Lee statue removed as New Orleans dismantles four Confederate monuments
Work crews began dismantling the Robert E. Lee statue in New Orleans marking the final removal of the citys four contested monuments after years of debate. Monuments will be stored in an undisclosed location amid threats to officials and crews. Plans include replacing the Lee site with a water feature and flying an American flag at the Jefferson Davis spot.
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Chinese jets buzz U S surveillance plane over Yellow Sea
Two Chinese Su-30 fighters closed within about 100 feet of a U S WC-135 Constant Phoenix on a routine East China Sea mission, prompting an Air Force report that the intercept was unprofessional. Beijing disputed the location and characterized the encounter as a routine check over the Yellow Sea.
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Weiner pleads guilty to obscene messages to minor
Former congressman Anthony Weiner admitted in Manhattan federal court to sending obscene material to a 15 year old. He faces 21 to 27 months in prison and must register as a sex offender. He must also surrender his iPhone and remains linked to Abedin divorce filings and Comey’s reconsideration of the Clinton email probe.
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