Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Obama stock photo draws backlash
US News 17 minutes ago
A fan account, @beyupdates_, pointed out that an illustration on the explainer site WikiHow whitewashed a well-known photograph of the former president with Bey and Jay. The site issued an apology, making changes to the article and its headline.
President Trump signs order to begin wall on Mexican border
Politics 1 hour ago
With a series of executive actions on immigration, the president set the wheels in motion for one of the biggest promises of his campaign — to build a wall on the border of Mexico.
Mary Tyler Moore has died, publicist confirms
Celebrity 1 hour ago
Following reports that Moore, 80, was in grave condition and that her family was visiting her at a hospital in Connecticut, her spokesperson has confirmed she has died. Tributes are pouring in for the groundbreaking actress.
McDonald's is giving away 10,000 bottles of its Big Mac sauce
Food 2 hours ago
On Thursday, McDonald's is letting its customers in on a little secret ... a secret sauce, to be exact. The fast-food chain plans to hand out a limited number of free bottles at various locations throughout the country.
Report: Trump's senior staff have private RNC email accounts
Politics 1 hour ago
Senior White House administrators under Donald Trump, which include Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer, Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon, have private and active accounts through the Republican National Committee email system, according to a Newsweek report.
Trump says Mexico will reimburse U.S. for wall
US News 3 hours ago
ABC's David Muir visited President Donald Trump on Wednesday for his first television interview since the inauguration. In a preview of the interview, Trump talks more about his plans for the U.S.-Mexico border wall. The full interview airs at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
Students nearly die after taking equivalent of 300 coffees
UK News 3 hours ago
Northumbria University was fined £400,000 after a caffeine experiment, aimed at measuring the effect of caffeine on exercise, left two students in intensive care.
Trump set in motion directive to block refugees
Politics 29 minutes ago
President Trump's administration has drafted an executive order that will block refugees from particular countries for 120 days and indefinitely block Syrians, according to reports.
Breadcrumbing is the new dating tactic to worry about
Today 3 hours ago
Ghosting is so old. Breadcrumbing is the new terrible thing that people are doing in the dating world.
Protestors hang 'Resist' sign from crane in Washington D.C.
Social Action 1 hour ago
Greenpeace protestors climbed a crane blocks from the White House to unfurl a large "Resist" banner on Wednesday. The protestors have since come down and local reports say the sign has been wrapped up.
White House draft order could undo torture ban
Politics 3 hours ago
In a draft order obtained by The New York Times, the Trump administration has outlined a revival of CIA "black sites" and torturous interrogation tactics. If signed, previous restrictions put in place by President Obama would be rolled back. The news was met with skepticism and fear from some in the political community.
Usain Bolt loses his 'triple-treble'
Olympics This morning
After a doping violation disqualified Nesta Carter from the 2008 Olympics, Usain Bolt, Carter's 4x100m relay teammate, has lost his gold medal. With it goes his "triple-treble" - winning three gold medals at three different Games.
Salt Bae says he will open London and New York restaurants
Today This morning
Internet sensation Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, told Turkish Hürriyet Daily News that he will open branches in London and New York over the next few months. He added that while he doesn't speak any foreign languages, he can "communicate with people through meat." 🍗
Khloe Kardashian shares cute photo with niece Dream
Celebrity Last night
The reality star posted a heartwarming moment with her brother Rob's two-month-old daughter Dream.
USDA backpedals on scientist gag order
Politics 5 hours ago
The United States Department of Agriculture had emailed staff telling them not to discuss research outside the agency until further notice. After public outcry, the order has been rescinded.
Former CIA analyst takes Trump to task over his CIA speech
Politics 2 hours ago
With a video message directed at the president, Nada Bakos (@nadabakos) joined the list of former CIA officers who have criticized Trump's remarks at the agency's headquarters over the weekend.
Mike Myers repped Canada in a dance-off with Jimmy Fallon
Television 3 hours ago
Retta got day drunk with Seth Meyers, Oprah cooked with Colbert, Conan busted out an old Aaron Paul commercial and more from late night.
The Dow finally hit 20,000
Finance This morning
For the first time in its nearly 132-year history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 20,000 point mark.
Large expansion could be coming for Trump Hotels
US News 2 hours ago
Trump Hotels CEO Eric Danzinger divulged details of the company's hopes to grow within the United States. The announcement raised questions from people who are concerned that President Trump may be using his presidential clout to increase the profitability of his businesses.
Trump will move forward with 'wall' plans on Wednesday
US News Last night
The president Tweeted about a "big day" planned for national security, promising that his long-discussed border wall between Mexico and the United States will soon be realized.