrawal
Brett McGurk, the special presidential envoy for the global coalition to counter ISIS, submitted his resignation Friday because of President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces out of Syria, according to two senior officials and several sources familiar with his thinking.
Shoppers are spending but it may not last
Retailers are preparing for the final sprint of holiday shopping as warning signs flash about 2019.
In 2018, SUVs took over everything
It's been coming for a long time but, in 2018, SUVs finally took over every remaining niche in the automotive world. No matter what kind of car you might have been considering — big, small, crazy performance or super-efficient — there is now an SUV for that.
More than 164,000 pounds of ground turkey recalled
Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales Inc. is recalling about 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Friday.
Strasbourg market attacker 'pledged allegiance to ISIS' - source
The man responsible for a fatal Christmas market attack in the eastern French city of Strasbourg pledged allegiance to ISIS, a judicial source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
FBI criticizes GOP chairman for Christmas Eve document deadline
The FBI is pushing back on outgoing House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte's demand that the bureau finish reviewing more than 3,000 pages of closed-door interview transcripts by Christmas Eve after the documents were provided to the FBI earlier this week.
Melania Trump departs for Mar-a-Lago as shutdown looms
President Donald Trump isn't traveling Friday because of a looming government shutdown, but First Lady Melania Trump is on her way to Mar-a-Lago for the holidays.
Supreme Court upholds block on Trump's asylum ban
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal judge's order blocking the Trump administration's new asylum restrictions.
George Soros: Billionaire philanthropist the far right loves to hate
When the Financial Times pronounced Wednesday that the philanthropist George Soros was its "Person of the Year," Twitter ignited with partisan congratulation and animosity.
