The Issue: French President Emmanuel Macron‘s reaction to President Biden’s first G-7 summit. So glad to hear French President Emmanuel Macron is happy with Joe Biden being part of “the club.” Why wouldn’t he be (“French kiss for Joe,” June 13)? Biden’s main

Biden Tells Putin To Crackdown On Ransomware. What Are The Odds He Will? Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP If you want to extort millions of dollars from a large U.S. company, you can't do it alone. It takes a village.

For four years straight and then some, we were treated to non-stop lectures from the mainstream media about how we needed to be careful of what news and information sources to trust because there was so much disinformation on the Internet being spread by online

No one peered admiringly into anyone’s soul. No one called anyone a killer. By all appearances, President Biden’s much-anticipated meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia was not warm, but neither was it hot. As he became the fifth American president

The U.S. Justice Department closed its criminal investigation into whether a book by John Bolton about his time as President Donald Trump's national security adviser illegally disclosed classified information, and dropped a civil lawsuit, Bolton's lawyer said

(CNN) Out of office and having shut down his revolutionary communications site blog, former President Donald Trump has lost much of his ability to drive the daily national political conversation. But he still has a telephone! And that means he can, whenever

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that President Biden paid a heavy cost for his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin but received little in return. Mr. Trump’s criticism followed the completion of Mr. Biden’s first foreign trip

A torrent of new revelations is filling in the picture of how Donald Trump used, and abused, his authority as president. But the disclosures may serve only to underscore how little remains known about all the ways in which Trump barreled through traditional

"Fox News Primetime" host Brian Kilmeade slammed President Biden's leadership on the world stage during the highly anticipated Biden-Putin summit Wednesday. KILMEADE: We are seeing the fallout from years of Democratic calling out this country's past, and calling

Stephen Colbert on Wednesday ripped former President Donald Trump with his comedy take on President Joe Biden’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The only thing that was exciting about it is that this time it was not the most demoralizing, nauseating

Juneteenth To Become A Federal Holiday June 19 is set to become a federal public holiday. Juneteenth, as the day is known, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth To Become A Federal Holiday National Juneteenth To Become A Federal

President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth federal holiday bill into law on Thursday, using the occasion to criticize Republican voting integrity laws. Biden said the holiday reminded Americans of the “promise of equality” that was made at the end of slavery

"I'm not just going to sit and rock, you know?" the determined "Grandmother of Juneteenth" told CNN. "The Lord is going to have to catch me." Days later, the spirited nonagenarian shouted with delight as she watched Congress pass a bill to make Juneteenth

President Biden on Thursday signed into law legislation making Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday. The June 19 holiday commemorates the day in 1865 that Union troops began enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862 in Galveston, Texas. It’s

Juneteenth is finally getting some mainstream recognition as a holiday. Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth has sometimes been referred to as America’s “second Independence Day.” It was on that day in 1865 when the Union Army belatedly brought word to Galveston,

The Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C., June 19, 2020. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) President Biden on Thursday signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday just two days before the occasion. “Great nations don’t ignore

The House on Wednesday passed legislation designating June 19 as a new federal holiday, just a day after the Senate voted unanimously to approve a mirror bill commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. The rare bipartisan legislation, which passed 415 to

Juneteenth is the ''perfect answer'' to anyone promoting critical race theory, says Heritage Foundation president Kay C. James. "Juneteenth says, no, we do not need to destroy the very structures of this nation, the things that make us great,'' James said

It's the first federal holiday approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983 For the first time in nearly 40 years, Congress has moved to establish a new national holiday, this time for Juneteenth, and just in time for Saturday's 156th anniversary of the

Federal employees will get an immediate day off on Friday to mark the new Juneteenth federal holiday, just hours after President Biden signs it into law. The Office of Personnel Management said because June 19 falls on a Saturday this year, “most federal employees

Demonstrators in support of U.S. President Barack Obama's health-care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), hold up 'ACA is Here to Stay' signs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to save Obamacare tax subsidies outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

The Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Health-care policy badly needs to be addressed. But it remains a task for Congress. In what should come as a surprise to exactly no one, the Supreme Court, in a 7–2 ruling,

For the third time since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010, the Supreme Court rejected a call for it to sabotage that law — this time, in an unusually dismissive opinion. The Court’s brief decision in California v. Texas, issued Thursday, ultimately

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden talks about protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as he speaks to reporters with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at this side about their "plan to expand affordable health care" during an appearance in Wilmington,

Most analysts didn’t expect the lawsuit to gain traction given the flimsy nature of its arguments. Then it was assigned to Judge Reed O’Connor, a George W. Bush appointee to the federal district court in northern Texas. O’Connor is the favored venue for lawsuits

The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican bid that had been backed by former President Donald Trump’s administration to invalidate the ObamaCare health care law, ruling that Texas and other challengers had no legal standing to file their lawsuit. The

The Supreme Court's dismissal Thursday of the latest Republican-led challenge to the landmark health reform law, widely known as Obamacare, leaves in place the existing system. The act, which has survived multiple Republican attempts to tear it down in the

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama-era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The justices left the entire law intact Thursday in ruling that Texas, other Republican-led states and

Obamacare has survived yet another Supreme Court ruling, inspiring President Joe Biden to dust off one of his greatest gaffes hits. In a statement hailing the 7-2 decision that protects the health insurance of 31 million Americans, including those with preexisting

The White House applauded the Supreme Court decision to uphold Obamacare with a wink-and-a-nod to a 2010 f-bomb dropped by then-Vice President Joe Biden at the signing of the landmark legislation. “It’s still a BFD,” White House chief of staff Ron Klain tweeted. After

Both the federal district court in Philadelphia and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Fulton and the archdiocese. Each of the courts cited the Supreme Court’s landmark 1990 ruling in Employment Division v. Smith. In that case, two Native American

The United States Supreme Court has unanimously sided with a Catholic adoption agency in a religious freedom case regarding same sex unions. The court ruled 9-0 that the city of Philadelphia’s refusal to contract with Catholic Social Services (CSS) unless

About the author: Andrew R. Lewis is an associate professor of political science at the University of Cincinnati. He is a public fellow at the Public Religion Research Institute and the author of The Rights Turn in Conservative Christian Politics: How Abortion

The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of Catholic Social Services (CSS) on the question of whether the City of Philadelphia could bar CSS from contracting to provide adoption services if CSS did not agree to consider same-sex couples as potential adoptive

(CNN) The Supreme Court on Thursday said that Philadelphia violated the First Amendment when it froze the contract of a Catholic foster care agency that refused to work with same-sex couples as potential foster parents because the agency believes that marriage

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that Philadelphia officials violated the First Amendment by suspending its contract with a Catholic social services agency that declined to certify same-sex couples as foster parents. In his opinion, Chief Justice

Supreme Court Sides With Religious Freedom In High Profile LGBTQ Rights Case The Supreme Court saw a case that pitted religious freedom against gay rights — and sided with the adoption agency that the city of Philadelphia wouldn't work with because they exclude

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday unanimously overturned a lower court ruling regarding the City of Philadelphia barring foster children from being placed with the Catholic Social Services due to its unwillingness to endorse same-sex

US court sides with Catholic agency in care dispute The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples as foster parents. (June 17)

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Thursday the city of Philadelphia violated Catholic Social Services’ First Amendment rights by forcing it to place children with same-sex couples in violation of the organization’s religious beliefs. “Government fails to act

Independent experts, however, said it would be difficult for CureVac to recover. Natalie Dean, a biostatistician at the University of Florida, said that the vaccine’s efficacy rate might improve somewhat by the end of the trial. But because most of the data

A top official with Europe’s regulatory agency on Thursday said it would weigh COVID-19 vaccines for approval despite the efficacy potentially falling below a 50% threshold. The comments from Marco Cavaleri, head of Biological Health Threats and Vaccines Strategy

Pfizer's COVID Vaccine In Teens And Myocarditis: What You Need To Know toggle caption Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images It's been a little more than a month since adolescents as young as 12 became eligible in the United States to receive the

A drone picture shows a mask placed on a 57-metre-high statue of Buddhist goddess Kannon to pray for the end of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at Houkokuji Aizu Betsuin temple in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan in this handout photo

The chief executive of CureVac says interim results from late-stage testing of its coronavirus shot are “sobering.” BERLIN -- The chief executive of CureVac said Thursday that interim results from late-stage testing of its coronavirus shot are “sobering,”

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas from next week, with new daily cases falling just as the country begins final preparations for the Olympics starting in just over a month. Japan

FILE PHOTO: The giant Olympic rings are seen through a tree at the waterfront area of Odaiba Marine Park, 50 days before the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak,

FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, next to the mascots of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, speaks to media after announcing that Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa will be applied for pre-emergency status under a new prevention law during a

FILE PHOTO: Employees walk around with face masks at the JBS USA meat packing plant, which on Monday was closed after numerous employees tested positive and two have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Greeley, Colorado, U.S., April 14, 2020.

