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Kris Ann Tamez, of Austin, Texas, died at the age of 47.

Kris Ann Tamez, 47: Janis Joplin's 'Me And Bobby McGee'

Kris Ann would sing "Me And Bobby McGee" at the top of her lungs with her cousin.

President Biden proposed expanding the role of government in universal pre-K and free community college.

Bigger Role For Government Doesn't Mean It's 'In Your Business,' Says Biden Aide

Republicans panned President Biden's ideas for huge new government spending and tax overhauls. But top White House adviser Susan Rice says there's no plan to get "government in your business."

Pope Francis leaves Iraq Monday after his four-day visit to the country, a first for the papacy. President Biden said the pope and his trip set an example for the entire world.

Pope Francis Defends His Trip To Iraq Despite Infection Risks

The pope spent four days visiting six cities. He met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric to encourage Christian-Muslim dialogue.

An evening concert during the 2015 edition of Lincoln Center's Out of Doors annual festival. All of the New York cultural institution's signature summer programming has been canceled for 2020.

New York's Lincoln Center Cancels All Programming Through The End Of August

The wide-ranging shows presented by one of the nation's top performing arts centers are a summer staple in New York City. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will not return until 2021.

National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins, right, received the Templeton Prize for his work to de-escalate mistrust between scientists and people of faith.

NIH Chief Francis Collins Awarded 2020 Templeton Prize

Collins, a top scientist and evangelical Christian, says, "The realization that principles of faith and science are complementary has been of great comfort to me in the search for truth."

Top officials with the European Union urged President Trump to rethink his plans to leave the international agency. Trump announced his decision Friday after weeks of levying criticisms and threatening to pull funding.

European Union Leaders Urge U.S. To Remain In WHO

Top officials with the bloc encouraged Trump to rethink his plans to leave the international health agency. Trump's Friday announcement followed weeks of criticisms and threats to pull funding.

The U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, shown here in March, is planning to debate violence against protesters.

U.N. Human Rights Council To Hold Urgent Debate On Police Brutality, Racism

A group of African nations requested the urgent debate on racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death. The U.S. is no longer a member of the U.N.'s top human rights body.

Mine Executives In Brazil Step Down After Deadly Dam Collapse

Several top executives of a Brazilian iron mine company have stepped down temporarily after a government investigation into January's deadly dam collapse. About 300 people were killed.

An unfinished residence which belongs to former PLA Gen. Gu Junshan is pictured in Puyang, Henan province, in January.

China's Military Latest Target In Anti-Corruption Drive

A former top general of the People's Liberation Army has been indicted for his allegedly lavish lifestyle and investigators say there's evidence of wrongdoing at key military units.

An exterior view of an Anthem Health Insurance facility on February 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. About 80 million company records were accessed in what may be among the largest healthcare data breaches to date. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

After Anthem Breach, How To Better Protect Your Social Security Number

Top five ways of how to safeguard your identity and personal accounts.

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