Top White House officials shelved expert guidance to reopening America from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the report being greenlit by the CDC director, the Associated Press reported.The first 17 pages of the report — which spanned more than 60 pages — was initially released by the AP on May 7, after the White House killed its release on April 30, the day federal social distancing guidelines were set to expire.Following the AP report on Thursday, the White House subsequently fast-tracked the approval for release of the guidance.White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Friday that the report was not released because CDC director Robert Redfield had not approved of it. However, internal emails obtained by the AP suggest a different timeline.Visit Business

Former President Barack Obama excoriated Justice Department over its decision to drop its case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, during a private call with the Obama Alumni Association, Yahoo News reported."There is no precedent that anybody can find" in which "someone who has been charged with perjury just getting off scot-free," Obama said, though he misstated the crime Flynn pleaded guilty to.The former national security adviser pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying to the FBI as part of the Russia probe. After initially cooperating with prosecutors, Flynn hired a more combative defense team that called for a judge to dismiss the case after alleging prosecutorial misconduct."That's the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional

Carrie Bickmore caught up with the judges from Masterchef on Tuesday, where they donned her popular Beanies 4 Brain Cancer head wear.

The Project's Peter Helliar, 42, avoids discussing PMS symptoms with his co-hosts, in hilarious segment on Tuesday's program.

Funnyman Nick Giannopoulos has taken a dig at George Calombaris as the Masterchef host is embroiled in a bitter neighbour dispute

The US reality sensation, 20, gushed about how the arrival of her daughter Stormi in February 'changed her world', in a chat with older sister Kim.

The Project's Peter Helliar was not nominated for a Gold Logie this year. And on Monday, the comedian was mocked for being snubbed of an award nomination on Have You Been Paying Attention ?

Lisa Wilkinson dedicated an article to Germaine Greer thanking her for her early work but suggesting it was time she hung up her boots after Wednesday's contentious interview about rape.

They tied the knot in November 2015, after a whirlwind romance. 

The Project's Waleed fumed that Kim had 'achieved nothing' by going to Trump with her concerns - claiming her actions only made the president believe he can 'do things by pardons'.

Kyle Sandilands has publicly berated Waleed Aly for dismissive comments he made about Kim Kardashian on Thursday night's episode of The Project.

Bianca Dye has offered an impassioned response to Lisa Wilkinson's editorial about Melbourne comedian Eurydice Dixon, who was raped and murdered on Wednesday.

He has appeared in some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, including Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and American Graffiti.

The  32-year-old simply stunned on the red carpet as one of the first guests to arrive at the The Star on the Gold Coast.

Sylvia Jeffreys has revealed that she misses her old Today show colleague, Lisa Wilkinson. 

As one of Hollywood's most successful actors, you'd expect Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to have a decent grasp of foreign accents.

On Saturday, the 37-year-old revealed she's previously had two miscarriages that she kept largely private to spare herself the agony of answering prying questions.

The Project's Waleed Aly first drew attention to the issue of cultural diversity on television during his Gold Logie acceptance speech in 2016.

Sylvia Jeffreys always looks her absolute best, and it appears it takes an army of at least one woman to get her camera ready. 

For years Australians woke up to her face on the Today show every morning before she moved on to star on The Project. 

Lily Allen touched down in Sydney with boyfriend Meridian Dan on Monday.

She's currently on an Australian promotional tour with affordable footwear brand Windsor Smith.

Tennis star Serena Williams recently sang a rendition of the Divinyls classic song I Touch Myself as part of a breast cancer awareness campaign.

When it comes to fashion, Julia Morris certainly knows what looks great on her.

English-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes, 77, is adored by young fans across the globe thanks to her roles in family-friendly films such as as Babe, Mulan and Harry Potter. 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: It does not take long for a couple of rugby fans to pick out Quade Cooper from the crowds beneath the glow of Osaka's neon billboards.

The 31-year-old Bajan pop diva 'couldn't be happier or more proud of' of the performance art presentation for her 16-month-old lingerie label

The Umbrella singer was inundated with thousands of responses from her 75.5 million followers, as fans offered their condolences over the death in the family.

She attended Bella Hadid's 23rd birthday bash at the restaurant and bar at Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Thursday night. And one day later, Kaia Gerber made the sidewalk her runway.

Rihanna and Drake seem to have at least returned to the friendzone, based on reports from the Canadian rapper's birthday party on Monday night, at which the Barbadian songstress was a guest.

Never was there more literal a demonstration of a hit pop song title than this moment, brought to social media fans thanks to the incredible Rihanna.

Bella Hadid has indicated she 'never felt powerful' during the three Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows she has walked in her career.

The Anti-artist, 31, looked lovely wearing a complete look from the French fashion house for dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. Rihanna slipped into a Dior monogram-patterned dress.

She's already a singer, fashion designer, and makeup mogul. And now Rihanna can add magazine editor to her list of expertise, after collaborating with i-D magazine.

Rihanna paid tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others killed during helicopter crash: 'Still doesn't feel real'

Rihanna confirmed she's back in the studio working on new music with Pharrell Williams by sharing a photo of recording studio soundboard on her Instagram Story.

Milian, 38, appeared on both Savage X Fenty's Instagram feed and Story on Saturday morning, wearing a couple of sexy looks.

In addition to her efforts for the superstar singer's lingerie line, Milian also works with the clothier Fashion Nova, has a donut business called Beignet Box and a jewelry line called House of Fine Gold.

The 11-carat egg-shaped light brown diamond is estimated to cost around $400,000. It's the first time Johansson has worn the rock in public since accepting Jost's proposal in May.

The SNL head-writer admitted he was scared of marriage for a long time, before proposing to the star

Scarlett Johansson and her fiance Colin Jost are soaking up the last few weeks of summer sunshine in the Hamptons.

Scarlett Johansson and her fiancé Colin Jost were spotted out in the Hamptons on Wednesday. The couple were dressed casually and picked up litter at the beach they've been visiting recently.

Both previews feature the family-of-three living through happy and hard times

The thigh-skimming monochrome number was gathered at the hip with a long panel falling to mid-calf on one side.

On Friday, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern both attended a screening of their new film, family drama Marriage Story, as part of the 57th New York Film Festival.

Scarlett Johansson has been very private about her fiance, Saturday Night Live regular Colin Jost. But when at the Elle Women In Hollywood event on Monday, the Lucy actress opened up.

In the two minute preview, the 34-year-old Avengers star got emotional as she portrayed the breakdown of her relationship with her husband, played by Adam Driver.

Johansson became engaged to Saturday Night Live staple Colin Jost five months ago. And while stopping by DeGeneres ' show on Thursday, the blonde beauty talked about his proposal.

Scarlett Johansson was spotted on a date night with her fiance Colin Jost on Monday night. The pair walked around New York City following her appearance on Jimmy Fallon's talkshow.

The Big Little Lies actress, 52, donned a dark dress with white floral patterns and a slim black belt and black boots.