The president filed a motion maintaining the court doesn't have jurisdiction over the subject matter. A nonprofit group says that Trump is violating the Constitution's Emolument Clause.
Read More »Park Service To Drain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After 80 Ducks Die
The deaths were caused by a parasite that can also lead to swimmer's itch in humans. Risk to people is "extremely low" because you'd need to swim in the pool, which isn't allowed — but has been done.
Read More »Eagles Adopt Baby Red-Tailed Hawk, Putting Aside Violent Species Rivalry
In British Columbia, a pair of bald eagles are caring for a baby red-tailed hawk, in addition to their own three eaglets. The species have been known to fight to the death.
Read More »Catalonia To Hold Referendum In October On Leaving Spain
The Spanish government, however, said the vote will not happen "because it is illegal." The region held a largely symbolic independence vote in 2014, which passed overwhelmingly, but turnout was low.
Read More »It’s Checkmatey For Pirate Joe’s: Canadian Grocery Reseller Lowers Its Sails
Break out the pirate pun of your choice, for an era has come to a close: After five years buying Trader Joe's products in the U.S. and reselling them in Vancouver, Pirate Joe's is shuttering the shop.
Read More »Is It Hateful To Believe In Hell? Bernie Sanders’ Questions Prompt Backlash
The senator challenged a Trump nominee over his belief that Muslims are condemned, calling his statements "Islamophobic" and "inflammatory." Evangelical Christians say that's a troubling argument.
Read More »Saudi Soccer Apologizes After Team Skips Tribute To London Rampage Victims
Ahead of a World Cup qualifying match, the Australian players lined up in a row and stood silently in memory of the eight people killed. Members of the Saudi team did not.
Read More »Olympics Shift: IOC Doubles Number Of Mixed-Gender Events, Adds 5 Sports
The IOC says it will get closer to gender balance among Olympic athletes, boosting women to nearly 49 percent of the total at the Tokyo 2020 Games, from 45.6 percent in Rio.
Read More »Trump Breaks Silence On Comey: ‘WOW, Comey Is A Leaker!’
President Trump says via Twitter that he was vindicated in the hearing that explored Russia's meddling in the U.S. election and Trump's dealings with former FBI Director James Comey.
Read More »Theresa May Promises ‘Certainty’ After Queen Approves Plan To Form Government
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May says she'll remain in office, even after her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority. She'll partner with another party to make up the lost seats.
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