President Biden’s decision to order airstrikes targeting facilities near the Iraq-Syria border that have been used by Iran-backed militia groups was a clear warning to Tehran while the administration continues to negotiate to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Lawrence

Live Live Updates: Biden Will Meet With Israel’s Outgoing President President Biden’s meeting with Reuven Rivlin, whose successor has just been elected, comes at a critical juncture for negotiations intended to bring the United States and Iran back into an

In a breaking story on Sunday night in Washington, the Associated Press is reporting that the Biden Administration has hit Iranian-backed militia facilities that have been recently used to stage attacks on US troops in Iraq using “unmanned aerial vehicles.”

(CNN) Rockets landed at a US military base in eastern Syria on Monday, a day after the US carried out airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias, according to a US defense official with direct knowledge of the early reports. The official said it is "likely" the

A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released last week found 61 percent of registered voters said children should not be taught America is “structurally racist.” The online survey of 2,006 registered voters was conducted between June 15-17. The survey asked participants,

U.S. Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Militia Targets In Iraq And Syria Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on three targets in Syria and Iraq that the Pentagon said were used by Iranian-backed

56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing Monday, then he will welcome the president of Israel. President Biden’s Itinerary for 6/28/21: All Times EDT 9:50 AM Recieve daily briefing – Oval

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon on Monday released footage of retaliatory U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups, a move expected to rattle the fragile diplomatic overtures surrounding the revival of the 2015 Iranian

FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria June 28, 2021 By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON

President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against several facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria on Sunday in response to attacks against American military personnel in the region, the Pentagon said. “The targets were selected because

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal Monday from a Virginia school board over a transgender student’s access to bathrooms, leaving in place an appeals court ruling in favor of the student. The case , Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, concerned

The Supreme Court turned down a request from a Virginia school board to reinstate its policy barring a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom. As is the court’s practice, it gave no reasons for declining to hear the appeal. Justices Clarence Thomas

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday issued a blistering dissent arguing that federal marijuana prohibition may no longer make sense. Although the dissent doesn’t immediately change anything, it could become significant if its reasoning

The Supreme Court on Monday told judges to take a second look at the case of a handcuffed man who suffocated and died in a St. Louis jail after officers put their weight on his back as he was lying face down. Lawyers for the man’s parents had urged the high

Days after Derek Chauvin was sentenced for murdering George Floyd by kneeling on him until he died, the Supreme Court vacated a ruling in Lombardo v. City of St. Louis that had said officers acted reasonably when engaging in similar behavior. In a 6-3 decision,

A transgender man from Virginia has won a years-long legal battle against his former high school over its refusal to let him use boys bathrooms when he was a student. The U.S. Supreme Court Monday rejected the Glouchester County School Board's appeal of a

The U.S. Supreme Court denied review of a case Monday asking if public schools need to embrace transgender policies, leaving in place a lower court’s decision requiring a Virginia high school to allow students to use bathrooms and shared locker rooms of whatever

Over two dissenting votes, the justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional. The case involved former high school student Gavin Grimm, who filed a federal lawsuit after he was told he could not use the boys’ bathroom at

A police officer walks in front of the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2021. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case over a Virginia school board’s policy on transgender bathroom use,

(CNN) The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allowed a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponded to his gender identity, a victory for the LGBTQ community that has been fearful the high court would take up the case and reverse

Athlete Gwen Berry made headlines this past weekend after she won third place in the Olympic track and field trials, earning her a position on the U.S. Olympic team. The hammer thrower caused a bit of controversy when she turned her back during the playing

(CNN) Hammer thrower Gwen Berry says that the playing of the national anthem while she was on the podium at the US Olympic track and field trials was "set up." Berry turned away from the flag to face the stands while "The Star-Spangled Banner" played during

The American track and field star who snubbed the national anthem during US Olympic trials over the weekend is an outspoken activist for racial justice — and committed to making her mission “bigger than sports.” Gwen Berry, 31, took one of her most high-profile

Charlie Riedel via AP Gwen Berry, left, looks away as DeAnna Price and Brooke Andersen stand for the national anthem after the finals of the women's hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on June 26, in Eugene, Oregon. Outspoken Black activist

The American track and field star who snubbed the national anthem during US Olympic trials over the weekend is an outspoken activist for racial justice — and committed to making her mission "bigger than sports." Gwen Berry, 31, took one of her most high-profile

Gwen Berry Changed Olympic Trials Protest Rules Last Year And Is Still Protesting Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Smith/Getty Images Patrick Smith/Getty Images During the medal ceremony for the U.S. track and field Olympic trials, Gwen Berry, Olympian

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday defended Olympian Gwen Berry after the hammer-thrower turned her back on the flag following her performance at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Saturday. At a press conference, Psaki told reporters that

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R., Tex.) speaks during a hearing with FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor and the House Committee on Homeland Security meeting on the national response to the coronavirus pandemic, July 22, 2020. (Anna Moneymaker/Pool via Reuters) Representative

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Texas Republican, said Monday that U.S. Olympic athlete Gwen Berry should be removed from the team for her national-anthem protest, arguing that supporting the country they represent should be a “bare minimum requirement” for Olympic competitors. Ms.

Radio host and Fox News contributor Clay Travis predicted Monday that the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will see Colin Kaepernick "copycats" as activist athletes try to cash in on "saying America is awful." Travis joined "America's Newsroom" after Olympic hammer

Temperature records were shattered in the Pacific Northwest on Sunday, with thermostats in some areas topping all-time highs ― and there are more sweltering days on the way. In Seattle, temperatures rose to 104 degrees. Portland, Oregon hit 112 degrees. Parts

Canada has recorded the highest temperature in its history after a village in British Columbia reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. Temperatures in Lytton, B.C., surpassed the previous national record of 113 F (45 C) set on July 5, 1937, in Saskatchewan,

Records set and broken in one city. A more-than-century old record broken in another. The entirety of the Northwest is baking under triple-digit heat this weekend, and Sunday was no relief from the heat for most of the region. Records in many cities were broken

U.S. Olympic track and field trials were briefly suspended Sunday because of extreme heat in Oregon as temperatures soared to about 108 degrees on the course and caused at least one competitor to withdraw and some fans to be evacuated. The trials were shut

(CNN) Canada, Seattle and Portland, Oregon, are all reporting their hottest temperatures on record in a wave that has more heat in store. Seattle topped its all-time record high Sunday when thermometers climbed to 104 degrees -- so hot that even the normally

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - With an unprecedented and dangerous heat wave gripping the Pacific Northwest, officials in Portland, Oregon, shut down light rail and street cars due to high temperatures, districts halted summer school bus service and people braced for

TORONTO — Vancouverites were frying eggs on pans placed on their terraces. One man checked into an air-conditioned five-star hotel, after the five fans aimed at his bed at home and the seventh cold shower failed to bring relief. Lettuce plants shriveled in

Extreme heat in Oregon at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials caused heptathlete Taliyah Brooks to faint and withdraw from the competition Sunday, Fox News reported. Brooks was poised to throw the javelin in the evening, but was taken away in a wheelchair

It's Peak Harvest Season In The Pacific Northwest... And Too Hot To Be In The Fields The record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest has agriculture workers in a bind. This is peak harvest season in the region. But it's too hot to be out in fields and groves

Canada has recorded the highest temperature in its history after a village in British Columbia reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. Temperatures in Lytton, B.C., surpassed the previous national record of 113 F (45 C) set on July 5, 1937, in Saskatchewan,

(CNN) American athlete Sydney McLaughlin obliterated the women's 400m hurdles world record at the US Olympic trials on Sunday. The 21-year-old ran an astonishing 51.90 seconds, smashing the previous record by .26 seconds to become the first woman to run the

Jun 26, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Grant Holloway reacts after winning the 110m hurdles during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jun 26, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Grant Holloway reacts after winning the 110m

Sydney McLaughlin is “Syd the Kid” no longer. The former teen prodigy became the first woman to break 52 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles on Sunday, winning in a world-record time of 51.90 at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon. (Watch

Sydney McLaughlin set a world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. track and field trials, finishing in 51.90 seconds. McLaughlin bested the record of 52.16 set by second-place finisher Dalilah Muhammad, who crossed in 52.42. Anna Cockrell was third

FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Fencing - Classification - Women's Epee Team Placements - Carioca Arena 3 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 11/08/2016. Choi In-Jeong (KOR) of South Korea competes with Courtney Hurley (USA) of USA. REUTERS/Issei Kato FILE PHOTO:

FILE PHOTO: Jun 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brady Ellison competes during the final round of the U.S. Archery Olympic Trials at Easton Salt Lake Archery Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Jun 1, 2021;

Experience mattered to USA Basketball when putting together a roster for the Tokyo Olympics. The Americans formally revealed their roster Monday, one that will be third-oldest U.S. men’s team in Olympic history for the Tokyo Games. The 12-man list includes

FILE PHOTO: May 22, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Adam Ondra (CZE) celebrates making it to the top on his final climb in the IFSC Climbing World Cup - Boulder competition finals at Industry SLC. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Triathlon - Final - Women's Final - Fort Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 20/08/2016.Gwen Jorgensen (USA) of USA and Nicola Spirig (SUI) of Switzerland compete. REUTERS/Carlos Barria FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Triathlon

FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Modern Pentathlon - Final - Women's Fencing Bonus Round - Deodoro Stadium - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 19/08/2016. Kate French (GBR) of Britain competes. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Modern Pentathlon

SURFSIDE, Fla. – As rescuers sifted through the debris of a collapsed Florida condo building Monday in desperate hope of finding survivors, questions about what brought the structure down only intensified. The death toll from the collapse rose to 11 after

