Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's Long Jump - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece celebrates winning gold REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's Long Jump - Final - Olympic Stadium,

American gymnast Jade Carey won the gold medal on floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. The 21-year-old from Arizona bounced back from a frightening stumble during the vault final on Sunday to claim the top spot on floor with a score of 14.366. The

Sifan Hassan pointed to her left shoulder. "I have pain here," she said. Then, her right leg. "Pain here." Then, she dropped her hands to her sides in exhaustion, too tired to explain it anymore. "Pain there." Winning the Olympics really can hurt sometimes.

U.S. Gymnast Jade Carey Takes Gold In The Olympic Floor Exercise Final Enlarge this image toggle caption Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images TOKYO — U.S. gymnast Jade Carey has won gold – and her first Olympic medal – in the individual

The United States fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat to Canada in the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament on Monday with Jessie Fleming grabbing the winner with a 75th minute penalty. In the gold medal match, Canada will play the winner of the

(CNN) The United States Women's National Team narrowly lost to Canada 1-0 in the Olympic semifinals in Japan on Monday, ending the world champion's bid for the gold medal. Jessie Fleming's second-half penalty decided the game as Canada defeated the US for

After the U.S. women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Canada on Monday at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, forward Megan Rapinoe told reporters, “Obviously, we never want to lose to Canada. I don’t think I’ve ever lost to Canada. … this sucks. It sucks.” “It’s terrible.

Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition KASHIMA, Japan -- Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Shooting - Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions - Final - Asaka Shooting Range, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Zhang Changhong of China in action REUTERS/Ann Wang Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Shooting - Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions - Final - Asaka Shooting

No gold or even silver for you, U.S. women’s national soccer team. The world’s top-ranked squad lost Monday to No. 8 Canada, 1-0, in a Tokyo Olympics semifinal that left the Americans far short of expectations. After a foul by Tierna Davidson of the U.S.,

Cuomo: NYC transit workers must get jab or test Gov. Andrew Cuomo said workers in New York City's airports and public transit system will have to get vaccinated or face weekly COVID-19 testing, but he stopped short Monday of mandating either masks or inoculations

The Washingtonian, a magazine based in the nation's capital, provided a new twist in the story about D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser being caught on camera not wearing a mask indoors at a wedding despite her new order reinstating masks be worn indoors regardless of

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says workers in New York City’s airports and public transit system will have to get vaccinations or face weekly testing for the coronavirus, but he stopped short of mandating either masks or inoculations for the general public NEW YORK --

Mask mandates have become one of the more divisive political issues in America, and Rasmussen Reports' latest poll shows 66% of Democrats want mask mandates to remain even for those who are vaccinated. The numbers are completely the opposite for likely Republican

(CNN) New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio strongly encouraged vaccinated people to wear masks indoors but stopped short of reissuing a mask mandate on Monday, spurning guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We want to strongly recommend

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D., N.Y.) speaks during a news conference in New York, July 6, 2021. (Jeenah Moon/Reuters) During a press briefing Monday, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged private businesses in the state to adopt “vaccine-only admission”

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Health officials in San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties announced Monday that they are reinstating a mask mandate for all indoor settings as COVID-19 infections surge because of the highly contagious delta variant. The order

As you’ve probably already heard, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser not only conveniently set a mask mandate in the city to go into effect the day after she attended a swanky birthday party in her honor late last week, but on the very day it went into effect

In Missouri, There is Pushback To Mask Mandates In St. Louis And Kansas City A new universal mask mandate goes into effect Monday in Kansas City, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising. The last mask mandate there sparked a mayoral recall effort. National

Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday brought back its indoor mask mandate following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) controversial guidance, urging vaccinated individuals to mask up. Mayor Quinton Lucas, a Democrat, announced the order last

Amid a resurgence of COVID-19 due to the delta variant, Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards is reinstituting a statewide mask mandate indoors for all people age 5 and older, "regardless of vaccination status," until at least Sept. 1. The return to mandatory masking

Latest COVID-19 updates:Florida breaks record in cases, hospitalizations; over 1M vaccine doses thrown away in 10 states The U.S. likely won't see the lockdowns that plagued the nation last year despite surging infections, but "things are going to get worse,"

COVID-19 is showing to be a bit tricker than the CDC or the WHO originally anticipated. With the back and forth that happened in Washington D.C. last week with the new indoor mask mandate issued by the CDC and the messaging at the White House it is no wonder

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber ripped Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as the “pied piper” of COVID-19 who is “leading everybody off a cliff.” Gelber blasted the governor’s opposition to COVID-19 health measures, including masks, even as the state has

Two hospitals in San Francisco reported hundreds of staff infected with coronavirus in July, with breakthrough infections comprising the majority of cases. CLICK HERE TO FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE NEAR YOU As of August 2, 55 staff members out of over 7,000 staffers

Citizens line up at a Covid-19 testing site in Yuhuatai district of Nanjing, in eastern China's Jiangsu province, on August 2, 2021. CNN — China’s hardline zero Covid strategy is facing a fresh challenge from the rapid spread of the Delta variant, amid concerns

Welcome back to “Forgotten Fact-Checks,” a weekly column produced by National Review’s News Desk. This week, we dive into tensions between the Biden administration and the mainstream media over COVID-19 stories, the D.C. mayor’s maskless birthday soiree, and

Just 58.1% of Americans ages 12 and up are fully vaccinated. The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads. More than 613,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and over 4.1 million people have died worldwide,

Florida hit a grim high on Sunday for the daily number of Coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital. A total of 10,207 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida on Sunday, the highest number in the state one day after breaking its record for

Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare, But Delta Poses Risks To Vaccinated People Breakthrough COVID-19 infections are still quite rare, but scientists are now learning more about the risks posed by the delta variant to people who are vaccinated. Health

After days of deliberation, senators who negotiated a bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled the legislative text of the massive proposal Sunday night. The 2,702-page bill was released after weeks of deliberation among a bipartisan group of 10 senators

The big business lobby is urging lawmakers to quickly pass the so-called “infrastructure” bill, crafted by a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans, that was officially unveiled on Sunday evening. In a campaign, the Chamber of Commerce — representing corporate

(CNN) The Senate is gearing up for a fight over amendments to the newly-finalized bipartisan infrastructure bill with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for amendment votes to get underway in what could turn into a long and drawn-out process ahead

FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the Senate returned to session in Washington, DC, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the

People under the age of 21 could get a chance to work as long-haul truck drivers thanks to a bipartisan infrastructure bill that could soon pass the U.S. Senate. After weeks of negotiations, senators over the weekend finally released the legislative text of

WASHINGTON — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s

It's In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night,

U.S. senators finalized details on Sunday of a sweeping $1-trillion plan to invest in roads, bridges, ports, high-speed internet and other infrastructure, with some predicting the chamber would pass the bipartisan legislation this week. The massive infrastructure

Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, center, speaks during a news conference with the House Problem Solvers Caucus outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, July 30, 2021. The U.S. Senate on Sunday finalized the text of

FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the Senate returned to session in Washington, DC, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the

Showjumper Jessica Springsteen of the United States' Olympic equestrian team speaks at a new conference in Tokyo, Japan August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis Showjumper Jessica Springsteen of the United States' Olympic equestrian team speaks at a new

Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard finally got to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. It didn’t last long, but it was significant. Hubbard couldn’t complete any of her first three lifts on Monday night, ruling her out of medal contention in the women’s over-87-kilogram

