Betsy DeVos 'Repeatedly And Brazenly Violated the Law,' Held In Contempt
"Taking this rare and powerful action shows the extreme harm Betsy DeVos' actions have caused," Harvard lawyer Toby Merrill said after the hearing.
Trump Firing Mulvaney Would Be a 'Sideshow', Says GOP Strategist
The acting White House chief of staff is at risk of losing his job following a series of gaffes, with counselor Kellyanne Conway or Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin floated as possible replacements.
Syrian Kurdish Refugee Sets Himself on Fire Outside U.N. Building
"Given his state, it was impossible to ask him about his motive, but we imagine that it was the political situation," Geneva police spokesman Silvain Guillaume-Gentil told journalists.
Police Face Backlash after Posting Photo of Santa Suit Thief Drunk in Cell
Although many saw the funny side of the Facebook post, others were quick to criticize Brea Police Department in California for "shaming" the man in this way.
Louisiana Woman Suspected of Killing Her Husband Also Poisoned Boyfriend
Meshell Hale, 51, of Baton Rouge, is accused of poisoning Damian Skipper in 2015 and murdering Arthur Noflin Jr. in 2016.
Man Dies After Being Attacked by Swarm of Wasps
Eduardo Martínez, a 66-year-old retired farmer, died after disturbing a nest in the north-western Spanish region of Galicia.
Jordan Peterson Pulls Out of Politicon 2019 Citing Ongoing Health Concerns
The controversial Canadian psychologist checked himself into a rehabilitation facility in New York last month after he started taking the drug Clonazepam.
Who Are the Republicans Who Voted to Censure Adam Schiff?
Representative Adam Schiff said those Republicans attacked him because they themselves "lacked the courage to confront the most dangerous and unethical president in American history."
Backlash After Always Sanitary Products Venus Symbol Removed
Some feminists claim that the move is part of a concerted effort towards the "elimination of women's biology."
Montana Deputy Killed After Being Run Over by Own Police Car in Icy Storm
Jake Allmendinger, 31, a father-of-three, was killed after stepping out of the car while it slid backwards on an icy road.
Greta Thunberg Mural Defaced with 'This is Oil Country' Graffiti
The message was scrawled on the mural in Edmonton, Alberta, as the 16 year old passed through the city for a climate change rally.
Moment High School Coach Disarms Student With Gun Captured on Film
"I looked at the gun, realized it was a real gun and then my instincts just took over," Keanon Lowe said.
Brexit Standoff as Boris Johnson Defies MPs' Vote to Delay EU Exit
U.K. parliamentarians voted by a margin of 322 votes to 306 to pass an amendment to avoid leaving EU without a bill in place agreeing withdrawal terms.
Former Obama Security Advisor Says Trump Hug 'Totally Gross'
The two exchanged heated words for one another after Susan Rice appeared on "Real Time with Bill Maher" on HBO.
Hillary Clinton Cleared of Mishandling Classified Info in Email Probe
There was "no persuasive evidence of systemic, deliberate mishandling of classified information," a report said.
Turkey Accused of War Crimes After Suspected White Phosphorus Use in Syria
"This very much looks like it was caused by white phosphorus," British chemical weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon told "The Times of London."
Passengers Stop Subway Train From Hitting Woman Who Fell on the Tracks
The train operator said the woman's narrow escape was "miraculous" after she came within metres of her death.
Warren Says Facebook is Helping Trump Spread Lies and Misinformation
The presidential hopeful's latest attack came after Mark Zuckerberg defended Facebook's decision to not remove misleading political adverts from the site.
Kim Jong Un Paints Himself as a 'Demi-God', Ready to Defy Trump—Expert
It comes after Pyongyang released propaganda images showing Kim galloping on horseback through snowy mountains on his way up to Mount Paektu.
Woman Missing for Three Days Rescued After SOS Message Scrawled on the Dirt
Officials used drones, helicopters, scent dogs and trail bikes in search of Deborah Pilgrim—but it was only due to her quick thinking that she was found.
North Korea Says Kim Jong Un's New Operation Will Strike World with Wonder
Analysts believe the symbolic journey to Mount Paektu signals the possibility of new missile tests, or even a North Korean expedition into space.
New Jersey Republican Says Kanye West Blackface Costume Wasn't Racist
Karl Eversmeyer, a GOP candidate running for township committee in Westampton, says the photos were taken out of context and that he will not "give in" to Democrats' demands.
San Antonio to Make Settlement After Police Officer Searched Woman's Vagina
Detective Mara Wilson said it was common in her experience for females to hide drugs in that area.
Erdogan Defends Syrian Offensive in Op-Ed, Slams International Community
"At a certain point, Turkey reached its limit," Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, regarding the influx of refugees from Syria into Turkey as a result of a brutal civil war raging in the country.
Florida Toddler Dies After She Was Left in Her Family's Car Most of the Day
Police are investigating the death, but do not suspect any foul play at present.
Trump and Erdogan 'Just Got Played' by Putin says Terrorism Expert
Michael S. Smith II said that by allowing the Turkish invasion into northeastern Syria, Trump and Erdogan have played into Putin's hands.
Utah Church Members Sent to Hospital With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Firefighters later isolated the leak—which caused dozens to be evacuated and 13 sent to hospital—as coming from a boiler.
Kurds Strike Deal with Putin and Assad in Syria as Trump Criticized
It comes as further criticism was heaped on President Donald Trump—his actions described as "careless and callous" by former diplomat Brett McGurk.
Ted Cruz Slams Hong Kong's Carrie Lam after Canceled Meeting
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam pulled out of the meeting when she discovered that Ted Cruz had told reporters about the plans.
University of Georgia Undergraduate Ran $1M Ponzi Scheme From Frat House
Syed Arham Arbab, 22, admitted to defrauding 117 investors of thousands of dollars, and faces up to five years in prison.