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Officials gather near the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek in Wisconsin

Seven dead, including gunman, in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple

OAK CREEK, Wisconsin (Reuters) - A gunman killed six people and critically wounded three at a Sikh temple during Sunday services before police shot him dead, and the attack is being treated as domestic terrorism, police said. The gunman opened fire when he entered the kitchen … More »Seven dead, including gunman, in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple

Firefighters battle wildfire near the town of Noble in Cleveland County south of Oklahoma City

Oklahoma wildfire crews helped by cooler temperatures

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Cooler temperatures gave a slight boost on Sunday to crews battling … More »Oklahoma wildfire crews helped by cooler temperatures

Colorado shooting suspect Holmes sits with public defender Brady during his first court appearance in Aurora

Judge in Colorado shooting must decide fair trial versus tra …

(Reuters) - The proceedings against accused Colorado shooter James Holmes will run into … More »Judge in Colorado shooting must decide fair trial versus tra …

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Loughner to plead guilty in Arizona shooting spree Reuters - 20 hrs ago
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Jared Loughner, the man accused of killing six people and wounding then-U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords in 2011, is set to plead guilty in … More »Loughner to plead guilty in Arizona shooting spree
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Jared Loughner, the man accused of killing six people and wounding then-U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords in 2011, is set to plead guilty in a Tucson court on Tuesday, a person familiar with the case said. The source confirmed that the federal government believed Loughner was now competent to stand …
Ernesto spins west over open sea, soaking Jamaica Reuters - 50 mins ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Ernesto kept on a westerly course in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday and was expected to strengthen slowly over the next 48 hours, soaking … More »Ernesto spins west over open sea, soaking Jamaica
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Ernesto kept on a westerly course in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday and was expected to strengthen slowly over the next 48 hours, soaking Jamaica as it passed the island on its way to Mexico's Yucatan, U.S. forecasters said. Wet and windy conditions were felt in Jamaica which caught the outer …
Obama spends his 51st birthday on the golf course Reuters - Sat, Aug 4, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday on Saturday with a round of golf, then helicoptered to the Camp David presidential retreat … More »Obama spends his 51st birthday on the golf course
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday on Saturday with a round of golf, then helicoptered to the Camp David presidential retreat for a quiet evening off the campaign trail. Obama, an avid golfer, played with colleagues and friends at the Andrews Air Force Base in hot, muggy weather conditions …
For sale: Historic Montana town where Custer fell Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - A tiny Montana town near the banks of the Little Bighorn River where U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer made his last stand in 1876 against Sioux … More »For sale: Historic Montana town where Custer fell
(Reuters) - A tiny Montana town near the banks of the Little Bighorn River where U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer made his last stand in 1876 against Sioux and Cheyenne warriors is to be sold at an auction this month. Garryowen, a 7.7-acre (3.1-hectare) town of just two residents in the Little Bighorn Battlefield …
Son of Philadelphia Eagles coach found dead at training camp Reuters - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Garrett Reid, the eldest son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, was found dead at the NFL team's preseason training camp on Sunday, officials … More »Son of Philadelphia Eagles coach found dead at training camp
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Garrett Reid, the eldest son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, was found dead at the NFL team's preseason training camp on Sunday, officials said. Campus police responding to a 911 call at 7:20 a.m. EDT found Reid, 29, unresponsive in his room at the football team's camp at Lehigh University …
New Orleans bar case dropped against actor Cuba Gooding Jr Reuters - Sat, Aug 4, 2012
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - New Orleans authorities will not pursue misdemeanor battery charges against actor Cuba Gooding Jr. after a run-in with a bartender at a Bourbon Street bar, according to a city spokesman. The bartender who made the initial complaint, which led to a summons being issued to Gooding, did not show up …
Rover to probe whether Mars was life-friendly in the past Reuters - Sat, Aug 4, 2012
PASADENA, California (Reuters) - NASA plans to follow up a decade-long search for Mars' lost water with a mission to learn whether the Red Planet once harbored other ingredients necessary for life. The astrobiological hunt begins once the $2.5 billion Mars Science Lab rover Curiosity lands itself beside a towering mountain …
Ernesto spins west over open sea, seen soaking Jamaica Reuters - 6 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Ernesto kept on a westerly course in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday and was expected to strengthen slowly over the next 48 hours, soaking Jamaica as it passes the island on its way to the Yucatan, U.S. forecasters said. Wet and windy conditions were already beginning to be felt in Jamaica by …
Oklahoma crews battle expanding wildfires in torrid conditions Reuters - Sat, Aug 4, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Fire crews toiled in triple-digit heat around drought-stricken Oklahoma on Saturday to contain at least 15 blazes that have destroyed more than 120 structures and left a small town smoldering. Authorities said they were investigating whether the fire that devastated the town of Luther was deliberately …
Tens of thousands evacuated as high winds threaten music fest Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago was suspended and tens of thousands of fans were evacuated to shelters on Saturday as the city braced for dangerous storms with high winds, organizers said. Organizers were working with emergency management officials to determine if the event could resume on Saturday. …
University reviews its dealings with accused theater gunman Reuters - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
DENVER (Reuters) - The University of Colorado has hired a former federal prosecutor to probe its handling of a former graduate student accused of killing 12 people and wounding 58 in a shooting spree at a movie theater in a Denver suburb, the school said on Friday. Robert Miller was retained to conduct an internal review …
NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions Reuters - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants on child abuse sex charges. "Penn State's sanctions are not subject to …
Jackson siblings deny money at root of family dispute Reuters - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three of Michael Jackson's siblings vowed on Friday to keep up their fight to have the pop star's will thrown out, but denied their efforts were motivated by money. Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson said in an attorney's statement issued on their behalf that their aim was only to replace the executors …
Tens of thousands evacuated as high winds threaten music fest Reuters - Sat, Aug 4, 2012
(Reuters) - The Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago was suspended and tens of thousands of fans were evacuated to shelters on Saturday as the city braced for dangerous storms with high winds, organizers said. Organizers were working with emergency management officials to determine if the event could resume on Saturday. …