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Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has failed to form a new government by the deadline, dashing his hopes of toppling longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pushing Israel closer to an unprecedented third election in less than a year.

Israel May Hold New Elections After Netanyahu's Rival Fails To Form Government

Benny Gantz's failure to form a coalition prolongs months of political deadlock. It does not automatically trigger new elections; rather, it kicks off another wave of political haggling.

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is weighing a 2020 presidential run. He'd join two other wealthy, self-funding Democrats in the primary: John Delaney and Tom Steyer.

Why Money (Usually) Can't Buy You A Successful Campaign

Only one major self-funding candidate — President Trump — has ever won the Oval Office. Despite long odds, some Democrats are spending millions of their own on the 2020 race, or contemplating it.

Gulf States (TX, LA, MS, and AL) currently share 37.5 percent of royalties generated by oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico. The rest goes to the federal government. Sen. Bill Cassidy's bill aims to increase the states' share to 50 percent.

Bill Advances In Senate That Would Increase Louisiana’s Oil And Gas Royalties, Restoration Money

A bill that could increase the amount of royalty money Louisiana gets from offshore oil and gas drilling advanced in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday . The...

Utah Woman Charged With Lewdness After Being Topless In Her Own Home

The case is the latest legal battle amid a broader "free the nipple" campaign that seeks to normalize the exposure of female nipples.

Katie Visco makes her way through the deserts of central Australia, accompanied by her husband, Henley Phillips, on his bike behind her.

2,200 Miles And 4 Months Later, Runner Finishes Trek Across Australia

Katie Visco said it was a "pinch" that drove her to undertake such an ambitious task with her husband in support. "I had been dreaming about this for a while," she tells NPR.

Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh (right) leaves federal court in Baltimore on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fraudulent children's book sales to enrich herself and help her political career.

Former Baltimore Mayor Pleads Guilty In Children's Book Scandal

Catherine Pugh acknowledged her guilt in a scheme in which she took orders for her self-published Healthy Holly book series and used the money for herself and to advance her political career.

Faith leaders and members of human rights groups protest outside of the U.S. Capitol during a demonstration calling on Congress not to end refugee resettlement programs on Oct. 15, 2019, in Washington. Trump officials announced in September that it would allow localities to opt out of accepting refugees.

Advocates Challenge Trump Administration Plan To Let States And Towns Block Refugees

The White House wants to give state and local officials the power to block refugee resettlement in their backyards. But immigrant advocates say the executive order violates federal law.

Jake Burton Carpenter, The Godfather Of Snowboarding, Dies At 65

The man known as "The Godfather of Snowboarding" died Wednesday at the age of 65. Jake Burton Carpenter brought the sport to the masses, through the company he founded.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shakes hands with Vice President Pence in Warsaw, Poland, on Sept. 1.

For Pence, Impeachment Inquiry Will Test A Political Path Shaped By Faith

As Vice President Pence's role in the Ukraine story comes under increased scrutiny, how might his biography inform how he navigates the crisis in the White House?

In 'Crime In Progress,' Fusion GPS Chiefs Tell The Inside Story Of The Steele Dossier

Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch reveal the hows and whys of the whirlwind they uncorked by commissioning Christopher Steele to investigate Donald Trump's activities in Russia.

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