House Judiciary plans to authorize subpoenas for Mueller's full report

The House Judiciary Committee intends to authorize subpoenas Wednesday morning for special counsel Robert Mueller's full report and his underlying ...

Democrats to authorize subpoena for full Mueller report

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler will authorize a subpoena this week to obtain the full, unredacted report from special counsel Robert Mueller, teeing up ...

Georgia’s Doug Collins takes lead role in fight over Mueller report

As the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Georgia U.S. Rep. Doug Collins is a leader in fight over handling of Mueller report.

House committee poised to subpoena Mueller report

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee said on Monday it will work this week on a resolution authorizing subpoenas to obtain Special Counsel Robert Muller's full ...

New York is expected to become the second state to ban single-use plastic bags

The ban, which would go into place next March, is expected to be passed as part of the state's 2020 budget deal.

Manhattan tolls, plastic bag ban approved in New York budget

New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature worked into the night Sunday to wrap up work on a new state budget that includes new tolls on motorists driving into ...

New York State Budget Deal Brings Congestion Pricing, Plastic Bag Ban and Mansion Tax

ALBANY — After weeks of intraparty bickering, the New York State Legislature and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday signed off on a $175 billion budget that ...

Albany legislators approve NY plastic-bag ban, beginning next March

New York lawmakers voted Sunday to bar retailers from giving customers their purchases in single-use plastic bags — and approved fees of up to five cents ...

Congestion pricing set to pass in New York, but details remain murky

New York will be the first U.S. city to implement a congestion pricing program under the state budget put before lawmakers on Sunday — but how much drivers ...

Murphy tells Cuomo N.J. commuters shouldn't get hit with a double tax under N.Y.'s congestion pricing plan

Murphy has concerns with New York's congestion pricing plan and he wants Cuomo to know about them.

America's first congestion-pricing tax awaiting approval under budget deal

Drivers who cross into Manhattan below 61st Street will be socked with the nation's first congestion-pricing fees under the budget deal that was awaiting ...

New York's new budget is all about bleeding the public

New York woke Sunday to learn that state lawmakers had agreed to a budget that aims to spend a whopping $175 billion in the next fiscal year, while imposing ...

China announces new crackdown on fentanyl in win for US President Trump

Beijing (CNN) The Chinese government will add fentanyl-related substances to their list of controlled drugs from May 1, in a move aimed at curtailing the ...

China offers broad opioid curbs promised to Trump

BEIJING — China said Monday it will tighten regulation of fentanyl-related substances as a gesture to the United States, where the synthetic opioid has caused ...

China Bans All Types of Fentanyl, Fulfilling Pledge to Trump

BEIJING — China announced on Monday that it would treat all variants of the powerful opioid fentanyl as controlled substances, making good on a pledge the ...

China Closes Loophole in Fentanyl Rules

BEIJING—China is clamping down on more substances related to the deadly opioid fentanyl, moving ahead to meet a promise made to President Trump amid ...

US immigration to close holding area under El Paso bridge

U.S. immigration officials say they will close a holding area under a bridge connecting El Paso, Texas, with Juarez, Mexico, that is just a short distance from ...

Migrants Moved Out of Holding Pen Under El Paso Bridge

The makeshift fenced enclosure was empty on Sunday, and officials said they were “in the process” of relocating migrants who were held there, including ...

Under the bridge: migrants held in El Paso tell of dust, cold and hunger

In a Texas border town, migrants subjected to Trump's hardline approach are enduring appalling conditions.

Officials to Close Migrant Holding Area Under El Paso Bridge

Customs and Border Protection says that migrants being held under the bridge will be relocated to a place with more space and shelter.

Most Americans don't think Trump is in the clear yet on Russia, new poll finds

A third of Americans say they don't know if the summary of Mueller's findings clears Trump of wrongdoing, but the president's approval rating remains stable.