The results are in, and they aren’t good for New Zealand “transgender” weight-lifter Laurel Hubbard. The biological male was the first athlete to compete against women at the Olympics, drawing lots of attention before the competition ranging from cheers to

Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History Competing In Individual Event Enlarge this image toggle caption Swen Pförtner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Swen Pförtner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Laurel Hubbard has made history by

New Zealand transexual weightlifter Laurel Hubbard failed to record a single successful lift in the women’s +87kg weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday morning, crashing out of the competition in the process. A failed attempt to lift 120kg and two

Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim decided to share the gold medal in the men's high jump in the Tokyo Olympic Games in an unprecedented move that prompted cheers around the world for their sportsmanship. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history on Monday as the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics but failed at her attempt to make the medal stand. Hubbard failed to register a lift in the snatch in the 87-kilogram category. By failing

(CNN) New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard became the first ​out transgender woman to compete in the 125-year history of the Olympics on Monday as she failed to register a lift in the women's super-heavyweight +87kg category. Hubbard's three failed attempts

A British doctor who has advised the International Olympic Committee on transgender athletes says the decision to allow weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to compete against cisgender women in Tokyo may be judged as “less than ideal” — but was not a mistake. Dr.

Why battle for gold when you can split it with a friend? Athletes Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy and Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar chose to share the top honor in the men’s high jump final Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics. Both Barshim, 30, and the Tamberi, 29 ended

PBS journalist Yamiche Alcindor called for the Biden administration to unilaterally extend the eviction moratorium against fears of the Supreme Court reversing their decision. On Monday, White House American Rescue Plan coordinator Gene Sperling held a press

BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, are expected to ramp up on Monday after the expiration of a federal moratorium as housing courts take up more cases and tenants are locked out of their homes. Housing advocates fear

FILE PHOTO: A sleeping bag is seen on the chair of U.S. Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) who spent the night on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the upcoming expiration of the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions, in Washington,

Housing courts around the country are expected to get busy starting Monday after the federal eviction moratorium lifted over the weekend BOSTON -- Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, are expected to ramp up on Monday after the expiration

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation’s eviction moratorium, calling it a “moral imperative” to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a

Pelosi, Democrats Call On Biden To Extend Eviction Ban Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Dwyer/AP Michael Dwyer/AP WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately

Senior officials for President Joe Biden’s administration blame Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky for demanding mask mandates, according to a report. Walensky demanded last week that the Biden administration issue new mandates for fully

Two days have passed since Congress and the White House allowed the federal eviction moratorium to lapse, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still holding out hope that President Joe Biden will do something about it. In a letter to House Democrats Monday, Pelosi

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) delivers remarks at an event to call for “increasing federal funding for high-speed rail in the upcoming infrastructure package” at the Union Station in Washington, D.C., June 16, 2021. (Carlos Barria/Reuters) Representative

The White House said Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was “unable to find legal authority for a new, targeted eviction moratorium” and asked that states and local governments put in policies to keep renters in their homes. Mass evictions

Shot-putter Raven Saunders, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, defended her decision to raise her arms in an “X” above her head during the medal ceremony, saying she did so in recognition of “all people who are oppressed.” The move was

Silver medal-winning U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders reached skywards and crossed her arms in an “X” above her head Sunday in self-proclaimed support of all “oppressed peoples” as she posed for trackside photographers. Less than 24-hours later the International

(CNN) US shot-putter Raven Saunders has explained what the gesture she made following her silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics meant. The 25-year-old raised her hands and crossed them in an X as she and her fellow medal winners posed for photos, telling

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 100m Hurdles - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates with her national flag after winning gold REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics

A U.S. Athlete Defies Olympic Podium Protest Ban Under Threat Of Sanctions Enlarge this image toggle caption Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images TOKYO — The International Olympic Committee says it's looking into a U.S.

American silver medalist shot-putter Raven Saunders delivered a political demonstration at the Olympics podium on Sunday in the latest protest at the Tokyo games. During the photo op at her medals ceremony, Saunders stepped off the podium, lifted her arms

The Olympic medalist who made a symbol of protest with her arms during a medaling ceremony didn’t break any rules according to US officials — but she could still face punishment from the International Olympic Committee. Star shot putter Raven Saunders said

U.S. track-and-field athlete Raven Saunders raised her arms in a symbolic protest Sunday after winning the silver in the women’s shot put, placing her at odds with the ban on making political statements during the Olympic medal ceremony. Saunders, 25, crossed

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Equestrian - Eventing - Jumping Individual - Qualification - Equestrian Park - Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Laura Collett of Britain on her horse London 52 competes. Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Equestrian - Eventing - Jumping Individual

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Shot Put - Medal Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2021. Silver medallist, Raven Saunders of the United States gestures on the podium REUTERS/Hannah Mckay Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's

(CNN) Belarusian sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya was seen entering the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Monday, hours after she refused to board a flight out of Japan, saying she was being forced to return to her native country against her will and that she feared

Belarusian Olympic track sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya received a humanitarian visa from Poland after she alleged her team’s officials tried to force her to fly home where she feared the government could retaliate against her for her criticism of her coaches,

TOKYO (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland, an activist group said Monday, after the athlete alleged that her team’s officials tried to force her to fly home, where she feared she wouldn’t be safe from an autocratic government

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya talks with police officers at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan August 1, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya talks with police officers at Haneda international airport

A Sprinter Seeks Asylum After Refusing To Board A Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Meissner/AP Martin Meissner/AP An Olympic sprinter from Belarus is safe in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight home against her

TOKYO (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland after alleging that officials tried to force her home, where she feared for her safety, an activist group said Monday. Athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is applying for a visa at the Polish

Sprinter Seeking Asylum After Refusing To Board Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Meissner/AP Martin Meissner/AP An Olympic sprinter from Belarus is safe in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight home against her will.

A Belarusian Olympic athlete will seek asylum in Poland after she refused an order to return home — claiming she wouldn’t be “safe” in the authoritarian country in light of her criticism of the government on social media. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, was spotted

A Belarusian athlete refused to return to her home Sunday and has sought asylum in Poland, multiple sources reported. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, a 24-year-old sprinter, refused to board her flight home and was seen entering Poland’s embassy in Japan on Monday,

A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland after alleging that officials tried to force her home, where she feared for her safety, an activist group said Monday. Athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is applying for a visa at the Polish embassy

A preponderance of evidence proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility, said a report by U.S. Republicans released Monday. The report also cited "ample evidence" that Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) scientists

A House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican report that points the finger at the Wuhan lab as the origin of COVID-19 has called on scientist Peter Daszak to be subpoenaed, calling him the “public face” of a Chinese “disinformation campaign designed to suppress

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your Wuhan lab report raises further questions about possible COVID-19 lab leak Months ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Wuhan National Biosafety Lab requested bids

COVID-19 leaked from the controversial Wuhan lab sometime before Sept. 12, 2019 — with China’s Communist Party keeping the deadly virus under wraps in the “greatest coverup of all time,” according to a damning Republican investigation into the origins released

The ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday released new details about the origins of COVID-19, outlining further evidence that the virus originated at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and pointing to efforts by Chinese officials

The virus that causes COVID-19 entered the human population due to a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) sometime before mid-September 2019, according to a new report from Republican members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “[W]e now believe

House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans released their report on COVID-19’s origins, pointing to evidence of a lab leak, genetic modification, and a cover-up, making the case the virus accidentally emerged from the Wuhan lab in the fall of 2019. The report

