Americans ‘can’t give in to hysteria or fear’ over Ebola: Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With three cases of Ebola diagnosed in the United States but more than 100 people being monitored in case they contract the disease, President Barack Obama urged Americans on Saturday not to give in to “hysteria” about the spread…
Hurricane Ana, brushing past Hawaii, to bring strong rain, surf
(Reuters) – A hurricane churning past Hawaii on Saturday pummeled the Pacific archipelago with heavy rain, strong gusts and dangerous surf but was skirting the islands without making a direct hit, the National Weather Service said.
Human remains found in search for missing Virginia student
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Human remains were found at an abandoned property on Saturday in the search for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, but the remains have not been identified, police said.
Prosecutors rule out sons of NJ hospital CEO as suspects in arson death
(Reuters) – Prosecutors say they have ruled out as arson suspects the four sons of a New Jersey hospital chief executive found dead in a house fire last month, but the investigation is still underway.
Pennsylvania ambush suspect spotted carrying gun, police say
MOUNTAINHOME Pa. (Reuters) – The survivalist charged with murdering a Pennsylvania trooper and wounding another was spotted near his old high school carrying a rifle and with mud smeared on his face, police said on Saturday, five weeks after a manhunt …
Sick woman at Dallas train station not on Ebola watchlist: official
(Reuters) – A Dallas bus and train station was closed on Saturday after a report that a woman fell ill at the facility, but the transit authority denied an earlier report that the woman had been on a watchlist for possible exposure to Ebola.
Missouri officer says he feared for life before shooting unarmed teen: report
(Reuters) – A white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager in Missouri in August told investigators he was in fear for his life after the young man grabbed at his gun, which was discharged twice in his patrol car, the New York Tim…
U.S. bans Hungarians from entry over corruption charges
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The United States has banned several Hungarian citizens from entry and alleged that they were engaged in or benefiting from corruption, prompting the Hungarian government to call for a show of evidence.
Supreme Court denies request to block Texas voter ID law
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday denied a request to block a Texas law requiring residents to show certain forms of identification before they vote, a measure that supporters say prevents voter fraud but opponents decry as discriminatory….
Obama says Ebola travel ban could make things worse
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to avoid hysteria over Ebola, and played down the idea of travel bans from Ebola-ravaged countries in West Africa, explaining that restrictions could make things worse.
