Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves

Overall enrollment in the country’s food stamp program has dropped to its lowest level in more than eight years as the economy continues to improve and the Trump administration attempts to tackle fraud in the program.

Man attempts to jump White House fence, drops backpack, police say

A man attempted to jump the White House fence and dropped his backpack, sparking a response from the Secret Service on Monday, according to officials.

Immigrant kids seen held in fenced cages at border facility in Texas

Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of immigrant children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets.

Pelosi and Democrats to visit border, tour migrant children shelters in San Diego

U.S. House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders plan to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego on Monday as pressure increases on the Trump administration to reverse a policy of separating children from their parents at the border. 

Texas deputy arrested on allegation of child sexual assault

A sheriff's deputy in South Texas is accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and threatening the child's mother with deportation if she reported him, authorities said.

Poll: Most Americans disagree with border separations, but Republicans in support

American voters overwhelming disagree with the Trump administration’s policy of separating the families of undocumented immigrants caught crossing the American border illegally, according to a new poll. But Republicans are still siding with President Donald Trump.

Millennials said to be worst tippers: survey

Waiters and waitresses serving younger adults beware: you may not receive a big tip -- or, in some cases, any at all.

Kansas mom says city wants $132K after son broke sculpture (VIDEO)

 A Kansas mother says an insurance company wants her family to pay $132,000 after her 5-year-old son accidentally knocked over a sculpture at a city community center.

After gunfire at Trenton arts festival, leaders urge it be held again

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's governor is urging Trenton to keep holding its annual all-night arts festival despite the outbreak of violence at this year's event.

Wendy's employee video shows live mouse in bag of buns, fast food chain launches investigation

Employee’s at an Oklahoma Wendy’s made a startling discovery Thursday and one felt she needed to share it. There was a live mouse and feces inside a sealed bag of hamburger buns.

Trump announces plans for Pentagon to create 'Space Force'

Vowing to reclaim U.S. leadership in space, President Donald Trump announced Monday he is directing the Pentagon to create a new "Space Force" as an independent service branch aimed at ensuring American supremacy in space.

500-lb. great white shark washes up in Aptos

A juvenile great white shark washed up at Beer Can Beach in Aptos on Father's Day.

Trump digs in on immigration amid family separation crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing rising outrage from some Republicans as well as Democrats over the forced separation of migrant children and parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Donald Trump dug in Monday, again falsely blaming Democrats and declaring he would keep the U.S. from becoming "a migrant camp."

Ocean City, New Jersey named 'Happiest Seaside Town in America'

A popular New Jersey shore town has been named the “Happiest Seaside Town in America” by Coastal Living magazine.

Funeral plans announced for designer Kate Spade

A funeral will be held for fashion designer Kate Spade this week in Kansas City, where she was born.