Congress prepares for a battle over secret grand jury evidence in Russia inquiry; 'I intend to fight'

WASHINGTON – A historic clash is brewing between Congress and Attorney General William Barr over some of the most sensitive evidence in special counsel ...

Mary Anne Marsh: Trump and Barr are stonewalling on the Mueller investigation -- just like Nixon on Watergate

On March 24, 1973, President Richard Nixon told his Attorney General John Mitchell, "I want you all to stonewall it, let them plead the Fifth Amendment, cover-up ...

What did Mueller know? | TheHill

The special counsel was well aware that his friend, Attorney General Barr, is a Trump appointee — unquestionably partisan.

Ukraine election: Comedian leads presidential contest

A comedian with no political experience has won the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential elections, early results indicate. With half the ballots ...

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejoices at first exit poll victory in Ukraine's election

'Thanks for all the Ukrainians who did not cast their vote as a joke,' comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as he took the lead in the first round of Ukraine's ...

Putin stands to be the biggest loser of Ukraine's elections | TheHill

Despite its flaws, Ukraine will conduct a democratic election that will reflect the will of its people.

Comedian leads Ukraine presidential vote, runoff in 3 weeks

KIEV, Ukraine – Early results Monday in Ukraine's presidential election showed a comedian with no political experience maintaining his strong lead against the ...

U.S., Ethiopian Investigators Tussle Over 737 MAX Crash Probe

Tension is simmering between U.S. and Ethiopian officials as investigators prepare to release an interim report about the Boeing 737 MAX jetliner that ...

Boeing Crashes Highlight the High Costs of Cheap Government

The FAA let Boeing regulate itself, in order to keep its budget low. The cost of that thrift might have been two Boeing 737 MAX crashes. At all levels of ...

No Ethiopia plane crash report on Monday, maybe this week: source

Ethiopia will not release a preliminary report into the causes of last month's Ethiopian Airlines crash on Monday, as previously expected, but may publish it this ...

Ethiopian Air Report on 737 Plane Crash Nears Release

A preliminary report into the fatal crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet last month will be released Monday, a key step toward explaining a disaster that has rocked ...

Japan Reveals New Era Name To Be "Reiwa" Ahead Of Emperor's Historic Abdication

The new era begins on May 1 with the ascension of Crown Prince Naruhito, following the 30-year "Heisei" era of Emperor Akihito.

Japan’s New Era Gets a Name, but No One Can Agree What It Means

TOKYO — It's the end of an era, and the new one already has a name. The Japanese government on Monday officially unveiled the name of the imperial era set ...

Japan reveals name of new imperial era will be 'Reiwa'

Japan has announced that the name of its new imperial era, set to begin on 1 May, will be "Reiwa" - signifying order and harmony. The country's current era, ...

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

Japan declared on Monday the name of its new imperial era when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor on May 1, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying it ...

Shares surge on China's factory rebound, trade optimism

Global stocks surged on Monday, extending gains from their best quarter since 2010, as strong Chinese factory activity data and signs of progress in U.S.-China ...

Chinese yuan, Australian dollar lifted by upbeat China factory surveys

A surprise improvement in Chinese factory activity supported the yuan and Australian dollar on Monday, and provided a broader boost to investors' risk appetite, ...

Shares surge on China's factory rebound, trade optimism

By Ritvik Carvalho. LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks surged on Monday, extending gains from their best quarter since 2010, as strong Chinese factory activity ...

Global shares surge on China factory rebound, trade hopes

LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks surged higher on Monday, extending gains from their best quarter in nearly 10 years, as strong Chinese factory activity data ...

Saudi Arabia: A serial hacker? | Al Jazeera English

Saudi Arabia has been accused of hacking the phone of Jeff Bezos - the owner of the online shopping giant Amazon, and the Washington Post. An investigator ...

Bezos Investigator Says Saudis Hacked Into Amazon CEO's Phone

The feud between Jeff Bezos and the National Enquirer took another stunning turn over the weekend when a personal investigator for the Amazon.com Inc. chief ...

