Richard Branson is accompanied by two pilots and three mission specialists. Branson, who turns 71 in a week, had originally planned the flight for later this summer. Virgin Galactic has plans for two more test flights before commercial service begins in 2022. TRUTH

British billionaire Richard Branson climbed into his Virgin Galactic passenger rocket plane on Sunday to ride more than 50 miles (80 km) above the New Mexico desert in the vehicle's first fully crewed test flight to the edge of space. Branson, one of six Virgin

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP) — After a lifetime of yearning to fly in space, Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson was poised to blast off aboard his own rocket ship Sunday in his boldest, grandest adventure yet. The thrill-seeking billionaire joined five

Former President Donald Trump took credit for the race to space among billionaires Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk by creating Space Force, reviving NASA and encouraging the private sector take the lead on exploring the cosmos. “Better him than me.

Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images The space plane carrying Richard Branson lifts off from Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, on Sunday, July 11. In photos: Richard Branson's historic space flight Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images The

Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic crew members enter the company's passenger rocket plane, the VSS Unity, in a still image from undated handout video taken at Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. Virgin Galactic/Handout via REUTERS.

Bezos Vs. Branson: The Billionaire Space Race Lifts Off Enlarge this image toggle caption Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images Richard Branson, the British billionaire, plans to blast into space on Sunday from New Mexico aboard

Richard Branson aboard Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity, July 11, 2021 (Virgin Galactic/Handout/Reuters) Billionaire Richard Branson flew to space in his company Virgin Galactic’s rocket plane on Sunday. BREAKING: Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson reaches

Richard Branson was hungover on the day the Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon in 1969. He had turned 19 two days earlier and had celebrated accordingly. But he was “gripped” as he watched Neil Armstrong on his family’s little black-and-white television,

Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic crew blasted to the edge of space from New Mexico on Sunday, fulfilling a 17-year ambition for the British billionaire and opening the latest chapter in commercial space tourism. The rocket plane called a SpaceShipTwo

FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan July 9, 2021. Behrouz Mehri/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan July 9, 2021. Behrouz Mehri/Pool

It has had an effect on the media landscape, however. The BBC, a rightsholder for both Wimbledon and the European Championships, routinely bumps tennis to a secondary channel for a soccer match featuring any team, not just England. During big soccer games,

Novak Djokovic defeated Matteo Berrettini to win the sixth Wimbledon championship of his career, tying him with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for most grand slam victories of all-time with 20. The Serbian tennis star defeated Berrettini, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4,

Novak Djokovic Has Won Wimbledon And A Record-Tying 20th Grand Slam Title Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive title at Wimbledon on Sunday, defeating Matteo Berrettini in

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(CNN) Novak Djokovic equaled the men's record for most grand slam single's titles after beating Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. The world No.1 joins Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 career grand slams, cementing himself as one of the

FILE PHOTO: Evonne Goolagong Cawley at the Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia, January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Evonne Goolagong Cawley at the Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia, January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo July

(CNN) After winning his 20th grand slam in Sunday's Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic said he was "50-50" on participating at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Speaking to reporters after beating Matteo Berretini in the grass court grand slam, Djokovic said the lack

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Italy's Matteo Berrettini REUTERS/Toby Melville Tennis - Wimbledon - All

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the third set during his final match against Italy's Matteo Berrettini REUTERS/Paul Childs Tennis - Wimbledon - All England

Italy narrowly defeated England on Sunday to win the European Championship. It is Italy’s second European Championship and they did it with a 3-2 win in a penalty shootout. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM England’s Bukayo Saka had a chance

Wembley Stadium, London (CNN) On a night fraught with tension and hope, Italy clinched its first major title for 15 years with a penalty shootout win over England in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium. Luke Shaw's goal inside the opening two minutes gave

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Final - Italy v England - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 11, 2021 Italy celebrate with the trophy after winning Euro 2020 Pool via REUTERS/Catherine Ivill Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Final - Italy v England - Wembley

FLORENCE — Italy’s match against England in the Euro 2021 finals was a couple of days in the future, but on Friday fans of the team were visiting its past at the national football hall of fame in Florence. They were musing over the uniforms worn by Italy’s

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Fans gather for Italy v England - London, Britain - July 11, 2021 England fans with flares gather in Trafalgar Square ahead of the match REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Fans gather for Italy v England - London,

LONDON -- Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had to be because of a penalty shootout. Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on

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Fans walk up Olympic Way, formerly known as Wembley Way, towards Wembley Stadium, ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England on July 11, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. England meets Italy at Wembley Stadium for the final of the

