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Laura James, 47, is a successful journalist and author. She's a wife to Tim and mother to four adult children. She likes fashion, cats and writing. She's eloquent and quick-witted.

CNN political commentator Ben Ferguson explains why a Trump aide's attack on a member of the House Freedom Caucus may not be a good strategy for the President's administration long-term.

CNN's Ben Wedeman returns to the once-prosperous Christian community of Qaraqosh, Iraq, which was recently liberated from ISIS.

A group of publishers gathered at the DMZ to read from "The Accusation", the first fiction smuggled out of North Korea. CNN's Paula Hancocks was there and speaks with the activist who smuggled the book out.

Justin Trudeau has three words for actor Matthew Perry: Bring it on.

One week before the Senate votes on Neil Gorsuch's nomination, it's unclear yet whether Republicans will have enough votes to end an expected Democratic filibuster.

It would be a big mistake to count President Trump out too soon. Although he has experienced a difficult two months, it is important to remember that other presidents have survived incredibly rocky starts and gone on to enjoy two-terms.

A mudslide killed at least 93 people and injured many others late Friday night in Colombia's Putumayo province, according to office of President Juan Manuel Santos.

President Donald Trump walked out of an executive order signing ceremony Friday -- without actually signing the orders.

Alaska's capital city of Juneau is on alert after an avalanche sent a wall of snow and debris tumbling dangerously close to homes.

Gonzaga will play in its first NCAA men's basketball title game after edging South Carolina 77-73 on Saturday in the national semifinals.

On The Axe Files with David Axelrod, Sen. John McCain reflects back on a town hall moment during his presidential campaign.

The railroads that once helped build the United States today still carry thousands of people across the country on journeys of business, discovery and pleasure.