House Republicans narrowly approved the Senate-passed budget resolution Thursday, clearing a procedural hurdle and allowing the House of Representatives to take up a tax overhaul. The bill passed 216–212, with all Democrats and some Republicans opposing the measure. Speaker Paul Ryan cast a rare vote in favor of the measure, […]
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WATCH: Off-duty police officer saves choking man
Transcript for Off-duty police officer saves choking man Back now with an incredible rescue caught on tape capturing a man dining out in rockaway, New Jersey, when the man suddenly appears to be in distress coughing and reaching toward his throat. Thankfully seated nearby an off-duty New Jersey trooper, state […]
How Ashley Judd fought off Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual harassment
When actress and activist Ashley Judd was debating whether to come forward with allegations that movie producer Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed her, she had no idea whether anyone would care about or believe her accusations or similar ones from dozens of other women. “I’m very blessed to be here,” […]
WATCH: Ashley Judd describes alleged Harvey Weinstein encounter
Now Playing: Ashley Judd Speaks Out – An Exclusive Diane Sawyer Interview on GMA This Thursday Now Playing: Actress Lupita Nyong’o steps forward with allegations of sexual harassment involving Harvey Weinstein Now Playing: George Clooney, Matt Damon react to Weinstein scandal Now Playing: Off-duty police officer saves choking man Now […]
Vandals deface New York City synagogue with pink swastika
New York City police are searching for three suspects caught on surveillance video defacing a Manhattan synagogue by spray painting it with a pink swastika. The NYPD released surveillance video revealing close-up shots of three male suspects, all wearing baseball caps and hooded sweatshirts, who allegedly painted the symbol on […]
WATCH: Ashley Judd: ‘I had found my voice and I was coming right at him’
Transcript for Ashley Judd: ‘I had found my voice and I was coming right at him’ We are back now with more of Diane sawyer’s exclusive interview with Ashley Judd, the actress one of the first to come forward with accusations against Harvey Weinstein starting that firestorm and now others […]
Train slams into Finnish military truck at crossing; 4 dead
A train collided with a military vehicle at an unguarded railroad crossing in southern Finland early Thursday, killing four people and injuring 11 others, officials said. The crash happened near Raseborg, about 85 kilometers (53 miles) southwest of Helsinki. The fatalities were three soldiers and one passenger. “Today I have […]
Trump expected to declare opioid crisis a national emergency
President Donald Trump is expected to officially declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency in an announcement he will make on Thursday. Despite saying he would do so in August, the president has yet to declare the crisis a national emergency. “The opioid crisis is an emergency, and I’m saying […]
San Juan mayor feuds with energy firm over threat to stop work after audit request
A letter sent by Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello to the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general’s office on Wednesday touched off a Twitter feud and later apology by the small Montana-based company that earned a contract to restore power on the island. Whitefish’s relative lack of experience — coupled […]
NAACP advises black travelers not to fly American Airlines
The NAACP sent out an advisory on Tuesday night urging African-American travelers not to use American Airlines, one of the nation’s largest air carriers. The civil rights organization, which appointed a new president just three days ago, accused the airline of a “pattern of disturbing incidents.” “We have today taken […]