The UPIM said video footage showed Kim Raisner appeared to strike the horse Saint Boy. CNN — Germany’s modern pentathlon coach Kim Raisner has been disqualified from Tokyo 2020 for hitting a horse, the Modern Pentathlon Federation (UIPM) said in a statement

Newly crowned Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant and Draymond Green fired back at the media on Saturday for a lack of support in Tokyo following a rough start, telling the critics: "You are an American, too. Act like it." Team USA narrowly defeated France

If there was a Twitter Olympics, these tweets would be gold medalists. Who’d have thought the 2020 Games would be such a laugh? Thank you Tokyo, it’s been quite the ride.... This is straight-up 2020/2021 vibes... I have ‘Olympic Fever’, but half the country

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Golf - Women's Individual - Medal Ceremony - Kasumigaseki Country Club - Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan - August 7, 2021. Bronze medalist Lydia Ko of New Zealand poses with her medal. REUTERS/Toby Melville Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Golf - Women's

U.S. Runner Molly Seidel Wins Olympic Bronze In Her Third Ever Marathon Enlarge this image toggle caption Eugene Hoshiko/AP Eugene Hoshiko/AP TOKYO — Molly Seidel had only run two marathons before competing at the Tokyo Olympics. But the 27-year-old from

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ MEDAL ALERT A Japanese team of All-Stars fulfilled a determined national mission to win the Olympic

USA Track and Field had dubbed the women’s 4X400-meter relay team a “Dream Team.” But the squad became a nightmare for opponents as the Americans breezed to victory at the Tokyo Olympics, giving Allyson Felix her 11th Olympic career medal to become the most

The $15.4 billion spent on the Tokyo Olympics, the most ever for the international games, could have won a gold medal for global good, according to a recent study by the University of Oxford. The money could have built 300 300-bed hospitals, each of which

Ancient Japanese Martial Art Karate Strikes For First Time at Tokyo Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images TOKYO — The ancient martial art of Karate made its debut at the Summer

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track - Men's Madison - Final - Izu Velodrome - Shizuoka, Japan - August 7, 2021. Michael Morkov of Denmark and Lasse Hansen of Denmark on the way to winning the gold medal REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling

Former President Donald Trump ripped the Senate’s $1 trillion infrastructure package Saturday as a “disgrace,” warning that he was prepared to withhold his support for any Republican that was on board with it. “Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill will be used

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Advances In The Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP A roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill cleared a critical hurdle in the Senate Saturday, paving the way

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 FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the

Senate edges toward infrastructure bill vote Senators convened Saturday for a second consecutive weekend session on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, and passage of the $1 trillion package could wrap up quickly or drag on for days if opponents try to slow

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Capitol Hill in 2017. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters) The Senate advanced a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan in the first of two key procedural votes on Saturday, moving

Senators are convening for a rare weekend session on the bipartisan infrastructure bill as they edge toward a vote WASHINGTON -- Edging toward a vote, senators are convening for a rare weekend session on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which could wrap

The U.S. Senate met for the second weekend in a row on Saturday in hopes of passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, with its top Democrat warning members he would hold them in Washington through their scheduled summer break if needed. The package, which

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package Saturday after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried to slow the rush

Former President Donald Trump warned GOP lawmakers on Saturday that a vote for the White House’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal could result in losing his endorsement in the future. Mr. Trump, who many still view as the leader of the GOP, said the infrastructure

The Senate on Saturday cleared an important procedural hurdle as it moves toward final approval of an expansive bipartisan bill to rebuild the country’s aging roads, bridges, rail and electric grid, the culmination of months of negotiation over the first portion

The seven-day average for new daily COVID-19 infections has surpassed 100,000 in the U.S., returning to levels not seen since the winter surge The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter

Australia recorded its highest daily record of COVID cases Saturday as the country’s most populous states reported 361 new cases of the Delta variant. With more than 15 million residents in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, which comprise 60 percent

(CNN) Eight Florida attorneys have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over his executive order on masks in schools, said Charles Gallagher, an attorney working on the suit. This is the first legal challenge over the constitutionality of the governor's

America’s children are going back to class soon. In some parts of the country they already have. Keeping them safe while COVID-19 continues its march across the country is a top priority. Getting our children back to school should be our nation’s top priority

FILE - In this Jan. 15 photo, Dr. Yomaris Pena, Internal Medicine Physician with Somos Community Care at a COVID-19 extracts the last bit of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine out of a vial so as not to waste it at a vaccination site at the Corsi Houses in the

FILE PHOTO: People receive a dose of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a day before the wider Green Pass restrictions, where Italians will need proof of immunity to access an array of services and leisure activities, come into

As COVID-19 cases surge, some hospitals across the country are raising the alarm over hospitalization rates that may push facilities to capacity. The number of people hospitalized with the virus in the U.S. has more than tripled over the past month, from an