"All the facts" show there is a high chance that the coronavirus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic came through careless activity from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the findings in a new report could lead to information showing how American officials

Grounds to suspect that the coronavirus came from a Chinese lab grew stronger still Monday with a new report from congressional Republicans citing a “preponderance of evidence” for the theory. It’s long past time for Democrats to join in and pursue this question

The leak of a coronavirus that caused the deadly COVID-19 pandemic was likely accidental, Rep. Mike McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday about a new report from the panel's Republican staff on the origins of the disease

The Biden administration is expanding the group of Afghans who could be granted refugee status and flee to the United States to escape the growing threat of the Taliban across Afghanistan, the State Department announced Monday. The militant group is increasingly

The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence increases ahead there of the U.S. military pullout at the end of the month. AFGHANISTAN MINISTRY SETS CURFEW IN BID TO CURB TALIBAN

People stand in a queue to submit their passport applications at an office in Kabul on July 25, 2021. The Biden administration announced Monday that it will expand refugee eligibility for Afghans as the United States withdraws troops and the Taliban escalates

The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to evacuate Afghans at risk of reprisals from the Taliban amid an increase in violence, the State Department announced — as the war-torn nation’s leader blames the “sudden” US withdrawal for the escalation

(CNN) The State Department announced Monday that it will expand access to the US refugee program for certain Afghans amid fears of reprisal by the Taliban as the US military withdrawal nears completion. The process of applying for the Special Immigrant Visa

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence increases ahead there of the U.S. military pullout at the end of the month. The State Department said it is widening

As violence in Afghanistan soars, the Biden administration announced Monday that it was expanding the pool of endangered Afghans who can receive refugee visas, but the system’s complexities may limit who can benefit. The new visa program comes after demands

FILE PHOTO: Former Afghan interpreters, who worked with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, demonstrate in front of the U.S. embassy in Kabul June 25, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer FILE PHOTO: Former Afghan interpreters, who worked with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, demonstrate

The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States to include current and former employees of U.S.-based news organizations, U.S.-based aid and development agencies and other relief groups that receive

The Biden administration is expanding efforts to evacuate Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence increases ahead of the U.S. military pullout at the end of the month WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing symptoms of the disease, while expressing gratitude that he has been vaccinated. “I feel like I have a sinus infection and at present time I have mild symptoms,”

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday revealed that he contracted COVID-19 despite being vaccinated — in a “breakthrough” case as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus spreads. Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, said

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday lauded the Covid vaccine after testing positive for the disease, saying that his "symptoms would be far worse" without it. Graham, 66, said in a tweet that the House physician notified him he tested positive despite being

Despite being vaccinated, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement released on Monday. “I was just informed by the House physician I have tested positive for COVID-19 even after being vaccinated,” Graham

(CNN) Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina announced Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated and has experienced "flu-like symptoms," but said that he now has only "mild symptoms" and is very glad he had been vaccinated

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the defense department’s budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Senator Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) announced on

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday he tested positive for the coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated, though he is experiencing a mild case. Mr. Graham, South Carolina Republican, said he felt flu-like symptoms late Saturday and saw the doctor early Monday. “I

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, becoming at least the third member of Congress to recently report an infection. Graham tweeted he began having "flu-like" symptoms Saturday and saw a doctor Monday. "I

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the defense department’s budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Lindsey

Former president Barack Obama has set aside ongoing concerns over large events during the coronavirus pandemic to push ahead with plans to throw a massive outdoor party on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts next weekend to mark his 60th birthday. Sources told

Former President Barack Obama will host hundreds of guests at his 60th birthday party this coming weekend on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts amid concerns about spreading the delta variant of COVID-19, according to a source familiar with the plans. A COVID

As the Delta variant of the coronavirus is reportedly surging in certain areas, former President Barack Obama and his handlers have been busy planning and prepping for a 60th birthday bash that could see as many as 700 people in attendance. Along with a “COVID

(CNN) Former President Barack Obama will celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend with a party in Martha's Vineyard, with many Covid-19 safety protocols in place amid heightened concerns over the Delta variant, a source familiar with the planning told CNN. The

Former President Barack Obama will reportedly have nearly 700 people at his celeb-packed 60th birthday bash in Martha’s Vineyard — even as officials warn of the dangers of large gatherings during the ongoing pandemic. The 44th commander in chief will have

Former President Barack Obama is reportedly planning a 60th birthday bash at his Martha’s Vineyard home that will include a Pearl Jam performance and more than 600 guests and staff even as health officials sound the alarm over the fast-moving delta variant

Former President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to host a 60th birthday party for himself on Martha’s Vineyard as threat of the delta variant continues. Obama will turn 60 on Wednesday and is anticipated to invite dozens of his friends to his nearly 30-acre

Former President Barack Obama plans to host a 60th birthday party for himself and hundreds of guests this weekend amid heightened public health concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant, Axios reports. A person with knowledge of the party’s protocols told

The White House defended former President Barack Obama’s decision to host a massive 60th birthday bash at Martha’s Vineyard, despite the event defying guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. “I would note first that former President Obama has been

TOKYO -- Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health. “We are so excited to confirm that

A little over a week after stepping away from the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health, Simone Biles announced Monday she is now sufficiently composed for a return to competition. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on

(CNN) Team USA gymnast Simone Biles will take part in Tuesday's balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, USA Gymnastics has confirmed. Biles -- considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time -- participated in the Olympic gymnastic qualifications

Simone Biles is set to compete on the balance beam after pulling out of three individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics. Biles and Suni Lee are supposed to compete in the balance beam event on Tuesday. USA Gymnastics confirmed both competitors will be in the

Biles came into the Tokyo Games as one of Team USA’s shining stars, but a case of the twisties left her unable to perform in the team finals, then the individual events for floor, uneven bars and vault.

Simone Biles is back. The 2016 Olympic gymnastics champion will return to competition in the balance beam final on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health. “We are so excited to confirm that you will see

Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Gregory Bull/AP U.S. star gymnast Simone Biles will return for the final women's artistic gymnastic event of the Tokyo Olympics, after multiple withdrawals

Jade Carey is the latest U.S. Olympic gymnast to win a gold medal. The 21-year-old put on a phenomenal performance during the floor routine final and finished with a score of 14.366 to win her first individual gold medal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics announced Monday. Biles, who dropped out of the team competition, all-around final and the other three individual events amid mental health concerns and

(CNN) Years after Kathy Griffin shaved her head in solidarity with her sister who was undergoing chemotherapy, the comedian and actress has announced she has lung cancer. "I've got to tell you guys something. I have cancer," Griffin began a note posted Monday

Kathy Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.” The comedian took to Instagram and Twitter Monday to say her cancer was caught early

Comedian Kathy Griffin revealed Monday she’s battling early-stage lung cancer. The two-time Emmy-winning star of “My Life On The D-List” shared her health news in a social media statement that said she will soon undergo surgery. “I’ve got to tell you guys

Kathy Griffin has revealed that she has lung cancer and will be undergoing surgery. Speaking with ABC News’ Juju Chang in an interview that aired Monday, the comedian shared that she had learned of the diagnosis a few weeks ago and was shocked, especially

FILE PHOTO: Comedian Kathy Griffin poses at The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Los Angeles, California December 9, 2015. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Comedian Kathy Griffin poses at The Hollywood Reporter's

