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Elders stand on the front line in a march for Daniel Prude on Sunday in Rochester, N.Y. Prude died in March a week after police pinned him to the ground. It was the fifth consecutive night of protesting since the release of police body-camera footage of Prude's arrest.

Rochester Mayor Promises Police Reforms After Protests Over Daniel Prude's Death

Mayor Lovely Warren vows to move some mental health services funds away from police. Daniel Prude died a week after officers pinned him on the ground, responding to a mental health crisis call.

The Creek Fire burns in the Sierra National Forest on Sunday.

Record Heat Wave Creates 'Kiln-Like' Conditions In California

One part of Los Angeles County hit 121 degrees this weekend, a county all-time record. Firefighters are battling many blazes, one of which was sparked by a pyrotechnic device at a gender reveal party.

Vaccine Candidate Delivers Protection In A Single Shot (In Monkeys)

Studies involving COVID-19 vaccine candidates in monkeys show promise of an effective vaccine, but it will take large-scale human trials to know for sure if they work.

Neil Young was among a number of artists who objected to Donald Trump using their songs during the 2016 campaign.

Neil Young Sues To Stop Trump Campaign From Using His Songs

The singer and songwriter has filed a copyright infringement complaint over the use of "Rockin' in the Free World" and "Devil's Sidewalk" at numerous rallies and campaign events.

Jerry Falwell Jr. delivers a speech during the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Jerry Falwell Jr. On 'Indefinite Leave' From Liberty University After Racy Photo

Days after Falwell receives criticism for posting a photo online that showed him with his pants unzipped alongside a woman who is not his wife, Liberty University says he is stepping aside.

A parishioner sits after Mass last month at a Catholic church in New York City. An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults believe that houses of worship should be subject to the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.

2 Out Of 3 Churchgoers: It's Safe To Resume In-Person Worship

An overwhelming majority of Americans say houses of worship should abide by the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.

The Phillie Phanatic sits alone in the stands during a game between the Miami Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. During this series, as many as 19 Marlins players and coaches had already been infected with the coronavirus.

Philadelphia Phillies Put Brakes On Home Games After Coronavirus Cases

The Philadelphia Phillies are the latest Major League Baseball team to put a halt to games after several coronavirus cases among team personnel. It follows their weekend series against Miami.

In a statement, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said the court's decision "is a critical step towards keeping families safely in their homes."

Virginia Supreme Court Grants Temporary Moratorium on Evictions

In a 4-3 decision Friday, the state's high court granted a request by Gov. Ralph Northam to allow a pause to eviction proceedings. The decision halts evictions through Sept. 7.

World leaders pledged $298 million to assist Lebanon in the aftermath of last week's catastrophic blast during a virtual summit on Sunday. French President Emmanuel Macron organized the virtual summit.

At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon

World leaders, including President Trump, attended a virtual donor summit Sunday for recovery efforts after last week's blast. The event was co-hosted by the U.N. and French President Emmanuel Macron.

California Gov. Says Trump Unemployment Executive Action Spells Disaster For Budget

"There is no money sitting in the piggy bank of the previous CARES Act to be reprioritized or reconstituted" to pay the state's share, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday.

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