Trump visits synagogue in Pittsburgh attack as protesters march
U.S. President Donald Trump, shrugging off objections from some critics that he was unwelcome, on Tuesday offered condolences at the Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 Jewish worshipers were shot to death as thousands of mourners attended the first funerals…
Land O’Lakes ends support for U.S. Rep. King after furor over views
Agricultural dairy cooperative Land O’Lakes pulled its support on Tuesday for U.S. Representative Steve King, an Iowa Republican whose past inflammatory comments on immigration and race drew renewed scrutiny after the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue…
Trump arrives in Pittsburgh as synagogue victims mourned, protesters gather
U.S. President Donald Trump, shrugging off objections from some critics that he was unwelcome, arrived in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to offer condolences for the 11 Jewish worshipers shot to death in their synagogue, as thousands of mourners attended the fi…
Waymo gets California OK to test driverless vehicles without backup driver
Alphabet Inc’s Waymo unit on Tuesday became the first company to receive a permit from the state of California to test driverless vehicles without a backup driver in the front seat, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said.
Pittsburgh synagogue victims mourned; Trump to face protests
Thousands of mourners on Tuesday attended the first funerals for victims of a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, as protesters prepared to greet U.S. President Donald Trump amid accusations his rhetoric had encouraged anti-Semitic extremists.
Republicans focus on defending U.S. Senate in campaign’s last week
Republican campaigns took a defensive approach a week before elections to determine control of the U.S. Congress, with the party spending more to try to hold on to previously secure House seats and President Donald Trump preparing a six-day trip focuse…
Land O’Lakes ends support for Iowa congressman King after furor over views
Agricultural cooperative Land O’Lakes pulled its support on Tuesday for Republican Iowa Congressman Steve King, whose past inflammatory comments on immigration and race drew renewed scrutiny after the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Trump targets U.S. birthright citizenship as elections loom
With congressional elections a week away, President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will seek to scrap the right of citizenship for U.S.-born children of non-citizens and illegal immigrants as he tries again to dramatically reshape immigration policies…
Audit finds deadly Florida bridge collapse not tied to U.S. grant
A U.S. Transportation Department inspector general’s audit set to be released on Wednesday found no evidence the Obama administration’s 2013 grant for a Florida bridge project was a factor in a deadly accident in March but raised concerns about the awa…
Beloved brothers, devoted doctor remembered as Pittsburgh funerals begin
Mourners remembered brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal as “the helpers” at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where they were among the 11 congregants shot to death on the Jewish Sabbath.
