President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights in a move hailed as "historic" by Israel's prime minister. A spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "clear that the status of Golan has not changed". Israel annexed the Golan Heights in 1981 after seizing the land from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War. More »

Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for adult-film star Stormy Daniels, was accused Monday by federal prosecutors in New York of operating "an old-fashioned shakedown" by trying to extort between $15 and $25 million from sports apparel giant Nike, part of a string of bombshell claims against the celebrity lawyer. More »

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) lists kale among its "Dirty Dozen," a guide to the most contaminated food products in the US. While pesticides could pose a health risk to consumers, farmers who handle pesticide-contaminated foods could face an even greater threat. Scientists are still figuring out the link between pesticides and human disease, but studies have linked certain pesticides to cancer, diabetes, autism, and neurological damage. More »

The Pentagon notified Congress Monday night that it has authorized the transfer of $1 billion to begin new wall construction along the US-Mexico border. The Department of Defense authorized the Army Corp of Engineers to begin planning and construction for the project Monday night. The department will direct the funds toward 18-foot-high fencing along the Yuma and El Paso sections of the border. More »

Henry Avocado, a grower and distributor based near San Diego, is voluntarily recalling whole avocados over possible listeria contamination. The company's recall covers conventional and organic avocados grown and packed in California. Listeria is a bacteria that can cause fever and diarrhea, and more dangerous complications in pregnant women. More »