A Man Shot Himself Near the White House, Secret Service Says

Officials are investigating reports of a person who apparently suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the White House on Saturday, according to the U.S. Secret Service. After reports of shots fired near the White House lawn, the Secret Service tweeted that it was investigating the situation, which appeared to involve an individual with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

California attorney general foes spar in AP interviews

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has become the face of the state's resistance to President Donald Trump, challenging the Republican administration's policies nearly four dozen times in court and providing the kind of meat-and-potatoes opposition that Democratic activists say they want. Yet, he was eclipsed at last weekend's state Democratic Party convention by Dave Jones, the comparatively obscure state insurance commissioner who wants Becerra's job.

Silent Witness: thoroughly addictive

In its 20th season no less, this gruesome, gritty and thoroughly addictive crime series tackles the plight of so-called illegal immigrants. In this first part of what appears to be an appropriately complex storyline involving people from all sides of the issue, forensic pathologist Dr Nikki Alexander finds herself on the front line, for once working with living bodies more than dead ones.

‘Naked politics’ of punishing Delta could haunt Georgia

He said that while he supported portions of the bill, he thought the state should look to ... . Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Gov. Deal's chief of staff Chris Riley confer in the senate before the senate went into recess and the Rules Committee stripped the Delta tax cut from legislation.

Moore pleads for money, saying resources ‘depleted’

Former Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is long past the need for campaign contributions, but that didn't stop him from pleading with supporters to help pay his hefty legal fees incurred trying to fight sexual misconduct allegations. The Republican, who lost to Democrat Doug Jones in a Dec. 12 runoff to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions , took to Facebook late Thursday to tell supporters he faces "another vicious attack from lawyers in Washington D.C. and San Francisco who have hired one of the biggest firms in Birmingham Alabama to bring another legal action against me and ensure that I never fight again."

Austal Delivers Its 12th LCS

Austal USA delivered its seventh Independence-variant littoral combat ship to the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The future USS Manchester will be the twelfth LCS to enter the fleet . "We're so excited to deliver another LCS to the fleet," said Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle.

Putin tells US to send evidence of vote meddling

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a rally to support his bid in the upcoming presidential election at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on March 3, 2018. Photo - Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a rally to support his bid in the upcoming presidential election at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on March 3, 2018.

The GOP’s worst ideas for responding to mass shootings

FEBRUARY 28: People arrive to offer support at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as student arrive to attend classes for the first time since the shooting that killed 17 people on February 14 at the school on February 28, 2018 in Parkland, Florida. In wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, which left 14 children and 3 teachers dead, conservatives have been caught somewhat off guard.