Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf insists that federal officers would defend the rights of peaceful protesters in Portland, Ore., but promises no letup against criminal activity.
Read more ...Typos Spell Trouble For Man's Alleged Attempt To Fake His Own Death National News
Chalk up another win for spell check. According to prosecutors, a man tried to escape his sentencing by forging a death certificate — but the alleged ruse unraveled with a few misplaced letters.
Read more ...House Passes Bill Removing Confederate Statues, Other Figures From Capitol National News
Democrats say they want to remember history, but not honor Confederates. Their bill also calls for removing a bust of Justice Taney, author of a landmark case barring citizenship for an enslaved man.
Read more ...Fatal N.J. Shooting By 'Anti-Feminist' Raises Questions About Protection Of Judges National News
Attacks such as the one that left Judge Esther Salas' son dead are rare, but a report shows "threats and inappropriate comments" against federal court workers increased fourfold since 2015.
Read more ...One-Third Of U.S. Museums May Not Survive The Year, Survey Finds National News
In a survey of more than 750 museum directors, 33% of them said there was either a "significant risk" of closing permanently by next fall or that they didn't know if their institutions would survive.
Read more ...Gonzalo, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean, is the earliest "G" storm on record. It has been a busy start to the Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters don't think it'll be slowing down.
Read more ...In France, A Sister's Fight For Justice And Black Lives Gains Momentum National News
Assa Traoré holds police responsible for her brother Adama Traoré's death. "She's ... shining the spotlight on the police violence and injustices that we face every day being Black," says a supporter.
Read more ...15 People Wounded In Shooting That Targeted Funeral In Chicago National News
The violence exploded outside a funeral home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, where investigators say they found at least 60 shell casings.
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