'Pardoning Nobody'
Incoming White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said President Trump is "thinking about pardoning nobody," responding to questions about the investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 election
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Death Toll Rises in Texas Human Trafficking Case
Based on initial interviews with survivors, Homan says there may have been more than 100 people in the truck. Thirty-eight were found inside. The rest are believed to have fled or been picked up
White House Says Trump Will 'Sign Sanctions Bill'
The White House indicated Sunday President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress' permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.
U.S. Airstrike Mistakenly Kills 12 Afghan Police Officers
An errant U.S. airstrike confirmed by the Pentagon killed 12 Afghan National Police officers and wounded two others. The airstrike on the Security Forces compound happened during a U.S.-supported operation against Taliban insurgents in the area
25-Year-Old Rookie Wins $8.1 Million in World Series of Poker
Scott Blumstein, a 25-year-old with a degree in accounting, became this year's World Series of Poker champion Sunday in Las Vegas. "I'm really happy about how I played tonight," the first timer said
American Student Released by Chinese Authorities
A U.S. lawmaker says Chinese authorities have released an American college student who was arrested in their country a week ago after reportedly injuring a taxi driver who was roughing up his mother in a fare dispute
'Dunkirk' Declares Victory at the Box Office
It's victory for "Dunkirk" at the box office this weekend. Studios say the Christopher Nolan World War II epic earned an estimated $50.5 million to top the charts. The well-reviewed comedy "Girls Trip" also beat expectations
Chris Froome Snags Fourth Tour de France Win
Defending champion Chris Froome won his fourth and most challenging Tour de France title. This was the third straight win for the Team Sky rider. His first in 2013 came the year after a mini-era of British dominance
Princes William, Harry Remember Final Call with Diana
Prince William and Prince Harry have shared details of their final phone call with their mother Princess Diana before she died two decades ago in a new ITV News documentary about her life and legacy
Linkin Park Cancels Tour After Lead Singer’s Death
The band Linkin Park has canceled its upcoming tour following lead singer Chester Bennington's death. Bennington was found dead in his home Thursday morning after an apparent suicide
John Heard, Known for 'Home Alone' Role, Dies at 72
John Heard, the actor known for his memorable roles in Home Alone and The Sopranos, died Friday in Palo Alto, Calif. He was 72. The Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office confirmed the news
U.S. Soldier Indicted on Terrorism Charges
A federal grand jury in Hawaii indicted a U.S. soldier Friday for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State group. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang was arrested by an FBI SWAT team on July 8. Kang was ordered held without bail
