1UK ambassador to the US resigns after leaked emails fiascoWednesday, July 10, 2019

The U.K's Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch has resigned following the leak of secret cables in which he described the Trump's administration as "uniquely dysfunctional" and "inept." Extracts of the leaked cables were published by a U.K. newspaper on Sunday, prompting a row with the U.S. over Darroch's comments about... Read More

2Migrant kids in Arizona report sex assault, retaliation from U.S. border agentsWednesday, July 10, 2019

The poor treatment of migrant children at the hands of U.S. border agents in recent months extends beyond Texas to include allegations of sexual assault and retaliation for protests, according to dozens of accounts by children held in Arizona collected by government case managers and obtained by NBC News. A 16-year-old... Read More

3China calls on U.S. to withdraw arms sale to TaiwanTuesday, July 9, 2019

China's foreign ministry called on the United States on Tuesday to withdraw a potential $2.2 billion arms sales to Taiwan, saying it strongly opposes the action. The U.S. State Department approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment on Monday.Read More

4Pelosi calls for Acosta to step down over Epstein plea deal, hits TrumpTuesday, July 9, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi late Monday called on Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to step down for what she called an “unconscionable agreement” with Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged earlier with sex trafficking in New York City federal court. Acosta, who was a U.S. attorney in Miami back in 2008, helped Epstein... Read More

5Spokesman: Bill Clinton 'knows nothing' about 'terrible crimes' alleged against EpsteinTuesday, July 9, 2019

A spokesman for former President Bill Clinton said Monday that Clinton "knows nothing" about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes after the billionaire financier pleaded not guilty to sex-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court. "President Clinton knows nothing about the terrible crimes Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty... Read More

6Trump unleashes on Fox News: 'They forgot the people who got them there'Monday, July 8, 2019

President Trump slammed Fox News and its reporting in a series of tweets Sunday evening, claiming the conservative network is "changing fast" and being staffed with Democrats. "Watching @FoxNews weekend anchors is worse than watching low ratings Fake News @CNN, or Lyin' Brian Williams," the president said. "But @FoxNews,... Read More

7In surprise move, admiral tapped to lead U.S. Navy declines job, retires insteadMonday, July 8, 2019

The man set to take over as the head of the Navy declined the position over the weekend, less than one month before he was scheduled to begin the job. In a statement, Adm. Bill Moran confirmed that he had declined the appointment to Chief of Naval Operations, and regretted "any inconvenience" his decision caused President... Read More

8Donald Trump trips up on history in 4th of July speech, mentions airports during Revolutionary WarFriday, July 5, 2019

President Donald Trump read most of his Independence Day speech from a prepared text, but stumbled on his history at one point: He talked about airports during the American Revolution. "Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over airports," Trump said of the fighting force created by the Continental Congress... Read More

917-year-old driver in Nashville hits police car, killing officer, police sayFriday, July 5, 2019

A Tennessee officer was killed in a fiery crash early Thursday morning when a 17-year-old driver ran into his police car, authorities said. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department announced the death of officer John Anderson, 28, in a tweet. "It was extreme sadness that the MNPD confirms the on-duty death of Central... Read More

10Dubai ruler sues wife Princess Haya in UK's High CourtFriday, July 5, 2019

Dubai's billionaire ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has opened a legal case against one of his wives, Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, CNN has learned. British media reports claim Princess Haya, who is the daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan, has left her husband and traveled from Dubai to London.... Read More