Factbox: Targets of suspicious packages in the United States
Police were investigating a suspected explosive device found in New York City on Thursday after a series of other package bombs were sent this week to current and former Democratic U.S. politicians, CNN and a prominent Democratic Party donor.
Two more bombs sent to former Vice President Biden, actor De Niro
Two more suspected bombs were found in New York City and Delaware on Thursday morning as a manhunt intensified for a serial bomber who targeted high-profile Democrats and CNN, less than two weeks ahead of elections that could alter the U.S. political l…
With record number of women running in U.S. elections, gender gap could boost Democrats
The record numbers of women running for office in the United States this year are mostly Democrats, and their party is banking on their candidacies and a widening gender gap on key issues to achieve big wins in the Nov. 6 elections.
U.S. dairy farmers get little help from Canada trade deal
Minnesota farmer Paul Fritsche can no longer afford health insurance as he struggles to sustain a dairy farm that has been in his family for nearly a century.
Injury rates jump at coal giant Murray’s West Virginia mines
Injury rates have more than doubled at five West Virginia coal mines acquired by Murray Energy Corp. in 2013, according to a Reuters review of federal data, as the firm sharply increased the amount of coal produced per manhour.
New York police investigate suspicious package in Tribeca area: CNN
The New York Police Department is investigating a suspicious package in Tribeca, CNN reported on Thursday, airing footage of law enforcement in the New York City neighborhood.
Suspects sought in sending of package bombs to top US Democrats, Trump critics
U.S. authorities were hunting on Thursday for suspects in the sending of package bombs to high-profile Democrats in what has been called a terrorist act that has raised tensions in a nation already polarized ahead of elections in less than two weeks.
U.S. Powerball lottery leaps to $750 million after massive Mega Millions jackpot
No tickets matched the six numbers drawn in the Powerball lottery on Wednesday, sending the jackpot to $750 million, the fourth largest in U.S. history and the second astronomical jackpot this week.
FBI confirms two more suspicious packages addressed to California congresswoman
Two more suspicious packages, similar to those intercepted before reaching U.S. President Barack Obama and other high-profile Democrats, were found addressed to California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the FBI said on Wednesday.
American Airlines says flight 257 cleared after security concern
American Airlines Group Inc on Wednesday said flight 257 bound for Mexico City from Miami has been cleared after a security concern and “will be reboarding momentarily”.
