Favorite American Pharoah wins Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) – Favorite American Pharoah, using a sweeping move from the outside, won a thrilling duel with Firing Line to claim the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday.
U.S. judge affirms block of Allegiant Air pilots strike
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge has said pilots at Allegiant Travel Co do not have grounds to strike, affirming an order from a month earlier that had temporarily blocked a walkout, the company said in a statement on Saturday.
Festive Baltimore rallies in hope after police charged
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Thousands of people took to the streets of Baltimore on Saturday as anger over the death of a young black man turned to hopes for change following swift criminal charges against six police officers.
Southern Michigan shaken by 4.2 magnitude earthquake
(Reuters) – Southern Michigan on Saturday afternoon was shaken by a mild, 4.2 magnitude earthquake, a rarity in a state more accustomed to snow storms and tornadoes, officials said.
Seattle police say prepared for more protests
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle police said on Saturday they were preparing for more weekend protests after a May Day march that turned violent when crowds hurled bottles and wrenches at officers, who responded with pepper spray and flash grenades.
SurveyMonkey CEO, husband of Facebook’s Sandberg, dies
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – SurveyMonkey CEO and husband of Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Dave Goldberg, died unexpectedly on Friday night, his brother wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday.
International Star scratched from Derby field
(Reuters) – International Star has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby over concerns over a possible abscess in his left front foot, owner Ken Ramsey said.
Pope defends California missions’ founder ahead of canonization
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis defended an 18th-century Spanish priest on Saturday from accusations he brutalized Native Americans in missionary work that helped lay the foundations for the Catholic Church in the United States.
Tangle over guest workers traps Louisiana crawfish trade
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – It is nearing peak harvesting season for Louisiana crawfish, but a shortage of migrants to peel them is hurting the industry, largely because of a fight over foreign guest workers that has stirred fears Chinese imports will gain…
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reports possible credit card security breach
(Reuters) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas said on Friday a malware attack may have allowed hackers to steal credit card information used at its retail and service locations.