Comedian Kathy Griffin informed fans on Monday of a recent lung cancer diagnosis and immediate plans to undergo surgery to remove half of her left lung. Griffin, 60, said it was a stage one diagnosis, and said she has never smoked. "I’ve got to tell you guys

Comedian Kathy Griffin used social media Monday to reveal she has lung cancer, adding she has never smoked and will begin treatment immediately. “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung

She said she had contracted the disease despite never having smoked. Between 10% and 20% of lung cancer cases occur in people who have not smoked, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Security forces try to keep protesters outside the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 presidential election results by Congress in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021. (Stephanie Keith/Reuters) A Washington, D.C., police officer

A third officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has died by suicide, police confirmed Monday. The officer, Gunther Hashida of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, was found deceased in his home Thursday. “We are grieving as a Department

A third police officer who defended the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack has committed suicide, according to media reports. Gunther Hashida, who joined the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in 2003, was found dead in his home Thursday, according to a statement

Supporters of Donald Trump gather outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C., on January 06, 2021. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images A Washington, D.C., police officer has died from suicide, making him the third cop to kill himself after defending

A cop who was on duty when the US Capitol was stormed by an angry mob Jan. 6 has committed suicide — the third responding officer to take his own life, a report said Monday. Metropolitan Police Officer Gunther Hashida, who joined the DC department in 2003,

Officer Gunther Hashida joined the Metropolitan Police Department in 2003 and responded to the Capitol on January 6, according to the department. CNN — A DC police officer who responded to the US Capitol insurrection has died by suicide, according to the

A third police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has died by suicide eight months after the deadly attack, authorities said Monday. Gunther Hashida was found dead inside his home on July 29, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

(CNN) The United States has ramped up airstrikes against the Taliban in a bid to turn back the militants' advances on a number of key provincial capitals in Afghanistan , a senior Afghan security official said Monday. Over the past 72 hours, US airstrikes

Taliban fighters struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan with at least three rockets overnight, the insurgent group's spokesman said on Sunday, adding that the aim was to thwart air strikes conducted by Afghan government forces. "Kandahar airport was

Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani on Monday blamed the “sudden” withdrawal of U.S. troops for his country’s deteriorating security situation, as Taliban insurgents closed in on three provincial capitals and hit the Kandahar airport with rocket artillery. Ghani

FILE PHOTO: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani attends Central-South Asia trade Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan July 16, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani attends Central-South Asia trade Summit in Tashkent,

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday blamed the United States’ "sudden" decision to withdraw its troops for the rapid collapse of security in the country as Taliban forces close in on three major cities. Ghani told the Afghan parliament that "the last

The Afghan air force on Monday pounded the Taliban with repeated airstrikes in an effort to keep insurgent fighters from capturing key cities in southern and western Afghanistan, officials said, as the battle for the country’s future moves from the rural countryside

Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation's largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another on Hawaii's Big Island. Containment of the Bootleg Fire in

Thunderstorms in many areas could bring welcome rainfall, the storms could also cause flash flooding. California’s Dixie Fire covered nearly 388 square miles in mountains where 42 homes and other buildings have been destroyed. Wildfires emit huge volumes

Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation's largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another on Hawaii's Big Island. Containment of the Bootleg Fire in

Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another in Hawaii BLY, Ore. -- Firefighters in Oregon reported good

BLY, Oregon — Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California. Containment of the Bootleg Fire in remote southern Oregon

Thunderstorms in many areas could bring welcome rainfall, the storms could also cause flash flooding. California’s Dixie Fire covered nearly 388 square miles in mountains where 42 homes and other buildings have been destroyed. Wildfires emit huge volumes

FILE PHOTO: An Ericsson sign is seen at the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China November 5, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An Ericsson sign is seen at the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai,

FILE PHOTO: The skyline with the financial district is photographed during sunset in Frankfurt, Germany, April 22, 2020, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The skyline with the financial

FILE PHOTO: An employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures at a factory in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China May 17, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: An employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures at a

FILE PHOTO: Employees work at a bio plant factory of Hanmi Pharm in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran FILE PHOTO: Employees work at a bio plant factory of Hanmi Pharm in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran August 2,

FILE PHOTO: A worker wearing a face mask works on a production line manufacturing bicycle steel rim at a factory, as the country is hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China March 2, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from a factory during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from a factory during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, January

An Iowa judge has rejected a motion for a new trial for the man convicted of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Poweshiek County District Court Judge Joel Yates issued a written ruling on Monday denying Cristhian Bahena Rivera's bid for a

DES MOINES, Iowa — A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she disappeared while out for a run near her small hometown. Judge

A judge has denied a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts DES MOINES, Iowa -- A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man's request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa

An Iowa judge on Monday denied a request for a new trial by a man convicted of 2018 killing Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she vanished while going on a run. The ruling by Judge Joel Yates clears

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she disappeared while out for a run near her small

An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Matthias Hangst/Getty Images TOKYO — Dutch distance runner Sifan Hassan was entering the final lap of her 1,500

Sifan Hassan, of the Netherlands, didn’t let a final-lap fall deter her from winning her 1,500-meter heat at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. The Dutch athlete tried and failed to hurdle over Kenya’s Edinah Jebitok during the race. Jebitok had fallen at the final

Dutch distance star Sifan Hassan tripped over another runner in a 1,500-meter heat at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday ― and it looked bad for her. With less than 400 meters to go, she was sprawled on the track and trailed the pack by a considerable distance. But

Dutch Runner Who Fell During Her Race Went On To Win Gold — She's Aiming For Two More Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Steele/Getty Images Michael Steele/Getty Images It's undeniable: Sifan Hassan is killing it. Hassan, a long-distance runner representing

Former big league outfielder Hyun Soo Kim hit a two-run homer off Pittsburgh front office assistant Jeremy Bleich and scored the game-ending run in South Korea's 11-1 victory over Israel on Monday at the Olympics. Soo, who played for Baltimore and Philadelphia

FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk at Myeongdong shopping district amid social distancing measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Seoul, South Korea, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Knockout Round 2 - Israel v South Korea - Yokohama Baseball Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - August 2, 2021. Kim Hyunsoo of South Korea celebrates with team mates after winning the game. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Knockout Round 1 - Israel v Mexico - Yokohama Baseball Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - August 1, 2021. Joey Meneses of Mexico in action. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Knockout Round 1 - Israel

Firefighter in Turkey are battling for the sixth straight day to control wildfires that tore through forests near some of the country's key beach resorts BOZALAN, Turkey -- Selcuk Sanli let his two cows lose to fend for themselves, put his family’s most treasured

BOZALAN, Turkey — Selcuk Sanli set his two cows lose, put his family’s most treasured belongings in a car and fled his home as a wildfire approached his village near Turkey’s beach resort of Bodrum, one of thousands fleeing flames that have coated the skies

BOZALAN, Turkey (AP) — Selcuk Sanli set his two cows loose, put his family’s most treasured belongings in a car and fled his home as a wildfire approached his village near Turkey‘s beach resort of Bodrum, one of thousands fleeing flames that have coated the

For the sixth straight day, Turkish firefighters battled Monday to control the blazes that are tearing through forests near Turkey’s beach destinations. Fed by strong winds and scorching temperatures, the fires that began Wednesday have left eight people dead.

