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The Senate Judiciary Committee's Only 4 Women Reflect On Kavanaugh's Confirmation

The only four female members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are angry that

Yahoo News Explains: Does Trump owe Sen. Warren $1 million?

Under pressure from President Trump, Elizabeth Warren finally released her DNA results, which show distant Native American ancestry. The Massachusetts senator first faced criticism over her assertions about her heritage during her 2012 Senate race, with many questioning her statements. “I’ve got more Indian blood in me than Pocahontas, and I have none,” he said during an October rally.

Think tanks reconsider Saudi support amid Khashoggi controversy

The push to disassociate from Saudi Arabia has proven complex for Washington’s most prominent public policy institutions.

Proud Boys Street Gang Had A Weekend Of Coast-To-Coast Violence

For one weekend, a violent misogynistic and homophobic street gang of proto-

Student reportedly fed classmates cookies made with grandmother's ashes

Authorities are investigating after a high school student allegedly fed her

In Senate race, GOP Rep. Blackburn accuses her opponent of being a Democrat

In the Tennessee Senate race, Rep. Marsha Blackburn has struggled to hold on to GOP moderates who lean toward her Democratic rival, Phil Bredesen.

Deadline passes for Syria's Idlib buffer without jihadists leaving

A deadline passed Monday without jihadists leaving a planned buffer zone around Syria's last major rebel bastion of Idlib as set out under a Russian-Turkish deal. The radical fighters were supposed to withdraw from the buffer as a final condition to implementing a Russian-Turkish deal to stave off a regime offensive on the northwestern region of Idlib. Just hours before the cut-off time, Idlib's dominant jihadist group vowed to continue to fight but did not give a clear position on the deal reached in the Russia resort of Sochi.

Maryland Police Officer Charged With Raping Woman During Traffic Stop

A Maryland police officer was arrested and charged with rape Monday after he

Best Bites: Brie and cheddar apple beer soup

Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your

Experts: Hurricane Michael failed to end Florida's red tide

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Michael failed to break up a patchy and toxic algae bloom that has lingered in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's shoreline for the last year, experts said Monday, meaning the red tide outbreak could continue to cause problems in the weeks ahead.

Trump Says Without His Mockery Of Christine Blasey Ford, 'We Would Not Have Won'

President Donald Trump defended his treatment of Christine Blasey Ford, the

Paul Allen dies aged 65: Tributes to Microsoft co-founder who 'changed the world'

Paul Allen, who founded Microsoft alongside Bill Gates in 1975, has died at the age of 65.  Mr Allen, who suffered from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, was also a prominent philanthropist, donating billions to science, conservation and the arts.  Eight years after starting the company he received his first cancer diagnosis, but it was treated successfully, though it forced him to retire early from his role at Microsoft. He developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2009, which had been in remission until it returned earlier this year.  In a statement released at the start of this month, Mr Allen said he planned to fight the disease "aggressively".  “A lot has happened in medicine since I overcame this disease in 2009. My doctors are optimistic that I will see good results from the latest therapies, as am I," he said.  Bill Gates, left, and Paul Allen chat during a basketball game in Seattle Credit: AP On Monday his sister Jody Allen called him a "remarkable individual on every level".  "While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend.   "For all the demands on his schedule, there was always time for family and friends.  "At this time of loss and grief for us - and so many others - we are profoundly grateful for the care and concern he demonstrated every day," she said.  Mr Gates led the tributes from the tech world, remembering Mr Allen as "one of my oldest and dearest friends." "Personal computing would not have existed without him," Mr Gates added. "He was fond of saying, 'If it has the potential to do good, then we should do it.' That's the kind of person he was." Very sad to hear of Paul Allen’s passing. His passion for invention and pushing forward inspired so many. He was relentless to the end. My heart goes out to Paul’s family and friends.— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) October 15, 2018 Current Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said his contributions to technology had been "indispensable". "As co-founder of Microsoft, in his own quiet and persistent way, he created magical products, experiences and institutions, and in doing so, he changed the world," he said.  Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said the tech industry had "lost a pioneer and our world has lost a force for good". Mr Allen never married and had no children, and was sometimes described as reclusive.  His early exit from Microsoft meant he dedicated much of his life to scientific and technological research, including the foundation of the Allen Institute, which began by focusing on neuroscience but has widened its approach to cover bioscience, and a more recent project to build a reusable space plane, designed to launch satellites.  So sad to hear about the passing of Paul Allen. Among many other things he was a pioneer of commercial space travel. We shared a belief that by exploring space in new ways we can improve life on Earth. All our thoughts are with his loved ones.— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) October 15, 2018 He also owned American football team the Seattle Seahawks and basketball team the Portland Trailblazers.  In a joint statement the organisations paid tribute to Mr Allen.  On their behalf Bill Hilf, CEO of Vulcan, which oversaw his businesses, said: "All of us who had the honour of working with Paul feel inexpressible loss today.  Sad to hear of the passing of Paul Allen, who was a strong advocate for environmental protection. He and the team at Vulcan played a pivotal role in developing the Shark Conservation Fund alongside LDF. His legacy lives on via his incredible work as a philanthropist and investor.— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) October 16, 2018 "He possessed a remarkable intellect and a passion to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems, with the conviction that creative thinking and new approaches could make profound and lasting impact. "Millions of people were touched by his generosity, his persistence in pursuit of a better world, and his drive to accomplish as much as he could with the time and resources at his disposal."

