US gives tentative OK to flights to Cuba from 10 US cities

The U.S. government on Thursday tentatively approved scheduled commercial airline service to Havana from 10 American cities, further bridging the gulf between countries as close as 90 miles and an hour flight but long kept at a greater distance by the Cold War. The decision is another long stride in President Barack Obama's effort to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba.

Video shows gruesome aftermath of Minnesota police shooting

A woman who watched as a police officer fatally shot her boyfriend during a traffic stop broadcast the gruesome aftermath of the slaying live on Facebook, telling a worldwide audience that her companion had been shot "for no apparent reason" while reaching for his wallet as the officer had demanded. Within hours, the Minnesota governor was pressing for the Justice Department to open its second investigation of the week into the death of a black man at the hands of police.

Minnesota police kill man in car; video is widely shared

A police officer fatally shot a man in a car, and a woman in the vehicle apparently livestreamed the aftermath in a widely shared Facebook video that shows her telling the camera that her boyfriend had just been shot "for no apparent reason." The shooting happened late Wednesday during a traffic stop in the St. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights.

Elijah Cummings Slams GOPers For Putting Comey a On Triala For Clinton Decision

Rep. Elijah Cummings slammed Republicans Thursday for going too far in their quest for answers regarding Hillary Clinton's email server. Cummings came to the defense of FBI Director James Comey, a Republican, who was summoned to testify to the House Oversight Committee about his decision this week not to recommend criminal charges against Clinton.

Man fatally shot by police in Minnesota; video investigated

A woman rings the doorbell at the gate of the Governors Mansion as demonstrators gather in St. Paul, Minn., protesting a police involved shooting early Thursday FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - A Minnesota officer fatally shot a man in a car with a woman and a child, an official said, and authorities are looking into whether the aftermath was livestreamed in a widely shared Facebook video, which shows a woman in a vehicle with a man whose shirt appears to be soaked in blood telling the camera "police just shot my boyfriend for no apparent reason."

Democrats say Trump is ‘not who we are.’ They’re wrong.

Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the former Osram Sylvania light bulb factory on June 30 in Manchester, N.H. In their well-coordinated counterstrike on Donald Trump last month - a response to his outrageous call, following the Orlando massacre, to ban Muslims from entering the United States - President Obama and Hillary Clinton described the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, or, at least, his words, as un-American. "That's not the America we want.

Trump rejects criticism, vents at news media in campaign speech

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S., July 5, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected criticism of his campaign tactics, in a wide-ranging speech defending his team's use of a Jewish star and his own praise of the late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

Criminal sentencing bill tests McConnell-Grassley relationship

Chuck Grassley Criminal sentencing bill tests McConnell-Grassley relationship Majority of GOP senators to attend Trump convention The Trail 2016: It ain't over till it's over MORE Mitch McConnell Criminal sentencing bill tests McConnell-Grassley relationship Majority of GOP senators to attend Trump convention Five panels to grill FBI on Clinton MORE in a big way this Congress, having implemented the leadership's strategy of blocking President Obama's judicial picks. Polls suggest the Supreme Court fight has taken a toll on Grassley, who may be in for the toughest reelection fight of his career.

Trump’s vigorous defence of anti-Semitic image a ‘turning point’ for many Jewish voters

Donald Trump with his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and son in law Jared Kushner, who recently defended Trump against charges of anti-Semitism. Donald Trump's vigorous defence of an image widely regarded as anti-Semitic has alarmed many Jewish Americans, who are growing increasingly fearful that someone who could be the next president is willing to stoke the kinds of stereotypical attacks that have haunted Jews for generations around the world.

Donald Trump says considering 10 candidates for vice president

Washington, Jul 7: Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, today said he has shortlisted 10 potential running mates. While Trump did not disclose the names, two potential shortlisted candidates Senators Bob Corker and Joni Ernest indicated that they were not in the race.

Running mates, running out: Trump’s options dwindle as two vice-presidential contenders withdraw

Republican Donald Trump's list of potential vice-presidential running mates dwindled on Wednesday when two prominent US senators withdrew from consideration. The moves by Bob Corker of Tennessee and Joni Ernst of Iowa could complicate Trump's efforts to rally establishment Republicans behind his presidential bid.

Cory Gardner to campaign with Darryl Glenn for Colorado GOP unity tour

Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner will headline a unity tour Saturday to promote Darryl Glenn as the Republican Party's candidate for U.S. Senate. The six-city tour is Gardner's first foray into the contest to defeat his colleague Michael Bennet after sitting on the sidelines for the bruising GOP primary that ended June 28 with Glenn's runaway win against four rivals.

President asked to open a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling

In a letter sent to President Barack Obama Congressman Cedric Richmond requests a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling by officers of the Baton Rouge Police Department: "The pain felt by Mr. Sterling's family is severe and the right of his community to have significant questions answered is pressing," said Rep. Richmond.

Arthur Baines signs “RIP Big Dogg” on a folding table

Department of Justice to lead probe of Baton Rouge police shooting Louisiana governor says video of the shooting of a black man is "disturbing." Check out this story on jconline.com: http://usat.ly/29hqO7w Family members were emotional during a news conference regarding the death of Alton Sterling, a man shot by police officers in Baton Rouge.