Experiencing the corruption in Mexico that led to a housing debacle

To the editor: The problems in Mexico with the construction of housing tracts is heartbreaking but not surprising. Having visited Baja California a number of times over the years for vacation, I was always bothered by the way business was done.

RBS axes further 259 British branches as expands e-banking

'She saved my life. I feel incredibly lucky': Selena Gomez breaks down in tears as she dedicates Billboard Woman of the Year award to her best friend who donated her kidney 'A disgraceful verdict': Trump leads outrage after five-time deported illegal immigrant at center of 'sanctuary city' debate is found NOT GUILTY of murdering woman, 32, on San Francisco pier Found safe! Missing Texas girl, 15, who vanished after connecting with a 'much older predator' on Snapchat is rescued unharmed in Louisiana 'Matt controlled all the women and had the men bowing and scraping': Today Show was a 'total boys club' and 'everybody at NBC knew' about Lauer's alleged sexual misconduct - who was blindsided by firing Matt Lauer wants $30MILLION pay-off from NBC: Disgraced TV host meets his lawyer as he fights for cash after he was fired for litany of sexual harassment Meredith Vieira confronted Matt Lauer ... (more)

You Have to Watch This Video of 11-Year-Old Meghan Markle on ‘Nick News’ Fighting Sexism

Long before she starred in Suits or got engaged to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was just an average kid-one who just so happened to appear on Nick News as part of her fight for gender equality. If you didn't catch Markle's appearance at the 2015 UN Women conference detailing this very experience, allow us to get you up to date.

Editorial: When lawmakers misbehave, taxpayers foot the bill

U.S. Rep. John Conyers speaks at a session during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 45th annual legislative conference Sept. 18, 2015 in Washington, D.C. That same year, Conyers paid more than $27,000 to settle a sexual harassment complaint against him.

Jessica Simpson sparks backlash after posting photo

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.'

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.'

The #MeToo Moment

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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.

Why navy is more flattering than black this Christmas

Matt Lauer was fired so quickly 'because NBC intern he propositioned during Sochi Olympics had at least one explicit photo and lewd messages on her phone from shamed Today host' Dawn of a new Today: Exhausted-looking Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb all smiles at the end of NBC's day of hell as they host Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting WITHOUT Matt Lauer 'Karma is a b****': Joy Behar and Rose McGowan lead celebrities delighted to see Matt Lauer sacked from NBC - while Keith Olbermann accuses network of 'enabling' him Kathie Lee Gifford compares the Matt Lauer sexual misconduct allegations to finding out her husband cheated while Hoda Kotb calls for 'love' just hours before lurid details of claims against their Today colleague surfaced Natalie Morales champions 'courageous' Today staffer who has accused Matt Lauer of sexual misconduct and again denies she had an affair him ... (more)

Lawsuit seeks details of Trump administrationa s policies on surveilling journalists

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is reviewing its policy on media subpoenas as part of an effort to combat leaks. Two media organizations planned to sue the Trump administration on Wednesday for details of government policies on surveillance of journalists, which remain hidden despite the groups' public records requests.

Republicans had a big idea to give tax relief to the poor. Then it disappeared.

Ivanka Trump walks with Sen. Marco Rubio after a meeting with other senators on Capitol Hill in June. The Senate Republicans' tax bill would leave millions of poor families with only partial access to a tax credit that conservatives have touted as a critical policy tool for alleviating poverty.