House Republicans advance plan for security funding extension
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican bill to provide a three-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security cleared a procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives on Friday, indicating support for final passage in the chamber.
Former Notre Dame president Rev. Theodore Hesburgh dies at 97
(Reuters) – Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, who reshaped the University of Notre Dame from a Catholic college known for its football team into an academic force, died late on Thursday night, the school said in a statement. He was 97.
Earl Lloyd, first African-American in NBA, dead at 86
(Reuters) – Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association, died on Thursday at the age of 86, the league said on its website.
Holder says U.S. malls should ‘step up’ security: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Shopping mall operators need to increase security through more staff, cameras and other techniques in light of threats made against the Mall of America in Minnesota and other shopping centers by Somali-based Islamist militants th…
Quarter-century after $500 million art heist, Boston mystery endures
BOSTON (Reuters) – A 122-year old Venetian-style palazzo tucked into Boston’s marshy Fens section stands as one of the city’s more popular tourist attractions and the site of one of its longest-unsolved crimes.
Two suspected vandals rescued, arrested at California park
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Two men suspected of vandalism had to be rescued after becoming stranded on a cliff in a San Francisco-area national park on Thursday afternoon and were later taken into custody, officials said.
Driver of truck hit by California train released from custody
VENTURA, Calif. (Reuters) – A driver who was taken into custody after his truck was hit by a Southern California commuter train in a fiery wreck that injured 50 people was released on Thursday after prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, inmate…
Most Americans see combating climate change as a moral duty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A significant majority of Americans say combating climate change is a moral issue that obligates them – and world leaders – to reduce carbon emissions, a Reuters/IPSOS poll has found.
Two killed in southern California street racing crash
(Reuters) – Two onlookers were killed and one injured on Thursday after a driver taking part in an illegal street race near Los Angeles lost control of his sports car and plowed into the crowd, police said.
Union, Shell discuss meeting on U.S. refinery strike: sources
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union (USW) and representatives for several U.S. refineries discussed on Thursday a possible resumption of face-to-face negotiations to settle a 26-day strike, two people familiar with the discussions told Re…
