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Barr details break with Trump on election fraud claims in new book

Former Attorney General William Barr, in a newly released book excerpt, said he suspected then-President Donald Trump's claims of widespread election fraud were "all bullsh*t," but that he launched unofficial inquiries into some of them to appease his boss.

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Supreme Court continues open feud over last-minute death penalty appeals

An ongoing feud between Supreme Court justices over the application of the death penalty escalated again on Monday as the justices filed opinions in two death penalty cases and took the rare step of issuing public explanations to explain their bitter divide.

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Mortgage rates fall slightly, but offer little relief to buyers

Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive week, but still remain above 5%. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.10% in the week ending May 26, down from 5.25% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It is still well above the 2.95% average from this time last year.

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Trump expelling 60 Russian diplomats in wake of UK nerve agent attack

The United States, European Union countries, Canada and Ukraine expelled more than 100 Russian diplomats on Monday in response to Russia's alleged use of a nerve agent to poison a former Russian spy living in the United Kingdom.

Muslim Advocates, Shangri La Museum Seek Artists for New Virtual Art Exhibition

Artists of all Mediums Invited to Submit Work To Create the Culture of an America Free of Hate and Oppression

Today, American Muslim Futures—a collaboration between Muslim Advocates and the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design that launched last month at The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts—announced a call for art that reflects the images, songs, words, fashions and more that we might expect to find in an America that lives up to its ideals. American Muslim and allied artists of all mediums (visual, performing, literary, fashion, etc.) are invited to submit work by July 26, 2020. Selected artists will receive $600 and their work will be featured in an official digital exhibit, which will be shared widely through traditional and new media platforms reaching people worldwide.

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Biden officials urge states to 'buckle down' amid virus resurgence but avoid issuing federal guidance

Biden administration officials are increasingly urging governors and local officials to reinstate or avoid relaxing public health restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise and the US stares down the prospect of another surge.

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Alexa, Can You Save Sears? Sears to Sell Kenmore Appliances on Amazon

Sears has been taking a beating from Amazon. Now, the iconic retailer has decided to partner with the online giant.

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5 Things for Wednesday, July 5: North Korea, G20, Voter Rolls, Reddit, UK Baby

Welcome back! We're sure you're bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready for the rest of the week. Here's what you need to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Pet food drive 'very important' for homeless pets, not just rescues

'Thanks for Giving' pet food drive 'very important' for homeless pets, not just rescues Pet Supermarket stores started accepting donations of pet food, cat litter, and other supplies to go to nonprofits.

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Trump Speaks to Congress: CNN's Reality Check Team Vets the Claims

President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed a joint session of Congress to outline his legislative agenda, and CNN's Reality Check Team was there to vet his claims.

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National security veterans urge Trump not to scrap Iran nuclear deal

A bipartisan group of more than 100 US national security experts -- including nearly 50 retired military officers and more than 30 former ambassadors -- is urging President Donald Trump to remain in the Iran nuclear deal as sources say it is becoming increasingly likely he will withdraw.

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How surrenders work at the troubled Fulton County jail – and why Trump’s will be different

If former President Donald Trump were facing the booking process that newly charged criminal defendants in Fulton County typically experience, he might find himself lingering for hours at the Rice Street jail waiting for his fingerprints and mug shot to be taken.

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Accused Cop Killer Captured, Orlando Police Say

After more than a month on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer has been captured, officials said Tuesday night.

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Amazon now delivers to the trunk of your car

Amazon turned the trunk of my car into a mailbox. The tech giant has launched a new service in 37 US cities that delivers packages to the trunks of cars for free. The catch? You need to be a Prime member.

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Brace yourselves for an economic 'hurricane,' Jamie Dimon says

Jamie Dimon is no meteorologist, but the JPMorgan Chase CEO is predicting an economic "hurricane" caused by the war in Ukraine, rising inflation pressures and interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

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Stocks slide as investors worry about more rate hikes

Inflation doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. And that's weighing on Wall Street.

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The Plant Project Houston Launches PLANTChella -a Fun, FREE Three-Day Green Event for First Anniversary

The Plant Project Houston, the first Black woman-owned plant shop in Houston, is inviting the community to their first-ever “PLANTChella”; a fun, FREE, three-day Green event, July 29-31, 2022, in celebration of their 1-Year Anniversary in Houston!

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Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro in speech

President Donald Trump on Monday urged Venezuelan military officials to back the country's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido and allow humanitarian aid to flow into Venezuela.

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White House fixes Trump-Putin transcript error after key question omitted

After more than a week of questions, the White House has corrected a key omission in its official transcript of President Donald Trump's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump’s Lies Destroyed Lives

“Do you know how it feels to have the president of the United States target you?”