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Kelly's description of DACA recipients as 'lazy' is racist, critics say
Immigration experts, scholars and advocates said White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s comments about…
On your marks, get set … Winter Olympics begin tonight!
By the time the 23rd Olympic Winter Games officially open on Friday, hundreds of athletes…
Incidents like Cornell 'pig roast' harder to police after Title IX rollbacks
A Cornell University fraternity has been put on probation after the brothers held a “pig…
Don't buy the hype: Netflix's 'Cloverfield Paradox' is a gimmicky dud
The latest Cloverfield installment claims to be revolutionary but it’s mostly just an inexpensive-looking movie…
Russians penetrated U.S. voter systems, says top U.S. official
A top official at DHS said that the Russians were able to gain access to…
White House aide resigns amid accusations of domestic abuse
White House staff secretary Rob Porter resigned Wednesday, a day after a British newspaper reported…
Analysts blast Trump's desired military parade as 'North Korea-style' event
Lawmakers, some historians and at least one former senior military official swiftly panned Trump’s request…
Suicides rose 10 percent after Robin Williams died
Suicides rose 10 percent in the months after Robin Williams died by suicide, a new…
On Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, activists say fight is not over
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, community groups across the country are holding educational events…
California baker can refuse to make same-sex wedding cakes, judge rules
A California bakery owner can continue to refuse to make wedding cakes for same-sex couples…
Death and democracy: How a dying activist is spending his final days
Diagnosed with ALS in 2016, activist Ady Barkan is living on borrowed time. As his…
FBI texts: Obama 'wants to know everything we're doing'
A newly released set of texts between an FBI lawyer revealed that Obama was keeping…
Senate leaders strike budget deal ahead of shutdown deadline
Senate leaders have reached a broad, long-term spending deal just one day before the latest…
Senator: Trump's military parade 'a fantastic waste of money'
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., balked at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s desired military…
UCF frat suspended after mom complained that son was forced to chug
Beta Theta Pi at the University of Central Florida faces suspension following a complaint from…
Poll: Most Americans think Russia will interfere U.S. elections again
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said it’s likely that a foreign government will try to interfere…
In world first, Bermuda repeals same-sex marriage legislation
Bermuda Governor John Rankin signed into law a bill that replaces same-sex marriage with domestic…
Black Lives Matter activist fatally shot in New Orleans
Black Lives Matter activist Muhiyidin d’Baha, who was filmed wrestling a Confederate flag out the…
Newsweek in 'disarray' as top sales executive resigns
Ed Hannigan, the company’s head of sales, resigned on Tuesday. His departure follows numerous senior…
Olympic norovirus outbreak is a sticky problem
A norovirus outbreak at the PyeongChang Olympics in South Korea may present a difficult-to-fight problem.
Rare snow brings Paris to scenic standstill
The French capital was blanketed with up to 6 inches of snow on the heels…
Former Uber CEO's 'bro-cabulary' steals the show in court
Former Uber CEO’s bro-cabulary has its day in court.
Despite Trump, Obamacare records strong enrollment
11.8 million people signed up for insurance through Obamacare in the latest enrollment period, according…
Eric Holder leads Democrats to war on gerrymandering
As Democrats face an uphill climb in 2018, thanks in part to gerrymandering, former Attorney…
White House aide resigns after accusations of domestic abuse
An influential White House aide Rob Porter is resigning his post after two ex-wives told…
Holder says Trump comments hurt long-term FBI credibility
“The long-term negative collateral consequences are substantial, they’re real, and I would hope the president…
Calling DREAMers 'lazy' is an example of the administration's own laziness
The intellectual incuriosity of the White House was on full display with chief of staff…
Prosecutor criticizes Trump's comments in case involving NFL player killed
Prosecutor Terry Curry criticized President Trump’s comments, saying his office would “vigorously prosecute” the fatal…
Falcon Heavy launch gives big boost to Elon Musk's Mars dream
The successful launch was one part publicity stunt, one part spaceflight marvel.