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DHS Sec. Kelly Says Back-Channels Normal
Homeland Secretary John Kelly says it's not unusual to set up back-channel communications but admits using the opposition's communications equipment would be.
Trump Calls Fake News Kushner-Russia Contact Controversy
In an early morning tweetstorm, President Donald Trump gave his nine-day foreign trip short shrift and complained the media didn't pay enough attention to the GOP special election victory in Montana.
Congressmen Urge Trump To Stop Ignoring Real Science
Lawmakers want President Trump to appoint a director for White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and fund its operation.
McConnell Could Support Merrick Garland As FBI Chief
Former CIA Director James Woolsey says it's going to be tough to get a qualified candidate to accept the nomination.
ADHD VR App Diagnoses Disorder In Minutes
Normally it takes at least six months to diagnose attention-deficit, hyperactivity disorder, which affects 11 percent of children ages 4 to 17.
Only 29% Of Americans Approve Of Trump's Firing Of Comey
46 percent of those polled said they think Comey was fired to slow down the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Clapper Says US Institutions Under Attack — From President
Clapper said U.S. institutions from without and within and the firing of James Comey as FBI director plays into that narrative.
Graham Calls On Trump To Release Taxes; Dems Demand Special Prosecutor
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Russia probably is looking at James Comey's dismissal as FBI director as a win in its bid to undermine the United States.
Converting Pollutants To Energy
A device developed by Belgian researchers uses a membrane made from nanomaterials to extract hydrogen from pollutants for use in fuel cells.
Cannabis Could Help Elderly, Alzheimer's Patients
Mouse research indicates small doses of THC enabled elderly mice to perform cognitive tasks as well as youngsters.
Incas Used Knots To Communicate With Textiles
Khipus, knotted strings made of various fibers and colors, were used to send letters in the Inca empire, researcher says.
Afghan ISIS Leader Killed In Special Forces Operation
Abdul Hasib died in a joint Afghan-U.S. operation in Nangarhar province April 27.
Bernanke Says Trump Tax Cut A Bad Idea
The former chairman of the Federal Reserve said the U.S. would be better off investing in infrastructure if it's going to run up the deficit anyway.
Macron Defeats Le Pen In French Presidential Runoff
President-elect Emmanuel Macron says those who said his victory would be impossible "do not know France."
GOP Defends Obamacare Replacement
HHS Secretary Tom Price and House Speaker Paul Ryan insist cutting $880 billion from Medicaid won't be detrimental, and people with pre-existing conditions won't lose coverage.
Uber Quotes Riders One Price, Pays Drivers Based On Another
Uber is reportedly pocketing the difference between the price it quotes passengers and the basis it uses to pay drivers.
SpaceX NROL-76 Launch Reset For Monday
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to make its way to Cape Canaveral, Florida, after separating from the NROL-76 payload.
Middle Stone Age Man Learned To Make Serrated Edges
Man learned to make serrated weapons some 77,000 years ago, far earlier than previously believed.
Trump Not Ruling Out Pre-Emptive North Korea Strike
President Donald Trump says he won't be happy if North Korea conducts a sixth nuclear test, and he's not ruling out a pre-emptive strike.
Pence Admits Reducing Tax Rates Will Swell Budget Deficit
The vice president, however, maintained any increase in the deficit will be temporary, taken care of by increased growth.
