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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gets off his election campaign bus — emblazoned with the slogan "Get Brexit Done" — to visit Washington, England, on Monday. Britain goes to the polls on Thursday.

U.K. Election: Voters Hope To Decide Brexit's Fate And Their Country's Future

It will be the third general election since 2015. The stakes are high, voters are weary and the two main candidates for prime minister are polarizing.

Harry Connick, Jr., onstage during a performance of his short-run Broadway show, <em>A Celebration of Cole Porter</em>.

The Deceptive Ease Of Cole Porter: In-Depth With Harry Connick, Jr.

"It's fascinating how this guy could be this master draftsman and do hyper-realistic paintings, and then the next he puts the ear on the back of the guy's head."

The new Recording Academy president and CEO, Deborah Dugan, speaking at the 62nd Grammy Awards nominations on Nov. 20 in New York City.

Grammys Pledge More Diversity Under New Leadership

A task force on diversity and inclusivity led by Time's Up executive Tina Tchen made sweeping recommendations that could transform the Recording Academy.

The former players are accused of receiving payouts totaling $3.4 million for medical equipment they allegedly never purchased. Robert McCune is facing the most extensive array of accusations.

10 Former NFL Players Charged With Defrauding League's Health Care Program

The former players are accused of receiving payouts totaling $3.4 million for medical equipment they allegedly never purchased. The men charged include Clinton Portis, Robert McCune and John Eubanks.

Members of Parents For Peace gathered in Washington recently for its annual summit. The group is made up of former extremists and their families.

'We Were Blindsided': Families Of Extremists Form Group To Fight Hate

Members of the nonprofit Parents For Peace came to Washington to show the human toll of violent extremism. They want Americans to see hate as a public health crisis.

A rescue boat approaches New Zealand's White Island on Monday. A volcano on the island erupted, killing at least eight people.

Despite Warning Of 2nd Eruption, NZ Teams Recover 6 Bodies On White Island

Specialists went to the volcanic island Friday morning local time in a dangerous operation, as scientists warned of a roughly even likelihood of a fresh eruption. Eight people were killed Monday.

Nicole Kidman stars as Gretchen Carlson in <em>Bombshell</em>.

'Bombshell' Imitates, But Fails To Enlighten

Bombshellfeatures some eerie imitations of figures involved in the Fox News harassment allegations that brought down Roger Ailes. But star-studded though it is, it doesn't quite hold together.

George Laurer in 2011 at the University of Maryland's Innovation Hall of Fame. His many inventions, including the Universal Product Code, led to his induction into the hall in 1991.

IBM Engineer Who Designed The Universal Product Code Dies At 94

The bar code is now a packaging mainstay, but it probably wouldn't have worked without George Laurer.

FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson and other officials answer questions about the Boeing 737 Max at a House Transportation Committee hearing on Wednesday.

FAA Chief Pushes Back On Boeing Pressure To Return 737 Max Jets To Service

A day after hearing criticism from Congress that his agency is too cozy with the manufacturer, the FAA administrator warned Boeing's CEO not to expect quick recertification of the grounded planes.

Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren addresses her supporters in Manchester, N.H., at a Nov. 23 event.

Warren Doubled Down On 'Medicare For All' As Voters Had Second Thoughts

The Massachusetts senator has pushed corporate regulation and fighting corruption as campaign centerpieces since early on. So how did "Medicare for All" come to define her platform while support slid?

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