FILE PHOTO: Planes of German air carrier Lufthansa are photographed at the day of the airline's annual general meeting at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, May 4, 2021. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Planes of German air carrier Lufthansa

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-led House, with the backing of President Biden, is expected to approve legislation to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force in Iraq, a step supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers even

(CNN) The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 legal authorization for the war in Iraq , marking what the bill's backers hope is a first step to curbing the President's expansive war powers enacted after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The House

The House of Representatives Thursday voted to repeal the 2002 bill that cleared the way for the multi-decade conflict in Iraq, a first step in Congress’ bid to rein in presidential war powers. The bill passed with bipartisan support, reflecting both parties’

Live Live Updates: House Expected to Vote to Curb Presidential War Powers The House is set to repeal an authorization it gave President George W. Bush in 2002 to invade Iraq that was repeatedly applied well beyond its original intent. President Biden has said

The House Thursday voted to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force in Iraq and will send the legislation to the Senate, which is expected to take up the issue in the coming weeks. The vote was 268-161 with 49 Republicans joining nearly all

The House of Representatives voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 legislation that permitted the invasion of Iraq. It was a win for anti-war lawmakers and activists, who are now ready to secure an even bigger victory: killing the controversial measure and limiting

Two Marine field commanders from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit speak in front of a group of CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters during a drill in the Kuwaiti desert near Iraq, February 23, 2003. (Oleg Popov/Reuters) The House voted Thursday to rescind the 2002

The House of Representatives voted today to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, a significant step to reassert congressional control over the executive branch’s military powers. But the vote does little to reduce the actual authority

The House passed legislation to revoke the 2002 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) for the Iraq War on Thursday, a significant move in efforts to curb presidential war powers. Forty-eight Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure,

US President George W. Bush (L) speaks before signing the joint congressional resolution authorizing US use of force against Iraq if needed, 16 October 2002, at the White House in Washington, DC. From L are House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Secretary of

Naomi Osaka will not play in Wimbledon this month but will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, her agent said on Thursday. Osaka’s agent, Stuart Duguid, confirmed that she would skip the grasscourt Grand Slam tournament that begins on June 28 but would play at

FILE PHOTO: Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2021 Picture taken May 30, 2021 Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her first round match against Romania's Patricia Maria Tig REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Roland Garros, Paris, France

Tennis star Naomi Osaka will not be playing in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. Osaka’s agent said in a statement Thursday that the 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner “is taking some personal time with friends and family,” but is still expected to play

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday just hours after organizers said they had been in talks with the tennis star over the tournament's media operations, reports said. Osaka, who recently withdrew from the French Open

(CNN) Rafael Nadal has announced he is pulling out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics. In a statement posted on his official Twitter page, the 20-time grand slam champion said: "It's never an easy decision to take but after listening to my body and discuss

Rafael Nadal will not play at Wimbledon or at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Thursday he has decided to skip the two tournaments after “listening” to his body. Nadal, who reached the French Open semifinals last week but lost to Novak Djokovic, has won the title

The biggest story at the 2021 French Open wasn’t who won. The story that eclipsed all others was that Naomi Osaka walked away. Osaka, the No. 2-ranked women’s tennis player in the world and four-time Grand Slam champion, breezed through her first-round match

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 12, 2019 Spain's Rafael Nadal waves after losing his semi-final match against Switzerland's Roger Federer Adrian Dennis/Pool via REUTERS Tennis - Wimbledon - All England

Rafael Nadal says he will not play at Wimbledon or Tokyo Olympics Rafael Nadal says he will not play at Wimbledon or Tokyo Olympics

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2021 Austria's Dominic Thiem walks off the court after losing his first round match against Spain's Pablo Andujar REUTERS/Christian Hartmann FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland

Three Chinese astronauts docked with the country’s still-under-construction space station on Thursday, beginning what their government expects will be a decade or more of continuous presence by Chinese astronauts in Earth’s orbit. Six hours and 32 minutes

Three Chinese astronauts arrived Thursday at China’s new space station at the start of a three-month mission, marking another milestone in the country’s ambitious space program. Their Shenzhou-12 craft connected with the space station module about six hours

Hong Kong (CNN) China successfully launched three astronauts into space on Thursday, bringing the country one step closer to completing its new space station. The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft, or Divine Vessel, was launched on a Long March-2F carrier rocket Thursday

The Long March-2F Y12 rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft and three astronauts, takes off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for China's first manned mission to build its space station, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos

The astronauts, already wearing their spacesuits, were seen off by the commander of China’s manned space program, other uniformed military personnel and a crowd of children waving flowers and flags and singing patriotic songs. The three gave final waves to

JIUQUAN, China (AP) — A Chinese spaceship carrying a three-person crew docked with China‘s new space station at the start of 3-month mission Thursday, marking a milestone in the country’s ambitious space program. The Shenzhou-12 craft connected with the Tianhe

Crew going to China's new orbiting space station China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. China launched

FILE PHOTO: Apartment blocks are pictured in Beijing, China December 16, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee FILE PHOTO: Apartment blocks are pictured in Beijing, China December 16, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee June 17, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – New home prices in China

JIUQUAN, China (AP) — A Chinese spaceship carrying a three-person crew docked with China’s new space station at the start of three-month mission Thursday, marking a milestone in the country’s ambitious space program. The Shenzhou-12 craft connected with the

FILE PHOTO: Workers of grid operator China Southern Power Grid inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer FILE PHOTO: Workers of grid operator China Southern Power Grid inspect

A package of crocodile meat from Thailand sold in a Hong Kong supermarket tested positive for the Chinese coronavirus recently, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) reported Wednesday. Hong Kong health authorities confirmed the meat’s packaging tested positive

Police Arrest Daily Apple Editors Under Hong Kong Security Law Enlarge this image toggle caption ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING — Hong Kong police have arrested five editorial executives, including the editor

FILE PHOTO: A passenger walks to the First Class counter of Cathay Pacific Airways at Hong Kong Airport in Hong Kong, China April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip FILE PHOTO: A passenger walks to the First Class counter of Cathay Pacific Airways at Hong Kong Airport

HONG KONG — The Hong Kong police on Thursday arrested five executives at an embattled pro-democracy newspaper on suspicion of colluding with foreign powers to violate the Chinese territory’s sweeping national security law. The police said they had arrested

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police used a sweeping national security law Thursday to arrest five editors and executives of a pro-democracy newspaper on charges of colluding with foreign powers — the first time the legislation has been used against the press

Taipei, Taiwan (CNN Business) Hong Kong police declared the Apple Daily newspaper office a crime scene Thursday, after 500 officers descended on the premises to arrest executives and top editors and seize journalistic materials under the city's national security

Hundreds of police officers in Hong Kong swarmed the office of the pro-democracy Apple Daily on Thursday and arrested several executives in what was called a "blatant attack" on its editorial team. The Apple Daily ran its own story about the raid and said

5 Newspaper Executives Are Arrested Under Hong Kong Security Law Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP HONG KONG — Hong Kong police on Thursday morning arrested the chief editor and four other senior executives of the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper

Police officers charge into the headquarters of Apple Daily in Hong Kong, China, June 17, 2021. (Apple Daily/Handout via Reuters) Hong Kong authorities stormed the pro-Democracy Apple Daily newspaper Thursday and arrested five executives, including three top

Police Arrest Daily Apple Editors Under New Hong Kong Security Law Enlarge this image toggle caption ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING — Hong Kong has arrested five editorial executives, including the editor

The number of arrests at the border are the highest in two decades. When President Joe Biden took office in January, there was an expectation that changes to policies on the southern border would help reverse the crisis there. But what resulted was a surge

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday it is “unfair” for a Republican congressman to ask why Vice President Kamala Harris laughed when asked whether she would go to see the border surge. Rep. Ralph Norman, South Carolina Republican,

Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody requested Thursday states participate in sending manpower to protect the Texas border from the massive influx of illegal immigrants. AG Ashley Moody on Fox Business Channel said, “I implore other states to follow the

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $250 million “down payment” on the state-funded border wall with Mexico on Wednesday. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice initiated a transfer of $250 million to the governor’s disaster fund to pay for the

House Republicans on Thursday grilled Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the department’s lack of funding for additional Border Patrol agents and construction of a wall at the southern border, as Mayorkas instead emphasized the role

Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday urged more states to send law enforcement manpower to the Texas border amid an influx of migrants. In a Fox Business interview, Moody said she was ''so proud'' of GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, who announced Wednesday

Republicans stumped Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday over the number of Border Patrol agents who are deployed to the southwestern border, in a testy hearing where he resisted charges that he and the administration have lost control

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that President Biden’s policies have nothing to do with the surge in illegal immigrants that has swamped his administration, insisting it’s part of normal ups and downs. “Those of us who have addressed

An Arizona sheriff says there have been no changes in policy, messaging or results from the Biden administration on the crisis at the southern border -- despite multiple meetings between sheriffs and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Sheriff

Rep. Jodey Arrington, D-Texas, on Thursday praised Florida for sending law enforcement to the southern border amid the migrant surge and predicted, ''We're going to see more.'' In an interview on Newsmax TV's ''The Chris Salcedo Show,'' Arrington was thrilled

