James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss charges that his “86 47” seashell Instagram post threatened President Trump. His lawyers argue the case targets protected political speech and does not allege a true threat.
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German officials are under pressure to explain why Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old with prior convictions and documented ISIS ties, was free before the Berlin Pride attack. One Polish woman was killed and at least 29 people were injured.
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, has been charged in the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, in Ashburn, Virginia, authorities said. Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds and was in stable condition Monday.
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave days before preseason camp. The school did not give a reason, while ESPN reported the move stems from a human resources complaint by a former UNC front office employee.
Daniel Ogama Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported after ICE cited a 2016 visa overstay and arrests in Indiana. Supporters and former attorneys have said his legal problems were tied to mental illness and possible brain trauma from contact sports.
Federal authorities are investigating a social media video that appears to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. Sea lions are protected under federal law, which can carry fines of more than $30,000 per violation and possible prison time.
Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. Police said one suspect surrendered and another remained at large, though they reported no ongoing public threat.
Two people were killed and five others injured after gunfire erupted Sunday night at Seattle Center near the Space Needle. Police asked the public to avoid the area as witnesses described panic during the Bite of Seattle food festival.