Trump promises thorough investigation into suspicious packages
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that threats of political violence have no place in the United States, promising a full investigation into suspicious packages that were mailed to prominent Democrats and others.
Ex-N.Y. state Senate leader gets prison in federal corruption case
Former New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was sentenced on Wednesday to four years and three months in prison on federal corruption charges, including soliciting bribes and defrauding the public.
Suspicious packages sent to top Democrats, CNN as election looms
Police intercepted suspected explosive devices sent to former U.S. President Barack Obama, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the CNN bureau in New York that apparently targeted figures disparaged by right-wing critics two wee…
Volunteers rush to aid survivors after Hurricane Michael
After a fitful night of throbbing abdominal pain, curled up in a ball inside her hurricane-battered home trying to wish away the agony, 21-year-old Angelena Sawyer could barely function, let alone tend to her infant daughter.
Potential explosives sent to White House, Hillary Clinton, Obama
Federal authorities are investigating suspicious packages sent to the White House, former U.S. President Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the U.S. Secret Service and a person familiar with the matter said on We…
Time Warner building in N.Y. evacuated due to suspicious package: police
The Time Warner Building in New York City was evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious package that had been mailed was found in the CNN mail room, New York police and CNN said.
Deadly viral outbreak in New Jersey claims seventh child
A deadly viral outbreak claimed the life of a seventh child at a New Jersey rehabilitation center, where 11 other medically fragile young patients remain hospitalized with adenovirus infections, state health officials said on Wednesday.
No suspicious package addressed to White House: source
There was no suspicious package addressed to the White House on Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Explosive device found in mail sent to the Clintons: NYT
An explosive device was found by a technician who screens mail for Bill and Hillary Clinton, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Single winning ticket sold in U.S. lottery just shy of world record
Only one ticket matched all six numbers in the U.S. Mega Millions lottery for a jackpot that was just short of a world record $1.6 billion, an official said early on Wednesday.