Jeff Bezos investigator: Saudi Arabia obtained private information

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos to find out how evidence of his extramarital relationship with Lauren Sanchez was provided to the National Enquirer now ...

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone hacked by Saudis, investigator says

The results of an investigation have been turned over to authorities.

Google adds Snake to Maps for April Fools' Day gag

The reimagined Snake game will be playable in Android and iOS Google Maps apps for around a week.

All of Google’s jokes for April Fools’ Day 2019

Here are all of Google's April Fools' jokes for 2019, from the simple blog post or video to the elaborate gag or new feature.

Google Maps adds Snakes game in app for April Fools’ Day

Google has added a version of the classic game Snakes into its Google Maps app for April Fools' Day this year, as well as a standalone website.

How to Access the 'Snake' Easter Egg in Google Maps

Google Maps is celebrating April Fool's Day this year with a limited-edition version of the classic arcade game Snake. The easter egg will be available starting ...

Happy 15th birthday to Gmail, which is about to get a great feature we’ve been waiting for

It's hard to believe that Gmail celebrates its 15th birthday today, debuting as it did on April 1 way back in 2004 -- back when, given the date, many people thought ...

38 Gmail Tips That Will Help You Conquer Email

Google's free email service has come a long way since its debut 15 years ago. It's time you became a.

Gmail can schedule messages to send them at a better time

Google is marking Gmail's 15th birthday (yes, April 1st) with some genuinely useful additions rather than pranks. To start, it's introducing an option to schedule ...

Google launches Gmail message scheduling and expands Smart Compose to more devices and languages

To mark Gmail's 15th birthday, Google today announced a number of notable updates, including email scheduling and expansions for its Smart Compose tool.

Facebook gives you more control over what you see in your News Feed

Facebook has announced a new feature called "Why am I seeing this post?" which will help you better understand the content that shows up on your News Feed ...

Facebook finally explains how it organizes your news feed

The "Why am I seeing this post?" feature details how the company's algorithm prioritizes certain posts on your feed.

Facebook has a new tool that explains why you're seeing certain posts on your News Feed

Facebook is rolling out a new tool that lets users find out why they're seeing certain posts on their News Feed. The new feature, called "Why am I seeing this post ...

Facebook’s News Feed is starting to explain itself

Facebook has announced a new feature called "Why am I seeing this post?" It allows you to see information about why a specific post has appeared on your ...

'A Wave That Keeps Building': Chicago Fraternal Order of Police to Protest Smollett Prosecutor

The Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago on Monday is planning to protest outside Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx office over her handling of the Jussie ...

Rev. Jackson plans rally in support of Chicago prosecutor

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson and other clergy are planning a rally in support of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who's faced criticism since ...

Justice Sheila O'Brien: A special prosecutor must investigate Kim Foxx's handling of Jussie Smollett case

Retired Illinois Appellate Court Justice Sheila O'Brien says she will petition the courts for a special prosecutor to investigate Cook County State's Attorney Kim ...

Sunni and the City | Jussie Smollett, Wendy Williams

Game of Thrones Reaction | 3x8 "Second Sons"

Jon Snow & Arya Reunite in New ‘Game of Thrones’ Promo Trailers

Jon Snow and Arya Stark are together for the first time since season 1 in the new 'Game of Thrones' promo trailers. Watch here.

New Game of Thrones Season 8 Footage Seems to Confirm Jon Riding a Dragon

https://twitter.com/radiclffe/status/1112524144275542016. When looking at trailers for highly secretive projects, it's best not to assume you know anything.

Game of Thrones Reaction | 3x7 “The Bear and the Maiden Fair”

Sorry we doubted you, March Madness. Your latest was a masterpiece.

Goodbye again, March, you sorehead. We're sorry. We're sorry we sneered you weren't up to snuff this year with your first-weekend tedium and your paucity of ...

