monument News

3 Apprehended in Attempted Arson of Civil War Monument Base

DENVER — Police in Denver have apprehended three suspects in connection with an attempt to set fire to the pedestal of a Civil War statue that was toppled last week, authorities announced Sunday. About 75 protesters had been demonstrating peacefully …

Climber Blown Off Washington Monument Not Injured

A climber inspecting the earthquake-damaged Washington Monument was blown about 30 feet off the monument’s face by a gust of wind but wasn’t injured. The National Park Service says the wind gust about 6 p.m. Friday pushed the climber, Erik …