Cops Won't Charge Students Accused Of Making Cookies With Human Ashes

Two students accused of baking cookies with human ashes and feeding them to

Midterm elections: Michelle Obama compared to chimpanzee by Republican Senate candidate

A Republican Senate candidate compared Michelle Obama to a chimpanzee during her meeting with the Queen and urged the former first lady to stand up “straighter”. Karin Housley – currently a state senator who serves in Minnesota – took to Facebook in 2009 to compare Ms Obama to the chimpanzee in 1951 film Bedtime for Bonzo, which starred Ronald Reagan.

Two Times Sears Tried to Sell Cars

Cars appeared in the Sears catalog from 1908 to 1912 and in stores in 1952 to 1953.

Woman appears to call 911 after alleging a 9-year-old black boy groped her

Teresa Klein was captured on video on Oct. 10, 2018 in a New York City corner store.

US Air Force optimistic on hurricane-hit fighter jets

The United States Air Force said Sunday that a group of F-22 stealth fighters left behind at a base to ride out Hurricane Michael were intact but it was too soon to say whether all of them would fly again. Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida was hit by the Category 4 storm on October 10 and suffered extensive damage, with some hangars partially stripped of their roofs, according to official footage of the coastal facility. Numerous reports had speculated on the fate of an unspecified number of the ultra-advanced fifth-generation fighter jets that could not be flown out to safe havens due to maintenance or safety reasons.

Facing doubts from women voters, Tennessee’s Phil Bredesen opens up about his wife's kidnapping

The centrist Democrat speaks out about his wife's kidnapping, explaining that protecting women is very personal to him.

GOP Senate Candidate Accuses Arizona Rival Of 'Treason' In Debate

The U.S. Senate campaign debate in Arizona ended Monday evening on an

Paul Allen, Microsoft Co-Founder, Dead At 65

Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Seattle Seahawks and

Trump calls Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas' again after she reveals DNA results

President Trump on Tuesday revived his nickname for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who released a DNA test showing evidence she has Native American ancestry.

Lindsey Graham Rails Against Saudi Crown Prince: He's A 'Wrecking Ball'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday that he'll never

Recovery of Nepal climbers delayed by mountain's remoteness

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers hampered by difficult, remote terrain took two days to recover the bodies of nine climbers, including one of the world's best, who hoped to map a new route to a Himalayan peak in Nepal that hasn't been scaled in eight years.

UK PM says still believes Brexit deal is 'achievable'

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday she still believes a Brexit deal is "achievable", despite talks with the European Union becoming deadlocked on the issue of the Irish border. "I continue to believe that a negotiated deal is the best outcome for the UK and for the EU. The sticking point is how to keep open the land border between Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland after Britain leaves the bloc's single market and customs union.

U.N. rights chief urges waiving of immunity in Khashoggi case

Overnight, Turkish crime scene investigators entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the last place Khashoggi was seen before vanishing on Oct. 2, for the first time and searched the premises for over nine hours, Reuters witnesses said. In a statement, Bachelet welcomed the investigators being given access to the consulate, despite a two-week delay, and called on authorities of both countries to ensure that "no further obstacles are placed in the way of a prompt, thorough, effective, impartial and transparent investigation.” She urged both countries to reveal everything they know about Khashoggi's "disappearance and possible extra-judicial killing." "Given there seems to be clear evidence that Mr Khashoggi entered the Consulate and has never been seen since, the onus is on the Saudi authorities to reveal what happened to him from that point onwards," she said.

North and South Korea agree railway ceremony next month

The two Koreas will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconnection of their railways and roads as early as next month, they agreed Monday, as Seoul pursues an approach to the nuclear-armed North increasingly diverging from the US. "The South and North agreed to hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the connection and modernisation of the east and west coast rail and road in late November or early December," read a joint statement issued after the meeting. Monday's talks marked the second meeting between South Korean unification minister Cho Myoung-gyon and his North Korean counterpart Ri Son Gwon since President Moon Jae-in met with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang last month.

'Give Me My Phone Back, Senator:' GOP's David Perdue Snatches Device From Student

Georgia Sen. David Perdue (R) reportedly grabbed a cell phone from a

Weekend Rewind: Hurricane Michael leaves mass destruction

Over 1,700 search and rescue personnel are in Florida searching for survivors of the Category 4 storm.

