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North Korea fired four ballistic missiles early Monday morning in what Japan's leader described as "an extremely dangerous action."

The gender pay gap has persisted for generations, but the end could be in sight for young women.

For President Trump and his travel ban, the second time may be the charm.

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Monday that bans immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, dropping Iraq from January's previous order, and reinstates a temporary blanket ban on all refugees.

Robert Osborne, the film aficionado who shared his knowledge and passion for movies with millions of viewers as the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, has died. He was 84.

Actor Bill Paxton died of a stroke after heart surgery, according to his death certificate, issued Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He was 61 years old.

The Supreme Court on Monday sent a case involving a transgender high school student back to a lower court, a temporary setback for the student.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended his response to Sen. Al Franken in his confirmation hearing saying his answer was "correct," in a letter released by the Justice Department Monday, because he "did not mention communications (he) had had with the Russian Ambassador over the years because the question did not ask about them."

A revealing Vanity Fair cover photo of Emma Watson has sparked debate on social media about her stance on feminism.

CNN's Danny Cevallos explains the history and usage of surveillance in America.

After a disappointing meeting with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner last Friday to discuss recently announced cuts to school funding, Chance the Rapper has decided to address the issue himself.

Barbra Streisand (over) eats her way through the Trump Presidency. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the pancake flap.

The White House press briefing room has gone dark.

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said that President Donald Trump must have "convincing evidence" for his allegation on Twitter that President Barack Obama ordered a wiretap of his phones during the campaign.

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly is asked about President Donald Trump's unproven claim that Trump Tower was bugged by President Barack Obama during the 2016 campaign.

Planned Parenthood swiftly rejected Monday a proposal by President Donald Trump that would have pledged his support for federal funding for the women's health organization if it ceased providing abortion services.

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly says the Trump administration is considering separating children from their parents to deter families from trying to enter the United States illegally.

Model, television host and social media maven Chrissy Teigen has developed a reputation as a person who is willing to talk about just about anything in Twitter posts to her more than 4.5 million followers. But she has been silent about one topic until now: Her own struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, which affects as many as one in seven women in the United States, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

All Marvin Anderson ever wanted to be was a firefighter. Instead, at 18 years old, he was wrongfully convicted of rape, sodomy, abduction and robbery.

The executive order on travel signed Monday by President Donald Trump is an effort to avoid the pitfalls of the last executive order on travel -- which was blocked by the courts -- and above all to get something implemented. But it still doesn't answer the mail on the threats we face.