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Border Wall Fight Looms as White House, Capitol Hill Scramble for Deal to Avert Shutdown

Fights over money to pay for a border wall -- as well as Obamacare subsidies and an infusion of resources for the military -- are threatening to trip up congressional talks over a funding bill to head off a government shutdown Friday.

Funeral Under Way for ex-NFL Player Aaron Hernandez

A funeral is under way for ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who was convicted of murder in 2015 and who killed himself in his prison cell last week.

Accused Kidnapper Due in Court Monday

Tad Cummins, the Tennessee teacher accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old student and disappearing with her for five weeks, is due in court Monday.

Victim's Family on Arkansas Execution: 'Ready for it to be done'

Darla Jones said she can't imagine what it will be like to watch the man who killed her mother as he is executed by lethal injection on Monday.

Jimmy Choo (The Company) Is Now On Sale

The luxury shoe company announced Monday that it's putting itself up for sale and looking for buyers.

College Student Killed at Track and Field Event

An Illinois college student is dead after being hit during a hammer throw event, officials said.

Wells Fargo Scandal: Where Was The Board?

Wells Fargo's board of directors received "regular" reports since 2005 warning that most of the bank's internal ethics hotline complaints and firings were linked to sales violations.

Russia Is Now The World's Third Largest Military Spender

The country boosted its military spending to $69.2 billion in 2016, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The 5.9% increase landed Russia behind only the United States and China in the ranking of top spenders.

New Orleans Begins Controversial Removal of Confederate Monuments

In the dark of night, workers wearing masks and tactical vests arrived Monday at New Orleans' Battle of Liberty Place monument to take it down.

Saudi Arabia Reverses Pay Cuts For State Workers

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has rolled back wage and benefit cuts imposed on top ministers and other public workers.

These States Are Observing Confederate Memorial Day On Monday

It's been nearly 152 years since the Confederate Army surrendered to Union forces, ending the American Civil War.

Bus Driver Will Not Be Charged After 4-year-old's Fall, Police Say

A church bus driver will not face charges after a 4-year-old girl fell from his moving vehicle onto a busy roadway, police said Monday.

The Death Row Inmates Arkansas Is Rushing to Execute

The state of Arkansas will resume efforts this week to execute death row inmates before its supply of sedatives used in lethal injection expires.

Kenny G. Makes Dreams And Nightmares Come True With Mid-Air Concert

Scene: You are on a plane from Tampa to Los Angeles. You have successfully tamped down your air travel-induced anxiety with a Diet Coke and a two-pack of Biscoffs. Things are okay.

T.I. Speaks Out On Police Brutality

T.I. talks with CNN about his new film, "Us or Else"

"Police brutality is really just a tentacle to a larger problem," he said

Donald Trump Can't Stop Talking (And Talking) About The 2016 Election

Trump was asked by the AP's Julie Pace whether or not he would veto a spending bill that kept the government open but didn't include the $1.4 billion he has requested as a sort of down payment on his much-promised border wall. Here's how Trump answered:

Trump Voters Split Over Accomplishments As 100 Day Mark Nears

Three characterized their mood as "very, very happy" with the President's accomplishments so far, two said they had reservations and one voter said he regretted his vote.