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U.S. Coast Guard officer who planned mass attack arrested -prosecutors
U.S. authorities have arrested a U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant who described himself as a white nationalist and had amassed a cache of weapons to "murder innocent civilians on a scale rarely seen in this country," according to court documents.
The 1975, DJ Harris triumph at UK BRIT music Awards; Pink honored
Pop rock band The 1975 and DJ Calvin Harris were the main winners at the BRIT Awards on Wednesday, each scooping two prizes at Britain's annual pop music honors.
Ex-Trump campaign worker files lawsuit to kill non-disclosure pacts
A former campaign worker for President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to invalidate all of the non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements that campaign workers were required to sign before joining the president's 2016 ele...
Corbyn to discuss Brexit impasse with EU's Barnier
Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will meet European leaders in Brussels on Thursday to discuss how to try to break the deadlock over Brexit and seek to reassure them that parliament does not want to leave without a deal.
Moscow ready to cut time for nuclear strike on U.S. if necessary: Putin
Moscow will match any U.S. move to deploy new nuclear missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer to the United States or by deploying faster missiles or both, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Actor Jussie Smollett classified as suspect in criminal investigation
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is being classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation by Chicago Police for filing a false police report stating he was attacked in a hate crime, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Twitter on Wednesday.
North Carolina Republican's son says warned father about operative's past
The son of the Republican candidate in a disputed congressional race in North Carolina said on Wednesday he warned his father to be suspicious of a political operative now accused of running an illegal ballot operation to sway the November 2018 elect...
'Time of the essence,' says May on latest Brussels shuttle
British Prime Minister Theresa May held "constructive" talks in Brussels on Wednesday as she sought concessions on Brexit from a sceptical European Union, her strategy under strain after the defection of three lawmakers.
Exclusive: Lyft plans to launch IPO roadshow week of March 18 - sources
Lyft Inc plans to launch the roadshow for its initial public offering (IPO) during the week of March 18, making it the first U.S. ride-hailing company to debut in the stock market, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Gwyneth Paltrow counter-sues Utah man over ski collision, seeks $1
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Wednesday counter-sued a retired optometrist who went to court against her over a 2016 ski slope collision in Utah, saying he caused the crash and was seeking to exploit her fame and fortune three years later.
Trump team to scrap talks with California on auto emissions: official
U.S. federal officials have decided to end negotiations with California over the Trump administration's plans to roll back fuel economy rules designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a government official said on Wednesday.
'Time of the essence' say May on latest Brussels shuttle
British Prime Minister Theresa May held "constructive" talks in Brussels on Wednesday as she sought concessions on Brexit from a skeptical European Union, her strategy under strain after the defection of three lawmakers.
New York City settles U.S. claims over Superstorm Sandy
New York City has reached a $5.3 million settlement of claims that it improperly billed the U.S. government for vehicles it falsely claimed had been damaged beyond repair during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Gucci puts on masquerade catwalk as Milan Fashion Week opens
Masks of all shades, shapes and sizes took over the Gucci catwalk on Wednesday as the Italian luxury label kicked off Milan's leg of the Autumn/Winter runway season with an eclectic show rich in patterns, colors and headpieces.
Progress made on Irish border backstop but time is of the essence - May
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that progress had been made in solving the impasse over the backstop arrangements for the Irish border that has hindered her Brexit deal but added that time was running out to secure changes.
EU's Tusk: Longer Brexit talks would be better than no deal
Brexit negotiations might be extended if Britain fails to work out a sensible deal for leaving the European Union, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.
Trump 'fear-mongering' fuels rise of U.S. hate groups to record: watchdog
The number of hate groups operating in the United States rose 7 percent to an all-time high last year, the Southern Poverty Law Center said on Wednesday, attributing the increase largely to anti-immigrant rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
Fox says Smollett remains in 'Empire' cast, counters media report
Jussie Smollett remains a cast member in the televised drama "Empire," Fox Entertainment said on Wednesday, in a show of support for the actor after a report said he had staged an attack on himself because he was being written off the show.
May in Brussels for 'detailed discussions' on Brexit with wary EU
Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Brussels on Wednesday for "detailed discussions" as she seeks to wring more concessions on Brexit from a sceptical European Union, her strategy further battered by the defection of three lawmakers.
Justice Department preparing to receive Mueller report: CNN
The U.S. Department of Justice may announce as early as next week that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has given the attorney general his report on the federal Russia investigation, CNN said on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.