From park toilets to courts, U.S. shutdown jams up the works
As Ralph Snake walked across Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday, he stopped every few feet to pick up some of the litter that has accumulated in the once-tidy expanse of grass since a budget showdown partially closed the federal government nearly …
U.S. demands Russia explain ex-Marine’s detention on spying charges
The United States wants an explanation for why Russia detained a retired U.S. Marine on spying charges in Moscow and will demand his immediate return if it determines his detention is inappropriate, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday.
U.S. demands Russia explain ex-Marine’s detention on spy charges
The United States wants an explanation of why Russia detained a retired U.S. Marine on spying charges in Moscow and will demand his immediate return if it determines his detention is inappropriate, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday.
U.S. ambassador visits detained American in Russia: State Department
U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman met with Paul Whelan, an American detained in Moscow since Friday on allegations of spying, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on Wednesday.
Filthy parks, closed museums: U.S. government shutdown grinds on
Walking across Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday, Ralph Snake kept stopping to pick up pieces of garbage, which have littered the grassy corridor since a budget showdown closed one quarter of the federal government almost two weeks ago.
Texas teen charged in death stemming from egg-throwing prank: police
Texas authorities on Wednesday charged a teenager with murder after a prank that began when he and passengers in the car he was driving threw eggs at other vehicles ended in a crash that killed a 45-year-old woman, authorities said.
Carl’s Jr launches vegan Beyond Meat burgers
Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat said on Wednesday burger chain Carl’s Jr would add the firm’s vegan imitation meat to its menu, the latest big-name restaurant chain to tweak its offerings to attract vegans and vegetarians.
U.S. demands immediate return of ex-Marine detained in Russia on spy charges
The United States is demanding the immediate return of a retired U.S. Marine detained by Russia on spying charges, and wants an explanation of why he was arrested, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday.
Carl’s Jr launches vegan Beyond Meat burgers at over 1000 outlets
Burger chain Carl’s Jr said on Wednesday it would start selling Beyond Meat burgers at over 1,000 outlets, the latest big-name restaurant chain to add vegan imitation meat to its menu.
San Bernardino shooting lawsuits vs Facebook, Google, Twitter dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits seeking to hold Facebook , Google and Twitter liable to victims of the December 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California for letting Islamic State flourish on their social media platforms.
