Over a Dozen Wildfires Rage Across Northern California, Prompting State of Emergency
The firestorm burned tens of thousands of acres and forced many residents to flee their homes.
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Scott Pruitt Announces Clean Power Plan Repeal, Declares War on Coal ‘Over’
The EPA begins the process to roll back a major Obama-era emissions rule, fulfilling one of Trump's main campaign promises.
Tim Murphy to Resign From Congress
Murphy is resigning from Congress in the wake of an abortion scandal, just days after voting for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
Harvey Weinstein Reached Settlements With Eight Women Over Allegations Including Sexual Harassment
In a statement, Weinstein said he was seeing therapists and planning to take some time off of work.
Following a Pay Gap Controversy, the BBC Finds Women Are Paid 9 Percent Less Than Men
The BBC did not, however, analyze the pay of senior managers, on-air editors, presenters, or correspondents.
A Fourth Woman Accuses Roman Polanski of Sexual Abuse
This time, a former German actress has stepped forward.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Abortions After 20 Weeks
The law, known as the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, includes exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or risk to the mother's life.
Trump Calls Las Vegas Shooting ‘An Act of Pure Evil’
Authorities believe the accused shooter, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, killed himself.
Senate Republicans Court Lisa Murkowski With Budget Plan That Opens Alaska to Oil and Gas Drilling
The appropriations bill asks the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for an extra billion dollars in new revenue, which could come from oil reserves beneath the refuge.
Most Americans Disagree With Trump About the NFL
President Donald Trump incited NFL owners, players, and fans last week when he said that owners should fire any player who chooses to kneel during the anthem.