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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Former President Donald Trump credited the "grace of God" for his survival of the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 in his return to the site for a rally on Saturday.
Jordan Aims To Attract Tourists To Underwater Military Museum
Diving resorts on the Red Sea attract people who want to see coral reefs and fish. Now, divers will also be able to swim past sunken military equipment: tanks, troop carriers and a helicopter.
Muslims Are Over-Represented In State Prisons, Report Says
by Leila Fadel
A report from Muslim advocates finds a disproportionate number of Muslims in state prisons. Muslims make up some 9 percent of the state prison population versus about 1 percent of the U.S. population.
'Moulin Rouge!' The Musical Opens Tonight On Broadway
by Jeff Lunden
The new Broadway show Moulin Rouge! has more than 70 songs. It is a big, bombastic, jukebox musical about a time and place before jukeboxes.
After Long Legal Fight, Rapper Meek Mill Is Granted A Retrial
by Colin Dwyer
Since rapper Meek Mill was convicted of gun and drug-related charges in 2008, the case has drawn widespread attention. An appeals court in Pennsylvania has granted him a new trial.
News Brief: Robert Mueller Testifies, Puerto Rico Governor Resigns
Former special counsel Robert Mueller spent much of Wednesday on Capitol Hill testifying before two House panels. And, the governor of Puerto Rico has resigned following a text message scandal.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns Following Text Message Scandal
by David Welna
Puerto Rico's governor announced his resignation following nearly two weeks of protests. The calls for his resignation began after the publication of offensive text messages he sent.
Judge In California Blocks Trump Administration's New Asylum Rule
by John Burnett
A federal judge in San Francisco blocked a Trump administration rule requiring most asylum-seekers to ask for protection in another country before they cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Boeing Reveals Financial Damage From Grounding Of 737 Max Planes
by Jim Zarroli
Officials from Boeing provide new details about its troubled 737 Max planes while disclosing the financial damage that the grounding has caused.
FTC: Facebook's Zuckerberg Must Give Progress Reports To Regulators
by Aarti Shahani
The FTC and Facebook entered a new settlement over privacy violations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg must give quarterly progress reports directly to regulators. Facebook must also pay a $5 billion fine.
During Testimony, Mueller Lets Report Speak For Itself
Members of the House Judiciary Committee question Special Counsel Mueller: some have gone on the attack, others have read sections of his report. Former federal prosecutor Shan Wu provides analysis.