Ahead of the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy, security around Wembley Stadium on Sunday had a tough time dealing with raucous supporters ahead of kickoff. Fans were seen breaking through some security gates outside the stadium. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

One more match will decide if Italy or England will be European champion The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: ——— One more match will decide if Italy or England will be European champion. The two teams will meet at Wembley Stadium in the European

Dallas (CNN) As Texas' battle over voting rights continues to unfold during the special session in Austin, the outrage stoked by former President Donald Trump's false 2020 election claims was still on full display Saturday a few hours north at the major gathering

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) led the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll, which was announced on the final day of the annual conference. Pollsters at CPAC asked conference attendees two questions: who

Last month, as thousands of former President Trump’s loyal supporters waited for him at a rally in Ohio, a chant rose from the crowd. “Trump won!” they roared. “Trump won!” The former president agreed. “We won the election twice,” he said, “and it’s possible

Former President Donald Trump has taken the stage to deliver the keynote address at the three-day Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas. The speech at the CPAC event is the former president’s second address to the group since he left office —

Dallas (CNN) Former President Donald Trump bathed in the adulation of an adoring crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference Sunday as he easily won the straw poll of attendees when they were asked who they'd like to see run for the White House in

Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday. Trump spoke at the Orlando CPAC event in February and used his speech to attack President Joe Biden, Republicans who have not been loyal to him and to

Then-President Donald Trump departs on travel to West Point, N.Y., from the South Lawn at the White House, December 12, 2020. (Cheriss May/Reuters) Former President Trump easily won the Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll for the 2024 presidential

How powerful is President Donald Trump to the left? He isn’t in office and he’s still all they talk about, living rent-free in their heads. He’s so powerful they just can’t quit him. They can’t talk about Joe Biden because he isn’t worth their effort. So still

Former President Donald Trump railed at Facebook, Google and Twitter on Sunday in his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), claiming the tech companies unduly influenced the 2020 presidential election and continue to silence conservative

Seeking to capitalize on the popularity of former President Donald Trump, supporters are lining up across the country to run for governor in a number of key states. Texas, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Ohio, and Georgia gubernatorial races all figure to

via Associated Press Conor McGregor yells as he sits on the mat after an injury during his lightweight mixed martial arts bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor sat

Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor holds his leg after suffering an injury against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor holds

(CNN) In an anticlimactic and painful end to their third and much-anticipated match-up, Dustin Poirier beat Conor McGregor by TKO in the first round in the UFC 264 Saturday night after McGregor appeared to have broken his ankle. The two men had faced off twice

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Conor McGregor sat and seethed with his back on the cage, a temporary cast around his left shin and foot. The biggest star in mixed martial arts was convinced he had just been robbed of revenge on Dustin Poirier by a broken leg. “I was boxing

Conor McGregor was taken out of the cage on a stretcher after he appeared to injure his leg during his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The fight ended after the first round. Poirier was awarded the technical knockout via a doctor stoppage and it was

Former President Donald Trump was greeted with roaring cheers when he showed up for the UFC 264 showdown in Las Vegas. Trump arrived through the fighter tunnel for the fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier on Saturday night, prompting the packed

Former President Donald Trump walked out to cheers from fans at a mixed martial arts boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday. Eyewitness video from reality U.S. TV series "Real Housewives of Dallas" star Court Westcott shows Trump walking through the fighter

Jake Paul was quick to pile on Conor McGregor after the Irishman lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Paul, who has been clamoring for a fight against McGregor, ribbed the former champion on Twitter. McGregor lost to Poirier after suffering a gruesome leg injury

Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of Conor McGregor’s biggest rivals, was watching UFC 264 and had a close eye on Dustin Poirier getting the victory over "Notorious." Nurmagomedov gave his reaction to the fight on Twitter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Good

Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor on Saturday night at UFC 264 after the "Notorious" appeared to injure his leg toward the end of the first round. Poirier was able to control McGregor on the mat through much of the first round. McGregor had tried to put

FILE PHOTO: A woman receives a vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a temporary Clalit healthcare maintenance organisation (HMO) centre, at a basketball court in Petah Tikva, Israel January 28, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad FILE PHOTO: A woman

Last spring, when the nation’s Covid-19 cases were soaring and tests were in short supply, some scientists wondered whether a new approach to disease surveillance might be on Americans’ wrists. One in five Americans uses a Fitbit, Apple Watch or other wearable

