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New Orleans Begins Controversial Removal of Confederate Monuments

In the dark of night, workers wearing masks and tactical vests arrived Monday at New Orleans' Battle of Liberty Place monument to take it down.

Saudi Arabia Reverses Pay Cuts For State Workers

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has rolled back wage and benefit cuts imposed on top ministers and other public workers.

These States Are Observing Confederate Memorial Day On Monday

It's been nearly 152 years since the Confederate Army surrendered to Union forces, ending the American Civil War.

Bus Driver Will Not Be Charged After 4-year-old's Fall, Police Say

A church bus driver will not face charges after a 4-year-old girl fell from his moving vehicle onto a busy roadway, police said Monday.

The Death Row Inmates Arkansas Is Rushing to Execute

The state of Arkansas will resume efforts this week to execute death row inmates before its supply of sedatives used in lethal injection expires.

Kenny G. Makes Dreams And Nightmares Come True With Mid-Air Concert

Scene: You are on a plane from Tampa to Los Angeles. You have successfully tamped down your air travel-induced anxiety with a Diet Coke and a two-pack of Biscoffs. Things are okay.

T.I. Speaks Out On Police Brutality

T.I. talks with CNN about his new film, "Us or Else"

"Police brutality is really just a tentacle to a larger problem," he said

Donald Trump Can't Stop Talking (And Talking) About The 2016 Election

Trump was asked by the AP's Julie Pace whether or not he would veto a spending bill that kept the government open but didn't include the $1.4 billion he has requested as a sort of down payment on his much-promised border wall. Here's how Trump answered:

Trump Voters Split Over Accomplishments As 100 Day Mark Nears

Three characterized their mood as "very, very happy" with the President's accomplishments so far, two said they had reservations and one voter said he regretted his vote.

Welcome To The Biggest Week Of Donald Trump's Presidency

If there is a turnaround in the offing for Trump, it begins this week

Success is much on the mind of Priebus and his boss as this Saturday marks Trump's 100th day in office

Obama Re-emerges In Public After Avoiding Political Spotlight

The 44th president is slated to speak with young leaders at an event at the University of Chicago

Obama doesn't intend to take swipes at Trump, but he plans on being forthcoming on policy matters

Teen Wears Black Lives Matter Inspired Dress to Prom

A Florida teenager wore a dress featuring pictures of Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, and others to her high school prom.

5 Things for Monday, April 24: France, North Korea, Trump, Afghanistan

Astronaunt Peggy Whitson just set a record for most days in space. This morning she talks to the President. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

After Months of Quiet Travel, Obama to Speak In Chicago

Three months after leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama will deliver the first public remarks of his post-presidency.

Senators: United Airlines Too Slow to Provide Answers

The bipartisan group of senators seeking answers after a passenger was forcibly dragged from a United Airlines flight now say the airline is dragging its feet.

Prince Mourned One Year After His Death

Linda Haynes-Williams will be in both physical and emotional pain on Friday, as she marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Prince.

Even Oprah Can't Breathe Life Into 'Henrietta Lacks'

The Oprah Winfrey seal of approval remains one of pop culture's most powerful brands and marketing tools. Yet even that can't breathe life -- immortal or otherwise -- into "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," an earnest HBO adaptation of the bestselling book that's ultimately fenced in by its format.

Britain's Young Royals Open Up About Mental Health

It is rare for the Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, to speak candidly on film. But in a video released Friday, Kate talks openly with her husband and Prince Harry about mental health and the importance of discussing mental wellbeing.

Fresno Shooting Suspect to Undergo Mental Exam

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people in a racially motivated rampage in Fresno, California, will undergo a mental competency evaluation, according to Steve Wright, assistant district attorney for Fresno County.

10 Things to Know About Legal Pot

Recreational marijuana -- the kind you smoke without a doctor's note -- wasn't legal anywhere in the United States five years ago.

FDA: Texas Lethal Injection Drugs Must Be Destroyed or Exported 

Execution drugs delivered to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Arizona Department of Corrections must be refused and either destroyed or exported within 90 days, according to court documents filed on Thursday.

This Man's Deportation Is Testing Trump's Murky Stance On DACA By Tal Kopan

A dispute over whether the US government deported an undocumented immigrant with protected status heated up Wednesday, as the Department of Homeland Security released further details about the case.

5 Things for Friday, April 21: Paris Terror Attack, Tennessee Teacher, Arkansas Execution

Good Friday morning to you. We've almost put another challenging week behind us. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Katt Williams Pleads No Contest To Taking Camera

Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to stealing a celebrity photographer’s camera.

Did Carmelo Anthony Knock Up A Stripper?

So, was Carmelo Anthony not happy with what he had at home? Is that what ultimately led to his separation from wife La La Anthony after 7 years of marriage?

