Feted in China, Xi’s U.S. profile dims in shadow of pope
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On Friday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed the symbolic high point of his first state visit to the United States – a 21-gun salute as he stood with President Barack Obama outside the White House.
Trump promises ‘large segment’ of taxpayers will have zero rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday on the eve of the unveiling of his tax plan that a “large segment” of U.S. taxpayers would have a zero rate if he wins the White House.
Dalai Lama remains in U.S. clinic for health check: official
(Reuters) – Tibet’s exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, on Sunday remained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for evaluation following a medical visit his office said was a routine annual check-up.
Los Angeles police fatally shoot woman armed with knife
(Reuters) – Los Angeles police shot and killed a woman they said was holding a knife during a confrontation on Sunday at an intersection near downtown, authorities said.
Man charged with two murders in California shooting rampage
(Reuters) – A man suspected of going on a shooting rampage in Banning, California was charged on Sunday with two counts of first degree murder and four other violent offenses, police said.
Indiana shoplifting suspect dies in ambulance after arrest
(Reuters) – Authorities in Indianapolis are investigating the death of a shoplifting suspect who died in an ambulance after twice reporting breathing problems following his arrest, police said.
Record number of guns found in U.S. airport searches: TSA
(Reuters) – U.S. airport security agents discovered a record 67 firearms in luggage passengers intended to carry on to airplanes during one week in September, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Tiger from failing Greek zoo dies in California after health decline
(Reuters) – A 17-year-old tiger rescued from a failing zoo in Greece and sent to a California wildlife sanctuary has died after a long decline in health, officials said on Sunday.
Clinton on email controversy: a ‘drip, drip, drip’ of revelations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the politically damaging “drip, drip, drip” of revelations about her use of a private email server is out of her control and she is unsure when the controversy migh…
Boehner says will avoid U.S. government shutdown, clear more legislation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker John Boehner vowed on Sunday that Congress will avoid a government shutdown this week and he would push through as much unfinished legislation as possible before leaving at the end of October.