Nearly one in five Americans want absolutely nothing to do with Chinese coronavirus vaccines — and the rejection has nothing to do with availability. According to a Gallup poll released Friday, 18 percent of Americans can be described as “vaccine-resistant.” “These

The U.S. Is Now Averaging 100,000 New COVID-19 Infections A Day Enlarge this image toggle caption Marta Lavandier/AP Marta Lavandier/AP The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s top medical adviser, predicted Americans will increasingly be subjected to vaccine mandates as soon as any COVID-19 shot receives full approval from federal regulators. The infectious disease expert said Friday that he

Maybe he can live in his brother’s basement! Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is widely expected to face impeachment proceedings that could get him tossed from office — and his lavish digs at the Executive Mansion in Albany — seemingly has no other place to call home. He

Sheriff discusses groping complaint against Cuomo The Albany County sheriff held a news conference Saturday to discuss a criminal complaint his office received this week from an aide who says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped her breast at the governor's state

Andrew Cuomo has had quite a year. A few short months ago, he was heralded as the noblest, boldest and sexiest governor in American history, credited with steering us through the darkest days of the pandemic. Last week, our gubernatorial Emmy winner and million-dollar

CNN host Chris Cuomo announced he’s taking a weeklong hiatus — just two days after the release of a scathing report by New York’s state attorney general concluding that his brother, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, “sexually harassed multiple women.” “I’ll be

The first week in August was dominated by the release of a report into sexual harassment allegedly conducted by New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the subsequent fallout. But it also saw an increasing war of words between President Joe Biden and Florida Gov.

Albany sheriff said the complaint against Cuomo is "criminal in nature." The Albany County sheriff said during a press conference that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face a possible misdemeanor charge following a criminal complaint filed against him this

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (L) speaks at a church in Harlem, N.Y., March 17, 2021; CNN anchor Chris Cuomo poses as he arrives at an event in New York, N.Y., May 15, 2019. (Seth Wenig; Mike Segar/Reuters) CNN host Chris Cuomo said he is taking a weeklong

(CNN) Gov. Andrew Cuomo is running out of time and friends as he stares down the prospect of being the first New York governor impeached in more than 100 years -- with his own party leading the way. Days after state Attorney General Letitia James, also a Democrat,

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face misdemeanor charges if investigators substantiate a criminal complaint accusing the governor of groping an aide last year, the Albany County sheriff said Saturday. Sheriff Craig Apple promised a “very comprehensive”

The Albany County Sheriff Is Investigating A Criminal Complaint Against Gov. Cuomo Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images The Albany County Sheriff's Office says it is in the "very infant stages" of investigating

Chris Cuomo says his absence from CNN next week has nothing to do with his embattled brother, or advising him on his response to sexual misconduct allegations. Instead, the "Cuomo Prime Time" anchor is off for a planned summer vacation centered on his birthday,

Two summers ago, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo stared into a camera, signed a bill and made a promise to the women of New York. “Let’s actually change things,” he said, underscoring each word of resolve with a chop of his hands as he approved sweeping new protections

A majority of unvaccinated Americans indicated that they will not be easily persuaded to get vaccinated for the Chinese coronavirus — neither by employer mandates, nor pleas from doctors or politicians — an Economist/YouGov survey released this month found. The

In 2018, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill requiring all employers in the state to offer annual training to employees on workplace harassment issues. But an October 2019 "attestation" form, which claims the governor underwent such training

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — As New York‘s lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul has spent years on the road as the friendly face of the administration, visiting the far-flung coffee shops and factory floors of each of the state’s 62 counties for countless ribbon-cutting

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is not the only one who should face consequences for his sexual harassment scandal. According to the report compiled by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a cadre of staffers helped the governor fend off these allegations by targeting

Over a quarter of Americans are either not getting vaccinated or remain unsure if they will, an Economist/YouGov survey released this week found. The survey asked respondents to describe their “personal situation regarding COVID-19 vaccines.” A majority of

One-in-five Americans say they have lost friendships over disagreements on the Chinese coronavirus, a daily YouGov survey updated Friday found. The daily question surveyed 5,219 U.S. adults on August 5 and asked, “Have you lost any friendships because of differences

A bipartisan majority of New York voters said they want Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to resign and be charged with a crime in response to the independent investigators’ report that came out earlier in the week, according to a poll. Seven out of ten respondents said

Rose McGowan is continuing to air her frustrations with celebrities and politicians. The 47-year-old "Charmed" alum has long been an advocate for sexual harassment and abuse victims. This week, she tore into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after state Attorney

You may not be very surprised to find out Barack Obama appears to have a lot of close family and friends. The former president’s 60th birthday party was set to proceed Saturday as a “significantly scaled back” version of the original plan given the ominous

The hordes of celebs swarming Martha’s Vineyard for President Obama’s “scaled-down” birthday bash are getting quite the pandemic party favor: masks. After a massive backlash, the Obamas claimed they cut down the tremendous guest list for the former president’s

I previously reported about the huge, 60th birthday party that Barack Obama had planned on his $12 million waterfront estate in Martha’s Vineyard. He’s right there with Joe Biden supporting all kinds of restrictions on people. But apparently, a massive party

Jet-setting presidential climate czar John Kerry fueled the climate hypocrisy narrative by reportedly traveling via private plane to former President Barack Obama’s celebrity birthday bash on Martha’s Vineyard. Mr. Kerry was shown in photos posted by the [U.K.]