(CNN) The White House is making a concerted effort to return the focus of President Joe Biden's schedule to Covid-19 this week as the year-and-a-half-long pandemic again consumes his agenda amid a new spike in cases. The President has multiple events focused

56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing in the Oval Office 2.5 hours before he actually returns from Camp David then, in the evening, he will speak at a Democrat political event. President

President Biden headlines a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee on Monday evening, in an effort to build up resources ahead of next year’s midterm elections, when the Democrats will be defending the razor thin majorities in both the House and Senate. Biden

President Biden is headlining a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee on Monday evening in an effort to build up resources ahead of next year’s midterm elections, when the Democrats will be defending the razor-thin majorities in both the House and

Civil rights and political activist Rev. Jesse Jackson are among several people arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Monday during a National Moral Monday protest for low-wage workers by the Poor People's Campaign. Jackson joined Bishop William J. Barber II and

(CNN) The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Black faith leaders in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 in a push for voting rights that had been largely galvanized by the Black church. Jackson was still a seminarian at the

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested in Washington, D.C. by Capitol Police on Monday while protesting in favor of Democratic legislation. This is the latest arrest of several this year for Jackson, who joined on Monday other protesters from the Poor People’s

Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested Monday with other activists protesting for “voting rights” on Capitol Hill. A photo of Jackson, with a mask under his nose, was first posted on Twitter by Sam Ford of ABC 7: Rev Jesse Jackson has been arrested protesting for

President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is being pitched as a win for the domestic economy, but an obscure line within the 2,702-page bill could increase the offshoring of American jobs. Mr. Biden’s bill proposes the largest-ever federal investment

An infrastructure package, crafted by a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans and first obtained by Breitbart News, would allow federal bureaucrats to bypass “Buy American” requirements for projects funded by the legislation. The bill requires, no later

President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is set to be a boon for the wife of Sen. Joe Manchin III, a West Virginia Democrat and key swing vote for the White House’s agenda. Mr. Biden’s legislation, as written, greatly expands funding for the

The 2,700 pages of the so-called bipartisan “infrastructure” bill released Sunday night by Breitbart News show the commission Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) wife sits on will receive double the funding if passed, in a way to possibly ensure Manchin’s swing vote

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured on a Google building in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured on a Google building in

FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

A trader works behind plexiglass on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/Files A trader works behind plexiglass on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York

FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York

BEIJING (AP) — More than 300 people died in recent flooding in central China, authorities said Monday, three times the previously announced toll. The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing. The vast majority of the victims were

BEIJING -- More than 300 people died in recent flooding in central China, authorities said Monday, three times the previously announced toll. The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing. The vast majority of the victims were

Chinese authorities have announced a large jump in the death toll from recent floods. The Henan provincial government said Monday that 302 people died and 50 remain missing. The vast majority of the victims were in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, where

A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II. A spokeswoman for the Neuruppin

A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II BERLIN -- A German court has

A 100-year-old man is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder after he allegedly served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp in Berlin during World War II, the Associated Press reported. Despite the man’s age, he is considered fit to stand trial,

A prominent Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist has been arrested by the city’s anti-corruption watchdog over accusations that he broke the law by singing at a political rally three years ago HONG KONG -- A prominent Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog on Monday charged a singer and prominent pro-democracy activist, Anthony Wong, with “corrupt conduct” at a 2018 election rally, the latest legal action against dissent by authorities in the Chinese-ruled city. The

Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming attends the Hong Kong Film Awards April 19, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming attends the Hong Kong Film Awards April 19, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu August 2, 2021 By Sara Cheng and Jessie

(CNN) We're going to see Donald Trump's taxes. Or, to be totally clear about it, we are very likely to see the former president's taxes -- following a Friday ruling by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel's office that said that the returns must

Former President Donald Trump will try to stop the Biden administration from handing over his tax returns to the Democratic-led Congress. In a statement Monday, Mr. Trump’s lawyer said the former president would object to the Treasury Department cooperating

Former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney on Monday criticized the Treasury Department for intending to turn over his tax returns to House investigators in accordance with a legal opinion from the Justice Department. The New York Times reported last

Rapper DaBaby has issued an apology to the LGBTQ community after his homophobic remarks at a July 25 concert in Miami resulted in him being dropped from several music festivals. “I want to apologize to the LGBTQ+ community for the hurtful and triggering comments

Lollapalooza announced on Sunday that it cut rapper DaBaby at the eleventh hour following homophobic remarks that he made during a performance at a Miami-area music festival. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, had been scheduled

(CNN) Rapper DaBaby has apologized for the false and disparaging comments he made about gay men and HIV during a performance at a Miami music festival. The move comes days after his comments were largely condemned by prominent musicians, members of the LGBTQ+

Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing number are imposing rules to make it more

NEW YORK -- Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing number are imposing rules to

NEW YORK (AP) – Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing number are imposing rules

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is facing criticism for saying to supporters over the weekend that it “will be hard not to hit” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the speaker’s gavel, if it is handed to him in 2023 should Republicans take control of the chamber

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made a twisted joke on Saturday about how it would be “hard” not to strike Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) with her own gavel if he ever replaces her as speaker of the House. He made the startling comment after

An aide to McCarthy said "he was obviously joking" without commenting further. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling on House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to resign after he said over the weekend it would be "hard not to hit" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the

There were 461 shootings in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s (D) Chicago during the month of July alone. WGNTV reported the Chicago Police Department (CPD) revealed the 461 shootings were up an increase over the 402 shooting incidents which occurred in July 2020. CPD

At least 5 people were killed and 50 others were injured in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to authorities. Chicago police said one man was killed and another was wounded early Sunday in a shooting in the city's Near West Side. The two men

The number of shooting incidents across the city of Chicago for the month of July and over the past seven months have outpaced the previous year, according to new figures released by police officials on Sunday. CHICAGO MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT ATTENDS LOLLAPALOOZA

NBC’s primetime coverage of the Tokyo Olympics continues to shed viewers and has lost roughly half of the audience that tuned in for the last summer games. NBC’s average primetime audience of 14.5 million viewers through the first eight days of the Olympics

These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here's Why A look at the viewing experience of this year's Olympic games, including its production and ratings as it streamed on both live TV and NBC's Peacock service. Television These Olympics

The Japanese Public Begins To Embrace The Tokyo Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images TOKYO — In the year leading up to the delayed Summer Olympics, public opinion polls in Japan showed

The Colusa County Sheriff’s Department says four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed Sunday in a remote area of Northern California COLUSA, Calif. -- Four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed Sunday in a remote area of

Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Colusa County, California, according to law enforcement officials. According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Fox40 news, the Robinson R66 helicopter crashed around 1:15 p.m. local

The aircraft crashed before 1:15 p.m. PST north of Sacramento, according to a news release from the Colusa County Sheriff Department. CCSD deputies and fire personnel discovered all victims deceased on the scene, although their cause of death is not yet known

(CNN) The Department of Health and Human Services' inspector general announced a review into the Fort Bliss facility for unaccompanied migrant children Monday amid whistleblower complaints of poor conditions at the site. Over the spring, the Biden administration

Illegal-immigrant children are once again surging across the border at record pace, with last week seeing the worst three-day period since Homeland Security began releasing daily records in March. And the unaccompanied children are once again beginning to

A federal inspector general announced an audit Monday of an emergency shelter the Biden administration set up to care for illegal immigrant children caught at the Mexican border without parents. The review, expected to be completed this year, will look at

During its monthslong debate over bringing in 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones as a tenured professor, donors slammed the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for allowing "Marxism" to take root at the school, emails obtained by Fox News show. Hannah-Jones,