Influential Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams said Thursday she could "absolutely" support Sen. Joe Manchin's revisions to Democrats' sweeping election reform legislation, giving the plan a key endorsement in the Senate. The former gubernatorial hopeful and powerful

Washington (CNN) Stacey Abrams on Thursday praised West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's proposed changes to voting rights legislation, a notable statement of support from someone who is widely seen as a leader among progressives on the issue. "What Sen. Manchin

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threw cold water on Democrats’ hopes of finding enough bipartisan support to pass their massive voting bill on Tuesday. Even as Democrats huddled to discuss whether they could support a compromise measure suggested by

No voting rights bill will become law without Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) approval, at least in the current Congress. The conservative Democrat is the median vote in the Senate, and he’s a frequent source of frustration for other members of his party. Earlier

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters on Thursday that he does not accept the proposal from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., for a compromise on Democrats wide-scale voting rights bill. Manchin, the only Democrat in the Senate not to back

Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, showing some flexibility on major voting rights legislation, indicated on Wednesday that he opposed the blanket prohibition on all voter identification laws in the Senate Democrats’ current version and would not support

FILE PHOTO: Voting rights activists gather during a protest against Texas legislators who are advancing a slew of new voting restrictions in Austin, Texas, U.S., May 8, 2021. REUTERS/Mikala Compton/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Voting rights activists gather during

Manchin Offers A Voting Bill Compromise, But Key Republicans Swiftly Reject It Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via Getty Images Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via Getty Images An attempt by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to float a compromise

Stacey Abrams speaks to the media about Senate runoff elections outside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Ga., January 5, 2021. (Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters) Democrat Stacey Abrams on Thursday endorsed Senator Joe Manchin’s voting legislation compromise,

Senate Republicans made clear on Thursday they oppose all Democratic ideas aiming to overhaul the nation’s voting systems ― even those proposed by moderate Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). Their hard-line stance against any federal voting legislation underscores

The State of Texas announced the dedication of $250 million to a disaster fund to build wall systems along its border with Mexico. The $250 million is being transferred from appropriated funds from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. “Though securing

Texas Gov. Abbott Wants To Finish The Border Wall, But Who's Going To Pay For it? The border wall is back in the news. President Biden is trying to shut it down, but Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to pick up construction where former President

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott formally announced the first step in his plan to build a wall along the state’s border with Mexico Wednesday, setting aside $250 million as a “down payment” to hire a project manager and contractors. Abbott announced plans

Governor: Texas will build its own border wall Texas Governor Greg Abbott says his state will immediately begin plans to build a barrier along its border with Mexico. (June 16)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday demanding the return of border property seized by the federal government for building a wall. The letter follows the governor’s pledge for Texas to build its own wall systems. “I

Still, Mr. Abbott cast aside the derision in his push to finance construction of a barrier along the border. He said he would set aside $250 million from the state’s general revenue as a down payment and hire a program manager who would determine the total

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has divulged some details on his emerging proposal to build more barriers along the U.S. border with Mexico in his ongoing political fight over immigration with the Democratic Biden administration AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

News Brief: Biden-Putin Summit, Texas Border Wall, The War On Drugs President Biden returned to Washington after a summit with Russia's leader. Texas Gov. Abbott wants the state to build its own border wall. And, where things stand after 50 years of the war

Still, Mr. Abbott cast aside the derision in his push to finance construction of a barrier along the border. He said he would set aside $250 million from the state’s general revenue as a down payment and hire a program manager who would determine the total

Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the European Championship started by Cristiano Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to stop removing strategically placed sponsor drinks from the news conference platforms, UEFA said Thursday. Ronaldo, Paul

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C - Ukraine v North Macedonia - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - June 17, 2021 Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko celebrates scoring their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Robert Ghement Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C -

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group F - France v Germany - Football Arena Munich, Munich, Germany - June 15, 2021 Germany coach Joachim Loew Pool via REUTERS/Matthias Hangst FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group F - France v Germany

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group F - France v Germany - Football Arena Munich, Munich, Germany - June 15, 2021 France's players celebrate after Germany's Mats Hummels scores an own goal and the first for France Pool via REUTERS/Matthias Hangst

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C - Ukraine v North Macedonia - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - June 17, 2021 Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko celebrates after the match Pool via REUTERS/Mihai Barbu Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C - Ukraine

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C - Ukraine v North Macedonia - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - June 17, 2021 Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko scores their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Mihai Barbu Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C - Ukraine v North

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Portugal Press Conference - Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary - June 14, 2021 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the press conference UEFA/Handout via REUTERS Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Portugal Press Conference - Puskas Arena,

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Ukraine Training - Stadion Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest, Romania - June 16, 2021 Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko during training REUTERS/Marko Djurica Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Ukraine Training - Stadion Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest,

(CNN) Christian Eriksen is to be fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), the Danish national football association announced Thursday, following the midfielder's collapse on the field at Euro 2020. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during

FILE PHOTO: Danish footballer Christian Eriksen gives a thumbs-up at Rigshospitalet, where he is treated after he collapsed during a UEFA Euro 2020 game on Saturday, in Copenhagen, Denmark, in this picture obtained from social media. Picture published June

The Danish soccer federation says Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm COPENHAGEN -- Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said

Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday. Eriksen is recovering in a Copenhagen hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s game against Finland at the

Daily Distortions Tracking Viral Misinformation Times reporters will chronicle and debunk false and misleading information that is going viral online. June 14, 2021, 4:10 p.m. ET June 14, 2021, 4:10 p.m. ET Linda Qiu and No, Christian Eriksen’s sudden collapse

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group B - Denmark v Belgium - Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark - June 17, 2021 Denmark fans react after the ball is kicked out in the 10th minute of the match to applaud Denmark's Christian Eriksen who remains in hospital

Denmark’s matchup against Belgium in the European Championship on Thursday came to a halt in the 10th minute as players and fans took a moment to clap and cheer for Christian Eriksen, who is recovering from a cardiac episode. Danish fans filled the stadium

New York (CNN Business) Claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, marking the first increase in initial claims since late April. Another 412,000 workers filed for first-time benefits in the week ended June 12, adjusted for seasonal swings,

New claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly climbed last week, the first stumble since April. The Labor Department said Thursday that jobless claims rose 37,000 from the week before to a seasonally adjusted 412,000. The number of jobless claims generally

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since April despite widespread evidence that the economy and the job market are rebounding steadily from the pandemic recession WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance rose slightly for the first time since late April, likely a temporary blip for a labor market that’s otherwise improving as the economy reopens. Initial claims in regular state programs increased by 37,000

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 412,000 last week as the economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Department of Labor. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics figure released Thursday represented

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since April despite widespread evidence that the economy and the job market are rebounding steadily from the pandemic recession. The Labor Department

Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Wednesday a bill that allows Texans to carry firearms in public without a permit, the latest in a series of measures expanding gun rights in conservative US states. The law, which was passed in the Republican-dominated

Washington (CNN) Texans will soon be able to carry handguns in public without obtaining licenses or training after the state's Republican governor on Wednesday signed a permitless carry gun bill into law. The measure approved by Gov. Greg Abbott allows individuals

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed HB 1927 into law Wednesday, making Texas the 21st constitutional carry state in the union. The Texas Tribune reported the constitutional carry law will go into effect September 1, 2021, allowing law-abiding residents 21-years-old

Texas governor signs permitless gun carry into law Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a series of gun-related bills into law, included one that lets people carry handguns without first getting a background check and training. (June 17)

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Tuesday banning the government from closing places of worship in Texas. Texas’s HB1239 prohibits “any elected or appointed officer, employee, or agent of the state” from closing a “building or grounds where religious activities

People in Texas will soon be able to carry a handgun in public without obtaining a license, completing training or undergoing a background check. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a permitless carry bill into law on Wednesday, essentially eliminating some of the

Fauci: US to spend $3.2B for COVID antiviral pills The U.S. is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, announced the investment as part of a new “antiviral

The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, announced the investment during a White

The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral treatments for COVID-19, the Biden administration announced Thursday. Effective oral antiviral medicines that could be taken at home early in the course of infection, similar to

The Department of Health and Human Services will invest $3.2 billion to develop and manufacture COVID-19 antiviral medicines, it announced Thursday. The initiative, funded as part of the American Rescue Plan , is designed to accelerate research into antivirals

The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a $3.2 billion plan to fight COVID-19 and other viruses through antiviral medicines. Under the plan, the government will use the money to boost clinical research and manufacturing of new antiviral drugs to combat

The US will invest more than $3 billion to advance the development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other pathogens to prepare for future pandemics, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday. The nation’s top infectious disease expert announced the $3.2 billion investment

New York City Democratic mayoral frontrunners Eric Adams and Andrew Yang clashed over a key police endorsement on Wednesday night during a heated final debate that focused heavily on the city’s escalating violent crime crisis. Adams and Yang are among the

Clashing over public safety, education and crises of mental health and street homelessness in New York City, the leading Democratic candidates for mayor on Wednesday promoted radically different post-pandemic visions for the city as they made their closing

