Five people are dead and dozens more wounded following a series of violent incidents that marred Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend. The most alarming incident occurred late Saturday night in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, where a masked gunman opened fire on a family barbecue. Eight people were struck by gunfire, including four … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Celebrations Turn Deadly as Gun Violence Strikes Three Cities
Paul Pelosi Charged with Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run After Napa County Collision
Paul Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run following a Friday afternoon traffic incident in Yountville, California. The Napa County Sheriff's Office reported that the collision occurred when Pelosi's brown convertible struck an unoccupied parked vehicle before continuing northward. A witness observed … [Read more...] about Paul Pelosi Charged with Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run After Napa County Collision
Nine-Foot Flag Painting Takes Shape Before Crowds at Great American State Fair
As the nation marks its 250th year of independence, a striking tribute to American heritage is taking form on the National Mall. Artist Scott LoBaido has undertaken what he describes as the largest oil painting of the American flag on canvas in the United States, working publicly before thousands of daily visitors at the Great American State Fair's Made in America … [Read more...] about Nine-Foot Flag Painting Takes Shape Before Crowds at Great American State Fair
Canoeist David Hearn Faces Felony Charge After Incident at Lincoln Memorial
A federal grand jury has indicted United States Olympic canoeist David Hearn on a felony charge of destruction of property, following an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool that allegedly caused more than one thousand dollars in damage. The indictment, handed down Thursday in District of Columbia Superior Court, stems from events that transpired on June 19, when … [Read more...] about Canoeist David Hearn Faces Felony Charge After Incident at Lincoln Memorial
Minnesota Brothers Raise $60,000 for Veterans Through Five-Year Lemonade Stand Operation
Two brothers from Eden Prairie, Minnesota have demonstrated that citizenship and service to veterans can begin at any age, raising $60,000 over five years through a lemonade stand that has become a fixture at local charity golf tournaments. Noah Dingels, 11, and Cole Dingels, 8, established their operation five years ago at a golf tournament hosted by Tee It Up for the Troops, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Brothers Raise $60,000 for Veterans Through Five-Year Lemonade Stand Operation