Israel said on Sunday it will begin offering a booster shot of Pfizer Inc's vaccine to adults with weak immune systems but it was still weighing whether a third round of shots should be given to the general public. The rapid spread of the Delta variant has

(CNN) As the Delta variant of Covid-19 pushes up new infection case counts across the country, public health experts are urging people to get vaccinated -- not just for themselves, but for everyone around them. "Somehow there has been this understanding that

FILE PHOTO: Britain's COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi speaks during a media briefing on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, at Downing Street in London, Britain, June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/Pool FILE PHOTO: Britain's COVID-19

FILE PHOTO: People line up to receive vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outside a vaccination centre in the State Department Store, GUM, in central Moscow, Russia June 25, 2021. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov FILE PHOTO: People line up to receive

FILE PHOTO: Syringes with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to be administered against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lie on a tray during a program without an appointment in Sant Vicenc de Casteller, north of Barcelona, Spain, July 6, 2021. REUTERS/ Albert

FILE PHOTO: A person crosses the street during sunset, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Soweto, South Africa, April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko FILE PHOTO: A person crosses the street during sunset, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

FILE PHOTO: A person receives a dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination centre for those aged 18 and over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, June 20, 2021. REUTERS/Henry

FILE PHOTO: People take part in a Gay Pride event which has been down-scaled amid coronavirus disease (COVID-19) fears, at Rabin square in Tel Aviv, Israel June 28, 2020. REUTERS/Amir Cohen FILE PHOTO: People take part in a Gay Pride event which has been

Pope Francis Makes His First Public Appearance From The Hospital Since His Surgery Enlarge this image toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Alessandra Tarantino/AP From the balcony of a tenth-floor window at hospital in Rome, Pope Francis made his first

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance while recovering from major surgery, thanking supporters while standing at a hospital balcony in Rome and asking for their prayers. “I am happy to be able to keep the Sunday appointment,” the pope, 84,

Rome (CNN) Pope Francis appeared in public on Sunday for the first time since undergoing surgery for colon diverticulitis last week, as he held his weekly Angelus prayer from a hospital window. "I am happy to be able to keep the Sunday appointment of the Angelus,

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a balcony of the Gemelli hospital, as he recovers following scheduled surgery on his colon, in Rome, Italy, July 11, 2021. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a balcony of the

ROME -- Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, offering hearty thanks for the prayers for his recovery and calling health care

ROME — Pope Francis made an appeal for free universal health care Sunday, urging nations to follow the example of those that provide it. “In these days of being hospitalized, I have experienced once again how important good health care is, accessible to all,

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance after intestinal surgery last week, praising his medical treatment and offering thanks for the prayers of the faithful from a balcony at the clinic where he remains hospitalized. The 84-year-old pontiff’s

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, thanking the many people praying for his recovery and endorsing health care for all as

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood on a hospital balcony. Francis, 84, has been steadily on the mend, according to the Vatican, following his July 4 scheduled surgery to remove

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, offering hearty thanks for all the prayers for his recovery and calling health

Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa America final: Argentina won its first major title since 1993 after a 1-0 win against Brazil. And Lionel Messi finally lifted his first major trophy for the national team, filling in one of the biggest gaps in

Lionel Messi Sends Argentina To Victory Over Brazil In Copa América Final Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images The Argentinian national soccer team took home a long-awaited victory in the Copa

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Lionel Messi finally ticked the last empty box in his glittering soccer career on Saturday night, leading Argentina past host Brazil, 1-0, in the final of the Copa América in Rio de Janeiro. The trophy was Messi’s first with Argentina after a string of painful,

Soccer Football - Copa America 2021 - Final - Brazil v Argentina - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - July 10, 2021 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates winning the Copa America as he kisses the trophy REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes Soccer Football - Copa

Alexandre Schneider via Getty Images RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 10: Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10,

Soccer Football - Copa America 2021 - Final - Brazil v Argentina - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - July 10, 2021 Argentina's Angel Di Maria in action REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Soccer Football - Copa America 2021 - Final - Brazil v Argentina - Estadio

(CNN) Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equaling 15th Copa America. Di Maria, starting

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday pushed back at Democrats’ allegations that new voting legislation was intended to suppress voters of color. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Abbott vehemently denied there was any restrictions aimed to squelch voting

Texas Republicans have advanced bills that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation’s toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation’s toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals - with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours. Republicans

