Jul 09 Most attackers made threats before striking, Secret Service report finds By Colleen Long, Associated Press One-third of the attackers who terrorized schools, houses of worship or businesses nationwide last year had a history of serious domestic violence, two-thirds had mental health issues, and nearly all had made threatening or concerning communications that worried others before… Continue reading
Jul 09 Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon semifinal By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press "She's something our sport has never seen," Alison Riske said after Williams defeated her in the quarterfinals. Continue reading
Jul 09 GOP-led Virginia Legislature abruptly adjourns special session on guns By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Lawmakers were summoned to consider a package of eight gun-control measures put forward by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who called for "votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers" in response to the Virginia Beach massacre. Continue reading
Jul 08 Pelosi says her remark about Dem freshmen was ‘statement of fact’ By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told The New York Times the four freshmen who voted against a border funding bill last month don't have a following. Pelosi now says the four have a public following, but she was talking about their… Continue reading
Jul 08 Hiking minimum wage to $15 would boost millions, government report says By Associated Press The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also said Monday some 1.3 million workers could lose their jobs with the higher wage. Continue reading
Jul 08 Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 presidential race By Elana Schor, Associated Press Swalwell on Monday became the first major candidate to drop out of the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Continue reading
Jul 08 Man who says Kevin Spacey groped him asserts Fifth Amendment right By Associated Press The man's refusal to testify caused the judge to question the viability of the case against the two-time Oscar winner. Continue reading
Jul 08 Trump will ‘no longer deal’ with UK ambassador after cables called administration ‘dysfunctional’ By Associated Press The leaked documents were published by the Mail on Sunday, and pointed to stress in the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K. that has held strong since World War II. Continue reading
Jul 08 Tariffs could cause a Bible shortage, publishers say By Travis Loller, Associated Press Millions of Bibles — some estimates put it at 150 million or more — are printed in China each year. Continue reading
Jul 08 Barr says he sees a legal pathway for citizenship question By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press In an interview with The Associated Press, Attorney General William Barr said the Trump administration will take action in the coming days that he believes will allow the government to ask the controversial question. Continue reading