Donors to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) criticized the university for its perceived sympathy towards “Marxism” and Black Lives Matter during the debate over whether to offer New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones a tenured position,

Amid the controversy to bring in 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones as a tenured professor to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, the school’s Journalism and Media Dean requested that ABC News' Deputy Political Director "protect" Hannah-Jones. Their

New York (CNN Business) Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates are officially divorced, after a judge approved their split on Monday. Microsoft MSFT The powerhouse couple — who met atin 1987 and married in 1994 — announced in May that they would be ending their

FILE PHOTO: Melinda Gates and her husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, co-founders of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, attend a United Nations' Every Woman, Every Child news conference in New York September 24, 2015. REUTERS/Pearl Gabel FILE PHOTO: Melinda

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates and estranged wife Melinda finalized their divorce Monday — months after they first announced their split, a report said. A judge formally signed off on the pair’s divorce, TMZ reported, citing court documents. The gossip

China should not be allowed to host the 2022 Winter Olympics while refusing to allow inquiries into the coronavirus origin and not answering for the "deaths of millions of people around the world," according to a former director of National intelligence. John

Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe is calling on the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Winter Games out of Beijing — saying the Chinese Communist Party should not be rewarded after unleashing, and then concealing and blocking

With the summer Olympics kicking off in Japan in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this is a good time to remember that in a matter of just six months, another Olympic Games is scheduled to take place in Beijing, where the Chinese Communist Party

Some States Are Working To Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Enlarge this image toggle caption Liz Sanders/Bloomberg via Getty Images Liz Sanders/Bloomberg via Getty Images As COVID-19 cases surge, the federal government and some private employers are requiring

An increasing number of Americans support vaccine mandates, according to a survey from the COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States. The survey, taken June 9 to July 7, 2021, among 20,669 respondents, asked, “Do you

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Monday addressed the debate over coronavirus mandates, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) controversial guidance telling vaccinated Americans to mask up, by asserting there should be “no COVID mandates”

Troubling drone footage emerged online Sunday that reportedly showed up to 1,000 migrants being held by border patrol in Mission, Texas, prompted criticism from Republicans who said the footage underscores the crisis at the border. "An absolute catastrophe

Drone video from the U.S.-Mexico border shows how much of a "catastrophe" the migrant crisis has become, according to one Republican House member. Video reportedly showing up to 1,000 migrants being held by border patrol in Mission, Texas, appeared online

New video shows ​nearly a thousand illegal immigrants being held by border patrol agents under a bridge near the southern border in Texas — with a top Republican calling it an “absolute catastrophe,” as the Biden administration continues to take heat for the

NFL legends Tom Brady and Larry Fitzgerald will co-host a weekly SiriusXM Radio show during the upcoming season, marking the first time that the future Hall of Famers have teamed up. "Tom and Larry are generational talents, two of the best to ever play the

Jul 20, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady walks onto the South Lawn of the White House as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are honored for their Super Bowl LV Championship. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Jul 20,

Tom Brady appeared to be upset with his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates during training camp on Sunday, and at least one incident led to the quarterback slamming his helmet. Brady was in the middle of a solid two-minute drill when it ended with a sack and a

Myanmar's Military Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister And Promises Elections BANGKOK — Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Myanmar's military leader on Sunday declared himself prime minister and said he would lead the country under

August 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Members of a shadow government set up by opponents of Myanmar’s coup condemned on Monday the country’s military ruler for taking on the role of prime minister in a caretaker government and said the move was designed to try to

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has taken on the role of Prime Minister in a newly formed caretaker government, state media reported on Sunday, six months after the army seized power from a civilian government. In a speech on Sunday, Min Aung Hlaing

Tom Daley Is Knitting His Way Through The Tokyo Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Giddens - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Joe Giddens - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images If watching Olympic competitions has been sparking a bit of anxiety,

Great Britain’s diver Tom Daley went viral over the weekend when he was seen on the sidelines of the Tokyo Olympics knitting while he cheered on his teammates competing in the women's 3-meter springboard diving final. Daley revealed on social media Sunday

CNN — If competitive diving doesn’t work out, Tom Daley can always pursue a career as a knitwear designer. The Olympic gold medalist had his eyes on the wool and not the water, in a viral photo of him knitting in the stands at the women’s three-meter springboard

A medical worker in protective suit collects a swab from a resident for nucleic acid testing following new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China early August 2, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS A medical worker in protective

China has placed millions under lockdown as the nation faces the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in months due to the more transmissible delta variant. Initial reports from last week noted that the variant had spread to 15 cities, but that number had risen

Millions of people in China have been sent into lockdown as the country scrambles to contain a COVID-19 outbreak caused by the highly contagious Delta variant. More than 1.2 million residents in Zhuzhou were ordered to stay home Monday for the next three days

The Biden administration signaled Monday that it plans to keep the so-called Title 42 coronavirus border shutdown in place a while longer, dashing hopes of immigrant-rights advocates who had believed the government would soon lift the policy and stop expelling

Title 42 Foes Go Back To Court To Try To End COVID Measure Blocking Asylum Seekers Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP Immigration advocates who had been negotiating with the Biden administration to end a Trump-era rule

(CNN) The American Civil Liberties Union, along with other immigrant advocacy groups, is going back to court over a Trump-era border policy that's resulted in the expulsions of hundreds of thousands of migrants, marking an escalation between the organizations

FILE PHOTO: The HSBC logo is seen in the Canary Wharf financial district in London,Britain, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The HSBC logo is seen in the Canary Wharf financial district in London,Britain, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Reinhard

FILE PHOTO: People queue inside a branch of the Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFJ) Financial Group's bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ in Tokyo, Japan, February 1, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People queue inside a branch of the Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFJ) Financial

FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Heineken beer are seen at a supermarket during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, October 12, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Heineken beer are seen at a supermarket during

The FBI has joined the manhunt for a killer who brutally stabbed to death a woman and her dog in an Atlanta park last week, while the woman’s friends claim some city surveillance cameras weren’t working the night of the murder as unanswered questions continue

Some surveillance cameras weren’t working at a popular Atlanta park where a woman and her dog were killed in a “gruesome” attack, according to a report. A security camera near the entrance of Piedmont Park in the city’s Midtown neighborhood caught the last

(CNN) Ashley Judd says it's with "quiet awe" that she is walking, nearly six months after shattering her leg in four places while on a trip in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The "Double Jeopardy" star and activist was hospitalized in February after sustaining

Ashley Judd is walking again, nearly six months after shattering her leg deep in a Congolese rainforest. Judd posted a video of herself on Instagram on Sunday walking by herself up a hill in a national park in the Swiss alps. “My leg and foot, worked beautifully.