A day after the final Democratic debate in the New York City mayor’s race, as the candidates hit the campaign trail and remained focused on crime, Andrew Yang faced criticism over his comments about people with mental illness. Mr. Yang said during the debate

The early voting period lasts through Sunday, and the ranked-choice system has injected a large degree of unpredictability into the race. Still, Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, remains a consistent front-runner in the sparse available polling. [Read

The debate was more substantive than previous ones, but it failed to produce a clear winner. The final debate in the race for the Democratic nomination for mayor was a serious event focused on the grave issues facing New York City: crime, homelessness, mental

A dangerous heat wave is continuing to threaten the western U.S. on Thursday with excessive heat warnings and heat advisories across California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona as highs climb into the 90s, 100, and upper 110s. Wildfire danger will also be elevated

Happy Wednesday! Would you like some news to go with your heat? I'm Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, and I've got the A/C running full blast as I bring you some of today's top headlines. Have a friend

The Golden State’s melting point again is being neared, but power officials are confident their infrastructure will withstand the heat without requiring residents to take emergency measures. Temperatures across California are at or near triple digits. The

A blistering heat wave blanketing California and other western states this week is breaking temperature records and elevating drought and wildfire risk. Residents should brace for conditions to get even worse. On Thursday, more than 30 million Americans were

The National Weather Service announced that more than 40 million people in the Western U.S. are under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning. Power grid operators in California and Texas are vigilant as areas hit triple-digit temperatures. Scientists say

FILE PHOTO: Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021.

FILE PHOTO: A combination photo shows Canadian investment banks RBC, CIBC, BMO, TD and Scotiabank in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 16, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A combination photo shows Canadian investment banks RBC, CIBC, BMO,

FILE PHOTO: Austrian Finance Minister Gernot Bluemel holds a news conference in Vienna, Austria, February 12, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner FILE PHOTO: Austrian Finance Minister Gernot Bluemel holds a news conference in Vienna, Austria, February 12, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi

A US Marine stands guard in front of the US embassy December 21, 2001 in Kabul, Afghanistan. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Embassy in Kabul on Thursday was placed on lockdown as Covid cases surge in Afghanistan, pushing the nation's fragile health care system to its

A coronavirus outbreak at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan left at least one person dead and over 100 infected, spurring a lockdown Thursday with few exceptions. In a notice to employees, the embassy noted 114 infected people were in isolation, with several

Outbreak Of Over 100 COVID-19 Cases Sends U.S. Embassy In Afghanistan Into Lockdown U.S. Embassy officials in Afghanistan are in lockdown due to an outbreak of over 100 cases of COVID-19.

(CNN) More than 100 people at the US Embassy in Kabul have Covid-19, one person has died, and several have been medically evacuated as a wave of the deadly pandemic hits Afghanistan and the US military withdrawal from the country continues. "COVID-19 is surging

A COVID Outbreak At The U.S. Embassy In Kabul Has Sickened 114 People And Killed 1 Enlarge this image toggle caption Ahmad Nazar/AP Ahmad Nazar/AP The U.S. Embassy in Kabul says it is suffering from a major COVID-19 outbreak that has largely confined staff

Rates of COVID-19 vaccinations are continuing to slow across the United States, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. In the past week, only six states reported administering first doses at a pace at least a quarter of their peak

The Delta COVID-19 variant, which was first detected in India, has now been reported in more than 80 countries, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO declared the Delta variant a "variant of concern" last month. The Centers for Disease Control

The nation will have to remain vigilant against variants this summer and fall. First, there is the alpha variant, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated made up 66% of U.S. cases in April. The variant, first documented in the UK, is

Rates of COVID-19 vaccinations are continuing to slow across the United States, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. In the past week, only six states reported administering first doses at a pace at least a quarter of their peak

The nation will have to remain vigilant against variants this summer and fall. First, there is the alpha variant, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated made up 66% of U.S. cases in April. The variant, first documented in the UK, is

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked the planned executions of two inmates by electrocution, saying they cannot be put to death until they truly have the choice of a firing squad option set out in the state’s newly revised capital punishment

(CNN) The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday halted executions in the state until procedures for its newest method of execution -- firing squad -- are finalized. Attorneys for Brad Keith Sigmon, who had been scheduled to be executed on Friday, successfully

Two convicted murderers on death row in South Carolina got a new lease on life Wednesday when the state’s high court ruled their upcoming executions would be illegal until firing squads are available — an antiquated practice that was legalized last month. The

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday halted the executions of two men set to be electrocuted, following a new law allowing condemned inmates to choose their method of execution. The law , passed in May, mandates that prison officials offer condemned

"We are looking to other states for guidance through this process. We will notify the court when a firing squad becomes an option for executions," the South Carolina Department of Corrections said.

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick B. Garland reversed on Wednesday Trump-era immigration rulings that had made it all but impossible for people to seek asylum in the United States over credible fears of domestic abuse or gang violence, marking one of the

The U.S. government on Wednesday ended two Trump administration policies that made it harder for immigrants fleeing violence to qualify for asylum, especially Central Americans. Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a new policy saying immigration judges

The Justice Department on Wednesday expanded the types of cases that can qualify for asylum, revoking two Trump-era decisions that had restricted claims based on domestic violence or gang activity in migrants’ home countries. Attorney General Merrick Garland’s

On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland vacated two Trump era asylum decisions which restricted the consideration of gang and domestic violence as acceptable arguments for entry. Under current immigration law, migrants who face persecution because

A missing hiker made it out of the woods and flagged down help after she was attacked by bears in Alaska, authorities said. Fina Kiefer, 55, had contacted her husband asking for help early Tuesday after multiple bears charged at her on Pioneer Ridge Trail

The woman had called her husband saying she was pursued by multiple bears. An Alaska hiker whose whereabouts were unknown for nearly two days after she reported being chased off a trail by bears was found alive Wednesday evening, officials said. Fina Kiefer,

(CNN) A missing hiker in Alaska was found alive Wednesday after being charged by multiple bears, officials said. Fina Kiefer, 55, was reported missing around 1 a.m. local time Tuesday after calling her husband for help, according to dispatch reports from the

A hiker in Alaska who went missing after reporting she was attacked by bears was found alive on Wednesday. The hiker, 55-year-old Alaska resident Fina Kiefer, was on the Pioneer Ridge Trail in Palmer, roughly 45 miles northeast of Anchorage, when she was reported

The mother of Michael Costello, the latest person claiming to have been ruthlessly bullied by Chrissy Teigen, is speaking out. Teigen, an aging model who repositioned herself online as a Super-Woke Gestapo Agent while pushing her cookware, had the roof cave

(CNN) John Legend has offered a brief update on how his wife Chrissy Teigen is doing during the backlash over her being accused of bullying people on social media in the past. In a video posted on TMZ, Legend was asked about Teigen and he said simply, "She's

As his wife Chrissy Teigen 's brand exploded into flames seemingly overnight after her past cyberbullying resurfaced, John Legend kept his cool, choosing to stay silent rather than offering his own analysis or condemnation. It was a route brand expert Eric

Farrah Abraham isn’t yet ready to accept Chrissy Teigen’s apology for cyberbullying claims because as far as the "Teen Mom" star is concerned, Teigen never formally apologized to her or any of the people who publicly shamed the "Cravings" author. Abraham,

First it was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s turn to face the woke cancel mob. Now it is Rita Moreno’s for defending him. Academy Award-winner Rita Moreno has come under attack from a left-wing cancel mob after she defended Lin-Manuel Miranda against accusations that

Award-winning actress Rita Moreno on Wednesday apologized for being “dismissive” of concerns by the Afro-Latino community after she defended Broadway playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda for his casting choices. “I’m incredibly disappointed with myself,” Ms. Moreno,

Rita Moreno issued an apology to the Afro-Latino community after defending "In The Heights" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda over colorism criticism. The 89-year-old EGOT winner’s contrition comes after appearing on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tuesday where

Oscar-winner Rita Moreno humiliated herself on Twitter Wednesday with a groveling apology to the Woke Mob after she defended the box office flop In the Heights. When it tanked over its debut weekend — in some cases by as much as 80 percent below expectations

A St. Louis couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators last year pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges and agreed to give up the weapons they used during the confrontation. Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators last year pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges and agreed to give up the weapons they used during the confrontation. Patricia McCloskey pleaded

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators last year pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges. Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment and was fined $2,000. Her husband, Mark

The gun-toting St. Louis couple who made headlines for drawing weapons on Black Lives Matter protesters pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges Thursday — as the unapologetic husband vowed he’d “do it again” if he had to. Mark McCloskey pleaded guilty to fourth-degree

The websites of several US airlines, including American, Southwest, United and Delta — along with those of other companies and financial institutions — went down Thursday, hours after the summit between President Biden and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin,

Airlines, Banks And Other Companies Across The World Hit In Latest Web Outage Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP Rick Rycroft/AP Several major companies, financial institutions and airlines from the U.S. to Australia and Hong Kong suffered

FILE PHOTO: The United Nations flag is seen during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Yana Paskova/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The United Nations flag is seen during the United

