Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation after a June fall and has not been medically cleared to return to the Capitol. His office gave no timetable for his return as he continues intensive physical therapy.
News Mash
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.
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.
Carly Simon says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after worsening mobility problems and has also undergone surgery for basal cell carcinoma. The 83-year-old singer said she is still working, including on a new album, while learning to live with the condition.
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.