U.S. Women's Soccer Team On The Cusp Of Olympic Berth. Mexico Stands In The Way
A win would mean the seventh-straight Olympics appearance for the U.S. — and a shot at redemption after finishing fifth at the 2016 Games.
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White House Says Al-Qaida Leader Qassim Al-Rimi Killed In U.S. Operation
In a statement late Thursday, President Trump said he ordered the counterterrorism operation in Yemen "that successfully eliminated" the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
'I Was Raising Hell': Fired Ex-U.S. Olympic VP Says He Exposed Athlete Mistreatment
Bill Moreau, a former vice president with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, says the issue has been in the public spotlight for years and officials still aren't doing enough to prevent abuse.
LGBTQ Advocates In Chicago React To Pete Buttigieg's Strong Iowa Results
Mayor Pete Buttigieg made a strong showing in the Iowa caucuses as an openly gay man. Many LGBTQ folks are thrilled by the success — but other LGBTQ activists say he's not progressive enough.
GoPro Camera, Inside Stolen Purse, Is Returned To Owner
Saarah Yob was traveling to New Orleans when her purse was stolen. James Elmes found the bag, and with the help of Twitter, he tracked her down. It took 800 retweets for him to find her.
A Dad's Lesson To His Daughter About Risks: 'Never A Harm To Try Taking A Swing'
Kate Quartfordt loved to sing the blues. When her father unexpectedly arranged for her to join a band on stage, she panicked at first. But that moment inspired her to be bold about taking chances.
Trump Administration Finalizes Plans To Allow Development On Downsized Monuments
More than two years after Trump dramatically shrank the protected land in Utah, the Bureau of Land Management released the framework for the move, despite continuing challenges to its legality.
U.S. Charges Suspect In El Paso Walmart Shootings With Hate Crimes
Shortly after the attack last August, Patrick Wood Crusius allegedly told police he had driven to the store intending to kill "Mexicans."
Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops
Washington, D.C., is the latest city to consider banning businesses from rejecting cash. Opponents of cashless stores say they discriminate against low-income, homeless and undocumented people.
Mississippi's Ex-Welfare Director, 5 Others Arrested Over 'Massive' Fraud
Authorities say a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme funneled money from a fund for needy families into personal expenses, including a stay at a luxury rehab center in California.