Pope Erick Speaks: Shut Down the Government!  —  The fury of antichoicers that their long-planned video stings aimed at Planned Parenthood did not instantly shut down the “abortion industry” (and more importantly, all that birth control and health services dispensing that is actually Planned …

Priscilla and I have some exciting news: we're expecting a baby girl!  —  This will be a new chapter in our lives.  We've already been so fortunate for the opportunity to touch people's lives around the world — Cilla as a doctor and educator, and me through this community and philanthropy.

Hillary Clinton emails: U.S. intelligence preparing for massive breach of classified data  —  Many more classified emails identified as Congress is notified

Letter to the New York Times' Dean Baquet  —  Dear Mr. Baquet:  —  I am writing to officially register our campaign's grave concern with the Times' publication of an inaccurate report related to Hillary Clinton and her email use.  —  I appreciate the fact that both you and the Public Editor …

Vet finds hateful note on car at local shopping center  —  QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A simple trip to the store ended with a veteran getting a hateful letter left on his car.  —  When a local Iraq War veteran went shopping Thursday morning, he did not expect to find an anonymous note with ugly language left on his car.

Disagree with Jeb Bush?  So does his largest donor.  —  The conventional wisdom in the years since the Supreme Court gave its imprimatur to more money from more sources in politics is this:  —  A kind of arms race to amass the biggest campaign chest and more support from outside and officially unconnected super PACs is now the norm.

Calais goes UP IN FLAMES: Migrants fight to get into UK as ferry workers block harbour  —  FLAMES filled the air in Calais after striking French ferry workers blocked roads with burning tyres leaving the port now resembling a WARZONE.  —  PHILIPPEHUGUEN/GETTY

The G.O.P.'s Crowded Stage  —  ANYBODY not running for president?  —  It seems as if every Republican politician and some who aren't really politicians or even Republicans — that's Donald J. Trump, for one — are gleefully jumping into the most expensive, demanding and demeaning process available without an indictment.

Ky. man arrested after shooting down $1800 drone hovering over sunbathing daughter  —  A Kentucky man shot down an $1800 drone hovering over his sunbathing daughter and was then arrested and charged with first degree criminal mischief and first degree wanton endangerment.

Cass County official: Man injured after bullet ricochets off armadillo  —  Cass County Sheriff's officials are investigating an early morning shooting in the Marietta area.  —  According to officials with the sheriff's department, they are investigating a possible accidental shooting …

Koch Brothers Brave Spotlight to Try to Alter Their Image  —  Once known for grim letters to fellow wealthy Americans warning of socialist apocalypse, Charles G. Koch now promotes research on the link between freedom and everyday happiness.  Turn on “The Big Bang Theory” or “Morning Joe,” …

Donald Trump Sues José Andrés Over Old Post Office Hotel Restaurant  —  Trump is seeking $10 million in damages.  —  Mouthy Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is suing restaurateur José Andrés over the chef's decision to cancel a planned restaurant …

Windows 10 - The First 24 Hours  —  It has been an incredible 24 hours for Windows and our fans.  We're humbled and grateful to see the response to Windows 10.  We have seen unprecedented demand for Windows 10, with reviews and customer feedback overwhelmingly positive around the globe.

Federal judge rules that Virginia may ban Confederate license plates  —  DANVILLE, Va. — A federal judge ruled Friday that Virginia can refuse to issue specialty license plates that show the Confederate flag, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that such a ban does not violate the 1st Amendment.

Trump: ‘World would unite if I were the leader’  —  Donald Trump said Thursday that he would unite the world should he become president, downplaying his penchant for controversy during a trip to Scotland.  —  “I think that I would be a great uniter.  I think that I would have great diplomatic skills …

MH370: US Intel Assessment Suggested That Plane Deliberately Taken Off Course, Source Says  —  U.S. intelligence agencies put together an assessment in the wake of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 indicating that the plane was deliberately taken off course, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

Google Quietly Distributes New Version of Glass Aimed at Workplaces  —  Device is being pitched to industries such as health care, manufacturing, energy  —  Google Inc. is quietly distributing a new version of its Glass wearable computer aimed at businesses in industries such as health care …

Dylann Roof Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Hate Crime Charges  —  CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The white man accused of gunning down nine parishioners at a black church in Charleston wants to plead guilty to 33 federal charges, but his lawyer said in court Friday that he wouldn't do so until prosecutors …