Hundreds of Africans are joining Central American migrants on the long, dangerous journey for seeking asylum in the US. One family shares their experience after fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo through South America. (July 16)
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Today in History for July 16th
Highlights of this day in history: Test of the world’s first nuclear weapon; President Richard Nixon’s White House taping system revealed; John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife and her sister die in a plane crash; Apollo 11 lifts off for Moon. (July 16)
ICE arrests in Calif. demonstrate arduous process
Arrests last week of immigrants in the country illegally illustrate how President Donald Trump’s pledge to start deporting millions of people is virtually impossible with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s current budget and methods. (July 15)
Rogen, Eichner call for more openly gay characters in family films
Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen aren’t sure whether their characters in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ are gay, but say that more family films should include openly gay characters. (July 15)
Gas explosion destroys house, kills utility worker
Authorities say a gas explosion destroyed a Southern California home and killed a gas company worker on Monday. More than a dozen others were injured in the blast in Murrieta. (July 15)
Avenatti: R. Kelly paid $2M to silence accuser
Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti said Monday that R&B singer R. Kelly paid $2 million to keep the alleged victim in a child pornography case off the witness stand during his 2008 trial that ended with his acquitted of all charges. (July 15)
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Trump tweets send bitter message to many Americans
President Donald Trump’s tweet telling four congresswomen to “go back to where they came from” sent a painful message to many Americans that they are not welcome in their own country. It echoed remarks they have heard throughout their lives. (July 15)
Missouri QB Kelly Bryant Learns New Offense
Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant discusses transition to new program after transferring from Clemson. (jULY 15)
AP Top Stories July 15 P
Here’s the latest for Monday Ju ly 15th: Trump doubles down on racist tweets; Accusers urge judge to hold Epstein until trial; Blood tests show promise in detecting Alzheimer’s and Hawaiians protest giant telecsope build.
Man sentenced to 2nd life term in VA car attack
An avowed white supremacist was sentenced to life plus 419 years on state charges for deliberately driving his car into anti-racism protesters during a white nationalist rally in Virginia. (July 15)