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin celebrates on the podium after the race REUTERS/David W Cerny Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest,

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Williams' George Russell before the race Pool via REUTERS/Florion Goga Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Williams'

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten pushed for universal masking in schools during an interview with CNN on Monday, arguing it's the safest way to keep schools open this fall. "We see the Delta variant be very transmissible," Weingarten

On Monday, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten sounded off on schools returning to in-person learning amid the recent spike in coronavirus cases. Weingarten told “CNN Newsroom” that “schools will be open” but said the question is “will

Thea White, an actor best known for voicing the sweet-natured Scotswoman Muriel Bagge on Cartoon Network’s "Courage the Cowardly Dog," died on July 30. She was 81. White’s brother, John Zitzner, announced the news of White’s death on his Facebook page, writing

(CNN) Actress Thea White, best known as the voice of Muriel in the cartoon series "Courage the Cowardly Dog," died on Friday at the age of 81. White's death was announced by her brother John Zitzner in a Facebook post published Friday. White played Muriel

German police say three people have been slightly injured when they were targeted with darts likely shot from a blowgun in the western city of Cologne BERLIN -- German police said three people were slightly injured Monday morning when they were targeted with

BERLIN (AP) – German police said three people were slightly injured Monday morning when they were targeted with darts likely shot from a blowgun in the western city of Cologne. Police said in a statement that a construction worker, a passerby and an employee

A new law set to start at the beginning of next year may make bacon much harder to get in California. The state is set to begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved by voters in 2018. It requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens

California's New Animal Welfare Law Could Mean The End Of Bacon Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Risberg/AP Eric Risberg/AP DES MOINES, Iowa — Thanks to a reworked menu and long hours, Jeannie Kim managed to keep her San Francisco restaurant alive during

(CNN) Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer denied a request Monday from a Maine church that sought to block the state from enforcing or reinstating Covid restrictions in the wake of the Delta variant surge Breyer acted without comment and declined to refer

An evangelical church in Maine has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block any return of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on worship gatherings. Calvary Chapel Bangor said it fears a reimposition of the restrictions implemented by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills

You Can Now (Possibly) Get Your Hands On A Piece Of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake Enlarge this image toggle caption Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images Looking to spend money on a single piece of 40-year-old

A piece of cake from Princess Diana and Prince Charles' 1981 wedding will be up for auction. The slice is estimated to go for up to $350, according to Dominic Winter Auctioneers. The piece weighs in at about 28 ounces and was cut out of the 23 cakes made

FILE PHOTO: Students are led onto the bus after the school day ends at Kratzer Elementary School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Beier FILE PHOTO: Students are led onto the bus after the school day ends at Kratzer Elementary

(CNN) Stefanie Watts admits she's worried about sending her granddaughter and her son back to school on Monday . "I'm scared," Watts told CNN at a vaccination event in DeKalb County, Georgia. "I'm not gonna tell no lie. I am scared." But that's why Watts

Protesters take part in a demonstration to show their support for Palestinian residents of Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood facing eviction during a court hearing, outside the Israeli Supreme Court, in Jerusalem August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Protesters

Israel's High Court Floats Proposal To Solve The Flash Point That Sparked War In Gaza Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Alleruzzo/AP Maya Alleruzzo/AP JERUSALEM — Israel's Supreme Court on Monday floated a compromise that would prevent the evictions

Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), who survived the Jonestown massacre more than 40 years ago, compared former President Donald Trump to the late cult leader Jim Jones on Sunday. “There’s no question that you could compare Jim Jones as a charismatic leader who

Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) is an interesting bundle of contradictions. She established her political career as a survivor of the 1978 Jonestown Massacre, where she was shot five times and left for dead. This ordeal spurred her to not only become a

Wild footage shows three people crashing through a large Chicago hotel window as they brawled over fake Lollapalooza tickets, according to cops. Video obtained by CBS Chicago captures screams and the sound of smashing glass as the trio crashes and then falls

Three people were hospitalized Sunday after smashing through a plate-glass window outside of the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Footage obtained by a local reporter shows a scuffle breaking out among three people in front of the Congress Hotel in

EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans on Monday filed an amicus brief in the Justice Department's lawsuit against Georgia's election law, urging the court to dismiss the case, claiming it is "without merit," and arguing that the Constitution grants states the authority

Nearly 60 House Republicans on Monday signed onto an amicus brief in the Justice Department’s lawsuit against a controversial Georgia election law, asking a federal judge to dismiss the legal challenge. “Non-discriminatory state laws that are designed to protect

FILE PHOTO: Piedmont Lithium's headquarters is seen in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, U.S., July 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder FILE PHOTO: Piedmont Lithium's headquarters is seen in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, U.S., July 16, 2021.

FILE PHOTO: A 100% Electric logo is seen on a Renault Kangoo ZE electric utility vehicle at a Renault automobile dealership in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France, October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A 100% Electric logo is seen on a Renault

Jay Pickett, an actor known for his roles in TV soap operas like “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” died on Friday while filming a movie in Idaho. He was 60. Travis Mills, the director of “Treasure Valley,” which was set to star Mr. Pickett, said

CNN — Jay Pickett, a veteran soap opera actor best known for his roles on “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Port Charles,” has died. He was 60. His wife, Elena Pickett, confirmed his death. Pickett was on location in Idaho, filming a scene for

As the draft of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was released late Sunday night, Republicans scouring the 2,702 pages noted that it denounces discrimination based on "gender identity." Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., tweeted Monday: "Now gender identity is

The bipartisan “infrastructure” bill Breitbart News released Sunday night includes “gender identity” as a protected class. On page 2149, the bill reads: No individual in the United States may, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national

A Las Vegas dad dying of COVID-19 sent his fiancée the heartbreaking text, "I should have gotten the damn vaccine" just before he succumbed, according to new reports. Michael Freedy, 39, had gone on vacation with fiancée Jessica du Preez and their children,

A Las Vegas dad dying of COVID-19 sent his fiancée the heartbreaking text, “I should have gotten the damn vaccine” just before he succumbed, according to new reports. Michael Freedy, 39, had gone on vacation with fiancée Jessica du Preez and their children,

Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has a message

Students need to go back to their classrooms this fall as that is where they learn best, but schools should also follow the Centers for Disease Control's guidelines recommending universal indoor masking, according to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. "Schools

This handout photo released by the Beauval Zoo shows panda Huan Huan holding her new born female cub in Saint-Aignan, central France, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. A giant panda on loan to France from China gave birth to two female twin cubs early Monday, a French

A French zoo has announced that a giant panda on loan to France from China has given birth to two female twin cubs PARIS -- A giant panda on loan to France from China gave birth to two female twin cubs early Monday, a French zoo announced, declaring “they

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and 10 of his European counterparts signed a joint statement Monday expressing their objection to the agreement between Germany and the United States on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, describing it "another

The Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee joined European counterparts Monday in denouncing the White House’s decision to green-light the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia. “We consider Nord Stream

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donned some formal wear for an event they attended while on vacation in Italy amid her social media bullying scandal. Teigen and her musician husband joined Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom at the event in which the two musicians

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen stepped out in New York City after unloading their lavish Beverly Hills mansion. The married couple and parents of two stepped out in Manhattan on Friday before jetting off to Italy to attend the fourth edition of the LuisaViaRoma

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General notified the FBI about concerns regarding photos of female support staff used in sexual predator stings without receiving permission or documenting actions. Inspector General Michael Horowitz on Friday

CNN — FBI agents posted provocative photos of female coworkers online without formal authorization as part of sting operations against sex trafficking, according to a new watchdog report. The Justice Department’s inspector general said in a report released

CNN — A group comprising survivors and victims’ families in the 2019 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the large-capacity magazine (LCM) used in the shooting, according to court documents. The lawsuit filed in

Loved ones of those killed in a 2019 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, have filed a lawsuit against the maker of a 100-round, double-drum ammunition magazine the gunman used in the massacre. The lawsuit was filed in Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County,

Deep in the blue sea, about 200 miles from New York City, marine researchers spotted a square-ish, bright yellow sea sponge next to a pink sea star — and they sure look like SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. The SpongeBob-like sponge belongs to the genus

Deep in the blue sea, about 200 miles from New York City, marine researchers spotted a squarish, bright yellow sea sponge next to a pink sea star – and they sure look like SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. The SpongeBob-like sponge belongs to the genus