FILE PHOTO: A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with

More than 350 Indonesian doctors and health care workers have contracted COVID-19 and dozens have been hospitalized despite being jabbed with the Chinese vaccine Sinovac, authorities said. Badai Ismoyo, head of the Kudus district health office in Central Java,

More than 350 health care workers have become infected with COVID-19 in Indonesia and dozens hospitalized despite being vaccinated with China’s Sinovac shot, officials said. Badai Ismoyo, head of the Kudus district health office in Central Java, said most

(CNN) The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California pulling back on restrictions following increased vaccinations and lowered infections. Yet with overall vaccination

More than 350 Indonesian doctors and health care workers have contracted COVID-19 and dozens have been hospitalized despite being jabbed with the Chinese vaccine Sinovac, authorities said. Badai Ismoyo, head of the Kudus district health office in Central Java,

FILE PHOTO: The Central Business District (CBD) skyline is pictured at sunset in Sydney, Australia, June 4, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott FILE PHOTO: The Central Business District (CBD) skyline is pictured at sunset in Sydney, Australia, June 4, 2021. REUTERS/Loren

FILE PHOTO: An office building with the Commonwealth Bank logo is seen amidst the easing of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in the Central Business District of Sydney, Australia, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott FILE PHOTO: An office building

FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk past the Reserve Bank of Australia building in central Sydney, Australia, February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Steven Saphore FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk past the Reserve Bank of Australia building in central Sydney, Australia, February

FILE PHOTO: An office building with the Aon logo is seen amid the easing of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in the Central Business District of Sydney, Australia, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott FILE PHOTO: An office building with the

Officers who serve on a specialized crowd control unit in Portland, Oregon, who have responded to the city’s ongoing, often violent protests have resigned en masse after criminal charges were filed against a team member PORTLAND, Ore. -- Officers who serve

All 50 of Portland police’s highly trained rapid response unit voted unanimously to resign on Wednesday during a union meeting in response to the recent indictment of Officer Corey Budworth for allegedly assaulting a photographer with his baton during as an

The Portland Police Association, the officers’ union, did not immediately respond on Thursday to a request for comment about the resignations from the Rapid Response Team. But lawyers for Teri Jacobs, the independent photojournalist who was named as the victim

The Portland Police Bureau’s Rapid Response Team voted to disband Wednesday night in an unprecedented move following a year of civil unrest. The team’s vote came one day after a team member, Officer Cody Budworth, was indicted on criminal charges, accused

Missouri Has Declared Federal Gun Laws Invalid. Can It Do That? Enlarge this image toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Charlie Riedel/AP Missouri has new a law that claims to invalidate all federal gun control laws — and prohibits state and local cooperation

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and and state Attorney General (AG) Eric Schmitt fired back on Thursday after the Justice Department (DOJ) sent a warning to the state over Parson's recent bill he said protects residents' Second Amendment rights. "Missouri is not

Earlier today, we brought you news of the impending showdown between the State of Missouri and the Biden Justice Department over Missouri’s newly passed Second Amendment Preservation Act. “SAPA, ” as noted in the prior story, is “a law that prohibits the enforcement

The Biden Justice Department reportedly is urging Missouri officials to follow federal gun laws after the governor signed legislation to penalize police officers who enforce them. Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton sent a letter Wednesday night

Royal Caribbean International was forced to delay its inaugural trip on Tuesday after 8 vaccinated crew members tested positive for COVID-19, CEO Michael Bayley said in a Facebook post. “The eight crew members, six of whom are asymptomatic and two with mild

(CNN) — Health officials in the United States have eased their stance on the safety of cruise travel for vaccinated passengers, lowering the travel alert level just over a week before the first cruise in more than 15 months is scheduled to set sail from a US

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - America Mineiro v Cuiaba - Estadio Independencia, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - June 17, 2021 America Mineiro's Eduardo Gabriel in action with Cuiaba's Elton REUTERS/Washington Alves Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship

Soccer Football - Copa America 2021 - Brazil says 31 Copa America players, officials test positive for COVID-19 - Estadio Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil - June 16, 2021 A drive-through COVID-19 testing facility outside the stadium. Brazil's Ministry of

Michael Fanone, a D.C. police officer savagely beaten at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, called Rep. Andrew Clyde a “coward” for allegedly ignoring him as they shared an elevator Wednesday. Officer Fanone, who suffered a mild heart attack and concussion from of

Two congressmen said Wednesday that Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) refused to shake the hand of a Washington, D.C., police officer who was beaten by members of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Clyde, who last month tried to downplay the deadly riot

Washington (CNN) A DC Metropolitan Police officer who defended the US Capitol on January 6 blasted GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde on Wednesday evening for what he called "disgusting" behavior during a tense exchange. Michael Fanone, who was stun-gunned several times

Fanone visited Capitol Hill Wednesday in an effort to speak with those lawmakers and educate them on what he and his colleagues experienced, he told CNN’s Don Lemon. He said he ran into Clyde while he was there and tried to introduce himself in an elevator. “I

FILE PHOTO: Japan's Minister in charge of economic revitalisation and measures for the novel coronavirus pandemic Yasutoshi Nishimura attends a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FILE PHOTO: Japan's Minister in charge

FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the headquarters of the Bank of Japan amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the

FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the headquarters of the Bank of Japan amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the

A general view of the Olympic Stadium (National Stadium) in Tokyo, Japan June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski A general view of the Olympic Stadium (National Stadium) in Tokyo, Japan June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski June 17, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters)

A so-called murder hornet was found dead just north of Seattle — the first Asian giant hornet spotted in North America this year — as scientists work to prevent invasive species from getting a foothold on the continent. A resident found the dead hornet on

The First 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Has Been Discovered In Washington State Enlarge this image toggle caption Elaine Thompson /AFP via Getty Images Elaine Thompson /AFP via Getty Images Murder hornets. They're back. Authorities in Washington state have announced

(CNN) The first reported Asian giant hornet of 2021 in the United States was found dead near Seattle by a Washington state resident in early June. The dead insect, nicknamed the "murder hornet," found in Marysville, Washington, was dried out and emerged earlier

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has warned of potential food shortages in the Hermit Kingdom as photos showing his own weight loss are scrutinized by analysts around the world. According to the country’s official KCNA propaganda arm, the 37-year-old Kim

Seoul (CNN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has admitted his country is facing food shortages that he blamed on last year's typhoon and floods, just months after he warned North Koreans about a looming potential crisis. Kim told the plenary meeting of the

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the third-day sitting of the 3rd Plenary Meeting of 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang, North Korea in this image released June 17, 2021 by the country's Korean Central News Agency.

Relatives of the well-known South Carolina mother and son who were gunned down at their hunting lodge earlier this month revealed that one of the victims had received threats, but the family did not believe at the time that they were credible, according to

"We need help finding who did this." John Marvin Murdaugh and Randolph "Randy" Murdaugh IV said they "knew something was wrong" when their other brother called them both late in the night on June 7. "He said, 'Come as fast as you can. Paul and Maggie have

The young man from one of South Carolina’s most prominent families who was shot dead alongside his mother had been getting a series of threats before the double slaying, his uncles revealed in an interview Thursday. Paul Murdaugh, 22 — who was facing trial

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi didn’t directly answer a yes-or-no question about whether an "unborn baby at 15 weeks is a human being," instead reaffirming a woman’s right to choose. "Let me just say that I am a big supporter of Roe v. Wade. I am a mother of five

One of the chief tenants of being an abortion supporter is being an absolute coward when it comes to defending their position. Instead of just admitting that they want the choice to kill babies and are arbitrarily deciding a human being in the womb has no rights,

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.,-Calif.) speaks during a briefing to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., September 10, 2020. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) During a press briefing on Capitol Hill Thursday, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dodged a

Victoria's Secret has done away with their world-famous Angels supermodels. The lingerie and comfort wear company has said goodbye to the models, who have for years, famously strutted down the runway wearing over-the-top ensembles featuring feathers and rhinestones

The era of the Victoria’s Secret Angels is officially over: The lingerie company announced this week that it is overhauling its branding going forward and partnering with celebrities like Priyanka Chopra and Megan Rapinoe. As The New York Times first reported,

Victoria’s Secret is trying to live down its “sexist” branding — with the help of lesbian soccer star Megan Rapinoe. The lingerie giant known for its provocative marketing and scantily-clad “Angels” models is taking a “dramatic shift” with “The VS Collective,”

FILE PHOTO: Norway's Central Bank Governor Oeystein Olsen poses in his office at Norges Bank, Oslo, Norway February 13, 2020. NTB Scanpix/Hakon Mosvold Larsen via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL

FILE PHOTO: Statues are seen on the building of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland May 20, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Statues are seen on the building of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland May 20, 2020.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) logo is pictured on its building in Bern, Switzerland June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann The Swiss National Bank (SNB) logo is pictured on its building in Bern, Switzerland June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann June 17, 2021 BERN

Minnesota prosecutors want a judge to reject a bid by convicted ex-police office Derek Chauvin to get a new trial for the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd, saying the defense is trying to "undo" what's already been proven and decided by a jury. In a court

