Anti-Trump protests staged at U.S. Women’s Open
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey (Reuters) – After three tranquil rounds at Trump National Golf Club, things heated up outside the ropes during Sunday’s final round of the U.S. Women’s Open as activist groups staged protests against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nine killed by flash flooding in Arizona, another one missing
PHOENIX (Reuters) – At least nine people drowned while swimming in an Arizona river when they became overwhelmed by flash flooding following heavy rains in the drought-stricken region, officials said on Sunday.
Central California wildfire nearly 50 percent contained as hot, dry conditions persist
(Reuters) – A damaging wildfire burning on California’s scenic central coast was expected to continue burning into Monday, after fire fighters made progress on Sunday in containing the blaze which has destroyed 16 homes.
Chicago anti-violence activist, nine-year-old gunned down in rash of shootings
(Reuters) – An anti-violence activist and a 9-year-old were among 10 people who were fatally shot in Chicago over the weekend, the latest in a rash of killings that has shaken the third-largest U.S. city and raised questions about how to staunch the bl…
Iran says jails U.S. dual national for 10 years for spying
DUBAI (Reuters) – An Iranian court has sentenced a graduate student from Princeton University to 10 years in jail on spying charges, Iran’s judiciary spokesman said on Sunday, the latest case involving dual citizens held on security charges in the coun…
Singer Aaron Carter arrested in Georgia
(Reuters) – Singer Aaron Carter was arrested on Saturday in Georgia and charged with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, according to media reports.
Huge California wildfire spreads overnight as crews dig in
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Firefighters battled on Saturday to gain control of a destructive wildfire burning near Santa Barbara, California that mushroomed in size overnight, pushed by gusty offshore winds into dry brush that has not burned in decades.
Supreme Court gives Hawaii until Tuesday to answer Trump travel ban motion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court has asked the State of Hawaii to respond by Tuesday at noon to President Donald Trump’s motion to block a judge’s ruling that prevented his travel ban from being applied to grandparents of U.S. citizens and…
Thousands of Illinois homes swamped by flood waters as rivers keep rising
(Reuters) – Flooding north of Chicago could worsen on Saturday as rivers keep rising after a deluge earlier this week that damaged thousands of homes and sent water cascading into streets and basements, officials said.
Investigators look for cause of fatal Hawaii tower fire
(Reuters) – Honolulu fire officials on Saturday were hoping to determine the cause of a blaze that tore through three upper floors of a 36-story residential tower in Hawaii’s capital, killing at least three people.
