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Rumsfeld Job Watch Keeps Washington Guessing

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld again dismisses talk that his time is short as the top civilian at the Pentagon. The Washington rumor mill has put Rumsfeld's job on the line in the past -- and been wrong. Renee Montagne talks to John Hendren about Rumsfeld's status, and the status of the initiatives he brought with him to the Pentagon five years ago.

Vice President Harris speaks during a reproductive rights task force meeting at the White House. It was the second time the task force has met since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

How Harris is listening — and speaking — about abortion rights before the midterms

Vice President Harris has held more than 20 events on abortion rights since May. She's been traveling the country to listen and speak about what's become a top issue for Democratic voters.

eBay former Senior Director of Safety and Security James Baugh arrives for his sentencing in a cyber stalking case at Moakley Federal Court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Boston.

Live spiders and cockroaches: Ex-eBay executives get prison time in harassment plot

Former eBay Inc. executives were sentenced Thursday to prison for a scheme to terrorize the creators of an online newsletter that included sending live spiders, cockroaches, a funeral wreath.

Protesters throw stones at security officers during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Gauhati, India, on Wednesday.

India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill That Would Exclude Muslims

The legislation would fast-track citizenship for scores of other immigrants living in the country.

Mark Emmert is saying goodbye to the NCAA.

'Who the hell would want this job?' Not NCAA President Mark Emmert, apparently

NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down from his position amid a turbulent time for the organization.

Poll workers sort out early and absentee ballots on Election Day in Kenosha, Wis. Hours after the polls closed around the country, there's still no winner in the presidential contest.

Wis. election officials weigh changes to military voting

Wisconsin election officials are weighing whether changes to military absentee voting are needed after a top Milwaukee election official was charged with fraud in false requests for military absentee ballots just days before the midterm election.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and is expected to get questions about his oversight of the Justice Department and Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016.

For Attorney General Sessions, Hill Testimony Presents Risk And Opportunity

Ahead of Tuesday's hearing with the House Judiciary Committee, a letter from the Justice Department appeared to throw GOP members of the panel as well as President Trump a bone.

3 red states will elect governors this fall. Could Democrats have a chance?

Gubernatorial races in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are heating up. It could be a chance for Democrats to get a foothold in these states with Republican supermajorities.

Schwarzenegger Wins Public Back in California

A year ago, California voters rejected Arnold Schwarzenegger's vision for the state's future by defeating his entire slate of referenda. He then apologized for battling with nurses, police officers and teachers, not to mention assorted Democrats in Sacramento. Now Schwarzenegger's back on top.

English singer-songwriters George Michael (1963 - 2016) and Andrew Ridgeley of pop duo Wham! at the Ivor Novello Awards, UK, 14th March 1985.

A new documentary on the band Wham! shows the 'temporal nature of youth'

The pop duo Wham! was only around for four years, but its songs have lasted decades. Chris Smith's Netflix documentary tells its history from the viewpoints of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

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