Minnesota prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin murder case filed a memorandum Wednesday asking the court to deny the defense’s motions for a new trial. "The State firmly opposes Defendant’s post-verdict motions," the memo says. "The jury unanimously convicted

Minnesota prosecutors want a judge to reject a bid by convicted ex-cop Derek Chauvin for a new trial in the death of George Floyd — saying they’ve already proven their case. “The court has rejected many of these arguments before, and there is no reason for

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced Thursday they would begin accepting cryptocurrency as a campaign contribution to help rake in more cash in their hopes to regain the House of Representatives. The House Republican campaign arm

The National Republican Congressional Committee will become the first national party group to accept donations in cryptocurrency, Axios reported. Cryptocurrency, using a technology called blockchain, is a form of payment that can be exchanged online for goods

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual March dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, U.S., March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump

A coalition of over 200 rabbis sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) criticizing her for not removing the far-left Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN) from her committee assignment on the Foreign Affairs Committee after her most recent remarks made last

Over 200 rabbis are calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over her inflammatory remarks that have split moderates and progressives. In a letter dated Wednesday to Pelosi (D-Calif.), the Coalition

More than 200 rabbis have joined the call to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from her seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, telling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that her lack of response demonstrates the Democratic Party’s tolerance of hatred against Jewish people. The

The long and short of it was not an issue for Katie Ledecky. On another memorable night for the American swimming star, Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle and the historic 1,500 free about 70 minutes apart at the U.S. Olympic trials Wednesday, locking up

Jun 16, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (editorÕs note, in camera motion blur) Katie Ledecky swims in the WomenÕs 1500m Freestyle Finals during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Swimming competition at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA

FILE PHOTO: Swimming - 18th FINA World Swimming Championships - Women's 50m Freestyle Semifinals - Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center, Gwangju, South Korea - July 27, 2019. Cate Campbell of Australia competes. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo

Jun 17, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Russell Henley lines up a putt on the 17th green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Jun 17, 2021; San Diego, California,

Jun 16, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed view of a tee box marker during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Jun 16, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed

Jun 16, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed view of a tee box marker during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Jun 16, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed

We want to start with an insurrection — an insurrection against the rule of law, against civilization itself — that’s been going on for more than a year in the city of Chicago. Since the death of George Floyd last May, Chicago’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, has embraced

A police report says a mass shooting that left four people dead and four others wounded at a house on Chicago’s South Side was believed to have been carried out by two people who shot all but one of the victims in the head CHICAGO -- A mass shooting that left

Seven of the eight people shot inside a Chicago home early Tuesday morning were struck in the head, police said Wednesday, according to reports. A manhunt continued for at least one suspect in the attack, which left three young mothers and one man dead and

authorities say a police officer and a male suspect were killed in a shooting in north Georgia HOLLY SPRINGS, Ga. -- A police officer and a suspect were killed in a shooting that began with a traffic stop in north Georgia, authorities said early Thursday. The

A police officer and a suspect in north Georgia were both fatally shot during a traffic stop late Wednesday, authorities said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Thursday it is investigating a shooting during an encounter that began as a traffic stop

A police officer and the suspect he pulled over are both dead after a traffic stop in a small Georgia city turned violent, authorities said Thursday. The incident unfolded in Holly Springs, a small rural community about 35 miles north of Atlanta, late Wednesday

Prosecutors are urging a judge to impose a “very substantial” prison sentence on Michael Avenatti for trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike NEW YORK -- Prosecutors urged a judge Wednesday to impose a “very substantial” prison sentence on Michael Avenatti

Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti should receive a “very substantial” prison sentence and “serious punishment,” prosecutors said in court. Michael Avenatti should receive a severe punishment due to the harm he caused Nike, which he attempted to extort, and

NEW YORK — Prosecutors urged a judge Wednesday to impose a “very substantial” prison sentence on Michael Avenatti for trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike. Prosecutors noted in a Manhattan federal court submission that Probation Office officials

The U.S. Department of Justice has slammed a new West Virginia law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The U.S. Department of Justice has slammed a new West Virginia law that bans transgender athletes from competing

The Justice Department lined up Thursday against states with newly passed laws banning transgender participation in women’s sports and gender-reassignment treatment for minors, arguing that the measures violate federal law. The DOJ filings slammed the West

The Justice Department argued in court filings Thursday that GOP-backed laws related to the rights of transgender youth in West Virginia and Arkansas are unconstitutional, setting up a likely legal clash in the coming months. Federal attorneys asserted in

The two sides agreed to a cease-fire that was approved on May 20. Israel bombed Gaza for the second straight day Thursday as a cease-fire signed last month appeared to be falling apart between the two sides. The Israeli government said it targeted Hamas sites

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip late Thursday for a second time since a shaky cease-fire ended last month’s 11-day war. The strikes came after activists mobilized by Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers launched incendiary balloons into

(CNN) The Israeli military struck targets in Gaza for the second time this week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement, after a continued barrage of incendiary balloons sparked eight fires in southern Israel. Overnight Wednesday, the IDF struck

Power Outage In Puerto Rico Hits 337K Customers Amid Growing Outrage SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A sudden power failure left more than 337,000 customers in the dark across Puerto Rico late Wednesday, enraging many who were recovering from a massive outage that

A sudden power failure left more than 337,000 customers in the dark across Puerto Rico, enraging many who were recovering from a massive outage that hit the U.S. territory just days ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A sudden power failure left more than 337,000

Power station fire cuts power to thousands in Puerto Rico Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power in San Juan after a fire at a power station in the Puerto Rico capital. Restoration of power is underway. Video by TDeChoudens.

A North Carolina mom allegedly forced her 4-year-old daughter to stand for three straight days as punishment, causing the girl to become so weak that she fell and suffered fatal injuries, authorities said. Malikah Bennett, 31, of Charlotte, has been charged

New disturbing details of the girl’s death and the days leading up to it were revealed by Majelic’s 13-year-old sister in new documents linked to the case. In an interview with police, the teen alleged her younger sister was forced to stand in their laundry

A North Carolina mother allegedly forced her 4-year-old daughter to stand in a laundry room for three straight days as a punishment before her death last year, new search warrants reportedly reveal. Majelic Young, 4, died last year but her remains weren’t

A wave of brief internet outages has hit dozens of financial institutions, airlines and other companies A wave of brief internet outages hit the websites and apps of dozens of financial institutions, airlines and other companies across the globe Thursday. Internet

A wave of brief internet outages hit the websites and apps of dozens of financial institutions, airlines and other companies across the globe Thursday. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said in a post on Twitter Thursday afternoon Hong Kong time that its site was

A wave of brief internet outages hit the websites and apps of dozens of financial institutions, airlines, and other companies across the globe Thursday. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said in a post on Twitter Thursday afternoon Hong Kong time that its site

A Man Is Arrested In Stabbing Of An Asian Woman. A Suspect Is Sought In Another Case CULVER CITY, Calif. — San Francisco police arrested a man hours after he allegedly stabbed a 94-year-old Asian woman Wednesday in an unprovoked attack, officials said. Officers

A 94-year-old Asian woman was stabbed multiple times in an “unprovoked” attack in San Francisco by a burglary suspect who was released from jail nine days earlier, according to police and court records. Daniel Cauich, 35, was wearing an ankle monitor when

The 35-year-old suspect has been taken into custody. A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a 94-year-old Asian woman multiple times in broad daylight in San Francisco, police said. The woman was attacked at about 10:15 a.m. Wednesday and rushed to

A Canadian couple who drew widespread criticism for flying to a small Indigenous community in January to get vaccinated pleaded guilty on Wednesday to violating local coronavirus restrictions, according to court records. The couple, Rodney and Ekaterina Baker

Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The wealthy Vancouver couple that flew a private plane to the Yukon Territory and posed as local motel workers to get a COVID-19 vaccination intended for vulnerable

(CNN) A Canadian businessman and his wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to violating quarantine requirements after flying to a small indigenous town in the Yukon territory and allegedly posing as local workers to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Rodney Baker, the

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a science initiative event at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Ill., July 23, 2020. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters) Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot declared racism a public-health emergency on Thursday, citing racism

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) had a very bad month of May and June is not shaping up to be any better. In fact, it’s just gotten worse thanks to popular Fox News host Tucker Carlson. But first, some background: If you’ll recall, a month ago Lightfoot landed

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared racism a public health emergency Thursday, pointing to systematic racism as a leading factor in life expectancy discrepancies across the city. Joined by the Chicago Department of Public Health, Lightfoot said there is

Mets ace Jacob deGrom left his start Wednesday night with right shoulder soreness after three perfect innings, yet another injury scare for the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner amid a historic start to this season. One start after being pulled from a gem

Mets ace Jacob deGrom's shoulder showed no abnormalities, but New York was not yet ready to commit to him taking his next turn in the rotation on Sunday against Washington. DeGrom left his second straight start with an arm injury, coming out after three perfect

Rebutting a report by The Associated Press that there are at least 1,900 military firearms missing or stolen in the past decade, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Mark Milley said the number is "much less." "I was, frankly, shocked by the numbers that

