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July 4, 2011 / 7:46 AM

Obama's schedule for Monday, July 4

WASHINGTON, July 4 (UPI) -- President Obama and his family celebrate Independence Day by hosting military members and their families at the White House Monday, the daily agenda indicates.

The event includes a barbecue, concert, remarks by Obama and viewing fireworks on the South Lawn, the agenda said.

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Administration staff and their families also are invited to attend.

Biden praises Presidential Medal of Freedom winners for promoting 'faith in better tomorrow'

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

Biden praises Presidential Medal of Freedom winners for promoting 'faith in better tomorrow'

May 3 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian award in the United States -- to a range of Americans including athletes, actors, politicians, advocates and an astronaut.

DOJ charges Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife in $600,000 bribery scheme

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

DOJ charges Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife in $600,000 bribery scheme

May 3 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Friday indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife on charges of conspiracy and accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.

Trump hush-money trial: Former aide Hope Hicks testifies

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Trump hush-money trial: Former aide Hope Hicks testifies

May 3 (UPI) -- The third week of the hush-money trial of Donald Trump concluded Friday with testimony from former aide Hope Hicks.

Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction includes entries for Donald Trump, RFK Jr., more

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction includes entries for Donald Trump, RFK Jr., more

May 3 (UPI) -- Alexander Historical Auctions said Friday it will offer infamous financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's address book at auction.

FBI says former government employee falsely implicated co-workers in Jan. 6 attack

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

FBI says former government employee falsely implicated co-workers in Jan. 6 attack

May 3 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors have charged a former government employee with federal intelligence ties of making unlawful false statements to the FBI wrongly implicating co-workers in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Traffic delays heavy as I-95 bridge demolition begins in Connecticut

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Traffic delays heavy as I-95 bridge demolition begins in Connecticut

May 3 (UPI) -- Crews on Friday began demolishing a bridge over a major Connecticut highway after a fuel truck explosion caused major damage to the bridge and the highway.

In another controversial part of Kristi Noem's forthcoming book, she falsely claims she met Kim Jong Un

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

In another controversial part of Kristi Noem's forthcoming book, she falsely claims she met Kim Jong Un

May 3 (UPI) -- In a forthcoming book by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem that recounts her killing her dog, the Republican governor is untruthful about having met North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, according to the New York Post.

California police officer remains in critical condition after gunfight that injured 3

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

California police officer remains in critical condition after gunfight that injured 3

May 3 (UPI) -- Two police officers and an armed suspect were hospitalized Thursday night after a shootout in San Jose, Calif.

Boeing layoffs in Alabama reportedly set for late June

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Boeing layoffs in Alabama reportedly set for late June

May 3 (UPI) -- Boeing could begin laying off more than 100 employees at its facility in Birmingham, Ala., state officials warned Friday.

Lewiston, Maine, bowling alley reopens 6 months after mass shooting

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Lewiston, Maine, bowling alley reopens 6 months after mass shooting

May 3 (UPI) -- The bowling alley that was one of the scenes of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, last year reopened Friday.

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