Politics
- Garance Franke-Ruta
'Amen sister': Clinton agrees with interviewer that authenticity is a 'bulls*** concept'
Hillary Clinton pushed back against one of the most frequent criticisms she faced as a candidate last year — a lack of “authenticity” — agreeing with an interviewer that it amounted to a “bulls***” and sexist double standard.
- Dylan Stableford
White House officials defend Trump, say athletes 'can do free speech on their own time'
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin defended Trump’s call for NFL players who kneel during the national anthem to be suspended or fired. “It’s not about free speech,” Mnucin said Sunday. “They can do free speech on their own time.”
- Gabby Kaufman
As Russia probe turns to fake Facebook ads, Trump follows with a tweet
President Trump continued his efforts to belittle accusations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election on Friday, turning to the latest set of charges, involving targeted political ads placed on Facebook by accounts linked to the Kremlin.
- Gabby Kaufman
In wake of U.N. speech, Kim calls Trump a ‘dotard.’ Trump fires back at ‘madman.’
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have unleashed personal attacks on one another after the U.S. commander in chief’s speech at the United Nations. “Kim Jong Un of North Korea, who is obviously a madman who doesn’t mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before!” Trump wrote Friday morning. Hours earlier, Kim delivered a barrage of epithets against Trump, calling “mentally deranged” and “a gangster fond of playing with fire,” according to the New York Times.
- Caitlin Dickson
Lead in Flint's water linked to decline in birth rate, study finds
A new study points to one possible, and troubling, effect of lead contamination in the water of Flint, Mich.: declining fertility and poorer neonatal health.
- Ash Gallagher
Kurds to vote on independence, potentially splitting Iraq
The Kurdish people are taking an enormous step to claim their own country in northern Iraq. A referendum vote to secede from the country and become an independent Kurdistan will take place on September 25.
Yahoo News Photo StaffIraqi Kurds to vote on independence
The outcome of the vote, almost certain to be "yes," is likely to further rattle a region still engulfed in the fight against the Islamic State group. Baghdad and Iraq's neighbors Iran and Turkey — which worry it will encourage their own sizable Kurdish populations — have all demanded it be called off.
- Olivier Knox
Trump unveils new sanctions targeting North Korea
Following up the forceful statement he made at the U.N. on Tuesday, the president announced a new executive order applying further restrictions on North Korea and firms that do business with the country.
- Garance Franke-Ruta
Gab, the social network of the 'alt-right,' fights to stay online
A social networking website popular with white supremacists faced a fresh round of controversies this week after it banned the former system administrator of the neo-Nazi Daily Stormer from using its services. It also faced a deadline from its domain registrar in Australia, which said it would delist the site over its controversial content.
- Olivier Knox
Trump jokes about 'deplorable' North Korea
"I'm happy you used the world 'deplorable,’” Trump told South Korean President Moon Jae-in. “That's been a very lucky word for me and many millions of people."
Dylan StablefordKimmel takes a second shot at Cassidy over health care bill
For the second straight night, Jimmy Kimmel used his monologue Wednesday to rail against Sen. Bill Cassidy and other critics who say he should stick to comedy.
- Jon Ward
Bipartisan health care fix dies in Senate
The Senate’s rejection of bipartisan health bill is a dispiriting moment for world’s greatest deliberative body.
- Melissa Rossi
Will Barcelona secede from Spain? Catalan independence is up for a vote — and Russia is stirring the pot
At issue is a wave of Catalan nationalism culminating in a referendum on secession, scheduled for Oct. 1.
- Beth Greenfield
Friend of slain Georgia Tech student: 'If Scout was more gender-conforming, would it have been different?'
Scout Schultz, a Georgia Tech student, was shot by campus police on Saturday night, and a protest two days later led to arrests. In the aftermath of those events, Yahoo Lifestyle talked to a friend of Schultz’s to gain some perspective on what happened and why.
Dylan StablefordObama blasts 'aggravating' GOP plans to repeal Obamacare
Former President Barack Obama mocked Republicans in a speech on Wednesday for repeated efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, his signature health care law also known as Obamacare.
- Olivier Knox
Pence presses Myanmar, U.N. to end Rohingya violence
Vice President Mike Pence pressed Myanmar’s military to end its violent campaign against the country’s Rohingya Muslim minority and urged the U.N. Security Council to respond forcefully to the resulting humanitarian crisis in Southeast Asia.
- Michael Walsh
Presidential paranoia: Does Mueller have a mole in the White House?
President Trump has long spoken in conspiratorial terms about a range of topics. It appears this is partly responsible for fostering a culture of distrust and paranoia in the White House.
Dylan StablefordKimmel: Cassidy 'lied to my face' on health care; Cassidy: 'I'm sorry he does not understand'
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., says Jimmy Kimmel “does not understand” the new health care legislation he and Sen. Lindsey Graham are co-sponsoring after the late-night host blasted their proposal and accused Cassidy of lying to his face.
- Hunter Walker
White House says Trump didn't apologize to Turkey's Erdogan for D.C. clash with protesters
"President Trump … said that he was sorry, and he told me that he was going to follow up on this issue,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told PBS in reference to the incident, which resulted in charges against 15 Turkish security officers.
Gabby KaufmanTrump fires back after Clinton calls U.N. speech 'dangerous'
President Trump lashed out at Hillary Clinton on Twitter after his former election opponent called his speech to the United Nations General Assembly “very dark” and “dangerous.”
- Jon Ward
Gillespie and Northam play it safe in second gubernatorial debate
Republican Ed Gillespie and and Democrat Ralph Northam meet in second gubernatorial debate in Virginia.
- Liz Goodwin
All eyes on Murkowski, McCain as Obamacare repeal and replace returns
Without support from the GOP holdouts, it is difficult to see how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., can whip 50 votes for the new health care bill before Sept. 30, the deadline to use the reconciliation process that requires a simple majority to push through the legislation.
- Caitlin Dickson
New riots over police shooting raise the question: What is it about St. Louis?
In St. Louis, protests over the acquittal of a former police officer in the fatal shooting of a black motorist have degenerated into violent clashes with police. Problems between police and the black community exist well beyond St. Louis and nearby Ferguson. But this week’s clashes suggest that racial problems run deep here.
Gabby KaufmanBuildings sway, collapse as powerful earthquake hits Mexico City
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico City. Stunning videos posted on Twitter showed buildings swaying and in some cases collapsing, as people poured into the streets.
Yahoo News Photo StaffWorld leaders' faces react to Trump's U.N. speech
As Trump made his announcements, country by country, photographers documented how the world leaders reacted to the U.S. commander in chief’s address. Click through the slideshow to see their faces.