The nation’s top general said Thursday he’s “shocked” by recent reports that the U.S. military lost at least 1,900 weapons over the past decade. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

Shelby Houlihan has been given the OK to run at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials while she appeals her four-year ban over a failed drug test. Houlihan said earlier in the week the Court for Arbitration of Sport upheld her ban after testing positive

FILE PHOTO: Athletics - Diamond League - Pontaise Stadium, Lausanne, Switzerland - July 5, 2018 Shelby Houlihan of the U.S. celebrates after winning the Women's 1500m REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Athletics - Diamond League - Pontaise Stadium,

Horrifying new footage shows the moment a cable car in the Italian Alps shot down the mountain in the catastrophic accident that killed 14 people. Two videos published by Italian news outlet TG3 show the car jolting violently when the cables break right as

Horrifying new footage shows the moment a cable car in the Italian Alps shot down the mountain in the catastrophic accident that killed 14 people. Two videos published by Italian news outlet TG3 show the car jolting violently when the cables break right as

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri compared the abolitionists fighting the "moral evil of slavery" to pro-life supporters fighting against abortion. Hawley praised abortion survivor Melissa Ohden, on Wednesday, during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Abortion supporters regularly point to women’s stories to justify their position. But now, two pro-life women are sharing their personal stories

Reminder: The music industry is still Diana Ross’ house, and she still lives here. The past 15 years have just been an extended vacation, OK? The legendary singer has announced the arrival of her 25th studio album, “Thank You” ― her first record since 2006′s

FILE PHOTO: 61st Grammy Awards - Show - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Diana Ross performs. REUTERS/Mike Blake FILE PHOTO: 61st Grammy Awards - Show - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Diana Ross performs. REUTERS/Mike

(photosbyjim/Getty Images) President Joe Biden’s Department of Education has issued guidance declaring that Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination also prohibits discrimination — or so-called discrimination — on the basis of sexual orientation or gender

The Department of Education said Wednesday transgender students are protected under a law prohibiting discrimination at federally funded schools, a shift in policy under President Joe Biden after his predecessor worked to undercut the rights of the LGBTQ community. Education

Baker Fined For Refusing To Make Cake For Transgender Woman Enlarge this image toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP David Zalubowski/AP DENVER — A Colorado baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake

A Denver judge says a baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman DENVER

When Joe Biden yelled at CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins Wednesday, you would think that some on the left might have woken up to the fact that there’s a problem with this guy. Maybe some did. But some are so into defensive mode, they’re disturbed at Collins for

CNN host Chris Cuomo set himself up for humiliation on Thursday when he dared a critic to name examples of times he denied facts that didn’t align with the network’s liberal agenda as viewers quickly brought receipts. A Twitter account with roughly 300 followers

A Rhode Island man on Wednesday got the first transfusion of a newly approved drug to treat Alzheimer’s — despite questions over the drug’s cost and effectiveness. Mark Archambault, 70, is the first person outside of clinical trials to get a dose of Biogen’s

“Have you ever walked along a shoreline, only to have your footprints washed away? That’s what Alzheimer’s is like,” said famed-basketball coach Pat Summitt. As someone who watched my own grandmother slowly fade away to the disease, I can attest to this feeling. Alzheimer’s

A month ago, the school board in a northern New Jersey suburb followed the lead of at least six other states and scores of municipalities when it voted unanimously to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Outrage followed, prompting the district

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. A New Jersey school district has voted to eliminate "the names of all religious and secular holidays from the school calendar ... opting for the

A Fort Bliss, Texas, soldier found unresponsive in her barracks in late December died of an accidental overdose, an autopsy from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner reportedly said. Pfc. Asia Graham, 19, died Dec. 31, 2020, after overdosing on fentanyl and synthetic

The 19-year-old Fort Bliss private who was found dead in her barracks after accusing another soldier of sexual assault died of an accidental drug overdose, the Army said this week. Asia Graham’s death on New Year’s Eve 2020 was officially determined to be

FILE PHOTO: May 9, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO: May 9,

LaMelo Ball thought he would become NBA Rookie of the Year long before he joined the league. That belief became a reality Wednesday night as Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned the Charlotte Hornets point guard the honor despite missing

The third-ranking Senate Republican, John Barrasso of Wyoming, said President Joe Biden should withdraw his nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management for deceiving his committee about her involvement in an “eco-terrorism” case in her early 20s. Tracy Stone-Manning

President Biden's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is facing accusations that she deceived the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources about her links to an eco-terrorist plot in the 80s. Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee

FILE PHOTO: The New York Stock Exchange is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The New York Stock Exchange is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City,

Jun 16, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Jun 16, 2021; New York City, New York, USA;

A top Utah prosecutor apologized for telling a local lawmaker to “die and go to hell” after the candidate interrupted the lawyer’s afternoon nap with his “wife and downstairs tenant.” Assistant Attorney General Steven Wuthrich’s diatribe was sent in a profanity-laced

A top Utah prosecutor could face disciplinary action after he sent a profane, threatening email to a local council member, telling him to “kindly die” for ringing the prosecutor’s doorbell while he was taking a nap. Salt Lake City Council Member Darin Mano

Hawaii prosecutors charged three police officers in connection with the deadly shooting of a teenager, a week after a grand jury declined to indict the cops for the April death of 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap. Geoffrey HL Thom was charged with second degree

A Honolulu police officer has been charged with second-degree murder in what prosecutors called the unjustified fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy after a high-speed chase in April. Two other officers have been charged with second-degree attempted murder for

“Carpool Karaoke” made a momentary return to “The Late Late Show” on Wednesday as host James Corden took the cast of “Friends” for a ride in a golf cart ― that ended with a bit of drama. Actors Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David

(CNN) Just call it "Golf Cart Karaoke." James Corden, host of the reunion that we all couldn't stop talking about, recruited the cast of "Friends" for a special segment that aired on his show Wednesday night. In the clip, Corden helps transport the cast --

FILE PHOTO: Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven addresses a news conference, after parliament passed a bill giving the government the temporary power to adopt new measures to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, in Stockhom, Sweden January 8, 2021. Fredrik Sandberg/TT

FILE PHOTO: Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven addresses a news conference, after parliament passed a bill giving the government the temporary power to adopt new measures to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, in Stockhom, Sweden January 8, 2021. Fredrik Sandberg/TT

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) advised Republicans on Wednesday to end communications with left-wing and partisan Democrat news media. Nunes repeated his call for Republicans to stop treating leftist operations as legitimate news media outlets on SiriusXM’s Breitbart

A push poll released Wednesday, paid for by an establishment media-funded nonprofit designed to hype a Big Media cartel protection bill given the misleading name of the Journalism Competition and Protection Act (JCPA) by its sponsors, purports to show a majority

One of Tiger Woods’ most iconic shots was commemorated Wednesday. Ahead of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Jen Campbell commemorated Woods’ 2008 near-improbable shot at the U.S. Open with a plaque. CLICK

SAN DIEGO — Arms folded across his chest, Rocco Mediate stared at a small, square television to see if his life was about to change forevermore. Mediate stood in a low-slung nondescript area behind the 18th hole grandstand at the Torrey Pines Golf Course,

FILE PHOTO: Lebanon's President Michel Aoun meets with Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon June 3, 2021. Dalati Nohra/Handout via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Lebanon's President Michel Aoun meets with Lebanon's

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the Central Bank building, in Beirut, Lebanon November 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the Central Bank building, in Beirut, Lebanon November 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir June 17, 2021 By Davide

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacesuit problems prevented astronauts from completing the installation Wednesday of powerful, new solar panels outside the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough encountered a pair of spacesuit issues midway through

Spacesuit problems have prevented astronauts from completing the installation of powerful, new solar panels outside the International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Spacesuit problems prevented astronauts from completing the installation Wednesday of

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wasn’t too thrilled when the NBA decided to start the 2020-21 season in late December following the conclusion of the bubble in Orlando during the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, James sent out a series of tweets

The NBA on Wednesday fired back at criticism from LeBron James, who took issue with the league amid the recent spate of injuries to superstars during the playoffs. Anthony Davis, James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard were among the stars to suffer injuries

The Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference, which has long empowered conservative activists to fight for their religious values at the polls, will be available this year for livestreaming on Fox Nation. The conference, set to take

Former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Sen Ted Cruz of Texas are among the GOP leaders addressing a conference of top social conservative activists and leaders that aims to build momentum for Republicans to win back majorities in the

A Florida teenager is facing charges after a 6-year-old boy fatally shot himself after authorities say The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested the 14-year-old on Wednesday and charged him with culpable negligence, one day after investigators say Danny Waye

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Florida teenager is facing charges after a 6-year-old boy fatally shot himself after authorities say he had left the gun out. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested the 14-year-old on Wednesday and charged him with culpable negligence,

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, denied accusations that health officials had ''deliberately suppressed'' theories about COVID-19 originating in a laboratory. ''If you go back then, even though you lean

Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed Wednesday on "CBS This Morning" that scientists did not "deliberately" suppress information regarding theories that the coronavirus originated from a laboratory. "If you go back then, even though you lean towards feeling this is more

