Trump's Mount Rushmore Independence Day Celebration Cost Almost $4 Million
The Government Accountability Office's report also found that there was no social distancing or mask wearing during the event at the South Dakota national memorial.
Supervisor Allegedly Pressured Minority Cops to 'Take People's Freedom'
The latest document is among some two dozen papers from current and former police officers who have backed a claim that a race-based quota system disproportionately affected minority officers.
Brianna Sykes, 19, Identified as Woman Killed by Police Officer in Flint
Authorities say a police officer returned fire against Sykes, who allegedly drove up to the officer and began shooting during a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday.
Tropical Storm Claudette Path: Headed to Carolinas, Regaining Storm Status
After traveling through the Carolinas on Monday morning, Tropical Storm Claudette is expected to head out to the Atlantic Ocean and travel to Nova Scotia on Tuesday.
60 Catholic Democrats Urge Bishops to Not Block Joe Biden From Communion
"To pursue a blanket denial of the Holy Eucharist to certain elected officials would indeed grieve the Holy Spirit and deny the evolution of that individual, a Christian person who is never perfect, but living in the struggle to get there," the 60 Democrats wrote.
Mom, 7-Year-Old Found Dead in Connecticut Home in Suspected Double Murder
Westport, Conn. police pronounced both the mother and her daughter dead upon arrival of a house in Westport.
Crist Calls for DeSantis to Investigate Florida's 'Outsized' Role on Jan. 6
As arrests in connection to the deadly attack on the Capitol continue to pile up, Florida has emerged as the state with the highest number of residents arrested for charges related to the insurrection.
Barack Obama 'Troubled' by New State Election Laws: a 'Threat to Democracy'
"The question is are we able to maintain a process in which we listen to other voices?" Obama said on Friday.
Billy Fuccillo, Legendary 'Huge' Car Dealer, Philanthropist, Dead at 64
Fuccillo, whose trademark line was "it's gonna be huuuuuuuuuggge," died earlier this week after years of declining health.
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon but Will Play at Tokyo Olympics
This will be the third tournament Osaka will miss after withdrawing from the French Open at the end of last month.
Dozens of Texans Died of COVID-19 in Prison Despite Being Granted Parole
The new report confirmed the concerns raised by prison rights advocates last year, who unsuccessfully pleaded with state officials to quickly release thousands of parole grantees as COVID-19 ravaged the nation's prison system.
Amy Coney Barrett Votes to Uphold Obamacare Despite Fears She'd Overturn It
The decision marks the third time Obamacare has survived a major Supreme Court challenge.
Europe's Largest Airline Sues U.K. Over 'Unpredictable' Travel Restrictions
The U.K. government allowed nonessential travel in May after months of lockdown but has discouraged travel to popular vacation destinations like Spain, France, Greece and the U.S.
Florida Offers Law Enforcement to Help Texas, Arizona Border Situation
Florida is the first state to offer its help to the border situation in Texas and Arizona.
Joe Manchin Signals He's Open to Filibuster Reform, Offering Hope to Dems
On a private call on Monday, Manchin suggested he would be willing to change the Senate rules so Senate Democrats could pass legislation with fewer than the 60 votes currently required by the filibuster.
Joe Biden Sides With U.S. Following Putin Meeting, Unlike Trump in Helsinki
The American president made it clear that he would side with the U.S. over Russia and every other nation, unlike the unexpected comments that came from Trump after his own summit with Putin in 2018.
Man Apologizes to Residents Before Being Fatally Shot by Police: Video
The man's widow is filing a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the officers were motivated by racial discrimination.
Cop Arrested, Resigns After Off-Duty Road Rage Incident Involving Gun
Decherd Police Officer Matthew Ward has been charged with aggravated assault after he pointed his department-issued handgun at a driver and ordered him to get on the ground in Rutherford County, police said.
'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic to Launch Own Cannabis Line
Joe Exotic's cannabis products will be sold in Colorado, California and Oklahoma.
CDC Designates COVID Delta Variant as 'Variant of Concern'
The Delta variant, first detected in India, is likely to become the dominant strain in the U.S. In the U.K., it accounts for 91 percent of new coronavirus cases.
Cop Put on Leave After Facebook User Shares His Allegedly Racist Comments
A Facebook user screenshotted the allegedly racist Facebook communications and sent them to the Warren police department before the officer deleted the remarks off his personal page.
Father, Son Charged in Capitol Riot After Online Boast
Prosecutors said they were led to the Johnsons after multiple people tipped off officials about social media messages sent by the son.
Texas Power Company Asks Residents to Reduce Electric Use Over Heat
ERCOT is asking residents to turn thermostats 78 degrees or higher, turn off lights and avoid using large appliances like ovens and washing machines.
DeSantis Introduces Emergency Response Teams in Florida Jewish Neighborhood
On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law recognizing Hatzalah of South Florida as an official Florida Medical Emergency Service.
California Ramps up Vaccine Incentives: Lakers Tickets, Disneyland Passes
Hotels and theme parks are providing these activities for free, so the state is throwing in an additional $2,000 in cash for winners to cover the cost of travel.
High-Speed Crash Leads to Arrest of an Alleged Human Smuggler
The Texas Department of Public Safety has seen an increase in human smuggling pursuits this year, with more than 370 incidents occurring since March.
E-Trade Blocks Customers From Buying Enochian Stock After Drug Announcement
Shares of the biotech's stock more than doubled in value following the announcement and were up 130 percent Monday morning.
Canada to Hold Emergency Islamophobia Summit in Wake of Deadly Hate Crime
Members of Parliament unanimously passed a motion from the New Democratic Party in the House of Commons on Friday, less than a week after a driver mounted a sidewalk and plowed into a family on a walk in London, Ontario.
Joe Biden Gifts Boris Johnson $6k Bike, Johnson Gives Photo From Wikipedia
As part of the customary exchange, Johnson gave Biden a free-to-use Wikipedia photo of a British mural depicting Black 19th century abolitionist Frederick Douglass in return.
California Ferry Crew Members Saw Man Jump Off Boat Before Disappearing
On Friday, the Coast Guard returned to the water to continue the search for a man who went overboard.
