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Britney Spears takes some 'me time' after dad's second surgery
Pop star Britney Spears said on Wednesday she was taking a little "me time" after a report she checked herself into a mental health facility to help cope with her father's illness.
U.S. House committee seeks Trump tax returns from IRS
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal has asked the Internal Revenue Service to provide six years of President Donald Trump's personal and business returns.
Eastern Libya forces move west, clash with rivals south of Tripoli
Eastern Libyan military forces have moved to western Libya and are clashing with rival forces south of the capital Tripoli, a spokesman for the eastern force said on Wednesday, in an escalation between rival camps in the troubled oil producer.
Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin warned about discussing U.S. college scam with their kids
A U.S. judge on Wednesday warned parents charged in the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, to avoid discussing the case with their children, who are potential witnesses.
British troops criticized for Corbyn "target practice" video
Britain's defense ministry said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media apparently showing soldiers using a picture of opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn for target practice.
Ex-U.S. Vice President Biden, facing questions about touching women, says he'll respect 'personal space'
Responding to complaints that he made some women uncomfortable by touching them at political events, former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday released a video in which he pledged to be “more mindful about respecting personal space in the future.”
In video, potential U.S. presidential hopeful Biden vows to respect 'personal space' after allegations
Responding to complaints that he made some women uncomfortable by touching them at political events, former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday released a video in which he pledged to be “more mindful about respecting personal space in the future.”
Judge sets gun, travel limits for Felicity Huffman, other parents in U.S. college scam
A U.S. judge on Wednesday told parents charged in the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, to limit their international travel and remove any guns from their homes as they await t...
U.S. House condemns Trump's courtroom efforts to end Obamacare
Calling it an effort to take away Americans' healthcare, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to condemn the Trump administration's courtroom bid to eliminate Obamacare.
U.S. senators propose more aid, international sanctions for Venezuela
Keeping up pressure for political change in Venezuela, 15 U.S. senators introduced sweeping bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to provide $400 million in new aid, internationalize sanctions and ease penalties on officials who recognize a new governm...
Labour's Corbyn says Theresa May has not moved enough on Brexit
Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Theresa May had not moved far enough in crisis talks aimed at breaking the deadlock over Britain's exit from the European Union.
Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin face college admissions scam charges in Boston
Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin arrived at Boston federal court on Wednesday to face charges tied to the largest college admissions scam uncovered in U.S. history, while another parent became the first to indicate he would plead guilty.
U.S. Democrat O'Rourke raised $9.4 million in first weeks of campaign
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke raised $9.4 million in the first 18 days of his bid for the presidency, his campaign announced on Wednesday.
U.S. states sue to undo Trump rollback of healthy school lunch rules
Several U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday to undo its recent decision that allowed fewer whole grains and more sodium in school breakfasts and lunches.
Shorts line up for a Lyft ride despite surge pricing
Lyft Inc shares had seen strong demand among short sellers on Tuesday even as borrowing fees surpassed that of other U.S. equities as investors rushed to bet against the loss-making ride hailing service, which has warned it may never be profitable.
May stakes Brexit on opposition Labour leader Corbyn
British Prime Minister Theresa May met opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn on Wednesday to seek a way out of a Brexit stalemate, a gamble that could see a European Union divorce deal finally clear parliament but also tear her party apart.
Felicity Huffman arrives at Boston court to face college admissions cheating charges
Felicity Huffman arrived at the federal court in Boston on Wednesday, where she and fellow actress Lori Loughlin will appear to face charges tied to what prosecutors call the largest college admissions scam uncovered in U.S. history.
Several U.S. states sue Trump administration over school lunch rules
Several U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to undo its recent decision to relax standards for restricting sodium content and requiring whole grains in school breakfasts and lunches.
UK's May stakes Brexit on opposition Labour leader Corbyn
British Prime Minister Theresa May met opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn on Wednesday to seek a way out of a Brexit stalemate, a gamble that could see a European Union divorce deal finally clear parliament but also tear her party apart.
Democratic-led House panel authorizes subpoenas for Mueller report, evidence
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday to authorize subpoenas for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full, unredacted report and underlying evidence from his investigation into Russia's role in...