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Trump lists people he believes committed treason

During an impromptu press conference, a reporter asked President Donald Trump to expound on his recent claims of treason and name specific people he is accusing.

Howard Stern: Trump's candidacy for president was a 'publicity stunt'

Radio shock jock Howard Stern believes President Donald Trump's candidacy for president started out as a "publicity stunt" in order to get a raise from NBC for hosting "The Apprentice."

Trump calls on aides to affirm how 'calm' he was in meeting with Democrats

President Trump called on his aides to affirm how calm he was during a meeting with Democrats on Wednesday.

Opinion: We have less time than you think to jump-start climate action

On Friday, countless young people will flood the streets of the world's major cities, demanding action to tackle climate change. The global movement stems from the stark reality that the window to addressing this emergency is closing. At the front of these demonstrations, there is frequently a banner warning that there are just "12 years to save the Earth."

‘Frightening’: Charges Against Julian Assange Alarm Press Advocates

MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM AND MARC TRACY

A new indictment against the WikiLeaks leader was denounced as a dangerous precedent that could lead to future prosecutions of journalists.

Florida executes man convicted of abducting, killing eight women in 1984

BRENDAN O\U0027BRIEN

A 65-year-old man known as one of Florida's most notorious serial killers who was convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing eight women in 1984 was put to death on Thursday.

In the Midwest, Heavy Rains, Devastating Floods and ‘Then the Sirens Go’

JULIE BOSMAN AND MONICA DAVEY

First came floods across Nebraska and Iowa. Then the Mississippi River rose and rose, threatening towns. And on Wednesday, a series of violent tornadoes tore through the region.

Trump allows attorney general to declassify information about origins of Russia probe

REUTERS EDITORIAL

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an order allowing Attorney General William Barr to declassify any information Barr sees fit during his review of the events that prompted the FBI to open an investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russia.

U.S. regulator sees approval of Boeing 737 MAX to fly as soon as late June: sources

ALLISON LAMPERT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects to approve Boeing Co's 737 MAX jet to return to service as soon as late June, representatives of the U.S. air regulator informed members of the United Nations' aviation agency in a private briefing on Thursday, sources told Reuters.

NASA chooses technology firm Maxar for lunar platform project

JOEY ROULETTE

NASA has picked space technology company Maxar Technologies Inc as the first contractor to help build its Gateway platform in lunar orbit, a crucial outpost for America's mission to relay astronauts to the moon in 2024, the U.S. agency said on Thursday.

What Does the Release of John Walker Lindh Mean?

JOHN WRAY

If he becomes the terrorist we’ve always accused him of being, the fault will lie as much with us as with him.

Julian Assange’s Indictment Aims at the Heart of the First Amendment

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

The Trump administration seeks to use the Espionage Act to redefine what journalists can and cannot publish.

Analysis: 2020 trend: Big cities keep getting bigger

We are increasingly a country of cities. Big cities.

Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal: WSJ

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Harvey Weinstein, women who accused him of sexual misconduct, his former film studio's board members and the New York attorney general's office have reached a tentative $44 million deal to resolve lawsuits and compensate alleged victims of the Hollywood producer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people it said were familiar with the matter.

Trump orders intel agencies to assist Barr with review of Russia probe

President Donald Trump ordered all intelligence agencies late Thursday evening to assist Attorney General William Barr in his review of surveillance issues surrounding Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, delegating significant authority to Barr to declassify intelligence documents as the attorney general sees fit.