Coronation Street Spoiler Alert: Heartache for Billy

Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'

Republicans explain why their tax cuts are temporary, but not really temporary

Sen. Bob Corker has expressed concern with the GOP tax bill's impact on the deficit. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts One key policy in Senate Republicans' proposed tax overhaul is that tax cuts for individuals will expire within 10 years, while tax cuts for corporations are made permanent.

Venezuela arrests 2 top oil officials in corruption probe

The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. A woman who alleged she was fired because she rejected Congressman John Conyers' sexual advances tells NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.

Britain PM courts key Arab ally, amid Trump anti-Muslim row

M... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. A woman who alleged she was fired because she rejected Congressman John Conyers' sexual advances tells NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.

Democratic Rep Suggests that Members of Congress Are Above Ordinary Sexual Conduct Rules

Since the Lauer news broke this morning I've seen a half-dozen variations of the joke that he's now qualified to run for Congress. Somebody pointed out last night that while several media biggies have been toppled by accusations of sexual misconduct, congressional cads remain in power .

Trump lashes out at wrong Theresa May on Twitter

A key House committee is moving forward on a Republican bill to expand gun owners' rights, the first gun legislation since mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas killed more than 80 people. An attorney for U.S. Rep. John Conyers says the 88-year-old lawmaker will fight allegations of sexual harassment involving former female staff members.

John Podesta on Donald Trump in 2016: a You werena t sure what you were going to geta

In this Nov. 9, 2016, file photo, John Podesta announces that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will not be making an appearance at what was supposed to be her presidential victory party at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. The chairman of Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, veteran of Capital Hill and former chair of the think tank Center for American Progress was the target of three phishing emails in March 2016 at his campaign address and four from March to April 2016 at his Gmail address.

Garrison Keillor off the air after misconduct allegations

Keillor said Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, he has been fired by Minnesota ... . FILE - In this July 26, 2017 file photo, Garrison Keillor, creator and former host of, "A Prairie Home Companion," talks at his St. Paul, Minn., office.

Trump health pick parries questions on drug cost, health law

Calling it the opportunity of his lifetime, President Donald Trump's pick for health secretary pledged Wednesday to help lower drug prices and said he'd carry out the Obama-era health law his boss has been unable to erase. Alex Azar's assurances to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee were met with doubt by lawmakers of both parties, especially Democrats concerned about his ties to the pharmaceutical industry.

HHS nominee testifies on govt.’s role in lowering drug costs

NBC News said Wednesday that it fired Matt Lauer over "inappropriate sexual behavior," making the "Today" show star the latest high-profile man to become embroiled in... A final possession played to the favor of the Penmen, who once again came through with a timely defensive stand to down the Hawks 86-85 at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium.

House OKs anti-harassment training

Pressured to respond to burgeoning sexual misconduct allegations, the House easily approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday requiring annual anti-harassment training for lawmakers and aides after a debate that rang with lawmakers' own accounts of such episodes.

Hassan criticizes GOP tax plan while hers gains little traction NEW

U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan called the Republican-authored federal tax overhaul a "travesty," but her own proposal to lower taxes for middle-class families has gotten little traction. No Democrats or Republicans have signed onto legislation she filed in September to give a $500 tax credit to individuals making less than $100,000 a year.

LSU grad students worry House tax bill could lead to ‘brain drain’ in Louisiana

LSU graduate students are sounding the alarm, saying the tax reform bill passed by the U.S. House before Thanksgiving could lead to a "brain drain" in Louisiana. The bill does away with a tax break for students receiving a tuition waiver that certain students receive in exchange for working on research and teaching classes for the university.

Ohio lawmakers want to expand broadband access to all

Efforts to ensure that every Ohio household has broadband internet access is getting serious attention at the Statehouse, including a bipartisan proposal to earmark $50 million to address a problem impacting rural areas. While 92 percent of Ohioans have access to high-speed internet, that still leaves about 300,000 rural households without decent connectivity, and pockets of unserved homes still exist even in more populated areas.