On Wednesday, Texas police arrested and charged Hervis Rogers, a 62-year-old Black man whose story of endurance despite voter suppression efforts went viral during the 2020 presidential primaries. Rogers faces two felony counts of illegal voting for casting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claims that new voting reforms in his state would make voting easier and more secure at the same time. Election security is just one of many subjects being discussed at a special session of the Texas legislature Abbott called that began

(CNN) A Texas man who told CNN he waited for "a lit bit over six hours" at a polling center in Houston to participate in Super Tuesday last year was arrested and charged this week with two counts of illegal voting. According to a June 24 indictment from the

AUSTIN, Texas — After an extraordinary all-night hearing, a Republican-backed bill to overhaul the state’s voting system cleared a key House committee in the Texas Legislature on Sunday morning, advancing the measure on an accelerated path toward a vote in

Democratic lawmakers in Texas are considering walking out on a vote again — even reportedly fleeing the state — to sabotage passage of harsh new voter suppression bills. Protesters gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin Saturday amid hearings during the second

Sean and Dylan Penn light up Cannes carpet Iconic actor Sean Penn and his daughter Dylan got the cameras clicking as they walked the Cannes red carpet for the premiere of their latest film "Flag Day." (July 11)

The 74th Cannes Film Festival - News conference for the film "De son vivant" (Peaceful) Out of Competition - Cannes, France, July 11, 2021. Cast member Catherine Deneuve attends. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause The 74th Cannes Film Festival - News conference for

CANNES, France — Sean Penn got the chance to bash Donald Trump at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday ― and he ran with it. At a news conference for his new movie “Flag Day,” the two-time Oscar winner savaged the former president for his response to the coronavirus

Actor and activist Sean Penn declared the Trump administration’s coronavirus policies were no better than “gunning down” vulnerable communities “from a turret at the White House” at the Cannes Film Festival. Speaking at the French film festival about his new

The 74th Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Where Is Anne Frank" Out of Competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, July 9, 2021. Director Ari Folman and cast members Karen O and Lena Guberman pose. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause The 74th Cannes

The 74th Cannes Film Festival - Photocall for the film "Flag Day" in competition - Cannes, France, July 11, 2021. Director Sean Penn and cast member Dylan Penn pose. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard The 74th Cannes Film Festival - Photocall for the film "Flag Day" in

The 74th Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Doraibu mai ka" (Drive My Car) in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, July 11, 2021. Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and cast members Toko Miura, Sonia Yuan and Reika Kirishima pose. REUTERS/Eric

Denver, Colorado (CNN) Four people were arrested Friday after a hotel employee alerted authorities about a cache of weapons inside a room at the Maven Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The hotel where the weapons were found is about one block away from Coors Field,

Four people have been arrested and more than a dozen weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition have been seized at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned in conjunction with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Officers

A tip from a housekeeper led police to uncover a large arsenal of weapons at a hotel in downtown Denver about a block from Coors Field, where Major League Baseball's All-Star Game is set to be played on Tuesday. Three men and a woman were arrested and 16 long

4 people were arrested with an arsenal in a Denver area hotel in the downtown area during All-Star Game events. Local police in Denver descended on the Maven Hotel, in downtown Denver, just down the street from Coors Field, the site of the 2021 Major League

A hotel maid is being hailed for her role in preventing what police fear could have been a “Las Vegas style shooting” at the upcoming MLB All-Star Game in Denver, a report said Saturday. The housekeeper tipped off cops after she found more than a dozen weapons

Four suspects were arrested in Denver after a maid working at a hotel near the city’s Coors Field baseball stadium discovered "a bunch of guns laid out" in a room, according to reports. Coors Field is scheduled Tuesday night to be the site of MLB’s annual

DENVER — Four people have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a “report of a suspicious occurrence” at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned in conjunction with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game, police say. Officers

An armed Haitian Army troop guards the entrance of the General Directorate of the police where the suspects of the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise are detained, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 10, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo An armed Haitian

The country’s interim prime minister and the Senate president were both jockeying for control after the killing of President Jovenel Moïse. Haitian police officers on Saturday entering an area in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where suspects in the assassination

The hospitalized wife of Haiti’s assassinated President Jovenel Moïse Saturday accused her husband’s enemies of wanting “to kill his dream, his vision, his ideology.” “I’m alive, thanks to God,” Martine Moïse, 47, said in her first reported statement since

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s interim government has asked the U.S. and U.N. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize the country and prepare for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination. The

ROME — Pope Francis remembered the people of Haiti in prayer Sunday, urging that all “lay down weapons” following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. “In recent days my prayer has often been aimed at Haiti, following the assassination of