Rescue workers digging for a fifth day into the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building stressed Monday that they could still find survivors in the rubble, a hope family members clung to even though no one has been pulled out alive since the first hours

(CNN) Rescue crews have descended upon the coastal town of Surfside, Florida, as families wait for any news -- good or bad -- about their loved ones following the collapse of a condo building . Rescuers from Israel have come to the waterfront town to help

Families of the missing visited the scene of the Florida condo building collapse Sunday as rescuers kept digging through the mound of rubble and clinging to hope that someone could yet be alive somewhere under the broken concrete and twisted metal. The death

Live Live Updates: Hope for Survivors Fades in Building Collapse Near Miami More than 150 people remained unaccounted for as the search at the wreckage of a condo building in Surfside, Fla., entered its fifth day. ‘We’re finding human remains’: Rescuers try

Relatives of people who died or are still missing in the catastrophic tower collapse in Florida were bused to the site for a private tour and briefing Sunday, reports said. “It is a private and deeply emotional moment for the families,” said a rep for Miami-Dade

At least nine people are dead and 152 others remain unaccounted for after a 12-story residential building partially collapsed in southern Florida's Miami-Dade County last week, officials said. A massive search and rescue operation entered its fifth day Monday,

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Rescue workers digging feverishly for a fifth day Monday stressed that they could still find survivors in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo building, a hope family members clung to even though no one has been pulled out alive since

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Rescue workers digging for a fifth day into the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building stressed Monday that they could still find survivors in the rubble, a hope family members clung to even though no one has been pulled out alive

SURFSIDE, Fla. – As rescuers sifted through the debris of a collapsed Florida condo building Monday, their meticulous work was hampered by a fire and the smoke it produced. Workers battled the clock and worsening conditions in the desperate search for survivors

(CNN) Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called on Democrats to back off their plans to tie a bipartisan infrastructure deal to a larger bill filled with their priorities, warning that both efforts could collapse if they carry through with their plans. The

Vulnerable Democrats revolted against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) holding a bipartisan infrastructure deal hostage to pass their more leftist infrastructure package. President Joe Biden softened his language about a threat to veto a bipartisan infrastructure

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) talks with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Biden's statement "would be a hollow gesture" unless Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy

FILE PHOTO: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the media after the Senate Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 22, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts FILE PHOTO: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell lambasted the Democrats’ congressional leadership on Monday, accusing them of holding a bipartisan infrastructure package “hostage” so they can pass a separate big-spending social bill along party lines. The Kentucky

President Joe Biden reacts following a bipartisan meeting with U.S. senators about the proposed framework for the infrastructure bill at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) The week of June 21, 2021: The infrastructure

The bipartisan infrastructure package brokered last week is facing an uncertain future following a rollercoaster weekend that saw President Biden walk back his apparent veto threat of the deal — only to face pressure from both sides on how to proceed with Democrats’

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) will join a Monday rally in front of the White House to pressure President Joe Biden to include climate provisions in bipartisan infrastructure negotiations. Bowman’s press advisory says the “rally comes after President Biden, alongside

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said Monday Democrats are planning a nearly $4 trillion reconciliation package as the far-left voices opposition to a bipartisan infrastructure deal. A CNN reporter tweeted Democrats are trying to “come to an agreement among themselves

On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) stated that while she supports a larger budget reconciliation package, “we need to do everything we can” to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal and the reconciliation

(CNN) As he bids to win a record-equaling 20th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic had to come from behind to secure victory in Wimbledon's first round. On a gray and rainy day in London , the 34-year-old Djokovic was shocked in the first set, losing it 6-4 to

The Centre Court crowd roared when Andy Murray walked out onto the green grass for his first Wimbledon match in four years. He smiled and replied with a thumbs-up. They roared some more when he claimed the first set of his first-round match Monday against

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 Sloane Stephens of the U.S. celebrates winning her first round match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova REUTERS/Paul Childs Tennis - Wimbledon - All England

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 General view of Britain's Jack Draper in action during his first round match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic Pool via REUTERS/Joe Toth Tennis - Wimbledon - All

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her first round match against Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei REUTERS/Toby Melville Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. celebrates winning his first round match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Toby Melville Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn

June 28, 2021 By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame an early fright to fend off British teenager Jack Draper 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 and launch his quest for a sixth title as Wimbledon returned after a two-year absence

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 General view of centre court before the start of play Pool via REUTERS/Joe Toth Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain -

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas looks dejected as he waves after losing his first round match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. REUTERS/Toby Melville Tennis - Wimbledon

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2021 Britain's Andy Murray in action during his first round match against Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili REUTERS/Paul Childs Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis

New York City police are hunting for the gunman who opened fire in Times Square, resulting in the shooting of an innocent bystander, as officials on Monday announced their plan to "flood" the Crossroads of the World with more officers. The New York Police

New York (CNN) A 21-year-old man was the unintended victim of a shooting in New York's Times Square on Sunday evening, according to police. The man was shot once in the back amid a dispute between a group of males he didn't know, a New York City Police Department

A 21-year-old bystander was shot in the back in New York City’s Times Square late Sunday. The man was taken to Bellevue Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, though the daylight shooting is heightening concerns about crime in the city as it regains

The man was not the intended target and his injuries are not life-threatening. New York City's Times Square will see an increased police presence following the shooting of a 21-year-old Marine who became caught up in an altercation among street vendors. The

At least three people were arrested after Pride demonstrators clashed with police officers in New York City Sunday evening, the New York Post reported. It’s unclear what sparked the conflict between the demonstrators and officers, according to the Post. Officers

Dozens of additional police officers, some working undercover, will be dispatched to Times Square, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday, a day after a tourist was struck by a stray bullet in broad daylight. The shooting, the second in Times Square in two months,

Now Mayor Bill de Blasio is going to “flood the zone,” sending dozens of cops to crack down on the violence and disorder in Times Square. Gee, thanks, Mr. Mayor — but what will it take to do the right thing before something terrible happens? De Blasio’s move

Clashes broke out between police and Pride Weekend partygoers Sunday evening in the area of New York City's Washington Square Park, according to reports. The crowd clashed with NYPD officers in the early evening after video showed a large police presence in

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who was reportedly visiting New York City with his family was shot and wounded in Times Square by a stray bullet during gunfire from a possible dispute between vendors, authorities said. The 21-year-old victim was shot in the back about

Crews were cleaning up a large mess of trash left at a New York City park following Sunday's chaotic Pride event where at least eight people were arrested. Video footage posted online shows Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village littered with trash, including

(CNN) Lawyers for the Trump Organization are expected to meet Monday with prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office in an effort to convince them not to pursue charges against the company, according to a source familiar with the matter. The

It’s unclear if former President Trump will again run for the Oval Office in 2024. But another issue is whether Mr. Trump may care to be speaker of the House when the new Congress begins on Jan. 3, 2023. Some of that conjecture started to churn again

New York prosecutors have reportedly given former President Donald Trump’s attorneys until Monday to convince them to not file criminal charges against the Trump Organization over its financial dealings. The deal could signal that Manhattan District Attorney

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reportedly "very wary" that his campaigning could put him at odds with former President Donald Trump once the 2024 election cycle begins, according to Politico. DeSantis, who won praise from conservatives after he reopened Florida

Donald Trump’s company could face criminal charges as early as this week, according to reports ― and at least one former top exec at the firm said the ex-president should be going to prison. Barbara Res, who for years served as the vice president in charge

WELLINGTON, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump returned to campaign mode in fine form at a rally sponsored by his Save America PAC at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Ohio on Saturday night. A wildly enthusiastic crowd of an estimated 15,000, many clad in

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) criticized former President Donald Trump on Sunday for continuing to recycle the same old talking points about the 2020 election and urged Republican leaders to tell voters the truth. At a rally in Ohio Saturday, his first since

Those who continue to back former President Donald Trump have a deep attachment to the man himself, and continue to revere the social change he brought with him as candidate, president and political influence. These loyalists believe that the idea behind “make

Prosecutors in New York have given attorneys for former President Donald Trump until Monday afternoon to provide an argument as to why the Trump Organization should not face criminal charges. After it was reported last week that the Manhattan district attorney’s

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. does not currently plan to charge former President Donald Trump or the Trump Organization as part of Vance's office probe into "hush money" and real estate manipulations, Politico reports one of Trump's attorneys

In this weekly column "Cross Exam," Elie Honig, a CNN senior legal analyst and former federal and state prosecutor, gives his take on the latest legal news. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. Watch Honig answer readers'

As we previously reported, former Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC’s Jonathan Karl that he believed that claims about election fraud were “bulls**t” in an article in The Atlantic. But as I wrote earlier today, there was a small problem with that, as President

Donald Trump issued a lengthy and rambling statement late Sunday attacking two of his staunchest allies during his one term in office. Trump called former attorney general Bill Barr and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell “spineless RINOs” (Republicans

Former Attorney General William Barr reportedly described former President Donald Trump’s claims about election fraud as “bullshit,” according to a book on the final days of his administration. The disclosure is from the book titled Betrayal by ABC News chief

A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here He suspected it was all "bullsh*t" all along, says Bill Barr , the former attorney general, clearly trying to rehabilitate his image for the history

Former President Donald Trump is not happy with former Attorney General William P. Barr for slapping down his allegations of voter fraud and rigged voting machines as “all bull——.” Responding to a book excerpt from author and journalist Jonathan Karl published

Former President Donald Trump is roasting his attorney general, Bill Barr, as "a disappointment in every sense of the word," after Barr dismissed Trump's repeated claims about the 2020 election as "bull****" in ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl's upcoming