WASHINGTON — House Homeland Security Committee members were stunned Thursday as one of their colleagues stretched during a virtual hearing, revealing a large, unclothed belly that hung over what appeared to be either pajamas or boxers, as Homeland Security

Rep. Donald Payne, D-N.J., appeared to be oblivious to the fact that his camera was on during a virtual House of Representatives hearing on Thursday. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, posted a video of Payne getting up from his computer wearing a T-shirt and what

(CNN) Every day another voice adds to the groundswell of pressure on 82-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer to retire when the annual Supreme Court session ends in a few weeks. But implicit in the comments, such as Sen. Mitch McConnell's warning this week that

Washington (CNN) Calls for liberal Justice Stephen Breyer to retire when the annual Supreme Court session ends in a few weeks are intensifying, following Sen. Mitch McConnell's warning this week that he may block a Democratic Supreme Court nominee should Republicans

We’ve seen some pretty ridiculous spinning from the U.S. media on Joe Biden’s performance during his meetings in Europe. Particularly egregious — as always — CNN, who just couldn’t keep from bootlicking for Biden despite there being no facts to support the

"We had a long talk," Biden said of his tea with the monarch, who he was surprised to discover resembled his mother. Traveling across Europe for the past week, Biden found his reputation as a foreign policy wiseman preceded him -- even at Windsor Castle, whose

When Bruce Springsteen walks onstage on June 26 in the first show to return to Broadway, his audience will have had to prove that they’ve been vaccinated. And those inoculations have to be with F.D.A.-approved vaccines: Moderna’s, Pfizer-BioNTech’s, or Johnson

Signs in front of the Walter Kerr Theatre before the debut of Springsteen on Broadway, New York, N.Y., October 12, 2017 (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters) People who received the AstraZeneca vaccine will not be allowed to attend performances of Springsteen on Broadway,

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group A - Italy v Switzerland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 16, 2021 Italy's Manuel Locatelli celebrates scoring their second goal Pool via REUTERS/Alberto Lingria Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group A - Italy v Switzerland

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group A - Italy v Switzerland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 16, 2021 Italy's Manuel Locatelli applauds fans after he comes off as a substitute Pool via REUTERS/Riccardo Antimiani Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group A

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two years after commercial airline pilot Christian “Kit” Martin was pulled off a jet at the Louisville airport and charged with a gruesome triple murder in western Kentucky, a jury Wednesday found him guilty, according to the attorney general’s

A former pilot charged in the November 2015 triple murder of his neighbors in western Kentucky has been convicted by a jury on all counts, the state’s attorney general said. Christian R. Martin, 53, was found guilty on Wednesday of murder, arson, attempted

A Utah cheerleader with Down syndrome was excluded from her team’s yearbook photo — an omission that relatives believe may have been because of her disability, according to reports. Morgyn Arnold, the team’s 14-year-old manager, was “devastated” when she was

The family of a Utah teen with Down syndrome was taken aback after discovering that she wasn't included in her cheerleading squad's high school yearbook photo. Morgyn Arnold, 14, was omitted from the group shot within Shoreline Junior High School's 2020-21

China’s military forces have not developed the ability to carry out a military assault against the island of Taiwan, despite a large-scale build-up by Beijing in recent years, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress on Thursday. Army Gen. Mark

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley looks on during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in Washington, U.S. June 17, 2021. Caroline Brehman/Pool via Reuters Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley looks on during a

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration was unable to work out a resolution with Turkey following Ankara's defiant purchase of a Russian weapons system, which the NATO alliance views as a security risk. National security advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a new S-400 "Triumph" surface-to-air missile system after its deployment at a military base outside the town of Gvardeysk near Kaliningrad, Russia March 11, 2019. Picture taken March 11, 2019. REUTERS/Vitaly Nevar/File Photo FILE

Meghan Markle's illustrated children's book, "The Bench," has hit number one on the New York Times bestsellers list in the children's picture books category. The listing with Markle atop will appear in the June 27 edition of the Times. The Duchess of Sussex,

Meghan Markle released a sweet message to supporters on Wednesday, just after her new book, “The Bench,” reached the #1 spot on The New York Times bestseller list for children’s picture books this week. “While this poem began as a love letter to my husband

The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to explore a proposal to ban U.S. companies from buying telecommunications equipment that poses national security risks. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to explore a proposal

FILE PHOTO: Logo of Huawei is seen in front of the local offices of Huawei in Warsaw, Poland January 11, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Logo of Huawei is seen in front of the local offices of Huawei in Warsaw, Poland January 11, 2019.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady weighed in on the drama between the Green Bay Packers and reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. In an interview with USA Today Sports , Brady made it clear that he isn’t going to give any advice to Rodgers on what he should

The relationship between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers has not been amended, and it appears the reigning 2020 NFL MVP is still seeking to wriggle his way out of the organization. NFL insider Jay Glazer told Pat McAfee on "The Pat McAfee Show" on

In a 2019 review in The Times of Ms. Malcolm’s book “Nobody’s Looking at You,” Wyatt Mason referred to the habit of some New Journalists to insert themselves in their stories and noted: “Taking no particular issue with the work of her colleagues, I wish nonetheless

George Nikitin via George Nikitin/AP/Shutterstock Mandatory Credit: Photo by George Nikitin/AP/Shutterstock (12103753a) The New Yorker writer Janet Malcolm leaves the Federal Courthouse in San Francisco on in the suit trial brought by psychoanalyst Jaffrey

FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is set against a blue sky in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is set against a blue sky in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File

FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a news

Due to the complexities of COVID, how would you like to be engaged? That’s a question currently on offer; and you can wear the answer on your sleeve. Such is the case for select grocery shoppers in Wisconsin. As reported by Milwaukee’s WISN, Metcalfe’s market

A Wisconsin grocery store is giving its customers the option to choose color-coded bracelets to signal to others how comfortable they are with spontaneous interactions, a report said. WESH.com reported that the color system is simple: red means stay away;

FILE PHOTO: A banner of the presidential election is seen in Valiasr square in Tehran, Iran June 16, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: A banner of the presidential election is seen in Valiasr square in Tehran, Iran

FILE PHOTO: A banner of the presidential election is seen in Valiasr square in Tehran, Iran June 16, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: A banner of the presidential election is seen in Valiasr square in Tehran, Iran

Erika Jayne isn't sharing too many details about her ongoing divorce from estranged husband Tom Girardi but did call it "f--king' complicated" on Wednesday's episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." "There’s so many layers to this divorce. It’s so

Erika Jayne was complicit in estranged husband Tom Girardi’s alleged financial misdoings, so says Jay Edelson – the attorney who filed a class-action lawsuit against the embattled "Erin Brockovich" case lawyer. "We believe we’re going to be able to prove that

Ladies, put that drink down and back away from the bar. The globalist World Health Organization (W.H.O.) has issued a nanny state demand that pregnant women and those of “child-bearing age” not drink alcohol. The warning came in W.H.O.’s draft of its Global

The World Health Organization has been accused of being “sexist and paternalistic” after advising women of childbearing age not to drink alcohol – regardless of their family plans, according to a report. The UN agency’s draft global alcohol action plan for

Black Widow’s journey throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe is essentially a prime example of the “how it started versus how it’s going” meme. When we first met the character in 2010’s “Iron Man 2,” she was little more than a form-fitting catsuit and a

While discussing her upcoming Marvel Studios film Black Widow, actress Scarlett Johansson suggested Marvel was sexist in the way it portrayed her character, Natasha Romanoff, in the 2010 film Iron Man 2, stating that the fictional character was treated “like

Landfall for the system in the Gulf of Mexico could be anywhere from the Texas-Louisiana border to the western part of the Florida Panhandle. Louisiana could see up to 20 inches of rain over three days. An Air Force Reserve Unit reconnaissance aircraft is

(CNN) Not Lousiana again. The state is starting off this hurricane season right where it left off last year: In the sights of another tropical system. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama/Florida border, as

The chief executive of Morgan Stanley said at an investing conference this week that all of the company’s New York City employees should return to the office by fall, CNN reports. "If you can go to a restaurant in New York City, you can come into the office.

New York (CNN) Bank of America is encouraging its vaccinated employees to return to the office after Labor Day in September, the company's CEO Brian Moynihan said in a Bloomberg Television interview Thursday. After Labor Day, "our view is all the vaccinated

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group D - England v Croatia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 13, 2021 General view as England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates and fans Pool via REUTERS/Catherine Ivill

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Watford - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 18, 2019 Glenn Hoddle inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/David Klein FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Watford

The threat of tornadoes has increased in much of the South while it’s generally gone down slightly in the Plains states known as “Tornado Alley.” Joshua Farmer huddled in a church closet in Ohatchee, Alabama, on March 25 and waited to die. "Legitimately,

The threat of tornadoes has increased in much of the South while it’s generally gone down slightly in the Plains states known as “Tornado Alley.” Joshua Farmer huddled in a church closet in Ohatchee, Alabama, on March 25 and waited to die. "Legitimately,