FILE PHOTO: Suspects in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, who was shot dead early Wednesday at his home, are shown to the media, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 8, 2021. REUTERS/Estailove St-Val FILE PHOTO: Suspects in the assassination of President

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Four years after a woman was killed and dozens were injured when white nationalists protested the planned removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Va., workers removed the statue on Saturday, along with a nearby monument

The city’s remaining contested statue was torn from its pedestal Saturday once Charlottesville’s City Council voted unanimously to take down the statue of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea. “The statue of Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea departed the

Workers remove a statue of General Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Va., July 10, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) The Charlottesville, Va., City Council abruptly voted to remove a statue of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea on Saturday, the

The city of Charlottesville, Va. followed up its removal of two controversial Confederate statues Saturday with the lightning-fast toppling of a third local landmark: a monumental tribute to explorers Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea. In an emergency

Charlottesville, Virginia's cancellation of history and art continued Saturday with an emergency meeting to bring down a statue featuring explorers Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea. The Charlottesville City Council voted unanimously in a meeting

The City of Charlottesville, Virginia, officially removed Saturday morning the statues of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, both of which have been a political flashpoint in the community since the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally

Police say NFL linebacker Barkevious Mingo has been arrested in Texas on a charge of indecency with a child-sexual contact ARLINGTON, Texas -- NFL linebacker Barkevious Mingo, who is currently with the Atlanta Falcons, has been arrested in Texas on a charge

The Atlanta Falcons wasted no time in releasing Barkevious Mingo after the linebacker was accused of indecency with a child-sexual contact. On Saturday, Mingo was released from jail in Tarrant County, Texas, after posting $25,000 bond. While Mingo could serve

(CNN) The NFL's Atlanta Falcons terminated the contract of linebacker Barkevious Mingo after police in Arlington, Texas, said he was arrested on one count of indecency with a child - sexual contact last week. "After being made aware today of allegations involving

The Atlanta Falcons released Barkevious Mingo early Sunday after reports surfaced he was arrested on a charge of indecency with a child-sexual contact. The linebacker was arrested in Texas on Thursday. Arlington police said they couldn’t provide more information

(CNN) Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday that the US government is not yet telling Americans who are fully vaccinated that they need a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, based on the current

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that Americans “right now” do not need a booster shot to protect against the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 — after Pfizer announced it was developing a third jab. “Right now, given the data and the information we

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, but it is too soon for the government to recommend

The government's top infectious diseases expert said Sunday “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, but it is too soon for the government to recommend another shot. Dr.

FILE PHOTO: Headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee FILE PHOTO: Headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China

China on Sunday said it will take “necessary measures” to respond to the U.S. blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities. The Commerce Ministry said the U.S. move constituted an “unreasonable

FILE PHOTO: Headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside a company building in Shanghai, China April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song//File Photo FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside a company building in Shanghai, China April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song//File

Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) warned Friday that President Biden’s door-to-door COVID vaccine checks could turn into door to gun or Bible grabs. Cawthorn pointed back to 2020 and all the COVID shutdowns and told Right Side Broadcasting Network, “Authoritarianism

Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann told "Watters’ World" Saturday that the federal government wants Americans to "check our Bill of Rights" at the door when it comes to COVID vaccines. MICHELE BACHMANN: I'm glad that this is an issue, and I want

Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that “clown politicians” claiming door-to-door vaccines were akin to Nazis is “absolute insanity.” Anchor Jake Tapper said, “A number of your Republican colleagues are expressing

Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that there was “nothing dramatic” about President Joe Biden advocating a door-to-door vaccination push. In a video, President Biden said, “We need to go community by community, neighborhood by

90 Deaths Have Now Been Confirmed In The Florida Condo Collapse Enlarge this image toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP Lynne Sladky/AP SURFSIDE, Fla. — Authorities said Sunday they are making progress in the painstaking search for the victims of a deadly building

Authorities are making progress in identifying the victims of the deadly building collapse in Florida last month. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Sunday that 90 deaths have now been confirmed. Among them are 71 bodies that have been identified. Their next of

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — An Israeli search and rescue team that arrived in South Florida shortly after the Champlain Towers South collapsed last month was heading home Sunday after an emotional sendoff in Surfside. During a brief ceremony on Saturday evening,

FILE - A member of the Israeli search and rescue team, left, salutes in front of the rubble that once was Champlain Towers South during a prayer ceremony, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. The Israeli search and rescue team that arrived in South Florida

Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma are protesting his imprisonment, burning trucks, commercial property and blocking major roads in KwaZulu-Natal province MOOI RIVER, South Africa -- Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma

FILE PHOTO: A burnt out truck lies beside the road following protests linked by police to former president Jacob Zuma's imprisonment, in Mooi River, South Africa, July 10, 2021. REUTERS/Siyabonga Sishi FILE PHOTO: A burnt out truck lies beside the road following

South Africa police say violent riots over the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma have erupted in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces JOHANNESBURG -- Violent rioting has erupted in two South African provinces against the imprisonment of former President

The North Korean and Chinese leaders expressed their desire Sunday to further strengthen their ties as they exchanged messages marking the 60th anniversary of their countries’ defense treaty. In a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader

The North Korean and Chinese leaders have expressed their desire to further strengthen their ties as they exchange messages marking the 60th anniversary of their countries’ defense treaty SEOUL, South Korea -- The North Korean and Chinese leaders expressed

The leaders of North Korea and China traded messages vowing to strengthen cooperation on the anniversary of their treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the two countries, North Korea's KCNA news agency reported on Sunday. In a message

Now that’s a sticky situation. An apparently unhinged woman was duct-taped to an airplane seat last week after she allegedly attacked the flight crew and tried to open the door of the aircraft in midflight. Video posted on social media showed the gray-haired

Now that’s a sticky situation. An apparently unhinged woman was duct-taped to an airplane seat last week after she allegedly attacked the flight crew and tried to open the door of the aircraft in midflight. Video posted on social media showed the gray-haired

A woman was apparently duct-taped to an airplane seat after allegedly attacking flight attendants and trying to open the aircraft’s door during the flight. A clip posted on social media showed the woman with duct tape on her mouth and her upper body taped

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) came out with rockets blasting at Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) Saturday after the right-wing lawmaker called for the end of government benefits at the Conservative Political Action Conference. “We’re here to tell government:

New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went to head with Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebart on Twitter Saturday, using the congresswoman’s comments to condemn "good ol conservative values." Speaking from the Conservative Political Action Conference

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a shot at a Colorado Republican congresswoman who urged the government to end extra jobless benefits, saying Rep. Lauren Boebert was spouting “good ol conservative values.” “Tell ‘em loud and proud girl! GOP will strip your

A New Jersey woman’s body was found in Tennessee on Saturday after she and her toddler son were reportedly abducted by the child’s father, according to authorities. Officials issued an Amber Alert Friday once it appeared Tyler Rios, 27, had kidnapped Yasemin

A New Jersey man was arrested in Tennessee for allegedly kidnapping his 2-year-old son, prosecutors said Saturday — as the boy’s mother was reportedly found dead. Tyler Rios, 27, is accused of abducting both little Sebastian Rios and the boy’s mom, 24-year-old

A New Jersey man was arrested in Tennessee for allegedly kidnapping his 2-year-old son, prosecutors said Saturday — as the boy’s mother was reportedly found dead. Tyler Rios, 27, is accused of abducting both little Sebastian Rios and the boy’s mom, 24-year-old

Pentagon officials are watching the Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan "with deep concern" and are encouraging its Afghan partners to "step up" and defend their country amid the pullout of U.S. forces, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Sunday. With

KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban forces on Friday penetrated Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, in a new phase of a sweeping insurgent offensive that has captured territory across the country since May 1, when U.S. forces began withdrawing. The insurgents

FILE PHOTO: Afghan security forces inspect the site of a car bomb attack in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer FILE PHOTO: Afghan security forces inspect the site of a car bomb attack in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 6,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would take actor Matthew McConaughey seriously if he challenges him in 2022, but the Republican feels he is in a good position to defeat all comers. “It doesn’t matter what the name is, I take everybody very seriously, and it

He’s facing a trio of Republican primary challengers as he runs for reelection next year, but two-term Texas Gov. Greg Abbott feels very confident about his electoral position. "Look at my polling numbers, they are very, very strong. In addition to that, I

Former Texas state Sen. Don Huffines made quite a splash Saturday during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas. The former lawmaker, who is running to replace Gov. Greg Abbott in the primaries, lashed out at Democrats

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has addressed sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s controversial suspension for a positive marijuana test in a new letter to lawmakers. The agency said it wants to mitigate such "harsh consequences" but can’t change the rules unilaterally. CLICK

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency defended its suspension of track and field athlete Sha’Carri Richardson after she tested positive for marijuana in a letter to lawmakers but added that the rules concerning marijuana should change. In a Friday letter sent to Reps.

