U.S. top court forbids seizure of ancient Persian artifacts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Americans injured in a 1997 suicide bombing in Jerusalem cannot seize ancient Persian artifacts from a Chicago museum to satisfy a $71.5 million court judgment against Iran, which th…
Billy Graham, preacher to millions, adviser to presidents, dies at 99
(Reuters) – U.S. evangelist Billy Graham, who counseled presidents and preached to millions across the world from his native North Carolina to communist North Korea during his 70 years on the pulpit, died on Wednesday at the age of 99, a spokesman said…
Secret Service reopens area around White House after suspicious car
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service reopened streets around the White House and allowed workers back into an evacuated building on Wednesday after authorities cleared a suspicious car parked nearby.
Survivors of Florida school massacre rally for gun ban in state capital
TALLAHASSEE/PARKLAND, Fla. (Reuters) – Student activists from the Florida high school where 17 teens and staff were shot and killed began a march to the state capital of Tallahassee on Wednesday, where they were to meet with lawmakers to call for a ban…
Trump meets with students, teachers after gun violence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, a strong supporter of gun rights, planned to meet on Wednesday with parents, students and teachers who have been victims of gun violence, including those affected by last week’s school shooting in Flo…
U.S. Secret Service responds to suspicious vehicle near White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the White House and the new executive building is being evacuated, it said in a post on Twitter on Wednesday.
Barington wants more sizzle in Bloomin’ Brands steakhouses
BOSTON (Reuters) – Activist investor Barington Capital is pushing restaurant group Bloomin’ Brands Inc. to spin off three smaller brands into a new company, cut costs and improve diners’ experiences to boost a flagging share price which it believes cou…
Florida rally to ban assault-style weapons set for Wednesday
PARKLAND/TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Student activists from the Florida high school where 17 teens and staff were shot and killed will call for a ban on assault-style weapons when they meet with lawmakers and hold a rally on Wednesday in Tallahassee,…
Alabama policeman killed trying to apprehend murder suspect: media
(Reuters) – A police officer in Mobile, Alabama was shot and killed as he was attempting to apprehend a murder suspect late on Tuesday, local media reported.
Rally calling for ban on assault-style rifles to be held in Tallahassee
PARKLAND/TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Student and parent activists from the Florida high school where 17 teens and staff members were slain last week in a shooting rampage will hold a rally on Wednesday at the state capital, calling for a ban on assau…
