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Reporter describes scene of active shooter at Maryland newspaper as a ‘war zone’
WJLA-TV(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — A reporter described the scene from inside the building of a Maryland newsroom where an active shooting opened fire on employees as a “war zone.” Phil Davis, a courts and crime reporter [Read More…]
Reporter describes scene of active shooter at Maryland newspaper as a ‘war zone’
WJLA-TV(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — A reporter described the scene from inside the building of a Maryland newsroom where an active shooting opened fire on employees as a “war zone.” Phil Davis, a courts and crime reporter [Read More…]
New ‘medically confirmed’ case of US employee in Cuba hit in mystery health incidents
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — After a medical evaluation, another U.S. worker at the embassy in Havana was “medically confirmed to have experienced health effects” that have affected more than two dozen personnel and confounded investigators for a [Read More…]
At least 5 dead in shooting at Annapolis newspaper: Officials
WJLA-TV(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — At least five people are dead and several others injured from a shooting at the Capital Gazette, a daily newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, officials said. One suspect is in custody, officials said. [Read More…]
Several dead in shooting at Annapolis newspaper: Officials
WJLA-TV(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — Several people are dead and several others injured from a shooting at the Capital Gazette, a daily newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, officials said. One suspect is in custody, officials said. Gazette crime [Read More…]
Reporter tweets from ‘terrifying’ scene of active shooter at Maryland newspaper
WJLA-TV(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — Reporters are tweeting from inside the building of Maryland newsroom where an active shooting scene is unfolding. Phil Davis, a courts and crime reporter for the Capital Gazette, a daily Annapolis newspaper, [Read More…]
Police officer arrested in fatal shooting of unarmed man
iStock/Thinkstock(KINGSLAND, Ga.) — A Georgia police officer was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter after he allegedly shot and killed an unarmed man who ran from him following a traffic stop, authorities said. Officer Zechariah [Read More…]
Active shooting reported at newspaper in Annapolis: Police
WJLA-TV(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — An active shooting was reported at the Capital Gazette, a daily newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thursday, said the Anne Arundel Police and ATF. Additional details were not immediately available.This story is [Read More…]
Federal officers clearing out Occupy ICE encampment in Portland
KOIN-TV(PORTLAND) — A tent encampment erected by protesters that prompted the closure of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Portland, Oregon, was being dismantled by federal law enforcement agents. Federal officers wearing riot [Read More…]
US joins search for missing soccer team in Thailand
Linh Pham/Getty Images(CHIANG RAI, Thailand) — Rising floodwaters are hampering search efforts to find a group of 12 teenage boys and their 25-year-old soccer coach trapped inside a cave in northern Thailand. Around 30 members [Read More…]
Emmanuel Macron reinstating compulsory national service in France
Michele Tantussi/Getty Images(PARIS) — During his presidential campaign in 2017, Emmanual Macron promised to bring back compulsory national service. Now, 20 years after the end of the military service system in France, President Macron seems [Read More…]
Fourteen new cardinals appointed at the Vatican by Pope Francis
Franco Origlia/Getty Images(VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis appointed 14 new cardinals Thursday at a ceremony at the Vatican. The new cardinals hail from 11 countries: Iraq, Poland, Pakistan, Portugal, Peru, Madagascar, Japan, Mexico, Bolivia, Spain [Read More…]
See the top rated on-the-go breakfast foods at popular chains
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Consumer Reports is out with a new study that breaks down their top picks for on-the-go breakfast food options from some of the country’s most popular chain restaurants. The report comes at [Read More…]
US joins search for missing soccer team in Thailand
Linh Pham/Getty Images(CHIANG RAI, Thailand) — Rising floodwaters are hampering search efforts to find a group of 12 teenage boys and their 25-year-old soccer coach trapped inside a cave in northern Thailand. Around 30 members [Read More…]
Trump, Putin to meet in Finland in July
Steffen Kugler/BPA/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16. The White House revealed the details of the high-stakes meeting in a statement Thursday morning, [Read More…]
Prince William visits Jerusalem’s Old City sites to end first official royal visit
Tim Rooke/Pool/Getty Images(JERUSALEM) — The Duke of Cambridge closes out his trip to the Middle East with a visit to Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday. Prince William started his day in East Jerusalem, which is [Read More…]
Dangerous, excessive heat expanding in central US, moves into Northeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Strong thunderstorms are moving into the Northeast Thursday morning before some of the hottest temperatures this year, beginning Friday. Some of Thursday’s thunderstorms could produce very heavy rainfall and flash flooding [Read More…]
It’s not just about ‘profit’
Dairy farming is a tough business, but St. Johns, Michigan dairy producer Carla Wardin says she has no regrets about leaving a corporate job and returning to her family’s dairy farm about ten years ago. “I would never [Read More…]
Inspector General probing conditions at migrant children’s’ shelters
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — On the heels of alleged abuse and mismanagement at several Health and Human Services shelters housing migrant children separated from their parents, the agency’s inspector general has launched a review of these facilities, [Read More…]
Activists plan giant ‘Trump Baby’ balloon to protest his UK visit
iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Activists who plan to hoist a giant balloon version of President Donald Trump, shaped like a baby, have exceeded their crowdfunding target aimed at making their protest possible. “Trump Baby” was set up [Read More…]