Category Archives: World
Baton Rouge readies for funerals of 3 slain police officers
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Baton Rouge community started a sombre period Thursday, filled with funerals and memorials for three officers killed by a gunman. The law enforcement officers - Baton Rouge poli...
Jul 21, 2016
Mom of Baton Rouge shooter: He'd 'lose it' over shootings
The mother of the Iraq war veteran who shot and killed three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge said Thursday that she believes her son suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and that he on...
Jul 21, 2016
Mosquito control officials: Even Zika suspicions are costly
MIAMI - Florida mosquito control officials worry they won’t be able to keep up their efforts to contain the bugs that carry Zika without federal funding, even as concern mounts that the first in...
Jul 21, 2016
Cruz defiant as GOP slams him on Trump non-endorsement
CLEVELAND - A defiant Sen. Ted Cruz declared Thursday he’s no “servile puppy dog” as he faced a torrent of GOP criticism over his refusal to endorse Donald Trump on the Republican Na...
Jul 21, 2016
Trump says America in crisis - and he'll fix it 'fast'
CLEVELAND - Declaring America in crisis, Donald Trump pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters Thursday night that as president he will restore the safety they fear they’re los...
Jul 21, 2016
New Zealand invite to US Navy marks end to nuclear stalemate
SYDNEY, Australia - Vice-President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. had accepted an invitation to send a Navy ship to New Zealand for the first time in three decades, signalling an end to a stale...
Jul 21, 2016
Hawaii Democratic congressman Mark Takai dies
HONOLULU - U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, a war veteran and long-time legislator known for his bright nature and deep commitment to service, died in his home after a months-long battle with cancer. Just 49 yea...
Jul 21, 2016
First lady, James Corden hit the road for 'Carpool Karaoke'
NEW YORK - It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a “Carpool Karaoke” session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host’s CBS show. The first la...
Jul 20, 2016
Cleveland police chief hits the streets to keep the peace
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams has never been far from the action during the Republican convention, taking charge when a flag-burning turned into a melee, wading into the crowd when demonstrat...
Jul 20, 2016
Asimo meets Pepper: Honda and Softbank partnering in robots
TOKYO - Is Honda’s walking robot Asimo marrying Pepper, the chattering robot from SoftBank? Automaker Honda Motor Co. and internet company SoftBank said Thursday they will work together on artif...
Jul 20, 2016
