Swedish teen climate activist takes school strike to gates of United Nations
Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg took her weekly campaign for greater action on climate change to the gates of the United Nations on Friday, urging “everyone who cares about our future” to join her when world leaders gather in New York next mont…
CDC, FDA report 215 cases of respiratory illness possibly tied to vaping
U.S. public health officials on Friday reported a rise in the number of cases of respiratory illness possibly related to the use of e-cigarettes from across 25 states.
Lawsuit over U.S. airport screener abuses is revived
A federal appeals court on Friday handed a victory to fliers who object to invasive screenings at U.S. airport security checkpoints, saying screeners are not absolutely immune from lawsuits accusing them of abusive conduct.
Florida residents told to stock up on food, water as hurricane nears
Florida’s governor on Friday urged residents in the state to stock up on at least a week’s worth of food, water and medicine and to prepare to lose power and cellphone service for days after Hurricane Dorian makes landfall early next week.
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’ brother arrested as suspected shooter in triple murder
The brother of U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles was arrested and charged with murder as the accused shooter who killed three people at a New Year’s Eve party in Cleveland, law enforcement agencies said on Friday.
Michael Flynn says he’s not ready to be sentenced. U.S. says he’s ready
Lawyers for former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn accused the federal government of stalling their efforts to defend him, and said the former top aide to Donald Trump is not ready to be sentenced for lying about his discussions with a Rus…
‘Built by my family’: America’s grand buildings constructed by slaves
Monticello, the expansive brick home of Thomas Jefferson, sits atop a hill overlooking farmland, trees and the University of Virginia, the institution founded by the third U.S. president.
Ex-Trump adviser Flynn and U.S. dispute his readiness for sentencing
Lawyers for the U.S. government and for Michael Flynn said on Friday they disagree whether Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, is ready to be sentenced for lying about his discussions with a Russian ambassador.
Brother of U.S. gymnast Simone Biles arrested in triple murder: reports
Police arrested the brother of U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles and charged him with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of three people at a New Year’s Eve party in Cleveland, local news media said on Friday.
Hurricane Dorian gains strength as Florida braces for hit
Hurricane Dorian gained strength as it crept closer to Florida’s coast on Friday, raising the risk that parts of the U.S. state will be hit by strong winds, a storm surge and heavy rain for a prolonged period after it makes landfall early next week.
