Explosion in Austin wounds two men, FBI on scene
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – An explosion in Austin on Sunday wounded two men, thought to be in their 20s, authorities said, as Federal Bureau of Investigation agents rushed to the scene in the Texas capital, where earlier this month three parcel bombs ki…
Two people injured in suspected Austin blast: police
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A suspected explosion wounded two men, thought to be in their 20s, authorities in the Texas capital said on Sunday in an incident that comes after three parcel bombs exploded in city earlier this month, killing two people.
Deadly Austin parcel bomber was trying to send message: police
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The person, or people, responsible for three parcel bombs that killed two people in the Texas capital this month was trying to send a message and should contact authorities to explain any motive, Austin police said on Sunday.
Trump to unveil opioid plan seeking death penalty for drug dealers: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will unveil a plan on Monday to combat the opioid addiction crisis that includes seeking the death penalty for drug dealers and urging Congress to toughen sentencing laws for drug traffickers, White House o…
Trump to unveil opioid plan that will seek death penalty for drug dealers: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will unveil a plan on Monday to combat the opioid addiction crisis that includes seeking the death penalty for drug dealers and urges Congress to toughen sentencing laws for drug traffickers, White House of…
Cirque du Soleil star plunges to death during Florida show
(Reuters) – An experienced Cirque du Soleil performer has died after plunging onto a stage during an aerial straps routine at a weekend show in Tampa, Florida, the company said on Sunday.
U.S. top court mulls free speech fight over ‘crisis pregnancy centers’
(Reuters) – The Pregnancy Care Clinic in the Southern California city of El Cajon offers a host of services for pregnant women including ultrasound exams, prenatal vitamins and maternity clothes. There is one major exception: abortion.
Winning ticket sold as U.S. Powerball jackpot climbs to $455 million
(Reuters) – One lucky winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for an estimated $455 million Powerball jackpot drawn Saturday night, officials said.
Florida school aware of bridge crack before collapse that killed six
MIAMI (Reuters) – Engineers and state and university officials met hours before a new pedestrian bridge collapsed in southern Florida, killing six people, but concluded a crack in the structure was not a safety concern, Florida International University…
U.S. Powerball jackpot climbs to $455 million for Saturday drawing
(Reuters) – An estimated $455 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs on Saturday evening, one of the biggest in the multi-state U.S. lottery’s history, after 19 straight drawings failed to produce a grand prize winner.