FILE PHOTO: A view of personal items of a homeless person living on the sides of busy streets in Wellington, New Zealand, April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Praveen Menon FILE PHOTO: A view of personal items of a homeless person living on the sides of busy streets in

FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses her supporters at a Labour Party event in Wellington, New Zealand, October 11, 2020. REUTERS/Praveen Menon FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses her supporters at a Labour Party event in Wellington,

Seth MacFarlane is upset by commentary from Tucker Carlson, prompting the Family Guy co-creator to complain about working for the same corporation that owns Fox News. MacFarlane was apparently so offended by Carlson that he said he wished his Fox animated

“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane is fed up with Fox about the misinformation aired on Fox News, and wishes his iconic TV series was broadcast anywhere else. MacFarlane, whose show is on the Fox TV network ― part of the same corporate family as Fox News

It's summertime and airports are packed with vacationers again DALLAS -- Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds. Despite rising numbers of coronavirus infections fueled

Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds. Despite rising numbers of coronavirus infections fueled by the delta variant, the U.S. set another recent high mark for air travel

New York (CNN Business) Amazon's highly anticipated, and reportedly quite expensive, "Lord of the Rings" series finally has a premiere date. Amazon AMZN The series, which is based on the beloved books by J.R.R. Tolkien, is set to debut on September 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- Start the countdown. An Amazon series inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” novels will premiere in September 2022. The date was announced Monday as filming in New Zealand concluded for the as-yet untitled series,

Russia's ambassador to the United States said Washington had asked 24 Russian diplomats to leave the country by Sept. 3 after their visas expired. Anatoly Antonov did not say whether the U.S. request was prompted by any particular dispute, and there was no

FILE PHOTO: Russian and U.S. state flags fly near a factory in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Region, Russia March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Russian and U.S. state flags fly near a factory in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Region,

A Louisiana groom allegedly shot a friend on his wedding day because he thought the man was having an affair with his new wife. Devin Jose Jones, 30, and his bride were riding with the victim after the wedding on Saturday night when they hit traffic on I-10

A Louisiana man was arrested on his wedding night after allegedly opening fire on a highway while still wearing his tuxedo. ​​NEW ORLEANS SHOOTING ON BOURBON STREET LEAVES 5 WOUNDED; VIDEO SHOWS CROWD FLEEING GUNFIRE The incident unfolded Saturday evening

A wild fistfight broke out between two passengers on an American Airlines flight — over a reclined seat that got stuck, footage shows. The clip, obtained by KXAN, shows two men trading blows in the cramped cabin as other travelers look on and beg them to stop

A wild fistfight broke out between two passengers on an American Airlines flight — over a reclined seat that got stuck, footage shows. The clip, obtained by KXAN, shows two men trading blows in the cramped cabin as other travelers look on and beg them to stop

The number of homicides in Washington, D.C., surpassed coronavirus deaths in the city by a nearly 3-to-1 ratio in July as the nation’s capital continues to grapple with an uptick in murders. There were 21 homicides throughout the month compared to eight coronavirus

America’s crime pandemic has led to murders surpassing coronavirus deaths in Washington, DC, by nearly a three-to-one ratio in July. “There were 21 homicides throughout the month compared to eight coronavirus deaths” in the city, according to Fox News. Councilman

(CNN) Dolly Parton has revealed that she invested her royalties from Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" into a Black community in Nashville. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actress wrote and performed the song in

Country music legend Dolly Parton is receiving plaudits after she revealed what she did with the royalty money she received from Whitney Houston’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” It was a touching homage to the singer who passed away almost ten years

Ben Affleck isn’t the only one bringing back a sentimental accessory from the early Bennifer days. Jennifer Lopez, who’s currently cruising around Europe with her on-again beau, appears to have pulled out a diamond Harry Winston bracelet the actor gifted her

Matt Damon's bromance with Ben Affleck is still going strong. The "Stillwater" actor, 50, revealed that even though the "Argo" director, 48, is on a luxurious vacation with his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, he's still texting his best friend back. Damon revealed

St. Petersburg police in Florida responding to the scene of a shooting Saturday evening found a 27-year-old mom dead inside her vehicle and her two children still alive and "terrified." The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m., the St. Petersburg Police Department

A Florida mom was shot dead in her car in front of her two “terrified” children — one just a baby who was sitting in her lap, according to police and local reports. Joana Peca, 27, was repeatedly shot in the face around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Petersburg

FILE PHOTO: Reese Witherspoon arrives to the Oscars red carpet for the 93rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 25, 2021. Chris Pizzello/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Reese Witherspoon arrives to the Oscars red carpet for the 93rd Academy

New York (CNN Business) Reese Witherspoon's women-centric media company Hello Sunshine is being sold. AT&T T The media company has been behind several of the actress' recent TV projects such as "Big Little Lies," "Little Fires Everywhere" and "The Morning

A 35-year-old man was shot during a gunpoint robbery in Manhattan early Sunday morning, according to a shocking video released by the NYPD. The victim was attacked by a gun-wielding thief who ran up from behind him as he was walking along East 30th Street

New York City police released video that shows a gunfight erupting in front of a Manhattan grocery store Saturday night that left three innocent bystanders wounded. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. at Marte Grocery on Audubon Ave. in the Washington

At least six people were hospitalized after police said a fight broke out Sunday afternoon at a Pennsylvania sports complex, leading to a chaotic evacuation, according to authorities. East Hempfield Township Police said officers responded to a call at 2:22

YORK, Pa. — At least six people were injured after a fight at a sports center about 80 miles outside Philadelphiaprompted a mass incident Sunday afternoon. Diane E. Garber, Emergency Services Coordinator for East Hempfield Township, confirmed that less than

Federal prosecutors have dropped charges, at least for now, against a Canadian trucker who was arrested at the U.S. border early last month with more than a ton of marijuana in his rig DETROIT -- Federal prosecutors have dropped charges, at least for now,

DETROIT — After 16 days of professing his innocence in an American jail cell, a Canadian trucker accused of smuggling more than 2,270 pounds of "highly potent" pot into Detroit has been freed. And the charges have been dropped. At issue was whether or not

A sizable majority of voters say they want more police on the street to deal with concerns over an increase in violent crime, according to a new survey by the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll. According to the poll, 75% of those responding said that more police are

(Chip East/Reuters) Seventy-five percent of voters believe more police are needed on the street as crime is on the rise across the country, according to a new poll. Just 25 percent of respondents in the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey said they do not need

FILE PHOTO: Tradesmen can be seen working on the roof of a house under construction at a housing development located in the western Sydney suburb of Oran Park in Australia, October 21, 2017. Picture taken October 21, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray FILE PHOTO: Tradesmen

FILE PHOTO: A house under construction can be seen behind an advertising banner at a housing development located in the western Sydney suburb of Oran Park in Australia, October 21, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray FILE PHOTO: A house under construction can be seen

Salimullah, a Rohingya refugee, has been living in the Indian capital of New Delhi since 2013 when he fled violence in Myanmar. Stateless, and now homeless after a fire razed his camp, the 35-year-old lives in a tent with as many as 10 other people at a time. Before

NEW DELHI — Salimullah, a Rohingya refugee, has been living in the Indian capital of New Delhi since 2013 when he fled violence in Myanmar. Stateless and now homeless after a fire razed his camp, the 35-year-old lives in a tent with as many as 10 other people