Celebrities and a massive tent were spotted in Martha’s Vineyard for former President Obama’s 60th birthday that his office said was "scaled back" to include just close friends and family amid concerns over the Delta coronavirus variant. Drone footage obtained

Stars descended on Martha’s Vineyard Friday ahead of former President Barack Obama’s 60th birthday party, after his spokeswoman claimed the Saturday bash would be scaled back to only include “only family and close friends,” amid COVID-19 concerns. Celebrity

Who was that masked man? It was Steven Spielberg, looking positively Indiana Jones-like as he showed up fashionably late, at least compared to other guests, at Martha’s Vineyard Airport Saturday for President Obama’s 60th birthday bash. Spielberg wore a fedora-style

President Barack Obama was just finishing up 18 holes at the Vineyard Golf Club around noon Saturday when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived by private jet to attend Obama’s big 60th birthday party set to kick off at 7 p.m., sources told The Post. The ex-president,

A number of A-list celebrities made the cut after former President Obama scaled back his nearly 500-person birthday-party guest list amid concerns about the delta variant of the coronavirus, according to reports. Seen arriving at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts

What’s a pandemic birthday extravaganza without plenty of time out on the green? Former President Obama and his buddies hit the golf course again Saturday, hours before his splashy, controversial 60th birthday bash on Martha’s Vineyard. Obama, looking super

The Dixie Fire is now about one-third the size of Rhode Island. It's also now the third-largest wildfire in California history. The fire obliterated much of the small town of Greenville, California, on Wednesday. California's Dixie Fire exploded in size

The raging Dixie Fire in Northern California – the third largest wildfire in state history -- has left at least eight area residents unaccounted for, according to a local sheriff. Five of the missing people were from Greenville, two from Crescent Mills and

An early version of this story was featured in CNN Weather's weekly column , which is released every Monday afternoon here . (CNN) As the Dixie Fire rages out of control in northern California, the largest wildfire currently burning in the US, the heroes on

A “perfect storm” of conditions allowed the California wildfire that destroyed a Gold Rush town this week to explode, scorching 100,000 more acres in the past day, after it was predicted to slow down Friday. The Dixie Fire is now the third largest wildfire

Wildfire becomes 3rd largest in California history The Dixie Fire in Northern California grew overnight because of gusty conditions. Officials said the fire has destroyed over a hundred homes and a historic town. Dixie Fire ravages town in Northern California

CHESTER, Calif. — As embers from the Dixie Fire rained down around him in the predawn hours of Thursday morning, Alan Kuhl thought the road to safety was impassable, as was any route of retreat. In an interview in the parking lot of a shuttered grocery store

At least five people are missing and thousands are anxiously waiting at evacuation centers as California's Dixie Fire, now the nation's largest wildfire, rips through Northern California communities and threatens to incinerate thousands of homes. The Plumas

Burned cars, incinerated buildings and a thick blanket of heavy smoke trail California's Dixie Fire, now the nation's largest wildfire. The wildfire continues to rip through Northern California communities and threatens thousands of homes. No injuries or

At least eight people are missing and thousands anxiously waiting at evacuation centers as California's Dixie Fire, now the nation's largest wildfire, rips through Northern California communities and threatens to incinerate thousands of homes. The Plumas County

Dela-Where He'd Rather Be: Come The Weekend, Biden Leaves D.C. Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP President Biden is in Wilmington, Del., this weekend, a place he has spent a lot of time as president. In fact, he's spent twice

Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back at President Biden Friday after the commander-in-chief snarked “Governor who?” when asked about the Republican’s mask and vaccine

After President Joe Biden trolled Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis for vowing to "stand in the way" of lockdowns, mask mandates and vaccine passports — asking "governor who?" — DeSantis fired back Friday. "I guess I'm not surprised that Biden doesn't remember

This week, the President of the United States decided to spit in the eye of the Supreme Court and cancel property rights for tens of millions of Americans. RedState has covered that saga thoroughly (see here and here), including how Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Hollywood star Barbra Streisand has praised President Joe Biden for “his honesty, his integrity,” and his “love of facts,” despite a long list of lies and false statements he has made both before and since taking office. Barbra Streisand, who campaigned for

In the latest of the back and forth comments between the Florida governor and the White House, Gov. Ron DeSantis did not hold back on Joe Biden and Biden’s memory issues. Biden attempted to make a snarky remark when asked about Ron DeSantis and he said “Governor

