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The woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault says the FBI should investigate before senators hold hearing

Read attorneys' letter requesting FBI investigation

The woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault says the FBI should investigate the incident before senators hold a hearing on the allegations.

Lawyer explains why accuser wants investigation

The woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault says the FBI should investigate the incident before senators hold a hearing on the allegations.

Classmate says he has 'no memory' of alleged incident

Mark Judge has no memory of the alleged sexual assault committed by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, he said in a letter Tuesday to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Kavanaugh's 2015 joke resurfaces

In a newly resurfaced video, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh alludes to his life in high school during a speech he gave at The Catholic University of America back in 2015.

George W. Bush defends Kavanaugh

Former President George W. Bush reaffirmed his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday and said he is "a fine husband, father, and friend."

Before-and-after aerial photos show destruction on North Carolina coastline

Aerial images captured the destruction Hurricane Florence inflicted on the North Carolina coastline, from lines of houses shorn of their shingles to sand-covered streets.

Flooding from Florence: Maps show why the worst is not behind us

When a hurricane hits, people often focus too much on its category -- which only measures wind -- and not on the massive amounts of rain that accompany a storm.

This North Carolina river has quadrupled in depth, and it will only get worse

In its final act before moving offshore, post-tropical cyclone Florence is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of New England and the mid-Atlantic on Tuesday.

Florence's wrath, by the numbers

Opinion: Coming home after Hurricane Florence, this is what I found

I remember Hurricane Hugo. Back then, in September 1989, I was one of many Howard University students sending canned goods, water and other supplies to people affected by the Category 4 hurricane that crashed into South Carolina and immediately caused chaos.

Pig poop and coal ash a real concern in North Carolina floods

Even after a hurricane's immediate threat of flooding goes away, North Carolina residents could face a host of potential health problems from the water brought by Hurricane Florence -- and from what that water leaves behind. In addition to the usual physical and mental challenges floodwater can typically bring, there is a potential problem for human health that involves some of the state's key industries: hog farming and coal power generation.

Michael Jordan donates $2 million for Florence relief and recovery aid

Michael Jordan, who grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, close to where Florence came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane, has donated $2 million to relief and recovery agencies.

Analysis: Texas Dems need big turnout to win. Polls suggest they won't get it.

It's become an old cliché that elections "come down to turnout." While that may be exaggerated in most places, it's definitely not in Texas. Democrats need voters who don't traditionally vote to cast a ballot this year in order to to win, and it's not clear that they will in 2018. This could cost Democrats on both the Senate and House sides.

Cruz: 'If Beto wins, BBQ will be illegal'

Barbecue has once again made its way into national political discourse. This time, lawmakers are not laughing about the authenticity of the Brooklyn version like they were in March, but instead, the fate of its existence in the Lone Star State.

Georgia district is ordered to redo primary election after voting errors

A judge said he will order a Georgia Legislature district to redo a primary election between two Republicans because errors in voter data called the results into question.

Golf champ found dead on Iowa course

Stormy Daniels shares explicit details of alleged affair

Stormy Daniels, the woman who sued President Trump over a hush agreement to keep her silent about their alleged sexual encounter, has written a book about her life which she says will include details of her time with Donald Trump.

Man loses hands, feet after infection

By the time Greg Manteufel, 48, reached the hospital in late June, "my face was all red and blue, and it started going down the rest of my body," he said.

'Fort Trump'? Polish President urges US to consider opening base

Polish President Andrzej Duda urged President Donald Trump on Tuesday during a joint news conference to deploy more US troops and military equipment to Poland, even suggesting the US establish a permanent military base and name it "Fort Trump."

Opinion: I know what Christine Blasey Ford is risking

Looking back, Anita Hill was the original silence breaker. In her testimony to Congress 27 years ago, she noted "it would have been more comfortable to remain silent" than to come forward with her story about sexual harassment in the workplace involving then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, who denied her allegations.

Michael Moore: Kavanaugh nomination should be withdrawn

Director Michael Moore speaks to CNN's Chris Cuomo about allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Trump inflames war on Justice Dept. by declassifying Russia docs

President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing off his highly unprecedented order to declassify various documents and text messages related to the Russia investigation Tuesday, saying it wants it done for "transparency."

Axelrod: McConnell's throne on the line

An old Senate colleague of Mitch McConnell tells the story of cornering him on the Senate floor to urge the majority leader's support for a piece of legislation.

Tesla stock tumbles on report of criminal probe of Musk claims

From Yankees MVP to complete disaster

Sesame Street says Bert and Ernie's relationship status is not complicated

Bert and Ernie are still just roommates.

NFL player is showing why he's worth $141 million

See Victoria Beckham's Spice Girls dance

Victoria Beckham created buzz on the internet by posting video of her dancing to a Spice Girls song at an event in London.

New campaign pushes Papa John further away

Former UFC fighter dies of cancer

Twitter stunned by islands of ants

Storm forces ants to form small islands in order to survive. CNN's Jeanne Moos shows how ants man their own life rafts.

