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Nation's Capitol Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

In the nation's capitol, a pop-up memorial at the National Mall featured more than 600,000 poppies. That is one for each American who has died in service since World War I.

Equine Therapy Helping Veterans Return To Civilian Life

Veteran Jeremy Harrell is using horses as therapy to help other veterans deal with the transition from active duty to civilian life.

Maryland Community Heartbroken After Second Flood In Two Years

After flash floods sent cars floating down Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland, local officials said they were heartbroken to see the community so severely damaged again less than two years after a devastating flood killed two people and caused millions in damages.

Sub Tropical Storm Alberto Heads To The U.S. Gulf Coast

Florida and Mississippi launched emergency preparations Saturday ahead of the arrival of Subtropical Storm Alberto, a slow-moving system expected to cause wet misery across the eastern U.S. Gulf Coast over the holiday weekend.

Korea Summit After All? Trump Says ‘Everybody Plays Games’

“Everybody plays games,” President Donald Trump declared Friday as he suggested the potentially historic North Korean summit he had suddenly called off might be getting back on track.

Weinstein Faces Sex Charges In Prosecution Amid #MeToo

Flinching when he heard himself described as a man who used power to prey on women, Harvey Weinstein was charged Friday with rape and another sex felony in the first prosecution to result from the wave of allegations against him that sparked a national reckoning over sexual misconduct.

Police: 2 Shot At Oklahoma Restaurant, Civilian Kills Gunman

Police say a man armed with a pistol walked into an Oklahoma City restaurant at the dinner hour and opened fire.

Morgan Freeman Apologizes In Wake Of Harassment Accusations

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized on Thursday to anyone who may have felt “uncomfortable or disrespected” by his behavior, after CNN reported that multiple women have accused the A-list actor of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior on movie sets and in other professional settings.

President Trump Cancels North Korea Summit, Citing 'Tremendous Anger'

President Donald Trump is canceling the planned June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

NFL Announces New Player Policy For The National Anthem

It was a busy and controversial day for NFL owners as the league announced a new policy for pre-game national anthems.

Federal Judge Says President Trump Can't Block Critics On Twitter

A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.

NFL Owners Adopt New Policy To Address Anthem Protests

NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

Experts Disclose New Details About 300-Year-Old Shipwreck

A Spanish galleon laden with gold that sank to the bottom of the Caribbean off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago was found three years ago with the help of an underwater autonomous vehicle operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the agency disclosed for the first time.

Parents Go To Court To Boot 30-Year-Old Son From Home

In a real-life case of “Failure to Launch,” an upstate New York judge Tuesday ordered a 30-year-old man to move out of his parents’ house after they went to court to have him ejected.

Helmet Hits Will Lead To Ejections Under New NFL Rule

The NFL has passed a new rule for this season that says any player who initiates contact with his helmets is subject to ejection after an in-game video review that will be decided in New York.

Netflix Says It Has Signed Barack And Michelle Obama To Multi-Year Deal

Barack and Michelle Obama are getting into the television business with Monday’s announcement that they had signed a multi-year deal with Netflix.

Justify Wins Foggy Preakness, Keeps Triple Crown Bid Alive | PHOTOS

Jockey Mike Smith rode Justify to victory at the Preakness Stakes, keeping the horse's triple crown hopes alive.

Teen Laid Out Texas Attack Plans In Journals, Officials Say

The Texas student charged in the shooting at Santa Fe High School described planning the attack in private journals, including a plan to kill himself, posted an image on Facebook of a “Born to Kill” shirt and used his father’s shotgun and pistol in the rampage that left 10 dead and 10 wounded, authorities said Friday.