Joe Biden certainly isn’t the first president to violate his oath of office, but he might be the first in memory to openly brag about doing it. As Biden announced a new “eviction moratorium,” he informed Americans that the “bulk of constitutional scholars”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) smacked down President Joe Biden after the president sarcastically responded to the Florida governor’s criticism, slamming the 78-year-old president for forgetting the crisis on the southern border, inflation, and the Constitution

Thousands Are Evacuated As Fires Rampage Through Forests In Greece Enlarge this image toggle caption Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Lefteris Pitarakis/AP THRAKOMAKEDONES, Greece — Wildfires rampaged through some of Greece's last remaining forests for yet another day

Wildfires rampaged through some of Greece’s last remaining forests for yet another day Saturday, encroaching on more inhabited areas after burning scores of homes, businesses and farms during the country's worst heat wave in three decades. One of the massive

(CNN) Flames swept through a residential town outside Athens overnight as wildfires burned across Greece for a fifth day on Saturday, and hundreds of people were evacuated by ferry from the island of Evia east of the capital. The fire on Mount Parnitha on

Flames rise as a wildfire burns in the village of Limni, on the island of Evia, Greece, August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou Flames rise as a wildfire burns in the village of Limni, on the island of Evia, Greece, August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou August

THRAKOMAKEDONES, Greece (AP) — Wildfires rampaged through Greek forests for yet another day Saturday, threatening homes and triggering more evacuations a day after hundreds of people were plucked off beaches by ferries in a dramatic overnight rescue. One volunteer

THRAKOMAKEDONES, Greece (AP) – Wildfires rampaged through Greek forests for yet another day Saturday, threatening homes and triggering more evacuations a day after hundreds of people were plucked off beaches by ferries in a dramatic overnight rescue. One volunteer

Denver Riggleman, a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has joined the staff of the bipartisan select committee established to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Chairman Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi Democrat,

He's the third Republican being brought on to help investigate the Capitol riot. The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack will hire former Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., as an adviser to the panel, according to a source with direct

Former GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman announced late Friday he will join the House select committee examining the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol as a senior technical adviser. Riggleman, a former Air Force officer who represented Virginia’s 5th District

(CNN) Former Rep. Denver Riggleman is joining the staff of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, the third Republican that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has added to the panel that GOP leadership has attacked as a partisan

A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol has hired former Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., as a senior staff member, bringing on the one-term Virginia lawmaker as GOP leaders have criticized the panel as too partisan. The committee's

Former GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman announced late Friday he will join the House select committee examining the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol as a senior technical adviser. JAN. 6 COMMITTEE, AFTER PARTISAN BATTLE OVER APPOINTEES, HOLDS FIRST HEARING

Canada’s border agents started a partial strike Friday that could cause significant delays to trade and tourism, just as the country is about to let Americans in for the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reported. “We’ve been

(CNN) — It has been a long time, neighbor. The Canadian government has prohibited Americans from taking nonessential trips there since March 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. But that will change on Monday, August 9, when Canada opens its borders once

A car waits to enter a checkpoint to enter Canada at the Canada-United States border crossing at the Thousand Islands Bridge, which remains closed to non-essential traffic to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada

VANCOUVER – The Canadian government and border staff have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, the unions representing the workers said on Friday, bringing a swift end to strike action that began earlier in the day. The disruption caused a backlog

FILE PHOTO: A general view of Canadian border checkpoints at the Canada-United States border crossing at the Thousand Islands Bridge in Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada September 28, 2020. REUTERS/Lars Hagberg FILE PHOTO: A general view of Canadian border checkpoints

NEW YORK — Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. He was 70. He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a

NEW YORK (AP) — Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. He was 70. He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, a co-founder of the legendary soul-funk band Kool and the Gang, whose hits included "Celebration," died on Saturday at age 70, the group announced. Thomas, "beloved husband, father and a co-founder of Kool & the Gang, passed away peacefully

NEW YORK -- Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. He was 70. He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as "Celebration" and "Get Down On It," has died. He was 70. He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a resident of

One day after Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will call a second, special legislative session, 22 of the runaway Texas Democrats have filed a lawsuit against him, House Speaker Dade Phelan, and State Rep. James White, claiming their rights have been violated. How

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers

Nearly two dozen Texas House Democrats who fled the state last month have sued Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican officials, alleging that GOP efforts to bring them back to the state Capitol for a special legislative session infringed on their constitutional

Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when some Democratic state lawmakers fled the state and hunkered

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers

The boy purportedly ignored numerous commands to drop the firearm and was shot and wounded after he allegedly pointed the weapon at officers, according to police.

