Kerry heading to Middle East this week -State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia and Paris this week to discuss Middle Eastern issues, a spokeswoman said on Monday.
Baltimore lifts curfew imposed after unrest, relieving many
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – The mayor of Baltimore on Sunday lifted a night curfew imposed on the city last week to stem a spate of looting and arson that followed the funeral of a young black man who died from injuries suffered while in police custody.
Four killed in shooting on Wisconsin foot bridge, including suspect
(Reuters) – A man fatally shot three people on a walking and biking bridge in central Wisconsin on Sunday, and wounded a fourth before being found dead himself, police said.
Justice Department to boost disclosure of cellphone tracking programs: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department will begin disclosing more information about how law enforcement officials use secret cellphone tracking devices and is reviewing how the technology is deployed, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sun…
Senate panel raises privacy concerns in White House hacking incident
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has written President Barack Obama over concerns that a recently reported data breach on the White House computer system might have compromised the personal information of many Americans.
Texans, put down your guns and pick up guitars: rally organizer
DALLAS (Reuters) – By the hundreds, guitar-toting Texans came to a bridge in downtown Dallas on Sunday to deliver a simple message that the streets would be a lot safer if people packed musical instruments instead of firearms.
Minor earthquake rattles greater Los Angeles area
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A mild, magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the greater Los Angeles area early on Sunday morning, jolting many residents from sleep before dawn, but authorities said no damage or injuries were reported.
Parents of slain Pennsylvania trooper forgive accused killer
MOUNT POCONO, PA. (Reuters) – The parents of a Pennsylvania state trooper slain by a sniper outside his barracks last fall declared their forgiveness on Sunday for the defendant, a survivalist awaiting trial on murder charges that carry a possible deat…
Carson tells TV station he’ll seek Republican presidential nomination
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson told a Florida television station on Sunday that he is running for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.
New York City man charged in shooting of police officer
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A man sought for illegal gun possession was charged on Sunday with the attempted murder of a New York City plainclothes police officer who was shot in the head while in an unmarked car, authorities said.
