San Antonio Police Appear to Shoot Man With Hands Up
"It's important to let the investigation go through its course so that we can ensure a thorough and complete review of all that occurred of the evidence and the actions of the officers," Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau said.
Obama: The Story of New Orleans Is 'The Story of America'
Obama compared the recovery of New Orleans after Katrina to America's ongoing recovery from the recession of 2007.
Hillary Clinton a 'Liar,' Donald Trump a 'Blowhard,' Jeb Bush a 'Bush': Poll Plays Word Association Games With 2016 Candidates
Pollsters from Quinnipiac University played word association games with American voters, and they didn't have much nice to say about Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump or Jeb Bush.
Biden Über Alles
A Quinnipiac University survey finds the vice president has a better chance of beating GOP hopefuls.
Wal-Mart Stops Selling AR-15 Rifles, Other 'Modern Sporting Rifles'
"Customers weren't buying" the AR-15 rifles, a Wal-Mart spokesman says. The company will no longer sell the rifles after this fall.
Kraft Heinz Recalls 2 Million Pounds of Turkey Bacon
In the second-largest food safety recall of 2015, Kraft Heinz is yanking more than 2 million pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon from store shelves.
11 Reported Cases of Plague in U.S. Since April
Since April, three Americans have died of plague, according to the CDC.
High-Ranking Catholic Cardinal Arrested for Drunk Driving
William Joseph Levada was arrested for DUI on Hawaii's Big Island and released on $500 bail.
Three Wounded in Attack on Amsterdam-Paris Train: Reports
Three were injured after a gunman attacked passengers on a train in northern France.
A Majority of Republicans Think Trump Will Be GOP Nominee: Poll
57 percent of likely Republican voters said Trump was likely to be their party's nominee.
Planned Parenthood Weighs Response to Undercover Videos: Report
"I'm not a lawyer—but everything is on the table when you look at these videos."
Will Jon Stewart Host a 2016 Presidential Debate?
Over 140,000 have signed a petition arguing he has the right experience: "Over the last 16 years, Jon Stewart has played an influential and iconic role in covering US politics and media."
Pentagon Investigating Ashley Madison Hack
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter made the announcement during a briefing on Thursday.
APA Says Video Games Make You Violent, but Critics Cry Bias
The American Psychological Association says video game violence can cause aggression. But some critics say the APA is biased.
Donald Trump Is Batman
Trump is the hero the GOP deserves, but not the one it needs (or wants) right now.
Idaho Will Not Investigate Planned Parenthood Over Fetal Tissue Videos
Governor Butch Otter announced Idaho will not investigate Planned Parenthood over a series of videos that allegedly show Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue.
Donald Trump Talks Like a 4th Grader: Report
"Run through the Flesch-Kincaid grade-level test, his text of responses score at the 4th-grade reading level."
Death Penalty Law Ruled Unconstitutional in Connecticut
The Connecticut Supreme Court barred the state from executing 11 prisoners currently on death row.
Former President Jimmy Carter Announces He Has Cancer
"Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body."
Bernie Sanders Leads Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire: Poll
Sanders bests Clinton 44 percent to 37 percent in the bellwether state, a poll from Franklin Pierce University and the Boston Herald reveals.
Rick Perry Stops Paying Some Campaign Staff: Report
The move was seen as a bad sign for the campaign's future.
Police Arrest Dozens of Black Lives Matter Protesters, Body Slam Man in Ferguson
People blocked Interstate 70 during ongoing demonstrations to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson, Missouri on Monday.
Washington Post, Huffington Post Reporters Charged in Connection with Ferguson Protests
Wesley Lowery and Ryan Reilly were charged with trespassing and interfering with a police officer during protests in Ferguson last year.
Google Creates New Parent Company Called Alphabet
Sergey Brin will be President of Alphabet, while Sundar Pichai will become CEO of Google.
Georgia Governor Renames Confederate Holidays on State Calendar
Confederate Memorial Day and Robert E. Lee's Birthday now just called "state holidays."
In Republican Debate, Cruz Praises Egyptian Dictator Al-Sisi
During the first Republican presidential primary debate on Thursday night, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz suggested President Barack Obama should take a cue from President Abdelfattah al-Sisi of Egypt when it comes to dealing with religious extremists.
Free Tacos When Trump Says 'Mexico' in Republican Debate
Free tacos every time Trump says "Mexico." What more do you want, America?
Candidates Come Out Strong in First GOP Debate
Ten GOP hopefuls trade barbs on topics that include the economy, foreign policy and immigration.
What the Second-Tier Republican Candidates Didn't Say
During a preliminary GOP debate on Thursday, none of the candidates delved into international trade, a main talking point for front-runner Donald Trump.