On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain.

Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary for the private funeral of Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert.

France has banned smoking cigarettes at all parks, beaches and bus stops in an effort to “denormalize” tobacco around children.

Funeral services for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will be held Saturday morning at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

Colleagues and friends celebrated Melissa and Mark Hortman. Here are selected portions of the eulogies and speeches from the funeral service at the Basilica of St. Mary.

Tim Walz eulogizes slain lawmaker as a historic Minnesotan — and friend Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat in a front pew during Melissa and Mark Hortman’s funeral alongside former president Joe ...

Rep. Melissa Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol, and Gilbert will be the first dog.

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband will lie in state after they were killed in what authorities called a political assassination.

Melissa Barrera wants to "stretch" herself as an actress. The 34-year-old star has established herself as a scream queen with roles in movies such as Scream, Abigail and Your Monster but is determined ...

Melissa Barrera is keen to "stretch" herself as an actress despite earning a reputation as a scream queen for her recent roles.

As a Latina actress, Barrera said she has had to work harder to get considered for certain roles throughout her career. “You kind of have to fight for more room,” she explained.