Germany deports man convicted over 9/11 terror attack 17 years after atrocity

Germany has deported a Moroccan man who acted as a "book-keeper" for the 9/11 terrorists, 17 years after the deadly attacks. Mounir el Motassadeq, a member of a terrorist organisation known as the called "Hamburg cell", was imprisoned in 2006 after he was convicted of aiding lead hijacker Mohamed Atta and two other al-Qaeda extremists by paying their tuition and rent to keep the pretence that they were students. Almost 3,000 people were killed when two hijacked planes were flown into the twin towers of New York's World Trade Centre on 11 September 2001.

Warren releases DNA test showing 'strong evidence' of Native American ancestry

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday released the results of a DNA test that the Massachusetts Democrat said proves she has Native American ancestry.

Sears Didn't 'Die.' Vulture Capitalists Killed It.

If you've been following the impending bankruptcy of America's iconic retailer

GOP plays blame game while fighting to save House majority

Republicans have begun to concede defeat in the evolving fight to preserve the House majority.

Technician Accidentally Fires Vulcan Cannon And Destroys An F-16 On The Ground In Belgium

Belgium’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement that two technicians suffered hearing injuries and were treated on the spot, while adding that an investigation into the incident had been launched.

Police: So far no indication of IS link to Cologne attack

BERLIN (AP) — Cologne police are investigating whether extremism was the motivation behind a bloody hostage-taking at the city's main train station, but so far have found no ties to the Islamic State group, authorities said Tuesday.

Lewinsky affair not an abuse of power, says Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton has said her husband Bill's affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky was not an abuse of power and he was right to not resign from the US presidency in the wake of the scandal. Some, like New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, have said that Clinton should have stepped down after he was impeached by a Republican-controlled House in late 1998 for lying about the affair.

Alyssa Milano Marks 1 Year Of Me Too With Heart-Wrenching Message To Her Daughter

Alyssa Milano shared a powerful and emotional message for her 4-year-old

The Framework in This New Zealand Home Is—Wait for It— Upside Down

Not your typical suburban starter cottage

It's slow cooker season: Save $49 on this 3-in-1 model by Cuisinart, on sale at Walmart

Some of the best things are worth waiting for.  That's especially true when it comes to food. After all, do you really want to know what pulled pork tastes like when it's been rushed? (Here's a hint: it's not very good.) SEE ALSO: 9 of the best travel coffee mugs for your daily caffeine fix Even simple dishes, like mac and cheese, can become a masterpiece when you take it slow and low. But to pull this off, you're gonna need a great slow cooker. This Cuisinart 4-Quart 3-in-1 Multicooker is available at Walmart for $79.99, which is $49 off the original $129 price tag — and an excellent deal. It features streamlined controls that can easily jump between brown/sauté, slow cook, and steaming at the push of a button. You'll also be able to preset the times and temperatures for each, plus there's a big and bright LCD display to make programming things so much easier. Just imagine how much you'll use this baby come Thanksgiving. Image: Cuisinart Cuisinart 4-Quart 3-in-1 Multicooker Cook Central — $79.99 See Details

Top Democratic Super PAC Comes To Bob Menendez’s Rescue In New Jersey

The Senate Democrats' leading super PAC is set to spend $3 million in bright

Anticipation builds as jackpot swells to more than $600 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is currently $654 million dollars as drawing nears.

Georgia senator accused of briefly snatching student's phone

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Tech political group said Sen. David Perdue snatched a phone from a student who was video recording while asking the Republican lawmaker a question about Georgia's governor's race.

Trump restrictions aside, American Airlines boosts profile in Cuba

American Airlines announced Monday that it would offer more daily flights to Cuba, by 2019, despite US restrictions on Americans traveling to that country. "We have recently started a fifth daily flight between Havana and Miami, and next year (in May) we will inaugurate a new daily flight between Miami and Santiago de Cuba, our sixth destination in the country," Ramon Jimenez, AA's manager in Cuba, said in a statement. The airline currently has 10 flights a day to the island, half of which are between Miami and Havana.

Most F-35 jets resume flights after engine inspections: Pentagon

More than 80 percent of Lockheed Martin Co-made F-35 fighter jets in the United States and around the world have cleared engine inspections and are now approved for flights, the Pentagon said on Monday. Last week, all U.S. and international F-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin were grounded so that fuel tubes could be examined. The Pentagon said it is working closely with United Technologies Corp's Pratt & Whitney, the maker of the F-35's engine, to rapidly procure more parts to minimize the time it will take for remaining repairs.

NRATV Host On 'Fox & Friends': Alec Baldwin's A 'Deranged Lunatic' For GOP Remarks

Speaking to "Fox & Friends" Monday, NRATV host Dan Bongino called Alec Baldwin

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Prices Start Under $30,000 but Get Expensive Quickly

The "Blazer" is back, although it's not what you might have been expecting.

Canada legalises marijuana: Everything you need to know about the new cannabis law

Canada is set to become the largest country in the world to legalise marijuana for recreational use this week, following Uruguay’s lead earlier this year. A key campaign pledge by the country’s Liberal prime minister Justin Trudeau before his 2015 election, he argued that it would reduce the estimated C$6bn (£3.5bn) in profits from cannabis sales pouring into his country’s black market. What are the new marijuana laws in Canada?