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British Ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch, seen here in 2017, submitted his resignation Wednesday following the publication of embarrassing internal memos bashing the Trump administration.

World News

U.K. Ambassador To U.S. Resigns After Trump Vowed He Won't 'Deal With Him'

11:18am July 10, 2019

by Amy Held

"The current situation is making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like," Kim Darroch wrote in his resignation letter following a cable leak revealing his criticism of Trump.

Cover art for the upcoming album The Lion King: The Gift.

Music & Culture

Beyoncé Announces New Album 'The Lion King: The Gift,' Releases New Single 'Spirit'

10:06am July 10, 2019

by Maya Eaglin

Following the world premiere of the new live-action remake of The Lion King, Queen Bey announced a syncretist suite of songs inspired and influenced by the original film's music.

Rip Torn during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. On Tuesday, Torn died at age 88.

Arts

Actor Rip Torn, Who Made His Mark On 'The Larry Sanders Show,' Dies at 88

9:40am July 10, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Torn developed an unpredictable and stubborn reputation, both on camera and in his personal life, but his performances also proved influential on scores of successful television shows.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (left) talks with members of a Diabetes Talking Circle during his visit to the Sacramento Native American Health Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday.

California Is 1st State To Offer Health Benefits To Adult Undocumented Immigrants

8:48am July 10, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Expanding health benefits to more undocumented immigrants was praised by state Democrats, but some Republicans worried about California becoming a "magnet" for migrants in search of coverage.

Philip Smith is the president and founder of the National African American Gun Association. Since its creation in 2015, the group has seen rapid growth with roughly 30,000 members and 75 chapters nationwide.

With A Growing Membership Since Trump, Black Gun Group Considers Getting Political

7:56am July 10, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

The African American Gun Association is at a crossroads, trying to decide whether to stay a community-oriented organization or get into the political fray.

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New data show that the Trump administration has significantly expanded its staffing in the past year, especially in the White House counsel's office. Above, the White House in a 2017 file photo.

Politics & Government

As Investigations Ramp Up, Trump Has Expanded White House Counsel's Office

5:00am July 10, 2019

For the first time, President Trump is spending more on staff than Barack Obama did during his final year as president.

Tents belonging to migrants at the entrance to the Puerta Mexico international bridge in Matamoros, Tamaulipas state, Mexico, last week.

National

Migrant Flow Across U.S.-Mexico Border Falls For First Time This Year

8:15pm July 09, 2019

About 104,000 migrants were taken into custody after crossing the Southwest border — a 28% drop from May. The hot-weather drop "outpaces last year's decline by 11 percent," DHS said.

By one estimate, emissions from producing and incinerating plastics could amount to 56 gigatons of carbon — almost 50 times the annual emissions of all of the coal power plants in the U.S. — between now and 2050.

Plastic Has A Big Carbon Footprint — But That Isn't The Whole Story

8:08pm July 09, 2019

by Christopher Joyce

Plastic waste litters cities, oceans and even the air. Largely overlooked is how making plastic affects the environment. Plastic is a big contributor to global warming. So are its alternatives.

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team performs a flyover above the Lincoln Memorial during Independence Day celebrations on July 4 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C..

Pentagon: July 4 Flyovers, Tank Displays And Performances Cost $1.2 Million

8:05pm July 09, 2019

by Claudia Grisales

Defense Department officials released their tally on Tuesday after mounting pressure to detail the costs for taxpayers, but they say personnel participation was part of the training budget.

Halle Bailey will star in the live-action remake of the 1989 blockbuster The Little Mermaid.

Arts

Disney Cable Channel Defends Casting Black Actress As New 'Little Mermaid'

6:41pm July 09, 2019

Certain circles of the Internet are aghast that the ingenue — actress and singer Halle Bailey — is African American. "Spoiler alert ... the character of Ariel is a work of fiction," Disney said.