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Statue commemorating explorer doused with red paint as Italian Heritage Day celebrations took place nearby.

Florida Rep. and U.S. Army veteran Brian Mast replaced his earlier post with another birthday message after his mistake went viral.

In the more than 80 years since Columbus Day became an official holiday, it has drawn criticism. Some cities and states are opting to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.

A guide to the banks that are open or closed for Columbus Day, plus top facts about the holiday.

Check the status of all mail services from USPS, UPS, and FedEx on Columbus Day across the U.S.

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into state law a bill that enables employers, co-workers and teachers to obtain gun violence restraining orders against owners of firearms that are a potential threat to them.

"Repulsive. No dictators here," one of the protester's signs read. Another said: "Congress do your jobs. Impeach now!"

Longtime White House correspondent Sam Donaldson said President Trump's supporters love him because they want a "white Christian country" back. But he said Senate Republicans will gladly convict him if public support for impeachment continues to rise.

Fires continue to blaze in California, but firefighters are making significant progress in putting them down.

The openly-gay Democratic presidential candidate has been married to his husband Chasten since 2018.

Jefferson was reportedly playing video games with her nephew and thought there was a potential trespasser outside. When she went to investigate, she was shot by the police officer.

Scott Walker was criticized for using public funds to pay for over 800 flights after he appeared to mock Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for allegedly spending almost $300 on a haircut.