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Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, shown here in 2018, released a report Monday on the 2016 Trump campaign and its links to Russia. He found the FBI was justified in opening the investigation but sharply criticized the way the bureau pursued surveillance warrants against Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

Now Playing: The Investigation Into The Russia Investigation

A watchdog report has reinvigorated the debate over the 2016 Trump campaign and its links to Russia. Another report is in the works and looks likely to reach different conclusions.

Consumers often get hit with large surprise medical bills after an emergency and in other situations when they're seen by out-of-network providers. A bipartisan push to curtail the practice is making its way through Congress.

Congress Considers Bipartisan Compromise Legislation On Surprise Medical Bills

Lawmakers in both parties are trying to balance the competing needs of powerful stakeholders and consumers stuck with high bills. Despite progress, many insiders expect work to continue into 2020.

FISA Slams FBI Over Surveillance Of Trump Adviser Carter Page

The secret court that oversees foreign intelligence work rebuked the FBI and Justice Department, essentially asking for the government to prove why its judges should believe what they submit.

The 700-plus passengers who are expected to be aboard the Adonis cruise ship when it leaves the U.S. for Cuba in May can now include native-born Cubans.

Carnival Says Its Cruises To Cuba Can Now Include Cuban-Born Passengers

The cruise company says Cuba has relaxed its ban on Cuban-born people returning to the island by boat.

Looking For A Knee Replacement In KC? It Might Pay To Head To St. Louis

Kansas City-area residents needing a knee replacement might find it worthwhile to drive to St. Louis.That’s because the average price of the procedure in…

Music Review: Victor and Penny's 'Electricity'

Victor and PennyElectricityVictor and Penny’s latest gambles aren’t obvious when the curtain rises on their newest release, even for fans who’ve loved…

Prime Minister David Cameron's cat, Larry, sits on the steps of No. 10 Downing St. in London on June 24, the day Brexit voting results were announced. If the Cameron family wants to take Larry along on holiday to France, a Brexit could complicate plans. It's possible that traveling to and from the EU with pets will grow more cumbersome.

Post-Brexit, Things Could Change For U.K. Sports, Pets And Duty-Free Booze

How might a Brexit affect U.K. citizens in their everyday lives? Everything from mobile phone usage to Premier League football, pet travel and how much booze can be brought home duty-free may change.

Family members and friends of the victims of the Istanbul attack paid tribute at a memorial service Thursday at Ataturk Airport. Turkish authorities say the evidence points to three Russian-speaking suicide bombers who were part of the Islamic State.

Istanbul Bombing: Investigators Focus On Russian-Speaking Bombers

Turkish authorities believe the Istanbul bombing points to ISIS and a cell of Russian speakers, a contingent that makes up a large portion of the terrorist group.

Hedson Lamour, 28, prays with his color-coordinated band before performing. He entered the contest because his mom was a child slave.

In Haiti, An 'American Idol'-Style Contest About Child Slavery

Last week, thousands of Haitians gathered in a stadium for the final round in a national songwriting contest. The topic: restavek, the term for the thousands of children who are modern-day slaves.

There's A Big Leak In America's Water Tower

Peaks around Glacier National Park store water that irrigates a large section of North America. But a warming climate is shrinking that snowpack, with ominous consequences for wildlife and people.

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