LA Times columnist faces backlash after comparing Sarah Huckabee Sanders to a 'chunky soccer mom'

A Los Angeles Times columnist faced criticism this week after his latest piece took aim at the White House press secretary's physical appearance.

Saudi princes, ex-ministers arrested in anti-graft purge: report

Saudi Arabia arrested 10 princes and dozens of former government ministers on Saturday, reports said, in a major purge immediately after an anti-corruption commission was established. Separately, the powerful heads of the Saudi National Guard, an elite internal security force, and the navy were replaced in a series of high-profile sackings that sent shock waves in the kingdom. The developments follow a political crackdown in September as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, set to be the first millennial to occupy the Saudi throne, cements his grip on power.

NYT: Page Told Trump Camp of Russian Meetings

Mark Mazzetti, Washington investigations editor for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about breaking news that Donald Trump campaign advisor Carter Page met with Russian officials and informed the Trump campaign about those meetings.

Argentina's Macri to honor truck attack victims in NY

Argentine President Mauricio Macri is set to travel to New York to pay tribute to the victims of the bike path truck attack and seek investments, his office said Saturday. Five of the eight people killed in the October 31 attack were friends from Argentina celebrating the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation. Macri, who travels to New York late Sunday with his wife Juliana Awada, is set to hold a ceremony at 9:00am (1500 GMT) at the site of the truck attack.

Lebanese Prime Minister Suggests He Fears for His Life During Resignation

The surprise resignation plunged the country into uncertainty

Poll: Americans oppose Republican tax plan by 17-point margin

President Donald Trump has been extolling the virtues of the Republican tax plan, but according to a new poll, the American public doesn't love the plan.

San Juan's mayor has a message for Moe from 'The Simpsons'

Moe the bartender and San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz both know what it's like to have paper towels thrown at them.  At least, that's the message from The Simpsons, which released a video on Friday night announcing the show had raised $25,000 for the people of Puerto Rico.  Apparently, Cruz appreciated the message.  Thank you Moe for understanding how we feel. We have very little power but having @TheSimpsons in our corner fills our hearts with light. — Carmen Yulín Cruz (@CarmenYulinCruz) November 4, 2017 The show made an appeal for aid after the first episode of Season 29, which also got a response from Cruz. Looks like it's the start of a perfectly cromulent relationship.  Moe encouraged people to donate to several charities, including Unicef and One America Appeal, as much of Puerto Rico still doesn't have fresh water or power.   WATCH: This is the most fascinating fruit