A man, his kids, and a phalanx of security: Obama in Central Park
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Helicopters whirling overhead, a phalanx of New York police officers on scooters to shoo away tourists, and about 50 anxious Secret Service agents fanning out in front, to the sides, and to the rear.
Exclusive: Tennessee suspect texted friend link to Koranic verse before attack
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (Reuters) – The suspected gunman in Thursday’s attack that killed four U.S. marines and a navy officer returned from a trip to Jordan in 2014 angry about conflicts in the Middle East and the reluctance of regional governments and…
California brush fire forces evacuation of more than 300 campers: fire officials
(Reuters) – Dozens of children were among more than 300 people evacuated from campgrounds early Saturday morning as firefighters battled brush fires burning in Southern California’s drought-parched foothills, fire officials said.
Four killed by possible carbon monoxide in Maine cabin: authorities
(Reuters) – Four people were found dead in cabin in a remote part of Maine in what investigators believe was carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said on Saturday.
Suspect in slaying of U.S. Marines made 2014 trip to Mideast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The suspect in the fatal shootings of four U.S. Marines traveled to Jordan and possibly other Middle Eastern countries for seven months last year, authorities said on Friday, as the investigation focused on any…
KKK, African-American group plan rallies at South Carolina Capitol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Reuters) – A Ku Klux Klan chapter and an African-American group plan overlapping demonstrations on Saturday outside the South Carolina State House, where state officials removed the Confederate battle flag last week.
Texas trooper violated policy stopping woman who died in jail: agency
(Reuters) – A Texas trooper violated protocol during a traffic stop of a woman who was jailed and days later found dead in her cell in what a local sheriff’s department said was an apparent suicide, officials said.
Cobra that may have killed Texas owner found dead
(Reuters) – A cobra that may have fatally bitten its owner in Austin, Texas, was found dead on a service road early Friday, authorities said.
California man wins $25K in contest to encourage voter turnout
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Los Angeles man received a check for $25,000 on Friday just for voting.
One killed, four rescued in Alaska plane crash
JUNEAU, Alaska (Reuters) – One person was killed and four were rescued from rugged terrain in Alaska on Friday after a small plane crashed during a short flight from Juneau to a nearby island, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
