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Southern Baptist Leader Removed From Post Over Comments On Domestic Abuse
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
The president of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has been removed from his position. Paige Patterson has faced backlash about how he counseled women who reported marital abuse and rape.
Blimps Full Of Money And 30 Other Sports Hypotheticals In 'Upon Further Review'
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Mike Pesca's new book imagines 31 counterfactual "what ifs" in sports, from home runs taken off the board to a boycott of the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany.
Tom Wolfe, Author Of 'Bonfire Of The Vanities,' Dies At 88
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Best-selling author Tom Wolfe, one of the pioneers of what came to be called "the new journalism," died at a hospital in New York.
Morning News Brief
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
On the same day that the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem, more than 50 people were killed when Israeli troops fired on protesters in Gaza. And, primary elections will be held Tuesday in 4 states.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Sports Betting Ban
Monday, May 14, 2018
The Supreme Court has struck down a federal ban on sports betting. It's one of three decisions coming out of the high court on Monday.
News Brief: U.S. Embassy In Israel Moves To Jerusalem
Monday, May 14, 2018
On Monday, the U.S. moves its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Thousands of Palestinians are expected to demonstrate and confront Israeli troops on the border between Gaza and Israel.
Morning News Brief: Trump Rally, John Kelly Interview
Friday, May 11, 2018
President Trump was at a campaign rally in Elkhart, Ind., Thursday night, meanwhile, Republicans mull if he can bring the votes this fall. And, Trump's chief of staff sits down for an interview.
News Brief: American Detainees Freed, Israel Strikes Targets In Syria
Thursday, May 10, 2018
President Trump hailed his diplomacy with North Korea's leader for winning their freedom. Several countries are fighting in Syria and the conflict there between Israel and Iran has heated up.
Morning News Brief: Schneiderman Allegations, Iran Nuclear Deal
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned after an article detailed allegations by 4 women that he physically abused them. And, Trump is set to make an announcement about the Iran nuclear deal.
My First Existential Crisis: The Sweet Story Of An Angsty 'Square'
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett are writing a children's book trilogy about shapes who are just like us. The second installment follows a straight-laced square who wonders if he's really a genius.
Morning News Brief: Rudy Giuliani, Gina Haspel
Monday, May 07, 2018
The White House is reeling after media appearances by an addition to Trump's legal team. The nominee to head the CIA reportedly considered withdrawing her name over involvement with a torture program.
Ex-Ambassador Michael McFaul Traces U.S.-Russia Ties 'From Cold War To Hot Peace'
Friday, May 04, 2018
In a new book, McFaul, who served as ambassador to Russia in the Obama administration, recalls how attacks against him got personal and offers his advice to current Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr..
Morning News Brief
Friday, May 04, 2018
The NRA opens its annual conference Friday in Dallas, where there are 20 acres of displays of firearms and hunting accessories. And, it appears North Korea may soon release three American detainees.
As Ronny Jackson Withdraws Name As VA Nominee, Trump Defends Him
Thursday, April 26, 2018
President Trump defends Dr. Ronny Jackson in an interview with Fox News — and also seems to acknowledge that lawyer Michael Cohen represented him in what he calls the "crazy Stormy Daniels deal."
News Brief: Allegations Against Ronny Jackson, Scott Pruitt
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Jackson, Trump's pick to lead the VA, faces new allegations laid out in a list by Democrats on a Senate panel. And, EPA chief Pruitt testifies before lawmakers about his agency's 2019 budget proposal.
Sounding The Alarm About A New Russian Cyber Threat
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The U.S. and U.K. governments say Russia is targeting infrastructure in the West with cyberattacks. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity chief Jeanette Manfra explains.
'I'm Gonna Listen To Myself Again': Ashley Monroe On Singing Through Pain
Friday, April 20, 2018
The country singer and her producer Dave Cobb discuss working through trauma and pairing classic country influences with larger-than-life orchestration to create Sparrow.
'Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Ronan Farrow On A Diplomacy-Less State Department
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Journalist Ronan Farrow worked for years in the State Department. In his new book, he describes what he sees as a dangerous whittling away of the agency's influence.
Beyoncé Returns To Coachella With A 2-Hour Performance
Monday, April 16, 2018
At Coachella, Beyoncé gave a headlining performance that blended artistry and political messages. Fans are already calling it a highlight of her career.
Morning News Brief
Monday, April 16, 2018
Former FBI Director James Comey told ABC News that Donald Trump is morally unfit to be president. Following weekend U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria, what is the administration's future commitment there?