Here's what worries middle-aged drinkers

Middle-aged drinkers are more concerned about their embarrassing or childish behavior resulting from drinking alcohol than about the health risks associated with it, a new study has found.

Crashed bus may be holding up building

A transit bus in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood may be the only thing holding up a 92-year-old building after it became lodged in the lobby during a crash.

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Four people get cancer after receiving organs from same donor

Four European patients developed breast cancer after receiving organs from the same donor, a case report explains.

Eating junk food tied to higher risk of cancers

You probably already know that junk food, though delicious, is bad for you. It can have negative health effects such as increasing your risk of heart disease, metabolic disease and even cancer. Now, researchers have used a new nutritional labeling system to tie a diet low in nutritional quality with increased risks of a number of types of cancers.

Boy with terminal cancer gets early Christmas

Two-year-old Brody Allen from Ohio suffers from an inoperable form of brain cancer, so family and friends decided to celebrate the holiday season a little early this year.

Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year

The number of people around the world who have cancer is "rapidly growing," with 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018 alone, researchers estimate in a new report.

Backward leg allows cancer survivor to dance

It was a cold morning in early December 2016 when Melissa Unger received a phone call at work that changed her family's life forever.

Police aren't sure they've found all of Border Patrol agent's victims

Police say they have a confession from a US Border Patrol agent they suspect of being a serial killer, but many loose ends and questions remain -- chiefly, whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

Authorities: Agent confesses to killings

Authorities say the US Border Patrol agent, who officials are calling a serial killer, has confessed to killing four people. CNN's Joe Johns reports.

He held her at gunpoint. She escaped, but that didn't stop his murder spree, police say.

If not for the would-be victim's quick thinking, a supervisory Border Patrol agent accused in a string of killings in and around the south Texas border town of Laredo might still be on the loose.

Authorities: Agent who killed 4 knew victims

Authorities say the U.S. Border Patrol agent who killed four women knew his victims. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports from Laredo, Texas.

Julie Chen leaves 'The Talk' a week after her husband stepped down as CBS chief

Opinion: The trouble with the Woody Allen 'puff piece'

Soon-Yi Previn has something to say, which more or less amounts to: I am an autonomous human being who had a terrible mother, and now I live happily with my husband, who is also my mother's ex, and who, contrary to what my sister (his daughter) says, definitely did not molest her.

Chrissy Teigen's surprise about her name

Model Chrissy Teigen revealed that her name has been widely mispronounced and that she gave up trying to correct people years ago.

Analysis: What Emmy voters got right (and wrong)

The Emmy Awards featured their share of surprises -- putting prognosticators on their heels, and spreading the wealth among a number of networks. There was also a welcome mix of old and new, which is one of the unique challenges that TV faces, from recognizing that much-talked-about new series to paying homage to a long-running show in its final year.

How to invest in real estate without buying a home

3 ways to turbocharge your retirement savings

Here's when you really need to get a financial adviser

Forget your 401k if you own a home (Do This)

Save up to $75: Texas hotel stays w/ Six Flags tickets

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Mark Judge, Kavanaugh's high school classmate, details high school parties in past writings

President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, is being accused of sexually and physically assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a party during his high school years.

Joe Biden reacts to Kavanaugh allegation, reviving memories of Anita Hill hearing

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday called for a delay on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and in doing so injected himself into a debate that has unmistakable echoes with an episode in his own history.

White House slashes refugee cap to new low

The Trump administration will cap refugee admissions at the lowest levels since the refugee resettlement program began, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced. It's the second year in a row the administration has set the cap at a record low.

CNN commentator relates to Kavanaugh's accuser

While discussing allegations of physical and sexual assault against Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh, CNN commentator Symone Sanders reveals why the debate feels personal to her.

These senators could make or break Kavanaugh's nomination

The future of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is in question after a woman went public over the weekend with accusations that the 53-year-old federal judge physically and sexually assaulted her when the two were in high school.

SpaceX will take a Japanese billionaire on a trip around the Moon

ACLU says Facebook allows employers to post discriminatory ads

Instagram just made it a lot easier to shop on the app

Five iOS 12 features that could improve your life

Amazon investigates claims that employees sold confidential data

E-cigarette warnings to arrive in high school bathrooms nationwide

The US Food and Drug Administration will stage a massive education campaign aimed at the nearly 10.7 million teens at risk for e-cigarette use and potential addiction, the agency said Tuesday.

Daily aspirin: Risks outweigh benefits, research says

It's one of the most well-known tenets of modern medicine: An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away. But according to a trio of studies published Sunday in the New England Journal of Medicine, a daily low-dose aspirin regimen provides no significant health benefits for healthy older adults. Instead, it may cause them serious harm.

Almost 1 in 11 students has vaped cannabis

Nearly 1 in 11 middle and high school students in the US has used cannabis in an e-cigarette, according to a new report.

'Vampire facial' may have exposed spa clients to HIV

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