Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dead at 91
Hugh Hefner -- the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy men's magazine popularized the term "centerfold," glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s -- has died, his company said late Wednesday. He was 91.
Private jets scandal, tax plan test Trump's brand
(CNN)Donald Trump's self styling as the people's champion who would drain the Washington swamp got him to the White House.But now that unique brand is in for a stern test as the President is battered by controversies over wealthy cabinet members living high on the taxpayer dime and as he pushes a tax plan that Democrats are already billing as a massive giveaway to Trump's rich friends.
Trump intends to sign executive order on health care next week
President Trump is taking the future of health insurance into his own hands. A day after Congress' last-ditch attempt to repeal Obamacare failed, Trump said he may soon sign an executive order on health care that would affect millions of people.
Michelle Obama: 'Any woman who voted against Hillary Clinton voted against their own voice'
(CNN)In candid remarks Wednesday, former first lady Michelle Obama said women who voted for Republican nominee Donald Trump over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton went against their "authentic voice" in the 2016 presidential election.
After defying ISIS, 'Kurds aren't afraid of anything'
Irbil, Iraq (CNN)High-rise buildings surrounded by parks and villas pierce the skyline. Hotels and luxury cars dot the landscape. It would be easy to mistake this place for a neighborhood in uber-rich Dubai, but in fact it is downtown Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Trump warns of 'devastating' military option as North Korea moves jets
Washington (CNN)US President Donald Trump issued a familiar warning to North Korea on Tuesday, saying the US is prepared to use "devastating" military action if necessary -- as two defense officials tell CNN that the rogue nation has moved a small number of fighter jets
France-Germany rail merger aims to take on China
Europe is creating a train giant to fend off Chinese competition. French high-speed train manufacturer Alstom (ALSMY) is merging with the transportation unit of Germany's Siemens (SIEGY), the companies said in a statement late Tuesday.
No gas. No food. No power. Puerto Ricans fear their future
Across Puerto Rico (CNN)Power is out. Food is short. There's not enough water to drink, let alone wash. A week after Hurricane Maria smashed Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm, the situation is not much better. In many ways, it's getting worse.
Top US general: China will be 'greatest threat' to US by 2025
(CNN)America's top military officer, Gen. Joseph Dunford, told Congress Tuesday China is likely to be the "greatest threat" of any foe to the US within a decade.
Saudi Arabia to let women drive at last
Washington (CNN)Saudi Arabia is easing restrictions on women driving, finally allowing almost half its population to get behind the wheel.