Democrat Arizona state Sen. Tony Navarrete has been arrested and accused of sexual conduct involving a minor, police announced Friday. Fox 10 reported that Navarrete, 35, was accused of abusing a boy he was living with for several years, according to court

California police shot an armed 13-year-old boy during a confrontation in a cemetery Thursday, Fox News reported. San Bernardino police officers were sent to Pioneer Memorial Cemetery around 1:50 p.m. after the boy called 911 to report that he had killed three

A California police officer was in critical but stable condition in a trauma center on Friday night after being shot outside police headquarters, authorities said. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. in La Habra, a city of about 60,000 residents in Orange

LOS ANGELES — The California Republican Party voted overwhelmingly Saturday not to endorse any candidate in the looming recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, sidestepping a potentially nasty fight over a GOP favorite that

California Republicans have sidestepped a potentially nasty fight over endorsing a candidate in the state's upcoming recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom LOS ANGELES -- The California Republican Party voted overwhelmingly Saturday

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer believes Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to "partisan-ize" this year's recall election, which is being held on Sept. 14. The former San Diego mayor's comments came after Newsom expressed concern during

Conservative radio show host Larry Elder has surged to the lead in Republican fundraising efforts in his campaign to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election. "The numbers announced by my campaign today solidify my candidacy to defeat Gavin

Bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts have descended on South Dakota's Black Hills for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, again raising concerns that COVID-19 will rapidly spread among the hundreds-of-thousands expected at the event. Last year's rally drew widespread

Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. STURGIS, S.D. — The Black Hills of South Dakota roared with motorcycles and crowds Friday as the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicked off, with mostly mask-less

Bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts are descending upon South Dakota's Black Hills this weekend for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, again raising concerns that COVID-19 will rapidly spread among the hundreds-of-thousands expected at the event. Last year's

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota as more Americans attend large gatherings this year following last year's coronavirus lockdowns. The rally kicked off Friday and will last over 10 days

Police escort rescue workers carrying a person through a train station after a knife attack on a train in Tokyo, Japan August 6, 2021 in this still image taken from video obtained by REUTERS Police escort rescue workers carrying a person through a train station

At least 10 people were stabbed Friday on a train in Tokyo, host of the 2020 Olympics, officials said. The Tokyo Fire Department said a 36-year-old man went on a spree on an Odakyu Line train at around 8:30 p.m., according to NHK, Japan’s public news organization. The

Amid the Olympics in the Japanese capital, a knife-wielding man injured at least 9 people on a Tokyo commuter train Friday, Japanese public television NHK reported. One person was seriously injured and unable to walk away, while the remaining victims were

The 36-year-old man accused of stabbing 10 people on a Tokyo train told police he picked an express train to launch his attack, because it would force passengers to stay on board. Yusuke Tsushima boarded the train around 8:30 p.m. in the commuter town of Seijogakuenmae,

Her parents used to call her a lion when Nelly Korda was young because she was relentless in everything she played, from gymnastics to ice skating to golf. "I've always been super determined and super focused on what I want," Korda said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

U.S. Golfer Nelly Korda Wins Olympic Gold, Completing U.S. Golden Sweep Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Trotman/Getty Images Chris Trotman/Getty Images TOKYO — American Nelly Korda finished with a one-shot victory in the Olympic women's golf competition

Aug 7, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Nelly Korda (USA) hits on the eighth fairway during the final round of the women's individual stroke play of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Aug

Her parents used to call her a lion when Nelly Korda was young because she was relentless in everything she played, from gymnastics to ice skating to golf. “I’ve always been super determined and super focused on what I want,” Korda said. Now she is more than

A Texas man unanimously convicted of killing a San Antonio police officer in an ambush-style attack in 2016 was sentenced to death on Friday night. Otis McKane, 31, was handed the death penalty by a Bexar County jury after nearly eight hours of deliberation.

A Texas jury deliberated for about eight hours before handing down the death penalty to a man convicted of killing a San Antonio detective. The sentence follows his conviction in July for the ambush-style killing of Detective Benjamin Marconi in November 2016. A

A Texas man who fatally shot a San Antonio police officer twice in the head in 2016 was sentenced to death on Friday. Otis McKane, 36, was found guilty of capital murder July 26 in the execution-style slaying of Detective Benjamin Marconi. McKane claimed

The United States embassy in Afghanistan urged all United States citizens to leave as soon as possible as violence continues to escalate in the country. “The US Embassy urges US citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately using available commercial flight options,”

The U.S. embassy in Kabul told Americans in Afghanistan to leave the country immediately in response to an increase in violence, and to not "rely on U.S. government flights" in the process. "The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately

U.S. soldiers descend from a Chinook helicopter in Jegdelic village, southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan, December 24, 2004. (Ahmad Masood/Reuters) The U.S. embassy in Kabul urged Americans to leave Afghanistan “immediately” due to a deteriorating security situation

San Francisco has issued a vaccine mandate for city employees who work in jails and other areas that put employees with excessive public contact. The mandate requires those city employees to be vaccinated by September 15 or risk losing their jobs. However,

A San Francisco, California, union representing local sheriffs' deputies is warning that officers will quit or retire if they are forced to receive the coronavirus vaccine. "The problem we are faced with now is the strict San Francisco Mandate which is vaccinate

San Francisco’s sheriff’s union on Friday threatened that a number of deputies will quit or retire early if they are forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine under the city’s mandate. The policy issued last month requires San Francisco’s roughly 35,000 public employees

