Planes, Road Burns And Snakes: 5 Things That Extreme Heat Brings
Parts of the Southwest and West are suffering through excessive heat, which is bringing problems beyond sweating and bad hair.
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Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice Seems To Have Been Spontaneous, FBI Says
A top FBI official said the man who attacked a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., didn't appear to be targeting a specific individual. Investigators also believe he acted alone.
Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns Under Pressure As CEO
Five of Uber's major investors reportedly demanded Kalanick resign immediately. His departure plunges one of the largest private companies on Earth into an even bigger leadership vacuum.
How Do You Become The Best Cheesemonger In The World?
Three Americans and their coach traveled to a prestigious competition in France to try to win a place among the world's best go-to cheese stewards. And this year, for the first time, one of them did.
Russia Aims To Meddle In State Elections, Sen. King Says
David Greene talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about Wednesday's hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Survivors Of Childhood Diseases Struggle To Find Care As Adults
A few decades ago, babies born with conditions such as congenital heart disease or cystic fibrosis often didn't survive past childhood. Now many live longer, but adult medicine has not kept pace.
Mattel Introduces New Diverse Ken Dolls; Hopes To Reverse Sales Slump
The toymaker rolled out 15 new dolls Tuesday with an array of body types, hairstyles and skin tones.
Uber Must Find A New CEO After Travis Kalanick Resigns
Kalanick reportedly agreed to resign after a shareholder revolt and scandals involving the workplace environment. An ex-Uber engineer had blogged about how her sexual harassment case was mishandled.
Deputy Attorney General Bears The Weight Of The Justice Department
In 5 months, leaders at the Justice Department have been under heavy pressure — on everything from the travel ban to the Russia investigation. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has a heavy load.
Dangerous Heat In Phoenix Hits Homeless Hardest
In Phoenix, a crippling heat wave has led to flights being canceled and to homeless shelters being packed. It's so hot that touching the asphalt can cause burns instantly.