Rescued D.C. Eagle Is Likely Celeb Birdie Grounded By Storm
The "stressed" bird has stabilized and officials believe it is one of those under constant "eagle cam" surveillance in southeast Washington, D.C.
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Chris Christie Closed New Jersey's State Beaches — And Then Went To The Beach
A government shutdown has shuttered state parks and beaches but photos showed the governor and his family enjoying the empty shoreline. "Run for governor, and you can have a residence there," he says.
California's Near-Record Snowpack Is Melting Into Raging Rivers
After a decade of drought, high snow levels this year are melting and turning California rivers into hazards. At the Kern River, at least six people have died this year.
Americans Say Civility Has Worsened Under Trump; Trust In Institutions Down
Ahead of July Fourth celebrations, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds an overwhelming majority of Americans believe civility between the two parties has gotten worse since November 2016.
To Test Your Fake News Judgment, Play This Game
The journalist who thought up this game says she saw the need before "fake news" was even in the vernacular.
This Week In Politics: Presidential Tweet Firestorm
President Trump tweeted a video of himself from an old appearance on WrestleMania — he throws a man to the ground and beats him up. In a new version, the CNN logo is superimposed on the man's head.
New Jersey Starts Holiday Weekend With A Government Shutdown
Eleven states failed to pass a new fiscal year budget by last Friday's deadline. In New Jersey, that led to a government shutdown. The legislature will meet on Monday to try to work out a compromise.
Low Tire Pressure Leads To A Lucky Lottery Win
A New York man noticed the air in his tires were pretty low. While he was at the convenience store filling the tires, he went inside and bought a $10 scratch-off ticket. He won a million dollars.
Would-Be Robber Has Second Thoughts, Apologizes To Clerk
The Sun News reports a man walked into a South Carolina convenience store, showed a knife and demanded money. The clerk refused. The would-be robber had a knife but apparently knew his limits.
Trump's Latest Twitter Strike At Media
President Trump's latest strike at the media involves a tweet of a video recorded during a professional wrestling event of him tackling a person whose face is superimposed with the CNN logo.