United in grief, Facebook killer's ex-girlfriend meets victim's family

Nearly 48 hours after the shooting death of Robert Godwin Sr., 74, on Easter Sunday, two of his daughters and the killer's ex-girlfriend met for the first time.

Quick-thinking McDonald's Worker Leads Police To Facebook Killer

With those words, an alert McDonald's employee set in motion the end of a manhunt for the suspect in a chilling Easter Day murder -- a killing captured on video and posted to Facebook.

The Rise And Fall Of Aaron Hernandez

On Wednesday morning, the man who seemed to have everything hanged himself in a jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for the 2013 murder of his friend Odin Lloyd.

Read The Full Statement On Aaron Hernandez's Suicide

The Massachusetts Department of Correction put out this statement Wednesday after former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was found hanging from a bed sheet in his prison cell:

EPA Chief: Agency To Reconsider Methane Emissions Rule

The agency is also placing a 90-day stay on oil and gas companies complying with the rule, which was one of several President Donald Trump asked the EPA to review in an executive order last month.

Jon Ossoff Doesn't Live In His District. That Might Be A Problem.

But, he came up short. Which means that he and second place finisher Karen Handel (R) will spend the next two months bashing each others brains out -- figuratively speaking -- in advance of the June 20 runoff.

Georgia GOP Congressional Hopeful: I Want Trump's Help

Georgia's runoff Republican isn't running away from President Donald Trump.

Ossoff Falls Just Short In Georgia Special Election As GOP Gets Wakeup Call

Democrat Jon Ossoff fell just short Tuesday of capturing a House seat in a longtime conservative stronghold in Georgia, serving a reminder to Republicans of President Donald Trump's unpopularity.

Melania Trump Kicks Off 139th Annual Easter Egg Roll

First lady Melania Trump, hosting the 139th annual White House Easter Egg Roll, kicked off the event alongside President Donald Trump, calling it a "wonderful tradition."

Tom Brady Skipping WH Visit, Citing 'Family Matters'

His decision comes hours after former teammate Aaron Hernandez was found hanged in his jail cell

DNC Chair On Georgia Race: 'We Have A Lot Of Wind At Our Back'

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez struck a positive note Wednesday morning just hours after Democrat candidate Jon Ossoff narrowly fell short of capturing a House seat in a longtime conservative stronghold in Georgia.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz is not running for re-election

In a message on his Facebook page, Chaffetz thanked supporters and announced he will "not be a candidate for any office in 2018."

Trump Shatters Fundraising Record With $107 Million For Inauguration

Corporations and wealthy Americans poured nearly $107 million into the festivities surrounding Donald Trump's ascension to the presidency, doubling the previous inaugural fundraising record set eight years ago.

Why LA's Tech Community Is Trying To Hack Hunger

In some of LA's high-density regions, especially in the south and southeast parts of the city, there are hundreds of thousands of Angelenos who lack access to food that is both affordable and healthy. In these communities, the only available options for miles are often fast food restaurants or convenience stores. When this type of urban landscape lacks nutritional sustenance on a systemic scale, it is known as a food desert.

It Could Get A Lot Harder For Europeans To Visit America

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said Tuesday that rules allowing Europeans to travel to the U.S. without a visa should be reviewed because of concerns over potential terrorism.

Emirates cuts flights to U.S. as Trump's policies hit bookings

"Emirates can confirm that we will be reducing flights to five of the 12 U.S. cities we currently serve," said a spokesman for the Dubai-based airline.

Wells Fargo CEO: I'd be OK with my kids calling our ethics line

Just this month, Wells Fargo was ordered by the Labor Department to pay $5.4 million and rehire a whistleblower who was fired after calling the bank's ethics hotline to report suspected fraud. The bank could be forced to rehire another employee, as well.

No shrimp today: Maine's waters are warming and it's costing fishermen money

At 63, he's been fishing off the Gulf of Maine for over 34 years. Shrimp used to be plentiful there. Back in 2000, Goethel remembers seeing 100 commercial boats out in the harbor. Now, he's just one of a handful of local fisherman struggling to make a living.

Facebook wants to kill the password

For now, they are necessary -- as well as regularly re-used, and sometimes leaked when hackers access private information. When you forget yours, the process to log back into an account you're locked out of is clunky and not as secure as it could be.

Should I invest my retirement savings in gold?

Traditionally, there have been several rationales for including gold in a portfolio. Perhaps the one most often cited is that gold can provide a hedge against a jump in inflation. But while gold does indeed do a pretty decent job of tracking changes in the inflation rate, this Vanguard report shows that short-term TIPS, or Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, do a better job of hedging against inflation with much less volatility. So if it's inflation protection you want, you can probably get it without gold's roller coaster-like price gyrations by investing in short-term TIPS (or more likely a fund that invests in TIPS).