The leader of the militant Hezbollah says his group will retaliate against any future Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, a day after his supporters fired a barrage of rockets toward Israel BEIRUT -- The leader of the militant Hezbollah group said Saturday his

FILE PHOTO: A woman sits near a poster of Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, during an event marking Resistance and Liberation Day, in Khiam, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, May 25, 2021. REUTERS/Aziz Taher FILE PHOTO: A woman

FILE PHOTO: People carry national flags as they hold a moment of silence marking the one-year anniversary of Beirut's port blast, near the site of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Emilie Madi FILE PHOTO: People carry national flags

Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock icon Bruce Springsteen and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa, has made an Olympic final. Springsteen and teammates Laura Kraut and McLain Ward will represent the U.S. in the equestrian jumping team event on Saturday. They’ll

(CNN) Talk about "born to jump." Jessica Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's daughter, helped her squad nab silver in the team jumping final at Equestrian Park at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Saturday. Daughter of rock star Bruce and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa,

Sweden has defeated Jessica Springsteen and the U.S. jumping team in a jump-off for the gold medal. Springsteen and teammates Laura Kraut and McLain Ward each moved cleanly through the shortened jump-off course and did so with a combined time of 124.2 seconds. Peder

Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. To prepare for eventually sending astronauts to Mars, NASA began taking applications Friday for four people to live for a year in Mars Dune Alpha.

You can visit Mars right here on Earth — if NASA thinks you’re good enough! The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is looking for people to join a yearlong mission in “Mars surface simulations,” the agency announced. The missions will include four

As NASA prepares to take astronauts to Mars in the coming years, the agency is asking the general public to send in applications for their program that calls for four people to live for a year at the Mars Dune Alpha habitat at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Texas have apprehended two MS-13 gang members and a migrant convicted of a sex crime against a child -- the latest instance of criminals arrested at the border amid fears of criminals getting into the

A source within Customs and Border Protection informs Breitbart Texas that Border Patrol agents working in an Eagle Pass processing center are continuing to test positive for COVID-19 despite typically being fully vaccinated. Eight agents have now tested positive

Illegal aliens are among a group of nine MS-13 Gang members who were indicted for racketeering and violent criminal conspiracy including murder, kidnapping, assault, and robbery in Tennessee. Late last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment

(CNN) Two Myanmar citizens have been charged in New York with allegedly plotting to kill or injure Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun , the US Attorney's Office said Friday. The duo are accused of conspiring with an arms dealer in Thailand

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun addresses the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 11, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun addresses the Human

Country music singer Reba McEntire announced on TikTok that she and her boyfriend Rex Linn tested positive for COVID-19 after the two had already been vaccinated. "I just want to say one thing: This has been a hard year, and it's getting rougher again. You

Reba McEntire revealed she caught coronavirus even after she was vaccinated. The 66-year-old country music star and her boyfriend Rex Linn both were diagnosed with coronavirus, McEntire revealed during a recent TikTok livestream. "I just want to say one thing:

(CNN) New Hampshire Fish and Game search divers found human remains on Friday in a submerged car believed to belong to a woman who has been missing for 43 years. A preliminary investigation determined that the car may have belonged to Alberta Leeman, who went

A preliminary investigation into the vehicle revealed it belonged to Alberta Lee, who has not been seen alive for 43 years, according to a post on the New Hampshire State Police Facebook page. Her disappearance was not considered suspicious at the time, and

Sean Parnell, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, released a statement slamming Democrat Rep. Conor Lamb (PA) shortly after he announced his run for the Senate. Parnell, in his statement, said, “The United States Senate doesn’t

Rep. Conor Lamb entered the Pennsylvania Senate race on Friday, becoming the latest Democrat vying to replace retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey. Mr. Lamb, 37, portrayed the race as a fight to save democracy, attacking Republicans on their support for former

An emergency shelter set up in the border city of McAllen, Texas for COVID-positive migrants has expanded its capacity to keep up with a torrent of cases. More than 850 infected migrants have entered the facility after having been released into the city, officials

President Joe Biden continues promoting coronavirus vaccine mandates for American citizens, but the White House still struggles to explain why that standard is not applied to migrants crossing the Southern border. White House press secretary Jen Psaki ignored

Washington (CNN) Amid confusion over mask mandates, booster shots, and new guidance for those vaccinated, some Republicans have thrown fuel on the fire with false and misleading claims. Last week the Republican National Committee falsely claimed the Surgeon

I don’t normally write “’XXX’ Destroys ‘XXX’” on Twitter” types of pieces. But when I do, it’s when the smackdown is too delicious to ignore. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has figuratively sliced and diced Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) during a recent exchange on Twitter over

U.S. wrestler Gable Steveson won the gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a last-second, 2-point takedown just .4 seconds before the buzzer Friday. Steveson, a NCAA champion from the University of Minnesota, was not favored to win the gold, Yahoo Sports reported. Gable