The World Anti-Doping Agency fired back at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for denouncing the Olympic doping suspension of US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson as “racist” — with the agency noting that the US has long supported the ban on weed. America has been

The Anchorage Daily News reports that the leaders of Alaska’s Republican Party on Saturday endorsed a challenger to incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who has been one of the GOP’s most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump ANCHORAGE, Alaska

The Alaska Republican Party endorsed Kelly Tshibaka, the conservative Republican candidate running against long-time incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in Alaska’s Republican primary, the candidate announced Saturday. “I am grateful and thrilled to have

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The leaders of Alaska’s Republican Party on Saturday endorsed a challenger to incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who has been one of the GOP’s most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump, the Anchorage Daily News reported. The

(CNN) California's Death Valley is known to be a hot place, but it hit 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54.4 degrees Celsius) Friday for only the fifth time in recorded history -- that's only five days out of more than 40,000 days on record. Interestingly, it could

Death Valley Posts 130-Degree Heat, Potentially Matching A Record High Enlarge this image toggle caption John Locher/AP John Locher/AP The hottest place on Earth is as hot as it's ever been — at least in terms of recorded temperatures in modern times. Death

SAN FRANCISCO -- Father to a pair of big league starting pitchers, Willie Ross made a crucial save at a ballgame in San Francisco on Saturday. Ross, dad of veteran pitchers Joe and Tyson Ross, performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking fan during a game

The father of Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross was hailed a hero on Saturday. Willie Ross was watching his son Joe and the Nationals at AT&T Park in San Francisco when he jumped into action to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking fan. Ross was able

The federal government does not require COVID-19 vaccinations, but Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he welcomes mandates at the local level, particularly once the Food and Drug Administration grants the shots a full license instead of relying on an emergency authorization. “At

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he favored coronavirus vaccine mandates on a “local level.” Anchor Jake Tapper said, “You know, people who are vaccinated individuals

How liberal is the sphere of country music? And do the audience and industry now have little in common? That’s indeed the state of things, according to the genre’s John Rich. The star recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Saturday podcast to comment

Country music star John Rich of Big & Rich told Breitbart News this weekend that the “very liberal” majority of those in the country music industry have become “emboldened” in recent months to push woke leftist ideology publicly in contravention of the views

(CNN) Paige Bueckers, the star point guard for the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, was named the best college athlete in women's sports at the 2021 ESPYS on Saturday night and used her acceptance speech to celebrate and honor Black women. "With

Paige Bueckers wowed sports fans on Saturday night with her speech after accepting an award at the ESPYs. The UConn women’s basketball star received the award for the best college athlete in women’s sports. She wowed the audience with her speech focusing on

They’re doing it on a large scale! Wild video footage shows an airplane dumping thousands of fish from the air into remote Utah lakes to try to restock the bodies of water with marine life. The footage, shared by the state’s Division of Wildlife Resources

This gives a new meaning to flying fish - wildlife authorities in Utah are restocking lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane. Thousands can be dropped in a single flight into water that is inaccessible to other forms of transport.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing criticism for allowing two of her top aides to take time off ahead of the deadly Fourth of July weekend, despite vowing an "all hands on deck" strategy to addressing a surge in shootings across the city. Lightfoot’s chief

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is taking heat for allowing two top aides to go on vacation ahead of the city’s notoriously bloody July 4 holiday — after vowing “all hands on deck” amid Chi-Town’s shooting scourge. Lightfoot pledged her administration’s full

FILE PHOTO: Jul 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder J.D. Martinez (28) breaks his bat grounding into a double play during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA

Jul 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (2) hits a two run single against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Jul 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts,

A 90-year-old Belgian died after suffering simultaneous infections from two COVID-19 variants. The unvaccinated woman, who was not named, tested positive after admission to the OLV hospital in Aalst in March after she fell multiple times. Her oxygen levels

A 90-year-old Belgian woman died after she became infected with two different strains of COVID-19 at the same time, scientists revealed Sunday. Her case was the first documented of a patient infected with two strains, although the “phenomenon is probably underestimated,”

New York (CNN Business) Marvel saved the day again. And this time it was in theaters and on Disney+. The film, which stars Scarlett Johansson as the avenging super-spy, brought in the biggest domestic opening weekend since 2019. However, the film was also

Even with an option to watch “Black Widow” at home, audiences went to the movie theater in pandemic record numbers this weekend to catch the first Marvel movie released in two years. The Walt Disney Co. said Sunday the superhero pic generated an estimated

