Alaska ferry workers strike for 6th day contract talks break off
A federal mediator on Monday suspended contract talks aimed at settling a strike that has shut down Alaska’s state ferry system at the peak of the tourist season, with services to more than 30 coastal communities halted for a sixth straight day.
Alaska ferry workers strike for sixth day contract talks break off
A federal mediator on Monday suspended contract talks aimed at settling a strike that has shut down Alaska’s state ferry system at the peak of summer tourist season, with services to more than 30 coastal communities halted for a sixth straight day.
Gunman scorned California garlic festival on social media before mass shooting
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Tropical Storm Erick likely to grow into hurricane en route toward Hawaii
Tropical Storm Erick in the eastern Pacific is likely to grow into a hurricane soon, possibly reaching Category 3 strength by Tuesday as it churns closer toward Hawaii, but it is expected to begin weakening later in the week, forecasters said on Monday…
Man charged with four murders in one-day shooting spree in Los Angeles
A 26-year-old man accused of gunning down two family members and two others during a shooting spree last week in Los Angeles was charged on Monday with four counts of murder, officials said.
A$AP Rocky goes on trial in Stockholm
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky will appear in a Swedish court on Tuesday for the first day of his trial for assault that has angered U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris releases healthcare policy plan days before Democratic debate
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on Monday released a “Medicare for All” proposal ahead of a second debate for Democratic presidential candidates, when their differing approaches to healthcare insurance policy are expected to feature prominently.
Accused 9/11 mastermind open to role in victims’ lawsuit if not executed
The accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has indicated a willingness to be deposed by victims who are suing Saudi Arabia for damages, if the United States decides not to seek the death penalty against him.
Teen gunman scorned California garlic festival on social media before mass shooting
A California teenager was identified by police on Monday as the gunman who opened fire with an assault rifle at a garlic festival in Gilroy, California, killing three people, including two children.
Trump administration enacts another obstacle to asylum cases
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration imposed another obstacle for asylum-seekers on Monday, finding that being persecuted on the basis of threats against a family member is usually not enough to be granted asylum in the United States.
