The Brief

President Donald Trump
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Flynn Under Fire

Congressional investigators rebuffed former national security adviser Michael Flynn's offer of cooperation in exchange for immunity, saying it's too early in their probe of his Russia connections to discuss a deal

Overpass Collapse Fire

'Tremendous' Traffic Impact After Bridge Collapse

A major effect on traffic is expected after a massive fire caused a bridge on Interstate 85 to collapse in Atlanta. Georgia's top transportation official said there's no way to tell when the highway can be safely reopened

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) testifies during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on July 29, 2015 in Washington, DC.

Claire McCaskill Will Oppose Neil Gorsuch

A day after saying she was torn over the decision, Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she will oppose Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and will vote with fellow Democrats to filibuster his nomination

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on March 16, 2017.

Israel Will Limit West Bank Settlement Construction

Israel will limit new settlement construction in the West Bank "when possible" to within areas already developed or at least to contiguous areas, President Benjamin Netanyahu's government announced as a gesture to President Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with the National Association of Manufacturers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House March 31, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Judge Approves $25 Million Trump University Settlement

A judge has approved an agreement for President Donald Trump to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits over his now-defunct Trump University, ending nearly seven years of legal battles with customers who claimed they were misled

Tetris

Playing Tetris Can Reduce PTSD Symptoms

Playing the computer game Tetris can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from developing in some individuals after they suffer a traumatic event — Ii the game is played within six hours, according to a new study

Crayola Will Replace Dandelion With a Blue Crayon

Fans of yellow may be sad that Crayola is retiring Dandelion from its 24-count crayon box set, but lovers of the color blue can rejoice: The company announced it will be replaced by one with a blue hue still to be determined

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Rising Flood Waters Displace Tens of Thousands in Australia

Flooding in the wake of Cyclone Debbie, which barreled into Australia's northeast coast earlier this week, has displaced tens of thousands of people from their homes, cut power for at least 100,000, and on Friday led authorities to fear that some may have drowned in the rising waters

European Leaders Attend EPP Congress

E.U. Releases Draft Brexit Guidelines

The European Union softened its public stance on Britain's exit from the bloc, with Council President Donald Tusk signaling some flexibility on allowing talks on a new relationship before the divorce proceedings are complete