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Republicans Say People Would Kick Themselves Off Food Stamps Under Their New Bill

WASHINGTON ― The Republican food stamp bill would cut benefit spending by

Public figures react to the death of Barbara Bush

Within minutes of the news that former first lady Barbara Bush had died Tuesday at the age of 92, tributes began pouring in from political figures, including those in her own family.

Woman Partially Sucked Out Of Southwest Plane Died Of Impact Trauma: Report

An airline passenger who was killed Tuesday when an engine explosion caused a

Pompeo N. Korea trip mean to boost flagging Trump nominee: report

Rachel Maddow reports on the difficulty CIA Director Mike Pompeo is having gathering enough votes for his nomination to make it out of committee, with final confirmation less than guaranteed. Just one of several struggling Trump nominations.

Chuck Todd Slams Fox News For Sean Hannity's Michael Cohen Connection

"Meet The Press" host Chuck Todd blasted Fox News on Tuesday for allowing its

Southwest victim was a "beautiful person from the inside out"

Jennifer Riordan died from her injuries after one of the engines on a Southwest flight exploded and shattered a window by her seat Tuesday. The 43-year-old's family and friends describe her as passionate and giving.

Nanny who killed kids while parents away convicted of murder

NEW YORK (AP) — A once-trusted nanny who butchered two children in her care while their parents were away was convicted of murder by a jury that didn't believe her claims she was too insane at the time of the crime to be held responsible.

New York governor to allow 35,000 paroled felons to vote

New York State plans to restore voting rights to about 35,000 New York felons on parole who previously were barred from casting a ballot until they completed their parole, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday. Cuomo will issue an executive order to restore voting rights to those felons already on parole as well as those who enter the parole system each month, a spokesman said. Most convicted felons in the United States face hurdles and roadblocks to voting, which vary by state.

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens May Have Committed A Felony: AG

The Missouri attorney general's office has uncovered "evidence of potential

George W. Bush: U.S. should be tough on Russia — 'not belligerent, but forceful'

Former President George W. Bush said on Monday that he has “always felt” the United States should be tough in countering Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression.

Sinclair Broadcast Boss Donated To GOP Rep Who Assaulted Reporter

One of the brothers who runs local TV news giant Sinclair Broadcast Group

State of emergency, rescues in Hawaii after severe flooding

More than 340 people have been airlifted to safety after nearly 30 inches of rain hit the Hawaiian island of Kauai, with another storm on its way.

Here's Why Congressman Blake Farenthold Resigned So Abruptly

WASHINGTON ― It's been a mystery why Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) abruptly

Most Expensive 2018 Ford Mustang: We Welcome Our One-Month Loaner

Ford asked us what sort of Mustang we’d like, so we ticked every box.

Three Former U.S. Soldiers Have Been Convicted for the Contract Killing of a Filipino Woman

The 12-day trial offered a window into the clandestine world of private mercenaries

Iran's Khamenei quits Telegram

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced Wednesday that he would no longer use the hugely popular messaging app Telegram, shifting instead to domestic services. President Hassan Rouhani quickly followed suit, announcing that he too was giving up Telegram shortly after issuing a directive banning the government and administration workers from using foreign messenger apps to communicate, according to the official IRNA news agency. The announcements came as rumours continued that Iran would soon block Telegram, built by Russian tech guru Pavel Durov and the most popular social media service in the country with some 40 million users -- roughly half the population.

French man becomes first person to have two face transplants

Jerome Hamon, the first man in the world to twice undergo a face transplant poses this week at the Georges-Pompidou hospital in Paris. A French man is recovering in a Paris hospital after becoming the first person in the world to undergo two face transplants. Jérôme Hamon, who suffers from a condition which causes disfiguring tumours, underwent his first transplant in 2010, but his body eventually rejected his new face which had to be removed.

Southwest Emergency: Passengers Thought They'd Be Next After Engine Explosion Killed Mother of 2

Jennifer Riordan of New Mexico was killed after a Southwest Airlines jet engine exploded.

Trump squirming over Russia sanctions ties White House in knots

Carol Leonnig, national investigative reporter for The Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's panicked concern about appearing to sanction Russia more than other countries and turning back his own.

Laura Ingraham's Guest Mocks Her On Live TV For Losing Advertisers

> Guest Enrique Morones asks Ingraham: "Where's your sponsors @davidhogg111

Military Officers Punished After One Appears To Re-Enlist Using Dinosaur Puppet

An officer in the Tennessee National Guard has been removed from her position

2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Returns 30 MPG Highway

The fuel economy numbers are in, and Ford says these are best in class.

Unarmed Black Man Killed In 'Mind-Boggling,' Unjustified Barrage Of Police Gunfire: Lawyer

A lawyer representing relatives of an unarmed black man killed in a hail of

Israeli PM issues veiled warning to Iran over Syria tensions

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday issued a veiled warning to Iran, saying in a Memorial Day speech that his country will defend itself against anyone that tries to harm it.

Millionaire who hid treasure in Rocky Mountains says it could be 1,000 years before someone finds it

An eccentric art dealer who claims to have hidden treasure worth millions of pounds in the Rocky Mountains says 350,000 people have tried and failed to find to find the riches. Forrest Fenn, 87, warned it could be “1,000 years from now” before hunters discover the whereabouts of the chest filled with gold nuggets and precious gems. Four men have died looking for the treasure, thought to be worth about about $2m (£1.4m).

