May 25 Amid confusion, EU enacts new data privacy law By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The new law comes at a time when advances in technology make data more valuable, and therefore raise the stakes in protecting it. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at U.S. Naval Academy graduation By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump spoke to the graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday. Continue reading
May 25 Hearing for accused Parkland shooter rescheduled By Associated Press A status hearing on the murder and other charges facing 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz that had been scheduled Friday in Fort Lauderdale will now take place June 21. Continue reading
May 25 Harvey Weinstein arrested on rape, criminal sex act charges By Colleen Long, Associated Press Seven months after the allegations destroyed his career and set off a national reckoning known as the #MeToo movement, Weinstein left a Manhattan police station in handcuffs, with a strained smile, to head to court for arraignment. Continue reading
May 24 Morgan Freeman apologizes amid accusations of sexual harassment By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized on Thursday to anyone who may have felt "uncomfortable or disrespected" by his behavior, after CNN reported that multiple women have accused the A-list actor of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior on movie sets and… Continue reading
May 24 Trump budget won’t curb deficits as promised, according to new analysis By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday that President Donald Trump's budget plan would produce deficits of $9.5 trillion over the coming decade instead of the $7.2 trillion promised by the White House. Continue reading
May 24 South Korean president ‘very perplexed’ over canceled U.S.-North Korea summit By Associated Press Moon met Trump in Washington on Tuesday, but appeared caught unaware by the president's decision Thursday. Continue reading
May 24 Did Trump’s decision to cancel U.S.-North Korea summit kill chances of talks for good? By Larisa Epatko We asked analysts what President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the summit means for the U.S.-North Korea relationship, and the broader goal of denuclearization. Continue reading
May 24 Senate approves bill that would change how sexual harassment is handled in Congress By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The bill eliminates mandatory waiting periods for handling claims and requires lawmakers to repay the Treasury for harassment settlements. It now goes to the House. Continue reading
May 24 Harvey Weinstein expected to surrender in sexual misconduct probe, officials say By Colleen Long, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials say Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women. The two officials said the criminal case… Continue reading