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US Steel stock falls on dismal outlook for its business

United States Steel Corporation lowered its outlook for the second half of the year, citing falling steel prices and a lack of demand.
Pirates' closer Felipe Vázquez described sexual encounter with girl as 'sex but not really,' police say

Pittsburgh Pirates' All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez admitted to a 2017 sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl that he described as "sex but not really," according to a Pennsylvania criminal complaint released Wednesday.
Conservative activists pressure McConnell on election security

Conservative activists are calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to support funding to upgrade voting machines across the country that critics argue are out of date and insecure.
How the Corey Lewandowski circus makes impeachment even less likely

Impeaching Donald Trump has always been a long shot. But never more so than after the debacle that was the House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Corey Lewandowski on Tuesday.
AT&T is reportedly exploring a sale of DirecTV

AT&T is considering selling DirecTV, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The racial politics of gun control

When Americans talk about guns, what's arguably most interesting isn't what we say about the devices themselves. It's what we betray about whose voices -- and lives -- matter when it comes to our country's virulent gun culture.
Bernie Sanders' campaign confirms another early-voting state staff shake-up

Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign on Wednesday confirmed another staff shake-up in an early voting state.
So, are we getting a gun control bill or ...

Anyone who tells you they know whether Congress will bring up -- much less pass -- any new gun control legislation before they leave Washington for the year is lying.
Homelessness is reaching an emergency level in Los Angeles

Mark Ridley-Thomas writes that Los Angeles is enduring a crisis of homelessness that has yet to recede. And its cost, the moral expense to us as a community and region, deserves a statewide declaration of a State of Emergency.
Cary Elwes gets it exactly right on 'Princess Bride' uproar

So we're all agreed, right? "Princess Bride" should be left as is, and not remade, says Gene Seymour -- a singular classic in its own time and place, meant to be handed down like an heirloom to future generations.
Lewandowski's messy hearing leaves some Democrats questioning their tactics

Tensions are building within the House Democratic Caucus over the Judiciary Committee's march toward impeachment, with Democrats again at odds over their messaging and strategy during a crucial time facing their majority.
Rep. Joe Kennedy to announce primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey

Democratic Rep. Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts, the heir to his family's political dynasty, will announce a run for Senate on Saturday morning at the East Boston Social Center, challenging
Democratic Sen. Ed Markey, who has served in Congress for more than 40 years, according to a source familiar.
Bolton offers scathing criticism of Trump at closed-door event, attendee says

Former national security adviser John Bolton didn't offer any praise of President Donald Trump in remarks at a private event Wednesday, but instead took aim at his former boss' policies on the world stage, according to an attendee.
Beijing Daxing International Airport: China's new mega-airport ready to open

China is poised to open a new mega-airport to the south of Beijing ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic. Find out what Beijing Daxing International Airport is all about.
Elon Musk teases photos of Mars rocket prototype

A year ago, there was little evidence beyond a few tweets, engine tests, and slideshows to indicate that SpaceX was building a massive spaceship capable of traveling to other planets.
White House to withdraw Trump's nominee to head FEMA

The White House plans to withdraw the nomination of Jeff Byard, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, seven months after he was nominated to the position, a senior administration official and congressional source tell CNN.
Same-sex couple makes Bachelor franchise history with their engagement proposal

The "Bachelor" franchise ended its sixth season of "Bachelor in Paradise" with a first -- a proposal between a same-sex couple.
Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing brownface during 2001 event at school

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday after a photo emerged of him wearing brownface during a school event in 2001.
Housing and Urban Development official is issued a warning for violating Hatch Act

The US Office of Special Counsel issued a warning to Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Administrator Lynne Patton for violating the Hatch Act's prohibition of certain political activities by federal employees.
Acting spy chief agrees to testify on whistleblower complaint before House intel panel

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire has agreed to testify in an open session before the House Intelligence Committee after refusing to comply with Tuesday's deadline to hand over a whistleblower complaint that had been deemed by the intelligence community inspector general to be "credible and urgent."