Several hurt in shooting near National Security Agency
FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) – Several people were injured during a Wednesday morning shooting at the U.S. National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland, the agency said.
House Speaker Ryan says immigration action needed in March
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday his chamber “clearly” must address legislation next month to deal with young, undocumented immigrants who face deportation after President Donald Trump announced a…
Golfer Haas involved in car crash, drops out of tournament: manager
(Reuters) – U.S. professional golfer Bill Haas escaped serious injury in a fatal three-car collision in Los Angeles on Tuesday that also involved actor Luke Wilson, but will drop out of a tournament as a result, his manager and local officials said on …
Golfer Bill Haas drops out of tournament after car crash: manager
(Reuters) – Professional golfer Bill Haas escaped serious injury when he was involved in a fatal three-car collision late on Tuesday in Los Angeles, but will drop out of a tournament as a result, his manager and local officials said on Wednesday.
Trump urges Senate to pass Senator Grassley’s immigration bill: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he supported Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s immigration bill and urged the full Senate to back it, according to a statement issued by the White House.
Shooting near U.S. National Security Agency, scene secure: media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – At least one person was shot and wounded at the U.S. National Security Agency’s headquarters at Fort Meade, Maryland, on Wednesday and one person was in custody, but officials have secured the area and there was no continuing thr…
Exclusive: Dozens of refugee resettlement offices to close as Trump downsizes program
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Refugee resettlement agencies are preparing to shutter more than 20 offices across the United States and cut back operations in more than 40 others after the State Department told them to pare their operations, according to plans s…
Climber dies in fall from Oregon peak, others stranded for hours
TIMBERLINE LODGE, Ore. (Reuters) – A climber died after falling up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) from Mount Hood in Oregon and at least seven spent hours stranded on the face of the mountain on Tuesday as temperatures rose and ice and rock broke loose, of…
In long Afghan war, U.S. Army tries new way to deploy trainers
FORT BENNING, Ga. (Reuters) – As a U.S. Army medic, Sergeant First Class Jonathan Ortega admits that when he gets to Afghanistan, his instinct will be to help care for any wounded Afghan troops. It is a feeling he will have to fight.
For one U.S. immigrant family, short-term public aid meant long-term security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Abosede Akingbade Thomas, a Nigerian immigrant to the United States, was ordered to bed rest in 1981 during a difficult pregnancy, she followed her doctor’s advice to sign up for food stamps and another aid program providing…
