Miami caves to Trump, becomes first county to reverse sanctuary status
US News 1 hour ago
After Donald Trump issued an executive order effectively banning sanctuary cities (cities that do not prosecute illegal immigrants), many of the locales affected stood in defiance of the order. On Thursday, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued a statement requiring county law enforcement to comply with Trump's order.
Steve Bannon wants the media to "keep its mouth shut"
Politics 5 hours ago
In a rare interview with The New York Times, Donald Trump's chief strategist spoke out against the mainstream press, arguing that news organizations are the "opposition party."
Scenes from a day in Chicago immigration court
Personal Account 10 minutes ago
Against the backdrop of the Trump administration's executive actions on immigration, Tribune reporter Alison Bowen (@byalisonbowen) shared her reporting on the uncertainty faced by unaccompanied children, as well as others facing deportation.
Jake Tapper isn't prepared to shut up after Bannon interview
Politics 2 hours ago
After Donald Trump's White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon exhorted the press to "keep its mouth shut and just listen" and called news organizations the "opposition party," the CNN correspondent had a one-word response. And it wasn't "yes."
Coach K reportedly bans Duke players from locker room, wearing apparel
NCAA Basketball 4 hours ago
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is currently on the mend from back surgery, informed players that they are temporarily kicked out of the team's locker room and not allowed to wear the school's apparel. The punishment comes on the heels of the Blue Devils' loss against NC State.
Rajon Rondo unloads on his Bulls teammates
NBA 3 hours ago
It's probably safe to say Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler won't be inviting Rondo to any future BBQs any time soon.
President Trump breaks tradition before first flight on Air Force One
Politics This afternoon
Prior to boarding Air Force One on Thursday, Trump didn't wave goodbye to the media, a time-honored custom observed by prior Presidents. He did wave upon landing in Philadelphia to address the GOP Congressional Retreat.
These vintage posters remind us the National Parks Service was always cool
Cool 2 hours ago
Following the Badlands National Park's defiance of Trump's social media gag order earlier this week, @blueshifter was inspired to share some of the old promotional posters for various parks across the country.
This could be how Mexico 'pays' for border wall
US News 5 hours ago
Multiple outlets report that Press Secretary Sean Spicer introduced President Trump's proposal for a 20% import tax on Mexican goods, possibly creating billions in tax revenue to fund the wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
Marquette King puts in his bid for the NBA dunk contest
Basketball 5 hours ago
The Raiders punter is having a good time at the Pro Bowl as he posted a video of himself running under his own punt, catching it and dunking it.
Trump's proposed import tax sparks widespread guacamole panic
US News 5 hours ago
To help subsidize the construction of a border wall, the Trump administration​ proposed a 20% import tax on Mexican goods. This did not go over well with avocado fans.
U.S. Border Patrol chief has left the agency
US News Earlier today
With the push for a wall dividing the U.S./Mexico border becoming more of a reality, Mark Morgan will no longer hold his post. It's unclear whether he was asked to resign, or chose to.
Scientists create first human-pig chimera
Science This afternoon
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California led the work on this milestone study. These embryos pave the way for growing organs for transplants.
The 'Doomsday clock' advances toward midnight
Doomsday Clock This morning
Humanity is closer to the apocalypse. On Thursday, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the clock 30 seconds closer to Midnight, citing the dangers humans face from climate change and nuclear warfare as part of their decision.
Trump proposes several changes at the EPA
Politics 5 hours ago
The president expects to cut half the Environmental Protection Agency staff, slashing $1 billion from the agency's $8 billion budget, his former transition team EPA said. The administration also recently announced it would require EPA studies and data to undergo review by political appointees before being released to the public.
Dodgeballs and drones invade the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge
NFL 2 hours ago
In the run up to the Pro Bowl, the best of the best in the NFL battled it out in a series of competitions testing their agility, speed and coordination. Check out the highlights here.
NASA unveiled its newest spacesuits
Science Earlier today
The astronauts who fly aboard Boeing's new spaceship will don sleek blue suits complete with touchscreen gloves.
Report: State Department team was fired
US News Earlier today
In contrast to a Washington Post report saying State Department employees resigned because they didn't want to work under Trump, a CNN report says they were fired by the new administration.
Betty White, Valerie Harper pay tribute to Mary Tyler Moore
Celebrity 2 hours ago
The actresses mourned their costar and friend, who passed away at age 80 on Wednesday. The trio starred on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, which aired from 1970-1977.
Shia LaBeouf arrested at his anti-Trump art installation
US News This morning
The actor was taken into police custody during his "He Will Not Divide Us" livestream in New York City after an alleged altercation with a man.