Yesterday, we reported how former Attorney General Bill Barr left no doubt he was exiting the Trump orbit when he told ABC’s Jonathan Karl what he thought about the claims of election fraud. He sat down with Karl in a series of interviews for a piece in The

As Ron Burgandy once famously said, “That escalated quickly.” And indeed it has. As I wrote earlier today, Donald Trump had a great outing on Saturday in Ohio where he announced this was the first of many rallies to win the GOP back the House and Senate in

President Donald Trump issued a blistering statement attacking his former attorney general Bill Barr late Sunday, accusing him of being a “RINO” and a coward. “RINO former Attorney General Bill Barr failed to investigate election fraud, and really let down

Despite an engineer's warning of major structural problems, a town building official told board members their Florida high-rise condominium was in "very good shape" almost three years before it collapsed, according to minutes of that meeting released Monday. The

(CNN) Amid a rescue mission now in its fifth day, engineers and government officials are trying to determine how a Surfside, Florida, condominium tower crashed to the ground , seemingly without warning. Many answers at this stage are speculation, but signs

A world-renowned structural engineer who consulted on major disasters like the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon and the bridge collapse at Florida International University has reportedly been hired by the town of Surfside to study the deadly condo building

Despite an engineer’s warning of major structural problems, a town building official told board members their Florida high-rise condominium was in “very good shape” almost three years before it collapsed, according to minutes of that meeting released Monday. The

A woman missing in the deadly Florida condo building collapse called her husband as the tragedy unfolded — and said she saw a sinkhole where the pool used to be before the line went dead, according to a new report. "It was 1:30 a.m., I’ll never, never forget

A Manhattan attorney who survived a bout of COVID-19 moved to the doomed Florida condo tower this year for a “fresh start,” according to her best friend. New York City native Linda March is now among 152 people missing following the disaster last week at Champlain

A former building inspector has denied he ever received the damning 2018 private engineering study which uncovered “major structural damage” at the Florida condo tower that collapsed last week, according to a report. Board members of Champlain Towers South

Last week’s deadly Florida condo collapse may have started at the base of the building, engineers have said, according to reports. “It does appear to start either at or very near the bottom of the structure,” consulting engineer Donald O. Dusenberry told the

A woman missing in the deadly Florida condo building collapse called her husband as the tragedy unfolded — and said she saw a sinkhole where the pool used to be before the line went dead, according to a new report. “It was 1:30 a.m., I’ll never, never forget

A Manhattan attorney who survived a bout of COVID-19 moved to the doomed Florida condo tower this year for a "fresh start," according to her best friend. New York City native Linda March is now among 152 people missing following the disaster last week at Champlain

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken March

NurPhoto via Getty Images Facebook EMEA headquarters on Grand Canal Square in Dublin Docklands. On Thursday, 17 June 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A federal judge on Monday dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought against

Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., October 23, 2019. (Erin Scott/Reuters) A D.C. federal court on Monday dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against

Uncovering and explaining how our digital world is changing — and changing us. The antitrust push targeting Facebook hit a significant roadblock on Monday when a federal court dismissed antitrust lawsuits that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 48 states

A federal judge on Monday dismissed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook brought by the Federal Trade Commission and by attorneys general for 46 states plus D.C. and Guam. Judge James E. Boasberg dismissed both the FTC and states’ cases while reaming the government

WASHINGTON — In a stunning setback to regulators’ efforts to break up Facebook, a federal judge on Monday threw out antitrust lawsuits brought against the company by the Federal Trade Commission and more than 40 states. The judge, James E. Boasberg for the

Facebook Inc. won the dismissal of two antitrust cases filed by the federal government and a coalition of states when a judge threw out the lawsuits. The social media platform shares rose. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington on Monday granted

(CNN Business) A federal court has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust complaint against Facebook, saying the agency had failed to provide evidence for its claim that the social media giant holds a monopoly in social networking. Facebook FB

Facebook Gets Reprieve As Court Throws Out Major Antitrust Complaints Enlarge this image toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Pool/Getty Images A federal judge has dismissed two blockbuster antitrust complaints against Facebook brought by federal and state prosecutors

FILE PHOTO: People travel through Waterloo railway station during the morning rush hour as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions continue to ease throughout the country, London, Britain, May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Toby Melville FILE PHOTO: People travel

Proof of vaccination requirements could be the key to allowing hard-hit businesses across the U.S. to fully reopen. However, many businesses have been reluctant to demand proof of vaccination from customers, as the public and politicians in many places have

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 4,115 patients with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases who were hospitalized or died. Of those cases, 26% of hospitalizations were reported as asymptomatic or not related to COVID-19,

Hong Kong (CNN) — As someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 in both Britain and Hong Kong , I've experienced the worst of both worlds. In one, I fell victim to the complete failure to check the disease's spread, and in the other I got caught up in a

Family members wait at the entrance to a village settlement to deliver food to relatives that are in lockdown as an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects Lami, Fiji, June 26, 2021. Picture taken June 26, 2021. REUTERS/David Hotchin Family

Lawsuit Challenges Indiana University's Mandate Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination Indiana University is among the more that 500 colleges in the U.S. requiring that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester. But a new lawsuit is challenging the university's

A man wearing a protective mask walks through the city centre on the first day of a two-week lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, June 26, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/Files A man wearing a protective

COVID-19 Outbreaks Across Australia Ramp Up Pandemic Restrictions Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP CANBERRA, Australia — Australia was battling to contain several COVID-19 clusters around the country on Monday in what some experts

A pedestrian crosses an empty intersection at morning commute hour in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, June 28, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott A pedestrian crosses an empty

CLAIM: The White House on Monday again posed the idea that Republicans were the ones trying to defund the police because they voted against President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid plan. VERDICT: FALSE. Republicans did not vote to defund police

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace turned the tables on Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday, accusing the Republicans, not the Democrats, of defunding police amid rising crime rates. Wallace pressed Banks on his position, outlined in a recent Fox News op-ed, that

The White House on Monday hit back against a left-wing group that says President Biden’s infrastructure plan doesn’t go far enough to address climate change. “I would dispute the notion that it doesn’t do anything for climate, which some are arguing,” White

"The View" co-host Meghan McCain slammed Democrats Monday over their support for movements to "defund the police," while saying that it was also "the biggest gift that Republicans have ever been given." Responding to co-host Sara Haines' claim that Republicans

Though they didn’t lose control of the U.S. House last year, Democratic House candidates took quite the drubbing at the ballot box in November, losing 14 seats in an election that the “experts” had predicted would actually increase the Democrat majority. A

A group of activists, flanked by noteworthy Democrat politicians, protested outside of the White House on Monday, demanding the Biden administration adopt an infrastructure plan that prioritizes climate change and blocking every entrance to the White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki accused Republicans of being the party of defunding the police on Monday — after "Defund the Police" became a rallying cry of progressive activists in 2020 and damaged Democrats' appeal with moderate voters. Republicans

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C, called out Cedric Richmond and Democrats for claiming Republicans are the reason law enforcement has been defunded as violent crime surges in U.S. cities. The South Carolina senator told "Fox & Friends," Monday, that the stance from the

A U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters aircraft flew on a reconnaissance mission Monday to investigate the brewing tropical storm along the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines. The Hunters were scrutinizing the weather system to give forecasters more

A newly formed tropical depression could make landfall later Monday near the Georgia-South Carolina border, according to the National Hurricane Center. Heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds with dangerous rip currents are forecast for southeast Georgia. Some

(CNN) Tropical Depression Four formed Monday morning off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia. Four is forecast to make landfall as Tropical Storm Danny, the fourth named storm of the 2021 season and the second to impact the United States. Tropical storm

Newly formed Tropical Storm Danny was forecast to make landfall later Monday near the Georgia-South Carolina border, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the South Carolina coast as the storm

A newly formed tropical depression could make landfall later Monday near the Georgia-South Carolina border, according to the National Hurricane Center. Heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds with dangerous rip currents are forecast for southeast Georgia. Some

A weather system forming in the Atlantic basin could become a tropical depression or tropical storm and is forecast to make landfall later Monday near the Georgia-South Carolina border, according to the National Hurricane Center. Heavy rainfall and strong

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm was located at 3 p.m. Monday about 60 miles (95 kilometers) east-southeast of Beaufort, South Carolina. The storm was headed to the west-northwest at 16 mph (26 kph) and was expected to dump several inches

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday voiced affection for the American people as he met at length with the U.S. secretary of state, the Vatican said, without indicating whether the two discussed the sharp divide among U.S. bishops over giving Communion

The pope and the American secretary of State exchanged gifts and wisdoms Monday, but whether they discussed the politics dividing the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. remains anyone’s guess. Antony J. Blinken and Pope Francis talked for about 40 minutes,

The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Francis told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that he had ​”affection” for the American people, but it did not indicate whether the two discussed the current divide among bishops over allowing politicians like President

Pope Francis has met privately with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and expressed his “affection” and “attention” to the U.S. people VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis on Monday voiced affection for the American people as he met at length with the U.S. secretary

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Monday voiced affection for the American people as he met at length with the U.S. secretary of state, the Vatican said, without indicating whether the two discussed the sharp divide among U.S. bishops over giving Holy Communion

Pope Francis on Monday held talks with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who was visiting the Vatican in the wake of a decision by American Catholic bishops that could lead to them denying Communion to President Joe Biden. Blinken is the highest-ranking

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accompanied by tour guide Alessandro Conforti and Charge d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Patrick Connell gets a tour of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, June 28, 2021. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at a branch office in Basel, Switzerland, March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at a branch office in Basel, Switzerland, March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd

New York (CNN Business) The era of virtual work isn't ending at UBS. The Swiss bank will allow up to two-thirds of its employees around the world to permanently adopt a hybrid schedule that includes a mix of working from home and from the office, a person

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at a branch office in Basel, Switzerland March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at a branch office in Basel, Switzerland March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann June

Designated new CEO Ralph Hamers of Swiss bank UBS addresses a news conference in Zurich, Switzerland February 20, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/Files Designated new CEO Ralph Hamers of Swiss bank UBS addresses a news conference in Zurich, Switzerland February

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, March 12, 2016. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, March 12, 2016. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach June

FILE PHOTO: German Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann presents the annual 2018 report in Frankfurt, Germany, February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach FILE PHOTO: German Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann presents the annual 2018 report in Frankfurt, Germany,

FILE PHOTO: Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta is seen standing in a corridor of the Bank of Italy ahead of his appointment to the European Central Bank's executive committee, in Rome, Italy. September 26, 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File

FILE PHOTO: A view of the exterior of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. corporate headquarters in New York City May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/Files/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A view of the exterior of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. corporate headquarters in New York City

FILE PHOTO: A sign is displayed on the Morgan Stanley building in New York U.S., July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A sign is displayed on the Morgan Stanley building in New York U.S., July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo June

FILE PHOTO: Trading information for KKR & Co is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Trading information for KKR & Co is displayed on a

FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's President and CEO Eric S. Rosengren speaks in New York, April 17, 2013. REUTERS/Keith Bedford/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's President and CEO Eric S. Rosengren speaks in New York,

FILE PHOTO: A Bank of America logo is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A Bank of America logo is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York,

FILE PHOTO: John Williams, chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks at an event in New York, U.S., November 6, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri FILE PHOTO: John Williams, chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) North Korean state television aired an unusual interview Friday in which a Pyongyang resident said he and others living in the capital were "heartbroken" to see how much weight the country's leader Kim Jong Un had lost. Kim has been

Heartbroken North Koreans have been worrying tearfully about leader Kim Jong Un's “emaciated looks,” state media quoted a local resident as saying, in a rare acknowledgement of foreign speculation about his weight loss. The comments were seen as an effort

North Korean State Media Discusses Kim Jong Un's 'Emaciated Looks' Enlarge this image toggle caption Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service, File/AP Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service, File/AP SEOUL, South Korea — Heartbroken North Koreans

A government-run television station in North Korea aired an interview with an alleged average citizen lamenting that communist dictator Kim Jong-un seemed “emaciated” in recent appearances, South Korean media reported Sunday. North Korea severely represses

North Korean state TV has cited an unidentified resident as saying that citizens are heartbroken because of leader Kim Jong Un's “emaciated looks.” SEOUL, South Korea -- Heartbroken North Koreans have been worrying tearfully about leader Kim Jong Un's “emaciated

North Koreans are heartbroken by leader Kim Jong Un’s “emaciated looks” after his apparent weight loss, a Pyongyang resident told state media — in a rare acknowledgment of foreign speculation about the despot’s image. “Our people’s hearts ached most when we

Jun 27, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Simone Biles (114) competes on the floor during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics competition at The Dome at America's Center. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports Jun 27, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri,

(CNN) Simone Biles has secured a spot on the United States Gymnastics team for next month's Tokyo Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medalist competed at the US Gymnastics Olympic trials in St. Louis, Missouri, over the weekend. She finished Sunday with

Simone Biles vs. herself remains a work in progress. The gymnastics superstar vs. the world? Same as it ever was. Next stop, Tokyo. And one more shot at history. And gold. Perhaps lots of it. The reigning world and Olympic champion will headline the U.S.

It’s official. Simone Biles vs. herself remains a work in progress. The gymnastics superstar vs. the world? Same as it ever was. Next stop, Tokyo. And one more shot at history. And gold. Perhaps lots of it. The reigning world and Olympic champion will headline

FILE PHOTO: Simone Biles waves at fans after being named to the Olympic team in the closing ceremony during the final day of women's competition in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., June 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

ST. LOUIS — A sea of cellphones rose in the stands at the Dome at America’s Center, focused on the showstopping gymnast below, Simone Biles. Ushers and other event staff members poured in from the concourse to the edge of the stands to get a peek at her. They

Tour de France spectators came under scrutiny over the weekend after a woman holding up a cardboard sign started a massive chain-reaction crash that caused some injuries to the competitors. Videos from the stage showed the woman holding out a cardboard sign

The French authorities said they were looking for an unidentified woman who held a banner along the side of the road at the Tour de France on Saturday, leading to a collision that sent dozens of cyclists tumbling to the ground. Footage from the scene shows

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 3 - Lorient to Pontivy - France - June 28, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers rider Geraint Thomas of Britain in action after his fall during stage 3 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 3 - Lorient to Pontivy - France

And for Geraint Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018, a day he's unlikely to forget in a hurry after he got back on his bike after suffering a dislocated shoulder on Monday. "Following a post-stage scan and x-ray we're pleased to confirm @GeraintThomas86

Authorities in France are searching for the woman who caused dozens of cyclists to crash on the first day of the Tour de France Saturday by holding out a cardboard sign into the road, according to reports. The organizers of the Tour plan to sue the fan responsible. "We

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 3 - Lorient to Pontivy - France - June 28, 2021 Alpecin–Fenix rider Tim Merlier of Belgium celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage 3 Pool via REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 3 - Lorient

For what it’s worth, the fact that you care at all — that you value what Black people have to say and that you take seriously the idea of listening — puts you ahead of plenty of Americans who wholly disregard what Black people experience or simply want the

Emmy-winning Hollywood star Billy Porter accused black Christians of “weaponizing the Bible” against the LGBTQ community in an incendiary interview with journalist April Ryan of TheGrio. Billy Porter launched into a tirade after April Ryan asked for his thoughts

A man who rammed a truck into an empty house in Massachusetts, then singled out two Black people from a crowd of bystanders and shot them dead, was a white supremacist who had written that white people are "apex predators," prosecutors said on Sunday. Nathan

ANALYSIS/OPINION: I am going to say it. Something that few people appear to be willing to say. But yet, something almost everyone believes. Please stop talking about “White” people and “Black” people. Millions of us just don’t care what color you are. This

A killer who gunned down two people after crashing a stolen box truck in a Boston suburb was a white supremacist who targeted his victims because they were black, according to officials. Nathan Allen, 28, shot and killed David Green, a retired Massachusetts

Julianne Malveaux, who has been chosen as an incoming dean at California State University Los Angeles, is an avid backer of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and has repeatedly slammed white people, including Jews, who have criticized the minister for

Police in Chicago responded to another bloody weekend that included a mass shooting on Sunday night that resulted in one fatality and four injuries, a report said. TWO ADULTS, GIRL KILLED IN TRAIN COLLISION CBS Chicago reported that the Sunday shooting occurred

Two adults and a child have been killed after a Metra train struck their vehicle in Chicago CHICAGO -- Two adults and a child were killed after a Metra train struck their vehicle Sunday in Chicago, officials said. A train heading north into the city struck

Authorities in Chicago responded Sunday evening to a train collision with a pickup truck on the city’s South Side that resulted in the deaths of three individuals inside the truck, including a child. Fox 32 Chicago reported that the train was bound for LaSalle

(CNN) Another violent night in Chicago left two people dead and at least 15 others injured in two shootings, the Chicago Police Department said Monday. Over the weekend, 74 people were shot in 46 incidents in the city between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday,

Two separate shootings have left one person dead and at least 13 others injured Sunday night in Chicago CHICAGO -- Two separate shootings left one person dead and at least 13 others injured Sunday night in Chicago, police said. A woman died, and four men

As the Fourth of July approaches this Sunday, health officials are concerned about an increased spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 in pockets of the nation where vaccination rates remain low. President Joe Biden had hoped to get 70% of adult Americans

(CNN) The Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out in some US communities, a health expert told CBS's Face the Nation. "It's not going to be as pervasive," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former

The former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Sunday that the Delta variant of COVID-19 could soon be responsible for “very dense outbreaks” of the illness in the U.S. The Delta variant, first discovered in India, has now

As the Fourth of July approaches this Sunday, health officials are concerned about an increased spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 in pockets of the nation where vaccination rates remain low. President Joe Biden had hoped to get 70% of adult Americans

Next Sunday marks the Fourth of July, President Joe Biden's target date of getting 70% of adult Americans at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19 But the White House last week said that wasn't predicted to happen. Getting at least one shot into the arms

(CNN) Spain overcame conceding a remarkable own goal to edge past Croatia in extra-time, winning 5-3 in an incredible encounter to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. Three-time European Championship winner Spain had dominated the opening exchanges, but goalkeeper

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Round of 16 - France v Switzerland - National Arena Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania - June 29, 2021 Switzerland's Granit Xhaka celebrates after the match Pool via REUTERS/Justin Setterfield Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Round of

Spain managed to advance to the quarterfinal round of Euro 2020 after pulling out a 5-3 victory over Croatia in extra time on Monday afternoon — but the Spaniards allowed the first goal of the game and had their backs against the wall due to a blunder by their

France is out of the European Championship, and it was Kylian Mbappe that missed the penalty kick in the shootout. Switzerland eliminated the World Cup champions 5-4 in the shootout after a 3-3 draw on Monday in the round of 16. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS

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FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a mask walks past the headquarters of the People's Bank of China, the central bank, in Beijing, China, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Jason Lee FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a mask

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: Xia Yiping, chief executive officer of Jidu Auto, an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture by Baidu and Geely, attends an interview with Reuters in Beijing, China April 23, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Xia Yiping, chief executive

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Didi logo is seen at the headquarters of Didi Chuxing in Beijing, China November 20, 2020. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Didi logo is seen at the headquarters of Didi Chuxing in Beijing, China November

FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Australian wine are seen at a store selling imported wine in Beijing, China November 27, 2020. REUTERS/Florence Lo FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Australian wine are seen at a store selling imported wine in Beijing, China November 27, 2020.