With 10 seconds remaining, Gable Steveson trailed in the biggest wrestling match of his life by three points. When the clock hit zero, he was an Olympic gold medalist. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Steveson was losing to Georgia’s Geno

At least two people were wounded by gunfire Friday night outside Coors Field in Denver, not long after MLB’s Colorado Rockies defeated the Miami Marlins 14-2, reports said. Both victims were taken to a hospital and no suspect was immediately apprehended, according

Two victims were hospitalized, one later died. One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in Denver, near the Coors Field baseball stadium, Denver police said. The Denver Police Department responded to the area of 22nd and

(CNN) Arizona's Republican governor and state lawmakers from both parties on Friday called on state Sen. Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete to resign, as he faces multiple felony charges in connection with allegedly sexually abusing a child. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey

The Arizona Democratic Party has called for the immediate resignation of a rising star Phoenix Democrat after he was arrested and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor. State Sen. Tony Navarrete, 35, was charged this week with sexually abusing a boy

FILE PHOTO: German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) speaks during the weekly German cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, August 4, 2021. Kay Nietfeld/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) speaks during

FILE PHOTO: The flag of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pictured at the party's headquarters after leader Andrea Nahles announced to resign in Berlin, Germany, June 2, 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch FILE PHOTO: The flag of the Social Democratic Party

Father Claims Britney Spears' Medical Conservator Raised Possible New Hospitalization Enlarge this image toggle caption Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Britney Spears' father says the pop star's personal conservator Jodi Montgomery

Rosie O'Donnell is throwing her support behind Britney Spears. As Spears, 39, continues to fight against her father Jamie and the conservatorship he holds over her, a number of stars have spoken out in support of the "Toxic" singer and her endeavor to free

(CNN) As the coronavirus pandemic continues, infections caused by the Lambda variant have been emerging in the United States, including in Texas, where Houston Methodist Hospital last month reported its first case. Genomic sequencing has identified 1,060 cases

On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher said the media has gotten people “wound up” about a “variant of the variant” of coronavirus and remarked that if the newest variant is as contagious as the Delta variant, “the CDC may recommend that

Barry, New York City's Captivating And Photogenic Barred Owl, Has Died Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Barry, a photogenic female barred owl who captivated the hearts of birders in New

A year-old barred owl in Manhattan’s Central Park, a favorite of park strollers and birders, has died after apparently crashing into a park vehicle during a hunt for food. The owl, named Barry by her fans, appeared to enjoy all the attention she got and almost

FILE PHOTO: A general view of green zone in Kabul, Afghanistan March 13, 2019. Picture taken March 13, 2019. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A general view of green zone in Kabul, Afghanistan March 13, 2019. Picture taken March 13, 2019. REUTERS/Omar

FILE PHOTO: Youths take pictures next to an Afghan flag on a hilltop overlooking Kabul, Afghanistan, April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Youths take pictures next to an Afghan flag on a hilltop overlooking Kabul, Afghanistan, April

(CNN) Holland Hospital in western Michigan said it is ending its relationship with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins over his stance on Covid-19 vaccines. The hospital announced the cancellation of its agreement with Cousins after he refused to say

A Michigan hospital has cut ties with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins after he doubled down on his stance of not getting vaccinated this week. Holland Hospital issued a statement to WHTC radio on Friday confirming that it has ended its relationship

An anesthetist in England performed 250 bizarre “exorcisms” on his live-in girlfriend, restraining her and pumping her full of a menu of dangerous drugs that nearly killed her, reports said. Hossam Metwally, 60, is facing jail time after he put 33-year-old

An anesthetist in England performed 250 bizarre "exorcisms" on his live-in girlfriend, restraining her and pumping her full of a menu of dangerous drugs that nearly killed her, reports said. Hossam Metwally, 60, is facing jail time after he put 33-year-old

A young woman working at a Chilean safari park died on Friday after a tiger attacked her, police said. The woman, who has not been identified by police, was among staff cleaning and performing maintenance work in the big cats' enclosure at a safari park in

A safari park worker in Chile died after an unlocked cage door allowed a tiger to get loose and attack her while she was cleaning the enclosure. The woman, whom police have not identified, was working with a number of staff members on Friday to clean the big

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled into an issue during its first sampling attempt. NASA'S PERSEVERANCE MARS ROVER READIES TO BEGIN SAMPLING PROCESS "#SamplingMars is one of my most complicated tasks. Early pics and data show a successful drill hole,

(CNN) Attempting firsts on Mars is hard, even if you're an incredibly capable and advanced robot like the Perseverance rover. The rover attempted to make history on Friday and collect its first sample of the red planet, but data returned to Earth by Perseverance

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., blasted Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) nominee David Chipman during remarks on the Senate floor, asking the Biden administration to "stop flirting with this profoundly misguided nomination." McConnell

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called on President Biden Saturday to withdraw the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, citing a new report that he failed to disclose an interview with a Chinese-run

Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status. The move follows steps by a slew of other retailers, including Walmart and Target, to mandate masks for their

Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status NEW YORK -- Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks

Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki a great question: in regard to Gov. DeSantis defending parents’ rights to decide for their own children whether to have them in masks or not, does Joe Biden think that parents should have that kind of

White House press secretary Jen Psaki slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for his dangerous stance against face masks amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in his state, and accused the governor of cynically using the divisive issue for “fundraising.” Psaki was

MSNBC’s Malcolm Nance is a blowhard who is constantly saying things that are nonsense under the veneer of an ‘expert’ opinion. He was on “Real Time with Bill Maher” when he did it again, claiming that President Donald Trump “managed to mobilize 40,000 people”

Ben Shapiro said Friday that pro-Trump rioters should rot in prison for attacking the U.S. Capitol, contrasting himself with other prominent conservatives who recently complained about their incarceration. Mr. Shapiro, an author, podcast host and co-founder

An American flag left in the engraved names of 9/11 victims at the edge of the north reflecting pool during ceremonies commemorating the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan, September

(CNN) More than 1,600 people affected by the September 11 attacks are asking President Joe Biden to refrain from coming to Ground Zero to mark the 20th anniversary of the event unless he releases documents and information related to the attacks, according to

Thousands Protest Against France's Coronavirus Health Pass As Stricter Rules Loom Enlarge this image toggle caption Adrienne Surprenant/AP Adrienne Surprenant/AP Thousands of protesters took to the streets Saturday across France for the fourth consecutive

Bar and restaurant owners protest against France's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety restrictions in Cambrai, France, August 7, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol Bar and restaurant owners protest against France's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety restrictions

Based on new photos released today, conditions are outright inhumane at the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) facility in Donna, Texas. Despite the fact that the government has expanded facilities and sped up the processing of illegal aliens the system, the

Video shot inside a Texas migrant facility shows people crowded into plastic-covered cubes, as border crossings increase and COVID-19 cases soar. The video, obtained by Fox News, shows a Donna, Texas, facility packed with people wearing masks lying shoulder

Rihanna had a candid response to a paparazzo who asked her what it meant to her to reach billionaire status. In a video taken while the singer and Fenty Beauty mogul was shopping in New York City with her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, this week, a paparazzo

Forbes this week reported that Rihanna is now a billionaire—and then some. Forbes estimates the pop-singer and entrepreneur’s wealth to be $1.7 billion, making her the richest female musician on the planet and the second richest female entertainer (behind

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said many of its businesses are enjoying strong recoveries from the early depths of the coronavirus pandemic, fueling rebounds in profits and revenue. The company Buffett has run since 1965 also signaled

FILE PHOTO: Berkshire Hathaway shareholders walk by a video screen at the company's annual meeting in Omaha May 4, 2013. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Berkshire Hathaway shareholders walk by a video screen at the company's annual meeting in

A group of eight Indiana University students have asked the Supreme Court to block the Big Ten school’s mandate that students, faculty and staff be fully vaccinated beginning in the fall semester. The challenge follows two lower court rulings upholding the

The Supreme Court is being asked to block a plan by Indiana University to require students and employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It’s the first time the high court has been asked to weigh in on a vaccine mandate and comes as some corporations,

Bob Odenkirk is on the mend after collapsing on the set of "Better Call Saul." The 58-year-old actor took to Twitter late Friday to give fans an update on his health and thank them for their support. "I am doing great. I’ve had my very own "It’s a Wonderful

Bob Odenkirk gave fans an update on his health after he revealed last week that he had suffered a “small heart attack.” The “Better Call Saul” actor tweeted Friday that he was “doing great.” “I’ve had my very own ‘It’s a wonderful life’ week of people insisting

“Ultimate Slip ’N Slide” has slid its way off the NBC schedule. Production was initially paused on the competition show in June after “up to 40 crew members fell violently ill” amid an outbreak of “awful explosive diarrhea,” The Wrap reported at the time. At

NBC has canceled "Ultimate Slip 'N Slide" months after production of the competition series was halted due to an "explosive diarrhea" outbreak . The show, which was going to be hosted by " Saturday Night Live " alum and comedian Bobby Moynihan and actor-writer

Three possible graves have been found under a pair of parking lots adjacent to Tropicana Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, officials announced Friday. A contractor hired by the city of St. Petersburg, Fla. located the possible burial

Three possible graves have been found under a pair of parking lots adjacent to Tropicana Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, officials announced Friday. A contractor hired by the city of St. Petersburg, Fla. located the possible burial

FILE PHOTO: A worker drives a truck carrying a container at a logistics center near Tianjin port, in Tianjin, China December 12, 2019. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A worker drives a truck carrying a container at a logistics center near Tianjin

FILE PHOTO: A crude oil tanker is seen at Qingdao Port, Shandong province, China, April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A crude oil tanker is seen at Qingdao Port, Shandong province, China, April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo August