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Her great-grandfather was behind the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. She thinks Trump’s tariffs are 'terrible.'
Many economic historians believe the 1930 law worsened the Great Depression.
College student who became subject of viral rumor says incident has 'ruined' her life
Mary Kate Cornett, a college freshman at the University of Mississippi, says a false claim accusing her of inappropriate behavior rapidly circulated online in February.
Man says son was stabbed in the heart at Texas track meet, died in twin’s arms
A 17-year-old student has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Austin Metcalf.
From first lady to everyday life, artist Amy Sherald captures the beauty of Black America
The Whitney Museum of American Art's upcoming "American Sublime" exhibit features more than 40 paintings by the artist.
Beloved Alaska pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
A person got inside the pen in January, and the reindeer, named Star, began losing weight. In February, someone sprayed some type of substance into Star’s pen.
Menendez brothers' lawyers attack prosecutor's reasons for opposing reduced sentences
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman said last month he didn't support resentencing the brothers because they hadn't taken complete responsibility for their crimes.
CDC's IVF team gutted even as Trump calls himself the 'fertilization president'
The elimination of the CDC's Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance team shocked experts and advocates who felt encouraged by President Donald Trump’s support of IVF.
Legislator pushes for caffeine label law after 2022 death blamed on Charged Lemonade
The Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act would require restaurants to disclose if an item has 150 milligrams or more of caffeine and authorize a study on how energy drinks are marketed.
Immigration
Trump administration revokes visas of 10 Colorado international students, universities say
The students at the University of Colorado and Colorado State University have lost their visas following a wave of high-profile arrests of international students across the country
Immigration
A DEA immigrant informant fears he could be deported: 'It's a matter of life and death'
Authorities rely on informants for operations against criminal networks, but some who've collaborated face immigration problems and face a "huge risk," an attorney says.
Inside Val Kilmer's 11-year struggle with throat cancer
Kilmer, who had the disease since his diagnosis in 2014, succumbed to pneumonia Tuesday night.