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen answers questions during the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to examine the FY22 budget request for the Treasury Department on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., June 23, 2021. Greg Nash/Pool

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that a new mechanism to allow more countries to tax large, highly profitable multinational firms may not be ready for consideration by lawmakers until the spring of 2022. Yellen told a news conference after a

Actor Bill Cosby is out of prison and now he is considering heading back to the court to sue the state of Pennsylvania. "We are looking at what recourse, what legal recourse we can take against the state of Pennsylvania," Cosby's publicist Andrew Wyatt told

Multiple women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault and their supporters gathered at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Saturday night for a vigil to protest the release of the comic from prison. The group carried signs that read, "Bill Cosby: America's

FILE PHOTO: Jul 8, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald meets with fans in game two of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO: Jul 8, 2021; Phoenix,

FILE PHOTO: Jun 10, 2021; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Football Team wide receiver Dax Milne (84) runs a pass route during drills as part of minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo FILE PHOTO:

Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee in New York City’s Mayoral race, said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that Democrats’ efforts focussing on assault weapons bans “were misplaced.” Anchor Jake Tapper said, “One of the issues you talked about that a lot

(CNN) New York City Democratic Mayoral candidate Eric Adams on Sunday criticized Democrat lawmakers efforts to curb gun violence are "misplaced" talks in Congress to overhaul the nation's policing laws continue to stall. "I believe those priorities, they really

Kurt Busch passed brother Kyle with 24 laps left and won the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday to complete a sibling weekend sweep at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kurt Busch raced to his first victory of the season, 33rd overall and the fourth of his career at Atlanta.

Kyle Busch's Xfinity Series sweep wasn't as sweet as he hoped. Busch completed a 5-for-5 sweep of what he says will be his final season in the Xfinity Series with a late recovery at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday. Busch knocked teammate Daniel Hemric

U.S. forces in eastern Syria took indirect fire on Saturday but initial reports did not indicate any casualties or damage, a U.S. defense official told Reuters. The incident was the latest in a series of attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent

(CNN) An area in eastern Syria where some US troops are based came under an "indirect fire attack" Saturday but no casualties were reported, according to a US defense official. The attack happened near a location containing oil and gas fields known as Conoco,

(CNN) Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger slammed his GOP colleagues, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, for invoking Nazi-era imagery to mock President Joe Biden's latest Covid-19 vaccination efforts. "It's absolute insanity," the Illinois

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) slammed some of his GOP colleagues on Sunday for comparing the Biden administration’s latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign to Nazism. The Illinois congressman appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union,” where he called Holocaust-invoking

Ethiopia's Ruling Party Wins National Election In Landslide Enlarge this image toggle caption Mulugeta Ayene/AP Mulugeta Ayene/AP ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party on Saturday was declared the winner of last month's national election

(CNN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party (PP) overwhelmingly won general elections Saturday, meaning he will stay in power another term, according to CNN affiliate Nation Media Group. Abiy's party is expected take more than 410 of

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 15 - Ceret to Andorra La Vella - France - July 11, 2021 Team Jumbo–Visma rider Sepp Kuss of the U.S. celebrates winning stage 15 REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 15 - Ceret to Andorra La Vella - France

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 15 - Ceret to Andorra La Vella - France - July 11, 2021 UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey in action with riders during stage 15 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Cycling - Tour

“There were two males that were arguing outside the barbershop here over who ran a race faster,” Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Wendy Baimbridge told KTRK. “So at that point, one of the victims started walking away from the argument. The suspect

The two men in their 40's have allegedly been arguing over who won for weeks. Three people have been shot outside of a barbershop following an argument between two men in their 40’s allegedly over who came first in a foot race over a month ago. The incident

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Across Florida, people living in the thousands of condominiums rising above the state’s 1,350 miles of coastline wonder if the building collapse in Surfside could happen to their home as state and local officials discuss what they can

Across Florida, people living in the thousands of condominiums rising above the state’s 1,350 miles of coastline wonder if the building collapse in Surfside could happen to their home as state and local officials discuss what they can do to make sure it doesn't. Although

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota kept up her vocal criticism of President Biden and his Democratic administration on Sunday, as she showcased her conservative credentials in front of a large gathering of activists and fellow leaders in Texas. "Joe

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem took it to the Biden administration during her speech in Dallas at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday. The governor, who has become something of a political darling on the right, gave a rousing speech