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Secret Service responding to self-inflicted gunshot outside of White House
Video taken near the presidential residence shows crowds of people running away from the area as Metropolitan Police race toward the scene. Witnesses were escorted off site by the Secret Service, while onlookers were kept at a distance. "The president has been briefed", a White House spokeswoman said in a statement. "The reality is, even though there's a fence line that's closely monitored and g... [Full Article...]
Police release seven suspects in Slovakian journalist's killing
Kuciak was working on a story about the influence of the Italian mafia in Slovakia and its possible ties to people close to the prime minister, Robert Fico. Police said one of the detainees was Antonino V. He said people are trying to determine whether they can trust politicians. Roberti said the 'Ndrangheta, based in southern Italy, might have killed Kuciak and his partner in Slovakia because... [Full Article...]
U.S. 'will see' if NK willingness for talks is commitment to denuclearize
Trump's Administration is committed to achieving the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula", Sanders said in the statement. The US and its allies in the region have been concerned that President Moon's attempts at reconciliation with his northern counterpart may begin to look like appeasement and further embolden Pyongyang. [Full Article...]
Nor'easter, life-threatening flooding to sweep East Coast
In Putnam Valley, New York, an 11-year-old boy was killed when a tree crashed into his home, WPIX television reported, citing Putnam County sheriff's deputies. "The flooding, especially along the coastal communities will probably exceed the January 4 storm". "The governor should have told people to say home", said James Mohn, the 54-year-old chef of The Daily Catch, a waterfront restaurant, as he ... [Full Article...]
Man suspected of killing parents at Central Michigan Univ. has been arrested
James Eric Davis, Jr .'s father was a part-time police officer in the Chicago suburb of Bellwood, Illinois. More than 100 officers from multiple agencies were involved in the search for Davis Jr ., who was potentially armed and risky, according to the Chicago Tribune. [Full Article...]
Royal wedding to get a dash of Spice Girls
Us five Spice Girls did [get an invitation]. Craig David has slammed the Spice Girls and insisted their reunion will not be "authentic". Asked by TMZ if the Spice Girls are indeed planning a few shows, he nodded, smiled and said, "It may be four, not five", suggesting Beckham might simply sit out a tour and let her four bandmates take the spotlight. [Full Article...]
Evacuation warning issued for mudslide area
A flash flood warning was issued Friday morning in Central Santa Barbara County. Officials fear the storm could trigger another round of mudslides and debris flows in communities still recovering from the devastating mudslides in January - though perhaps not as severe. [Full Article...]
Flynn's 28 points lift Washington State past OR, 78-76
This is why the next 14 days will be vital to the Huskies' chances of reaching the field of 68 for the first time in more than five seasons. "I was waiting to see if we would stay mentally tough, I knew OR was going to come back", Kent said. [Full Article...]