Jesse Jackson determined to free U.S. hostage despite Colombian veto
HAVANA (Reuters) – U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson said on Sunday he will continue to work for the release of a U.S. army veteran kidnapped by Colombian FARC rebels in June, despite the Colombian government’s rejection of his mediation.
NY-Connecticut commuter line sees half capacity Monday
(Reuters) – The Metro-North Railroad expects its New Haven line to return to half capacity by Monday after a power failure last week caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters into New York City, but it will take until October 8 to restore full c…
Insurance crews help protect well-heeled from wildfires
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – Bill Potter wasn’t eager to abandon his high-end house last month during evacuations forced by a massive Idaho wildfire, but he felt reassured when his insurance company sent a team to protect his home near the world-class ski…
SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off from California
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) – An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades needed for planned commercial launch services.
House approves one-year ‘Obamacare’ delay in spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives on Sunday, ignoring a White House veto threat, approved a one-year delay in funding major provisions of President Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare law as part of a government funding bill.
Colombia leader rejects Jesse Jackson help in release of U.S. hostage
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s president rejected the involvement of U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson in overseeing the release of a former U.S. Marine kidnapped by FARC rebels, saying on Saturday he would not allow the guerrillas a “media spect…
Two teenagers arrested in robbery of San Francisco TV reporter
(Reuters) – Two teenagers have been arrested after a San Francisco television reporter was robbed and his security guard opened fire on the suspects, in the latest of a number of robberies targeting local television news crews and photojournalists.
Louisiana pastor shot to death while preaching in church
(Reuters) – A Louisiana pastor was shot to death while preaching in church, and the suspected gunman was arrested after surrendering to police, authorities said on Saturday.
Idaho smokejumper dies in parachute training drill
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – A veteran smokejumper for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has died after parachuting from a plane during a training exercise in Idaho, the first such accident in 13 years, an agency spokesman said on Saturday.
U.S. deputy nuclear commander suspended during investigation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command, which oversees the American military’s nuclear arsenal and its space operations, has been suspended during an investigation into issues related to gambling, a U.S. official said on …