Hong Kong’s march toward an authoritarian future began with a single phrase in a dry policy paper. Beijing, the document declared, would wield “comprehensive jurisdiction” over the territory. The paper, published in June 2014, signaled the Chinese leader Xi

Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper on Sunday night on a suspected national security offense as he was trying to catch a flight out of the city, media reported. Police, who typically do not identify

FILE PHOTO: Closed counters are seen at the departures hall of Hong Kong International Airport, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hong Kong, China February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu FILE PHOTO: Closed counters are seen at the departures

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government says it will ban all passenger flights from the U.K. starting Thursday as it seeks to curb the spread of new variants of the coronavirus. It said in a statement Monday that the U.K. has been classified as “extremely

A former senior journalist for Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper was reportedly arrested Sunday night at the airport, according to Reuters. Hong Kong media identified the arrested man as journalist Fung Was-Kong after police said a man was taken into custody

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said on Monday he had handed in his notice of resignation, giving parliament's speaker the job of finding a new premier after the Social Democrat leader lost a vote of no-confidence last week. Lofven lost the confidence

Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven holds a news conference at Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden June 28, 2021. TT News Agency/Stina Stjernkvist via REUTERS Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven holds a news conference at Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden June

STOCKHOLM (AP) – Stefan Lofven, Sweden´s Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, has asked the country´s parliament speaker to find a new government. Lofven became the first Swedish leader ever to lose a confidence vote in parliament a week ago. He didn’t

FILE PHOTO: Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven arrives for the second day of a EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium June 25, 2021. Aris Oikonomou/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven arrives for

Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven holds a news conference at Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden June 28, 2021. TT News Agency/Stina Stjernkvist via REUTERS Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven holds a news conference at Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden June

The state of North Carolina said Monday that Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million and reform its business practices to resolve a lawsuit that accused the e-cigarette company of hooking young people with its sleek product. State Attorney General Josh Stein,

Juul Will Pay North Carolina $40 Million To Settle A Landmark Suit Over Teen Vaping Enlarge this image toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP Brynn Anderson/AP DURHAM N.C. — Electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million to North Carolina and take

FILE PHOTO: Juul brand vape cartridges are pictured for sale at a shop in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., September 26, 2019. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage FILE PHOTO: Juul brand vape cartridges are pictured for sale at a shop in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., September 26,

“For years Juul targeted young people, including teens, with highly addictive e-cigarettes,” said Mr. Stein in a statement. “It lit the spark and fanned the flames of a vaping epidemic among our children — one that you can see in any high school in North Carolina.” In

FILE PHOTO: A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken June 14, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Illustration FILE PHOTO: A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration

New York (CNN) Bitcoin rose Monday after Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the owner of Mexico's Banco Azteca, said he was pushing his country to accept the cryptocurrency and encouraged his Twitter followers to buy it. "Me and my bank are working to be the first bank

FILE PHOTO: Representations of the virtual currency Bitcoin stand on a motherboard in this picture illustration taken May 20, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration FILE PHOTO: Representations of the virtual currency Bitcoin stand on a motherboard in this

FILE PHOTO: A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Ethereum is seen among representations of other cryptocurrencies in this picture illustration taken June 14, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Illustration FILE PHOTO: A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency

A longer, 10-month delay in administering second doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine afforded trial participants stronger immunity, the company announced Monday, aiming to assuage concerns of compromised immunity among populations of countries with short

(CNN) The United States on Monday will begin shipping its first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine abroad as part of the Biden administration's pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses to other countries, a White House official told CNN. The first of

The U.S. on Monday sent 2 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Peru as the South American country battles surges of the coronavirus and suffers the worst per-capita death rate in the world. White House officials said it is a direct gift, while the

Dr. Snape and his colleagues began the trial, called Com-COV, in February. In the first wave of the study, they gave 830 volunteers one of four combinations of vaccines. Some got two doses of either Pfizer-BioNTech or AstraZeneca, both of which have been shown

The alleged suspect was shot and killed by police. A man allegedly rammed a stolen truck into a house before fatally shooting a retired Black Massachusetts state trooper and a Black Air Force veteran Saturday, according to police. Authorities said they are

Massachusetts authorities investigating Saturday’s deadly shooting in Winthrop said they have found evidence that the incident may have been a hate crime, a report said. Fox 25 Boston reported that two people were fatally shot by Nathan Allen, a 28-year-old

(CNN) Law enforcement officials are investigating a Saturday shooting that left two people dead in a Boston suburb as a hate crime. The victims were identified by Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins during a press conference Sunday as Ramona Cooper,

Mr. Allen, who had a license to carry a gun, began to shoot his weapon as he fled, but he walked by several people who were not Black and did not shoot them, Ms. Rollins said. The victims were David Green, a retired Massachusetts State Police officer with

Marco Gobbetti, who was tasked with turning Burberry into more of an upmarket luxury brand when he was appointed chief executive in 2017, is quitting after five years in the role. Shares in the British fashion house fell by 8 percent on Monday after news broke

A man walks past a store of luxury brand Burberry at a shopping mall in Beijing, China March 26, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Files A man walks past a store of luxury brand Burberry at a shopping mall in Beijing, China March 26, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Files June

London (CNN Business) Marco Gobbetti, who started a turnaround at Burberry , will leave the British luxury fashion label at the end of this year to return to Italy where he'll head up rival Salvatore Ferragamo . "Marco, who has led the transformation of Burberry's

FILE PHOTO: Italian luxury fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo's logo is seen at a store, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Zurich, Switzerland January 25, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Italian luxury fashion

Residents Demand Accountability In The Collapse Of Champlain Towers South NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Brad Sohn, a lawyer representing victims of the collapse. The suit alleges the disaster could have been prevented through ordinary care, safety measures and

Authorities have identified four more people killed in last week’s collapse of a condo building in Florida — with 152 still unaccounted for. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at an evening press briefing at the scene Sunday that the death toll remains

4 More Victims Identified In Florida Condo Collapse Enlarge this image toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images As rescuers continue to comb through the wreckage in Surfside, Fla., Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella

Remembering The Victims Identified So Far In The Champlain Towers Collapse As the death toll of the condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., continues to rise, we take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives. Obituaries Remembering The Victims

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio wears a protective mask during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Brussels, Belgium April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/Pool FILE PHOTO: Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio wears

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (not in the picture) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany June 23, 2021. Clemens Bilan/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (not pictured) in Rome, Italy, June 27, 2021. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Foreign Minister

Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, right, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a news conference at Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy June 28, 2021. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, right,

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young briefly exited Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals after injuring his ankle against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night when he stepped on a referee’s foot. Young went down and was complaining about the play. He would

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, one of the best players on the planet. Even so, he'll gladly cede the closer's role to Khris Middleton in the Eastern Conference finals. With Middleton taking command in the final minutes, the Milwaukee Bucks are now

Khris Middleton showed once again that the Milwaukee Bucks have more than one player capable of taking over a game. He did it Sunday night at the best possible time. Middleton scored 20 of his playoff career high-tying 38 points in the fourth quarter, leading

Finally, Trae Young ran into someone he couldn't beat. A referee. The Atlanta Hawks' playoff star sprained his right ankle in a freak encounter with an official's foot late in the third quarter of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee

CNN’s "The Lead with Jake Tapper" has shed a staggering 75% of its audience since the liberal network experienced a January spike in viewers. Tapper’s program averaged 2.8 million viewers in January but settled for only 706,000 in the 4 p.m. ET timeslot from

We often bash CNN for being the network that brings up the rear in terms of ratings, and to be sure, it deserves it. One of the reasons it’s going to keep its status as the “caboose” in the cable news game is “The Lead” host Jake Tapper, who has bled so much

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., appeared to rejoice at the ratings feel fall that CNN anchor Jake Tapper has suffered in recent months, mocking him and his "unwatched show." "The Lead with Jake Tapper" has shed a staggering 75% of its audience since the liberal

CNN’s ratings have taken a deep dive into the basement since President Donald Trump has left office. As we reported, Brian Stelter’s “Reliable Sources” show went down by 72%. But there’s someone on CNN whose ratings have taken an even greater dive. That’s

Lil Nas X has broken the internet, yet again. The 22-year-old artist took the stage at the 2021 BET Awards to perform “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” Dressed in a gold Egyptian pharaoh costume with an image of a sphinx behind him, Lil Nas X tore the stage

(CNN) Lil Nas X stunned Sunday night both on the red carpet and during his performance at the 2021 BET Awards. The rapper, who donned an elaborate gown to walk the carpet , paid homage to Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time" music video during his Egyptian-themed

Lil Nas X has no time for people hating on his already-iconic 2021 BET Awards performance. The 22-year-old took the stage at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater Sunday night in a gold Egyptian-inspired pharaoh look to perform his hit song “Montero (Call Me by Your

Written by Megan C. Hills, CNN Lil Nas X took the BET Awards red carpet by storm Sunday, stepping out in two bold gender-fluid outfits before performing in an ancient Egypt-inspired look. The musician, who turned up in a striking gown, reappeared in an eye-catching

(CNN) Jamie Lynn Spears says she's proud of her older sister Britney Spears for speaking out at a hearing last week in which the singer called for an end to her "abusive" court-ordered conservatorship. "Now that she's very clearly spoken and said what she

Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, was photographed in public for the first time since his daughter’s bombshell testimony about her conservatorship. Jamie, 68, was spotted on Saturday at a storage facility on the outskirts of Kentwood, LA, signing papers

Jamie Lynn Spears broke her silence on big sister Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle, sharing an emotional series of videos on her Instagram Story about how proud she is of her sibling. The 30-year-old posted on Monday after being widely criticized for

June 28, 2021 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Jamie Lynn Spears, younger sister of Britney Spears, said on Monday she was proud of the pop superstar for speaking out about her life under the conservatorship overseen by their father and supported whatever would

N.C.A.A. leaders on Monday recommended a hastily crafted plan for student-athletes to make endorsements and profit off their names, one of the final steps toward a groundbreaking shift in the philosophical and financial underpinnings of college sports. The

A New Era Dawns In College Sports, As The NCAA Scrambles To Keep Up Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Casterline/Getty Images Justin Casterline/Getty Images A new era in college sports begins this week. Following Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's executive

NCAA leaders have recommended new guidelines for student athletes to get endorsements and otherwise profit from their fame, in a significant shift for college sports. The NCAA board is expected to vote to approve the plan later this week, The New York Times

New Jersey finished 48th in a study by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that examined the 50 states’ economic outlooks based on 15 policy measures. The economic outlook ranking for New Jersey examined such variables as top marginal personal

Property tax revenues collected per capita in New York amounted to $3,025 in fiscal year 2018, the fourth highest level among the 50 states, according to a new Tax Foundation analysis. Fiscal year 2018 was the most recent year that such data was available,

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a two-year, $13.5 billion New Hampshire budget Friday that includes a buffet of tax cuts as well as measures limiting abortions and diverting more taxpayer dollars to school choice programs. The spending plan, which

FILE PHOTO: A municipal worker cremates bodies that washed up on the Ganges riverbank after monsoon rains swelled the river and exposed bodies buried in shallow sand graves during the peak of the latest wave of COVID-19 in Phaphamau on the outskirts of Prayagraj,

FILE PHOTO: India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das arrive to attend the RBI's central board meeting in New Delhi, India July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis FILE PHOTO: India's Finance Minister

FILE PHOTO: An India Rupee note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An India Rupee note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo June

GENEVA, June 28 – Nations should “start dismantling racism” and prosecute law enforcement officials for unlawful killings, the UN human rights chief said on Monday, denouncing systemic racism against people of African descent in many parts of the world. Michelle

The U.N. Rights Chief Says Reparations Are Needed For People Facing Racism Enlarge this image toggle caption Martial Trezzini/AP Martial Trezzini/AP GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief, in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd in the

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief, in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd in the United States, is urging countries worldwide to do more to help end discrimination, violence and systemic racism against people of African descent

Emergency crews attend to a scene of fire at the Elephant and Castle train station in London, Britain June 28, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Emergency crews attend to a scene of fire at the Elephant and Castle train station in London, Britain June 28, 2021.

A massive fireball erupted from a London train station Monday, sending commuters scrambling to safety, dramatic new video shows. Ten fire engines and at least 70 firefighters dashed to the Elephant & Castle station shortly before 2 p.m. local time, with flames

A big fire has broken out near the central London train station of Elephant and Castle, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the capital. Linking videos posted on Twitter, the London Fire Brigade said Monday that 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters were

A new study is throwing cold water on the possibility of life in the clouds of Venus. Scientists from Europe and the U.S. reported Monday there isn’t nearly enough water vapor in the scorching planet’s clouds to support life as we know it. The team looked

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study is throwing cold water on the possibility of life in the clouds of Venus. Scientists from Europe and the U.S. reported Monday there isn’t nearly enough water vapor in the scorching planet’s clouds to support life as

Most – but not all – cloudy planetary environments are not conducive to life. Monday's study contradicts a widely-publicized study published last year that said life was possible in the clouds of Venus. “If there is life in the clouds of Venus, then this

John Langley, who was the creator of the long-running TV series "Cops," has died during a road race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman said. Langley died in Baja, Mexico, of an apparent heart attack Saturday during the Coast to Coast Ensenada-San Felipe 250 off-road

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Langley, who was the creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” has died during a road race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman said. Langley died in Baja, Mexico, of an apparent heart attack Saturday during the Coast to Coast Ensenada-San

(CNN) John Langley, the creator and executive producer of the reality television series "Cops," died after experiencing a heart attack while competing in an off-road race in Baja California, Mexico, on Saturday, the race's organizer told CNN. Langley, 78,

MSNBC host Tiffany Cross told HBO’s Bill Maher to "stay in your lane," declaring the "Real Time" host’s "angry White man act" is old and stale because he criticized Lin-Manuel Miranda’s recent apology. "Bill Maher has been wack for a long time," Cross told

Let’s just go ahead and mark MSNBC host Tiffany Cross down as a “maybe” for HBO “Real Time” host Bill Maher. Truth? The black host of “The Cross Connection” is not a fan of “angry white man” Maher. Cross teed off on the acerbic comedian-turned-political-pundit

Saturday, MSNBC “Cross Connection” host Tiffany Cross sounded off on HBO “Real Time” host Bill Maher mocking Lin-Manuel Miranda for apologizing for not having more Afro-Latino representation in the movie “In the Heights.” In an open monologue, Cross told Maher

via AP In this still image taken from the Law&Crime Network court video, shows Douglas Durst, testifies at his brother's murder trial in Los Angeles Superior Court in Inglewood, Calif. on Monday, June 28, 2021. The estranged brother of murder suspect Robert

LOS ANGELES — The estranged brother of Robert Durst, the real estate heir on trial in his best friend's slaying, reluctantly testified Monday that the two never got along and he feared his oldest sibling would kill him. "He’d like to murder me," Douglas Durst

Katie was eventually declared dead, but her body was never found. Robert Durst has not been charged with any crime related to his first wife’s disappearance and claims he doesn’t know what happened to her.

The Pfizer and Moderna shots’ effects could last for years, a detailed look at immune responses suggests. Some lawmakers are urging Biden to commute prison sentences for people released early because of the virus. Prepped Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at a pharmacy

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines could protect the body against coronavirus for years, a new scientific study found. Booster shots might not be needed for most people inoculated with either of the two vaccines, which create a persistent immune

A recent study suggests protection provided by the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may last for years. The study, published in the journal Nature, partly focused on the germinal center (GC) B cells in lymph nodes of people who had received either

Team USA is keeping up with the Kardashians with an all-new loungewear collection. Female athletes who will be participating in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer will sport loungewear designed by Kim Kardashian West’s intimate apparel

Kim Kardashian announced Monday that Team USA’s female athletes would be given Skims brand pajamas and loungewear to wear at the Tokyo Olympics. For anyone who can’t make it to the Olympic Village this year, the collection will be available for purchase as

Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand Skims is going to the Olympics. The 40-year-old reality TV star and business mogul revealed on Monday that her label would be designing the official undergarments, pajamas and loungewear for Team USA ahead of the Summer Games

(CNN) — Two men in Australia have been fined $760 each for violating Sydney 's latest round of lockdowns after police found them naked and lost in the bush as they apparently fled from a wild animal. Officers in a police helicopter spotted the pair sunbathing

At least they had leaves. Two nude sunbathers on a remote beach along Australia’s South Coast reportedly got startled by a deer, ran into the nearby national park, got lost, and had to call the police to rescue them…and then were fined for breaking COVID lockdown

Police have fined two men who had to be rescued from an Australian forest after they were startled by a deer while nude sunbathing on a beach and became lost SYDNEY -- Police have fined two men who had to be rescued from an Australian forest after they were

(CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has introduced a resolution that will form a select committee to investigate the January 6 insurrection, a resolution which is expected to get a vote in the chamber later this week. According to the resolution, the committee

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced a resolution Monday to establish a select committee to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. The resolution, which is expected to pass along party lines this week, comes in the wake of the Senate blocking

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday unveiled her bill to create a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol, and is considering choosing a Republican as one of her eight appointees to the 13-member panel. After Senate Republicans blocked

A 7-year-old girl was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of North Carolina, town officials said. The girl was “nipped” by a shark on her calf early Sunday at Ocean Isle Beach, where she was visiting with her parents. It’s unclear if the girl’s

The child suffered the apparent shark bite around 11:30 a.m. Sunday and was taken to a hospital for treatment, Mayor Debbie Smith told reporters. The girl was treated with stitches on her leg, but she was not seriously injured, according to the mayor.

