Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins joined several other key figures from that era for a look back at the historic moon mission, which began with liftoff exactly 50 years ago today. (July 16)
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Reaction to ‘Game of Thrones’ historic nominations and ‘Big Bang Theory’s ‘ snub
‘Game of Thrones’ scores record-breaking 32 Emmy Award nominations, toppling drama series record set by ‘NYPD Blue’ in 1994. (July 16)
House votes to ‘strongly condemn’ Trump tweets
The Democratic-led US House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s “racist comments” against four congresswomen of color. (July 16)
Phoenix Zoo beats the heat with water and ice
As the temperature hit 115 degrees Tuesday in the Phoenix area, residents were doing what they could to deal with the hottest day of the year so far. At the Phoenix Zoo, animals were beating the heat with cooling sprays of water and ice treats. (July 1…
Dems prepare for condemnation of tweets vote
House Democrats urged their Republican colleagues to join them in voting on a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s tweets that urged four Democratic congresswomen of color to return to their countries. (July 16)
House floor drama during debate over Trump tweets
A dramatic controversy erupted on the House floor Tuesday over Republican objections to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s remarks criticizing President Donald Trump’s tweets, resulting in a lawmaker abandoning the chair and storming off. (July 16)
US attorney: Garner case is now closed
The U.S. attorney for eastern New York says there is “insufficient evidence” to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the officer who arrested Eric Garner violated his civil rights. (July 16)
Conway to reporter: ‘what’s your ethnicity?’
Conway to reporter: ‘what’s your ethnicity?’
Trump on Dem ‘squad’: They can’t hate our country
President Donald Trump dug in Tuesday on his comments directed at four progressive Democratic congresswomen of color, insisting they can “go wherever they want or they can stay,” adding, “They shouldn’t hate our country.”
Fla. expert captures alligator at Chicago lagoon
An alligator expert from Florida has caught Chicago’s elusive Chance the Snapper just 36 hours after arriving in Illinois. (July 16)