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USC long snapper Jake Olson leads the Trojan Marching Band following a victorious game against Western Michigan on Saturday.

Blind USC Football Player Executes Perfect Snap In Game Debut

20-year-old Jake Olson helped earn USC an extra point in their winning game against Western Michigan Saturday.

United Nations U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley addresses a U.N. Security Council meeting on North Korea, on Monday.

U.S. Says North Korea Is 'Begging For War'

Washington's ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called on the U.N. Security Council to impose "the strongest possible measures" on Pyongyang after its latest nuclear weapon test.

A woman walks with a Syrian flag during a rally for World Refugee Day across from the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 20.

U.S. Refugee Admissions Pass Trump Administration Cap Of 50,000

The Supreme Court's decision to allow part of President Trump's travel ban to take effect means that starting on July 13, many already-vetted refugees will be denied entry to the U.S.

Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza defeated Venus Williams to win the women's singles title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Saturday.

Venus Williams Is Edged In Wimbledon Final As Muguruza Wins Second Grand Slam

Williams was unable to take advantage of early chances against Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza — who only grew more accurate and confident as the match progressed.

Anthony Scaramucci's financial disclosure form shows assets of up to $85 million.

White House Communications Director Calls Chief Of Staff 'A Paranoiac' And Much Worse

Speaking to The New Yorker, Anthony Scaramucci seems to blame Reince Priebus for "leaks," notably a report about his financial disclosure forms that was based on what were actually public records.

A distressed bald eagle was found on the ground in Washington, D.C., and was thought to be one of the birds under "eagle cam" surveillance knocked down by a powerful storm.

Rescued D.C. Eagle Is Likely Celeb Birdie Grounded By Storm

The "stressed" bird has stabilized and officials believe it is one of those under constant "eagle cam" surveillance in southeast Washington, D.C.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to reporters in front of his office at the State Capitol in Springfield, on June 30, 2016. Illinois lawmakers had just passed a stop-gap budget. More than a year later, legislators have finally reached a budget deal, which Rauner promptly vetoed.

Illinois Governor Vetoes Budget Deal; Legislators Begin Override

Illinois hasn't passed a budget for two years. The state has billions in unpaid bills. Lawmakers finally struck a deal, including a tax increase — but Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner isn't on board.

University of Connecticut law professor Jessica Rubin, left, and law student Taylor Hansen present arguments as animal advocates in a dogfighting case in Hartford on Tuesday. Connecticut is the first state to allow court-appointed advocates to represent animals in cruelty and abuse cases.

In A First, Connecticut's Animals Get Advocates In The Courtroom

The state's legal advocates are one sign of the emerging field of animal law. In 2000, nine law schools had courses in animal law; by 2015, that number was 151.

Andrea Constand walks to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pa., on Tuesday. Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Constand at his home outside Philadelphia in 2004.

Bill Cosby's Accuser Takes The Stand In Sexual Assault Trial

Andrea Constand described Cosby drugging and assaulting her at his home in 2004. "They're your friends. They'll take the edge off," Cosby allegedly told her while giving her the pills.

Killip Elementary third graders Alexa Cardenas (left) and Luis Gonzalez (right) are preparing for the chess SuperNationals.

The Idea Was To Keep Kids Safe After School. Now They're Chess Champions

This low-income elementary school will send dozens of kids to the SuperNationals of chess this week in Nashville, Tenn.

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