The girl was treated with stitches and released from the hospital. A 7-year-old girl suffered an apparent shark bite in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday, the mayor said. The girl was bit on her leg at about 11 a.m. and responders reported her injury

Rep. Ilhan Omar, (D-MN), a founding member of the far-left “Squad” on Capitol Hill, declared Monday that all illegal immigrants in the United States should possess a pathway to citizenship. We must create a pathway to citizenship for all undocumented people

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar called Monday for a pathway to citizenship for “all undocumented people.” Omar tweeted her support to end the undocumented status for all illegal immigrants in the U.S. “We must create a pathway to citizenship for all

Rep. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship. The Minnesota Democrat, a member of the far-left "Squad," published a tweet on Monday commemorating her meeting with activists from the Coalition

The Senate Rules Committee, led by Democratic chair Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, announced on Monday that the panel will head to Georgia next month to hold a hearing on the combustible issue of voting rights. The hearing, to be held on July 19, will spotlight

In Texas, Democrats And Voting Groups Aim For Federal Voting Protections Texas Democrats blocked Republicans from passing restrictive voting legislation. With GOP state lawmakers set to take up an election bill in a special session, Democrats are hoping Congress

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is set to hold a Senate Rules Committee hearing in Georgia next month with a focus on the federal takeover of elections. Klobuchar will hold the hearing on July 19, marking the first time a field hearing has been held in 20 years,

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference before the 2019 MLS All-Star Game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla., July 31, 2019. (Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports) Welcome back to “Forgotten Fact-Checks,” a weekly column produced by National

Media and folks on the left have been spreading false claims about the response to the Surfside building collapse by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Perhaps the worst was from the Washington Post’s Hannah Dreier, who spread a completely false story, as I previously

Christina Pushaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) press secretary, debunked a fake news narrative advanced by a Washington Post reporter on Sunday. The reporter falsely claimed the governor did not quickly respond to the partial condo collapse in Miami and waited longer

Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first

FILE PHOTO: Workers stand on the deck of the newly built cruise ship "Disney Dream" as it leaves the covered building dock at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg October 30, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Workers stand on the deck of

The Disney Dream was slated to set sail on Tuesday from Disney’s home port of Port Canaveral with 300 employees who voluntary signed up for a “simulation” cruise. The inconclusive test results, “which is considered positive by the CDC,” have delayed the test

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) speaks during a news conference in Queens, N.Y., April 12, 2021. (Jeenah Moon/Reuters) Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) claimed recently that concern over a recent surge in crime in U.S. cities is

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was one of the elected politicians cheerleading the “defund the police” movement, and as these defunded police departments continue to result in skyrocketing crime rates, AOC is doing what AOC does best, and that’s to

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was sharply criticized over the weekend following her claim that concern from people over the spike in crime rates across the country amounted to "hysteria." During a conversation with Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., over

(CNN) California will ban state-funded travel to five new states over their "discriminatory" LGBTQ laws, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday, citing the importance of "aligning our dollars with our values." The new travel restrictions target

SAN FRANCISCO — California added five more states, including Florida, to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, the state attorney general announced Monday. Democratic

California State Capitol in Sacramento. (rschlie/Getty Images) California attorney general Rob Bonta announced a ban on state-funded travel to five states on Monday, citing new laws in those states pertaining to transgender people. The California legislature

Japan announced Monday it is planning to ramp up its COVID-19 protocols at airports after two Ugandan Olympic team members tested positive for the virus upon arrival to the country this past weekend. Japanese officials will require Olympic athletes who are

Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, June 28, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, June 28, 2021.

Japan is backing off a forecast of how many gold medals it will win at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics that are set to open next month. Predicting performance in Tokyo could be a problem for many countries, not only Japan. The pandemic has disrupted qualifying

FILE PHOTO: Flags of the Union Jack and European Union are seen ahead of the meeting of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in Brussels, Belgium December 9, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS FILE

FILE PHOTO: European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic speaks in Brussels, Belgium June 23, 2021. Aris Oikonomou/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic speaks in Brussels, Belgium June 23, 2021. Aris Oikonomou/Pool

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.

Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia has been placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol and didn’t travel with the team to Tampa Bay on Sunday, a day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. General manager Marc Bergevin made the announcement after Armia was not

Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia has been cleared from COVID-19 protocol and could play against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night. Acting coach Luke Richardson said Armia was taking a private plane to Tampa and

A former Trump administration official says religious liberty advocates will see a decade of court victories in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s recent ruling for a Catholic foster care agency. “This is the beginning of, I think, a sea change in the jurisprudence

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled in favor of Catholic Social Services against Philadelphia. In a unanimous decision, the agency

FILE PHOTO: Facebook, Google and Twitter logos are seen in this combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Facebook, Google and Twitter logos are seen in this combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS June 28, 2021 MOSCOW (Reuters) –

FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Alphabet Inc's Google is seen outside its office in Beijing, China August 8, 2018. Picture taken with a fisheye lens. REUTERS/Thomas Peter FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Alphabet Inc's Google is seen outside its office in Beijing,

The World Health Organization urged full vaccinated people to “play it safe” and wear face masks amid the spread of COVID-19’s Delta variant — marking a departure from leading US health officials’ current recommendations. The conflicting advice has prompted

As the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus gained traction around the world, the World Health Organization urged vaccinated people to continue to wear masks and social distance, according to reports. “Vaccine alone won’t stop community transmission,”

FILE PHOTO: An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Beijing, August 27, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house

FILE PHOTO: An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Beijing, August 27, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Lee FILE PHOTO: An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Beijing,

The International Institute for Strategic Studies, a think tank, published a new study on Monday that ranked the U.S. as the world's only "top tier" cyber power and said China is firmly within the second group-- joined by Russia and France, to name a few. The

China will be unable to equal the U.S.'s cyber capabilities for at least a decade, according to a new study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Monday's Financial Times reported the IISS study found that Beijing’s strength as a cyber power

(CNN Business) The Jeep Wrangler has cornered a very nice slice of the auto market for a long time. But that appears to be over now that the new full-size Ford Bronco has arrived. Based on test drives on road and off, Jeep should be worried. We're not talking

It’s on! Off road. The 2021 Ford Bronco marks the first direct competition the Jeep Wrangler has faced in decades. Sure, there are plenty of 4x4 SUVs and pickups that can give the Wrangler a run for its money on the roughest roads and rock trails, but not

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday night released a “framework” he argued to House Republicans would help rein in Big Tech companies from engaging in censorship and silencing of conservatives. In a letter sent to House Republicans on Sunday night, McCarthy

Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is offering a framework for what appears to be a counterproposal to the set of bipartisan bills to rein in Big Tech circulating in the House — saying House Republicans are ready to make tech behemoths “face the music.” McCarthy

Two 15-year-olds from Washington, D.C. have been charged with carjacking a vehicle from a Maryland gas station earlier this month while a 2-year-old child was buckled into the back seat. Video released by the Montgomery County Department of Police shows a

Two 15-year-old Washington, D.C. boys were charged for stealing a car from a gas station earlier this month while a 2-year-old girl was in the back seat, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced Thursday. Police said a woman parked her car at a

(CNN) Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger has died, according to a post on the Official Skid Row Instagram page. He was 55. "We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger," the band said in the post Saturday. "Our thoughts are with his

Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger has reportedly died at the age of 55. The performer passed away on Saturday, about a month after he told fans that he’d been diagnosed with liver failure, according to reports. Skid Row’s official Instagram page posted

Chicago's Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot got heated during a news conference Friday when Newsmax reporter William Kelly questioned whether violent crime is keeping businesses closed, while also asking for a response to criticism she has "lost control of the

Crime data compiled by the Chicago Tribune shows that more people have been shot this year in the Windy City so far than at the same point in 2020. This appears to contradict Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s contention at a press conference on Friday that "crime

A popular finance professor at Miami University in Ohio died Saturday after falling down a mountain while hiking in Alaska, a report said. David Shrider, 52, plunged about 150 feet down a slope of Donoho Peak at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve,

A popular finance professor at Miami University in Ohio died Saturday after falling down a mountain while hiking in Alaska, a report said. David Shrider, 52, plunged about 150 feet down a slope of Donoho Peak at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve,

The only foreign scientist who worked at China’s notorious Wuhan Institute of Virology has admitted she can’t rule out that COVID-19 leaked from the lab. “I’m not naive enough to say I absolutely write this off,” Australian virologist Danielle Anderson told

A scientist who worked at the Wuhan Institute of Virology before the pandemic downplayed the chance that the coronavirus leaked from there. Danielle Anderson, an Australian virologist, told Bloomberg Sunday that the virus probably emerged from a natural source

The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday morning.

The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010 CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor

Here's The Latest On Recovery Efforts In The Florida Condo Collapse Enlarge this image toggle caption Marta Lavandier/AP Marta Lavandier/AP Throughout the weekend rescue crews worked to comb through the wreckage of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers

What We Know So Far About The Condo Collapse In Surfside Enlarge this image toggle caption Marta Lavandier/AP Marta Lavandier/AP Throughout the weekend, rescue crews combed through the wreckage of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South building in

A criminal illegal alien accused of spitting on an Asian American family and holding them at gunpoint in an attempted robbery was protected four times from arrest and deportation by the sanctuary state of California, a new report reveals. Carlos Claros, a

A man accused of mugging then spitting at a family of Filipino Americans is an illegal immigrant who was still loose on the streets of San Francisco because he was protected by that community’s sanctuary city policy — four separate times. Carlos Claros already

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The 2021 BET Awards is putting Black women at the center of this year’s ceremony. Hosted by “Empire” alum Taraji P. Henson, the award show, which recognizes top Black talent in music, sports, film, and more, will specifically honor the contributions of female

Black women were exactly where they needed to be at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday: on top, slaying the game and receiving the flowers they deserve. From multifaceted icon Queen Latifah receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award to Megan Thee Stallion’s dynamic

“The Ice Road” is the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the streaming service’s public ranking system. Liam Neeson stars in this this film about an ice road trucker who must lead a dangerous rescue mission to save trapped miners in northern Canada.