No Duke? No Zion?? What kind of Final Four is this? (Maybe a good one)

The lack of big names like Duke and Zion Williamson won't help CBS ratings, but the Final Four might be a lot of fun, anyway.

Takeaways from Duke's season-ending loss to Michigan State

Duke's memorable season came to an end with Sunday's Elite Eight loss to Michigan State. Here's how it unfolded and what comes next.

When healthy, Duke has lost once. Here's how Michigan State can beat them

WASHINGTON — Duke basketball has lost one game this season when freshmen Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish have all played. Once. Back in ...

Lakers News: Luke Walton Says Medical Staff Convinced LeBron James to Sit Out

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will sit out the rest of the season, but it apparently wasn't his choice. "He wants to play," head coach Luke Walton said ...

Lakers convinced LeBron James to sit out

LeBron James had to be persuaded to sit out the rest of the Lakers' season, coach Luke Walton told reporters before one of the team's final games.

LeBron James’ inaugural Lakers season ends as a complete bust

LeBron James' season is over. His first season with the Lakers will be memorable, but not in the way everyone thought it would be at the beginning of the ...

Every Sneaker LeBron James Wore This Season

A look back at every pair of Nike LeBron 16 sneakers that LeBron James wore during his first season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Okeke ignores pain, watches Auburn get win

Auburn forward Chuma Okeke's left knee was in so much pain that he planned to watch the Tigers' NCAA tournament regional final Sunday against Kentucky ...

Opinion: Other teams might be better, but no team tougher than Auburn in this March Madness

Auburn beat Kansas, North Carolina and Kentucky, the three schools with most wins in college basketball, on way to Final Four. Now Virginia awaits.

First look at the Final Four: Breaking down the 2019 field set for Minneapolis

Get to know the teams on their way to U.S. Bank Stadium.

UK Fans Enjoy KC, Prep For Auburn Match-Up

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Asteroid Aftermath: Stunning Fossils Discovery Details the Day Dinosaurs Were Wiped Out

A layer of perfectly preserved fossils of fish, animals and plants at the Tanis site in North Dakota details what happened in the minutes after an asteroid struck the ...

New fossil research shows day of killer asteroid

WASHINGTON. — New research released Friday captures a fossilized snapshot of the day nearly 66 million years ago when an asteroid smacked Earth, fire ...

Snapshot of extinction: Fossils show day of killer asteroid 66 million years ago

New research released Friday captures a fossilized snapshot of the day nearly 66 million years ago when an asteroid smacked Earth, fire rained from the sky ...

Fossilized fish discovery may shed light on the day a major asteroid hit earth

The discovery of a fossilized fish may offer a glimpse into the day an asteroid hit the earth and wiped dinosaurs off the planet 66 million years ago, according to a ...

International aid helps Mozambique fight cholera in Beira

(The Associated Press) Chinese doctors spray chemicals to prevent the spread of cholera at a camp for displaced survivors of Cyclone Idai in Beira, ...

Mozambique: Cholera cases reach 271 in cyclone-hit Beira | Al Jazeera English

Government and aid agencies are working to contain an outbreak of cholera in Mozambique after the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai two weeks ago.

Millers to run feeding schemes for children in Cyclone Idai hit areas

By Staff Reporter. THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has launched a feeding scheme programme for children in Cyclone hit areas of ...

Cyclone Idai damages total KSh292.4tn: UN

Cyclone Idai has caused losses worth an estimated $2.9 trillion (KSh292.4 trillion) in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, the United Nations reported on ...

The virtues of West Virginia's vaccine policy

West Virginia is not known for its public heath advances. Since 2016, a raging opioid epidemic has consumed the state, which consistently ranks in the bottom ...

The true dollar cost of the anti-vaccine movement

Two years ago, a 6-year-old boy playing on his family's farm in Oregon cut himself. His parents cleaned the wound and stitched it, and everything seemed ...