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Champagne-makers mull if it's time to move on from the U.S. market

Amid uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs, some Champagne-makers say they're losing trust in the U.S. market.

Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi

India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said that it was starting to look into scenarios for "modifying" the current plans for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 24 in Tokyo.

U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.

More than 200 of the top female hockey players have decided they will not play professionally in North America next season. They are calling for a sustainable league with better resources. Pictured are Hilary Knight (left) with Kelly Pannek, playing with the U.S. national team last month in Finland. Both signed on to the boycott.

200 Female Pro Hockey Players Lay Down Their Sticks Demanding Better Conditions

Citing low pay and lack of resources, the women said they would refuse to play in professional games in North America until the situation is addressed.

Police officials in New York said Friday they arrested a suspect who may be the "Subway Brake Bandit." The bandit disrupting trains by pulling emergency brakes without reason.

Police Say They Have 'Subway Brake Bandit,' Who Stopped Trains Without Reason

New York transit officials think he would surf on top of a train, get into the operating cabin, and then yank the emergency brake. The train would be delayed, along with others on that line.

Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department's inspector general, testifies before a House committee in 2012 critical of the department's "Operation Fast and Furious." Thursday, he said a legal opinion from the department could block his office from getting documents crucial to his watchdog role.

Official Watchdog Says He Needs Access To Sensitive Documents

Michael Horowitz protests the Justice Department legal opinion that says DOJ officials decide what material he should get, and when.

Flowers cover one of the barricades heading to Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's recent unrest. The Kiev protest camp at the center of the anti-President Viktor Yanukovych movement filled with more and more dedicated demonstrators Sunday morning.

Head Of Ukrainian Parliament Assumes Presidential Power

Supporters of the Ukrainian president's arch rival are moving quickly to take government power; gawking protesters find opulence in the president's abandoned residence.

Data released Wednesday about Medicare payments to doctors in 2012 have raised questions, but some experts warn against drawing "sweeping conclusions" from the numbers.

Dose Of Caution Prescribed When Evaluating New Medicare Data

Fresh figures show that a relatively small number of doctors received a significant share of Medicare payments in 2012. But analysts warn against jumping to conclusions about what that means.

Shuai Peng of China serves a shot during a tennis match on September 23, 2019 in Wuhan, China.

Tennis official doubts email claiming Chinese player Peng Shuai is OK was sent by her

Peng hasn't been seen since she accused a top Communist Party official of sexual assault. Amnesty International and fellow players are also concerned.

Hayden May Replace Goss at CIA

The next CIA director may be Air Force Gen. Michael V. Hayden, an aide to National Intelligence Director John Negroponte. Porter Goss said Friday he will leave the top CIA post. Did he jump or was he pushed?

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