For the third week in a row, “Manifest” is the most popular show on Netflix, according to the streaming service’s public ranking system. This show from NBC has a supernatural premise: After a plane lands safely, the passengers and crew learn that their flight

People who lost their jobs wait in line to file for unemployment following an outbreak of the coronavirus, at an Arkansas Workforce Center in Fort Smith, Ark., April 6, 2020. (Nick Oxford/Reuters) The number of people receiving unemployment benefits is falling

The number of those receiving unemployment benefits is decreasing at a faster rate in the states that announced an end to enhanced federal unemployment benefits in June, suggesting that halting the aid could encourage more people to return to the workforce,

Republican Representative John Katko, N.Y., joined "Sunday Night in America" to slam the Biden administration's focus on restricting Americans' Second Amendment rights amid the rising crime rate across the country. Fox News anchor Trey Gowdy asked Katko what

The majority of voters don’t think Congress will pass any new gun control laws despite President Joe Biden’s call, according to the latest survey from Rasmussen Reports released on Monday. “Since day one of his administration, President Biden has taken action

Cybersecurity tycoon John McAfee had a suicide note in his pocket when he was found hanged in a Spanish cell while awaiting extradition to the US, according to a source familiar with the investigation. The eccentric 75-year-old mogul had repeatedly insisted

Newly released autopsy results confirm that controversial tech tycoon John McAfee committed suicide inside a Spanish prison cell while awaiting extradition to the US. The preliminary coroner’s report confirms the initial determination by local authorities

Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz says a New York court was wrong to suspend Rudy Giuliani’s law license. “I taught legal ethics for 35 years at Harvard Law school… I’ve never seen a case where a lawyer was essentially disbarred… without a hearing," Dershowitz

During a Sunday appearance on New York City WABC 770 AM radio’s “The Cats Roundtable,” Harvard law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz reacted to the State of New York suspending Rudy Giuliani’s law license over his claims of fraud in the 2020 election. Dershowitz

An Iowa man was arrested over the weekend for threatening to blow up a McDonald’s after the restaurant allegedly failed to include dipping sauces with his order, according to a report. Robert Golwitzer Jr., 42, called up his local McDonald’s in Ankeny after

Police say an Iowa man attempted to get revenge on his local McDonald’s after he was shafted out of sauce for his Chicken McNuggets ― but things blew up in his face. Ankeny police arrested Robert Golwitzer Jr. on Saturday night after he allegedly threatened

Congrats are in order for Cardi B and Offset. During Migos’ performance of “Type S**t” at the 2021 BET Awards, the Bronx rapper took the stage to perform her verse on the group’s song donning a jewel-encrusted custom Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit with a mesh cutout

Like Beyoncé did at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Cardi B debuted her baby bump during a performance at the BET Awards. The rapper — performing alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos — worked the stage at the Microsoft Theater in

SALT LAKE CITY — Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling

Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing

President Joe Biden wants federal authorities to investigate the condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, a White House spokesperson said Monday. "He does believe there should be an investigation," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at

President Biden supports an investigation into the partial collapse of a Miami-area condominium complex that left at least 10 people dead and 150 others missing, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Monday. “Certainly, we want to play any constructive

James Corden confirmed he's making changes to the controversial segment, "Spill Your Guts," on his late-night show after an online petition gathered more than 45,000 signatures. The CBS show 's recurring segment sees Corden ask his celebrity guests personal

James Corden said he’s going to tweak his late-night show’s controversial segment “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” after recent criticism that it mocked Asian food by calling some dishes “really disgusting” and “horrific.” “We heard that story, and the

Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands say a boat was found drifting about a mile off Grand Turk island with 20 dead people on board, including two children PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos -- A boat was found drifting about a mile off Grand Turk island

A boat with 20 dead people aboard was found about a mile off Grand Turk island last week, authorities announced Sunday. The small vessel was found Thursday by fisherman who then alerted police. Takara Bain, a communications officer with the Royal Turks and

EXCLUSIVE: Fifteen Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Monday sent a letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee chairman Joe Manchin, D-W.V., urging him to oppose President Biden's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management

Tracy Stone-Manning testifies on Capitol Hill, June 8, 2021. (Senate Energy Dems/YouTube) The Biden administration is standing by the president’s nominee for the Bureau of Land Management despite her past link to an “ecoterrorism” investigation and views on

In this age of Woke hysteria, where companies are, to steal my colleague Bonchie’s phrase, “folding like cheap suits”, it’s refreshing to see Toyota stand against bullying by the cancel mob. Axios did a hit piece report on the corporate donations given to

Toyota on Sunday defended donating to GOP lawmakers who voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election, saying that members of Congress should not be judged for that one vote. Axios earlier in the day reported that the Japanese auto maker led in the

Puerto Rico reopened dozens of public and private schools in March for the first time since the pandemic began, although less than 100 of the island’s more than 850 public schools were authorized to do so. At the time, only kindergarteners, special education

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says Puerto Rico will receive nearly $4 billion in federal education pandemic relief funds to help boost the U.S. territory’s fight against COVID-19 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said

A San Francisco Chronicle article claiming the shoplifting situation in San Francisco is improving is a perfect example of how the left deludes itself. It’s also an example of how the establishment media are more interested in trolling than journalism. The

Back in April, I wrote about the case of Pakdel v. City and County of SF, involving the Ninth Circuit decision appealed to the Supreme Court which upheld a San Francisco ordinance that required persons converting rental property into condominiums to offer a

Tensions are mounting between Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration as Abbott plans to shut down centers holding 4,500 illegal alien children and visit the border with former President Donald Trump. Abbott has been outspoken about

The White House and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are locked in a standoff after the Lone Star State moved to block federal housing for unaccompanied illegal immigrant children, according to a report. ​ Abbott, who will accompany former President Donald Trump on

The leaders of Russia and China have hailed increasingly close ties between their countries and announced the extension of a 20-year-old friendship treaty, a show of unity amid their tensions with the West MOSCOW -- The leaders of Russia and China on Monday

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting on the sidelines of a BRICS summit, in Brasilia, Brazil, November 13, 2019. Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Kremlin via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Russian President

Take them to our leader. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he doesn’t think we “are alone” after reading the US intelligence community’s recent report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), adding that the launch of a new telescope later this year could

Take them to our leader. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he doesn’t think we "are alone" after reading the US intelligence community’s recent report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), adding that the launch of a new telescope later this year could

During an appearance on Monday’s broadcast of FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) called for the firing of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Dr. Anthony Fauci. Carter accused Fauci of being “more concerned with remaining

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., said on Monday that Dr. Anthony Fauci "needs to be fired" for his behavior starting from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, including making false statements to Congress. BUDDY CARTER: Obviously what we have got here is someone

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, D.C. (Jim Bourg/REUTERS) Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith and his legal team have agreed to a one-year law license suspension in Washington, D.C., after the official was found guilty in August 2020 of illegally

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Washington, D.C., has reached an agreement with ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith that his admitted criminality does not constitute “moral turpitude” and his law license should be suspended for just one year after he received

The National Football League is going all in as Pride Month wraps up with a new video proclaiming that “football is gay.” In a stark black-and-white, all text video, the NFL exclaimed that football is “accepting” and is “for everyone” including the LGBTQ community. The

The NFL released a commercial on Monday showing support for the LGBTQ+ community on the heels of Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib revealing he is gay. The commercial starts out saying: "Football is gay." The clip then dives into other adjectives

(CNN) Former President Barack Obama said Monday that action to protect voting rights is even more important in the wake of the 2020 election, taking a swipe at his immediate successor as having violated a "core tenet" of the American election system and for

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington November 10, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump in

MEKELLE, Ethiopia — In a major turn in Ethiopia’s eight-month civil war in the northern Tigray region, Tigrayan fighters began entering the regional capital Monday night after Ethiopian government troops retreated from the city. The Ethiopian military has

June 28, 2021 (Reuters) – The former governing party in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said on Monday it was back in control of the regional capital Mekelle, and three residents reported seeing troops in Tigray regional uniforms in the city for the first time

Jun 27, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Enrique Hernandez (5) celebrates with Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo (99) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory

The Yankees were hoping a faster start might help them find a way to slow down the rival Red Sox. Instead, Boston beat up on their best pitcher on the way to posting its most-lopsided win of the series. Kiké Hernández and Rafael Devers homered in the first

The mayor of Surfside, Fla., struggled to fight back tears Monday as he recalled going to the scene of the town’s tower collapse and finding a little girl sitting nearby keeping vigil for her missing parent. “One of her parents was in that building at the

Surfside Mayor: Little girl was praying alone for missing parent in Florida condo collapse The mayor of Surfside, Florida says he came across a young girl praying alone near the site of the condo collapse where one of her parents is missing.

Ethiopia Declares An Immediate, Unilateral Cease-fire In Tigray Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP Ben Curtis/AP NAIROBI, Kenya — Ethiopia's government on Monday declared an immediate, unilateral cease-fire in its Tigray region after nearly eight

Ethiopia said the cease-fire will last until the end of the crucial planting season in Tigray. The season’s end comes in September. The government ordered all federal and regional authorities to respect the cease-fire — crucial as authorities and fighters from

Classified Ministry of Defence documents which included details of HMS Defender, the British naval ship involved in recent tensions with Russia after passing through the Black Sea, were found left at a bus stop, in just the latest instance of government officials

Blog Post “Classified Ministry of Defence documents containing details about HMS Defender and the British military have been found at a bus stop in Kent.” It sounds like the beginning of a John le Carré novel. But the news, which arrived on Sunday morning,

A California professor was widely hounded on Twitter for praising the legacy of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, calling him "one of the great leaders" of the 20th century. Asatar Bair, a self-identified "communist," is an economics professor at Riverside City

Commentators criticized a California professor after he tweeted on Saturday posts that called Joseph Stalin a “successful revolutionary” and “great listener.” Self-identified communist Asatar Bair, an economics professor at Riverside City College, made multiple

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor was taken off the field on a stretcher Sunday after he collided with second baseman Ernie Clement during a game against the Minnesota Twins. Naylor and Clement were running after a fly ball in the fourth inning when

Cleveland outfielder Josh Naylor avoided a full-on collision with second baseman Ernie Clement on Sunday. But the worst was yet to come. As the two teammates rushed to catch a check-swing blooper by Minnesota’s Jorge Polanco, Naylor spun to avoid the impact.