Egg Recall: How to Make Sure Your Eggs Are Safe to Eat

More than 200 million eggs have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Fresno gang member arrested for murdering baby

Fresno gang member arrested for murdering baby

Nikki Haley Fires Back at Larry Kudlow on Russian Sanctions: 'With All Due Respect, I Don't Get Confused'

Kudlow said Haley "got ahead of the curve" when she said the U.S. would be slapping new sanctions on Russia

'Angels' and training help former fighter pilot save Southwest flight

Tammie Jo Shults, 56, may have drawn on her Navy skills when one of the two engines on her Boeing 737-700 blew and broke apart at 32,000 feet on Tuesday, forcing her to implement a rapid descent toward Philadelphia International Airport. One of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, Shults calmly told air traffic control that part of her plane was missing, and she would need ambulances on the runway.

Trump Gets Roasted On Twitter After Bragging About How Tough He Is On Russia

President Donald Trump boasted Wednesday about taking a tough stance on Russia

Queen puts foward son as next head of Commonwealth

Queen Elizabeth II, the Head of the Commonwealth, opened the Commonwealth summit for what may be the last time on Thursday voicing hope that her son would be allowed to carry on her role. Queen Elizabeth, who turns 92 on Saturday, welcomed leaders from the 53 Commonwealth nations -- mostly former colonies -- to Buckingham Palace for two days of talks that will include discussions on trade, marine protection and tackling cyber crime. In her opening speech, Queen Elizabeth spoke of her own "extraordinary journey" as head of the Commonwealth, which started under her father King George VI with the London Declaration of 1949.

US gains key witness in drug case against Colombian rebel

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — U.S. prosecutors have apparently won the cooperation of a key witness in the case of a top rebel ideologue arrested last week on charges of trying to import 10 metric tons of cocaine into the U.S.

The Navy's Stealth Destroyer is a Giant Missile 'Carrier' (And It Will Soon Fire Some Missiles)

In preparation for all of this, the ship is now going through combat activation in San Diego, Calif., to pave the way toward preparing the weapons systems for the ship’s planned move to operational status in 2020, Navy officials say. This process will also carefully refine many of the ship’s other technologies, such as its advanced Integrated Power System and Total Ship Computing Environment, multi-function, volume-search SPY-3 radar and sonar systems. Navy developers of the new high-tech, stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer are widening the mission envelope for the ship, exploring new ammunition for its guns and preparing to fire its first missiles next year.

Suspect sought in killing of Penn State student in West Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police are working to track down a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a Penn State student.

Pope meets father of British toddler at center of battle

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The father of a terminally ill British toddler met Wednesday with Pope Francis and begged him to make another bid for his son's life, after an appeals court ruled that the child cannot be taken to Italy for further medical treatment.

Hero Southwest Pilot Was Among U.S. Navy's First-Ever Female Fighter Pilots

Tammie Jo Shults safely landed Southwest flight 1380 after an engine explosion.

Ferrari 488 Pista vs Lamborghini Huracan Performante: The Numbers

Lighter, faster, cooler versions of already cool, already quick supercars. So which one wins the Top Trumps numbers game?

EPA's Pruitt under spending probe; senators urge his ouster

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House budget office said on Wednesday it was probing whether a $43,000 soundproof phone booth installed for Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt violated the law, while dozens of Democratic senators called for him to resign over allegations of ethics lapses. Pruitt has been under fire for potential ethics lapses, including flying first class, excessive spending on security, and the rental of a room in a Washington condominium owned by the wife of an energy lobbyist. The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing whether spending on the booth installed in Pruitt's office broke a law prohibiting federal agencies from incurring expenses in excess of available funds, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act.

Republicans Befuddled By Trump’s Abrupt Reversal On New Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump's sudden decision not to impose tough new

Passenger Killed On Southwest Flight Is the First U.S. Commercial Airline Fatality In 9 Years

The flight made an emergency landing in Philadelphia due to engine failure

The Latest: Police release call from Starbucks employee

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the arrests of two black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks (all times local):

Trump Needs a Plan for Israel’s Confrontation With Iran

Tehran and Moscow are becoming the arbiters of the Middle East — and Israel’s relationship with both is growing increasingly tense.

Meghan Markle Makes A Statement In One Of Her Sharpest Looks Yet

Meghan Markle isn't afraid to make a statement ― especially a fashion

What You Should Know About Salmonella

A recent salmonella outbreak connected to contaminated eggs has so far made 23 people sick and put six of them in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rose A...

Britain spy case: Watchdog rejects Russia nerve agent claim

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The head of the global chemical watchdog agency on Wednesday rejected Russian claims that traces of a second nerve agent were discovered in the English city where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned.

Germany hits brakes on Macron's European dreams

French President Emmanuel Macron's vision for a stronger European Union may be in tatters as a growing rift emerges with Germany on everything from defence to his plans for deeper eurozone integration. Less than a year after his stunning election win on a pro-EU platform, Macron's hopes of pushing through his bold post-Brexit reforms with Chancellor Angela Merkel by his side are facing a cold dose of reality. "Macron's European initiative is as dead as a dormouse," Der Spiegel news weekly wrote ahead of the Frenchman's visit to Berlin Thursday, a chance for both leaders to take stock of the stalled reform process.

Comey Hits Trump Where It Hurts: 'I'm Like A Breakup He Can't Get Over'

Former FBI Director James Comey told "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert that