Helicopter crashes on train tracks near Baltimore-Washington Airport
(Reuters) – A helicopter that was inspecting power lines crashed on rail tracks near Baltimore/Washington International Airport on Saturday, sparking a brush fire and delaying Amtrak train service along a major passenger route, officials said.
Pope says its crazy to see his meeting with Bernie Sanders as political
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Saturday that his meeting with Bernie Sanders, contesting the Democratic candidacy for the U.S. Presidency, was not meddling in politics and that anyone who thought otherwise should “look for a ps…
U.S judge says terrorism convict can’t be deported to Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Maryland man believed to be the youngest person ever convicted of U.S. terrorism charges may not be deported to Pakistan because he would likely face torture there by government officials, an American judge has ruled.
Tiger recovering after killing Florida zoo worker
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A male Malayan tiger was recovering on Saturday at a Florida zoo, a day after he killed a 38-year-old zoo worker preparing for evening routines in a behind-the-scenes area where tigers eat and sleep, according to zoo officials.
Wounded Maryland volunteer firefighter survives shooting that killed one
(Reuters) – A Maryland volunteer firefighter critically wounded by gunfire that killed a colleague was struck four times, but is expected to survive, Prince George’s County authorities said on Saturday.
Cirque du Soleil cancels North Carolina shows over transgender law
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – Cirque du Soleil said on Friday it was canceling shows in North Carolina over a new state law that it called discriminatory, the performance group said on Friday, becoming the latest entertainment act to take a stance ag…
Pope discussed moral economy with Bernie Sanders before Greece trip
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis met U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in the Vatican on Saturday morning and the two discussed the need for morality in the world economy before the pontiff left for a visit to the Greek island of Lesbos….
Body parts found in Seattle likely from murdered mother: police
(Reuters) – Human remains discovered in Seattle on Friday likely belong to a woman who was murdered and dismembered after going on a date last week with a man she met online, police said.
Firefighter fatally shot bringing aid to Maryland resident, suspect arrested
(Reuters) – One firefighter was killed and a second was critically wounded on Friday by gunfire at a Maryland residence where the pair had answered a medical distress call, and the suspect who fired on them from inside the home was in custody, official…
Not guilty pleas entered for last defendants of 2014 Nevada ranch standoff
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – A Las Vegas judge on Friday entered not guilty pleas for the last five defendants to be arraigned over a high-profile standoff about cattle grazing rights between armed protesters and federal agents at the Nevada ranch of Cliven B…
