United States

September 19, 2016

NY/NJ bombing suspect Ahmad Rahami in custody, was shot and taken to hospital: NBC

During a shootout, two officers were injured, and NY/NJ bombing suspect Rahami was shot, NBC News reported.

September 19, 2016

September 18, 2016

New York bombing motivation 'unknown'

A bomb attack in New York City was a terrorist act, officials say, but no links have been found to global groups and the motivation remains unclear.

September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016

New York explosion: Governor says blast was ‘act of terrorism’

A 911 caller warned of further explosions after the dumpster blast that hit New York, wounding 29 people, as the governor declared the attack an act of terrorism.

September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016

Mysterious blog claims New York bombing was for gay rights

POLICE are “vetting” a Tumblr account that surfaced early Sunday taking credit for the bombing that rocked New York — and threatening further action

September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016

New York bomb was 'act of terrorism', says Governor Cuomo

A bomb that exploded in New York City was an act of terrorism, Governor Andrew Cuomo says, but no link to international groups has been found.

September 18, 2016

September 14, 2016

Edward Snowden makes 'moral' case for presidential pardon

Exclusive: Whistleblower says citizens have benefited from his disclosure in 2013 of US and UK government surveillance
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September 14, 2016

September 12, 2016

British Airways flight 274 from Las Vegas to Heathrow declares medical emergency - reports

British Airways flight BA 274 from Las Vegas to London Heathrow has declared an emergency over Scotland.

September 12, 2016

September 11, 2016

World Trade Center mall offers chance to reflect on 9/11 – with retail therapy

On the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks, the new Westfield and neighboring Fulton Center provide the most American of experiences

September 11, 2016

September 11, 2016

‘Their memories stay alive:’ Ceremony honors victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks

Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were in the crowd

September 11, 2016

September 09, 2016

Congress passes Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill

US Congress has unanimously passed a bill allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue the Saudi government, on the eve of the attacks' 15th anniversary.

September 09, 2016

September 09, 2016

Oil! Massive shale discovery in Texas

An overlooked corner of West Texas is believed to contain billions of barrels of newly-discovered shale oil.

September 09, 2016

September 08, 2016

Hispanic growth rate in U.S. lowest on record

Pew conducted its review using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau began counting Hispanics in 1970.

September 08, 2016

September 07, 2016

US made entire $1.7 bn payment to Iran in foreign cash – Treasury

Not only the $400 million debt, but also the $1.3 billion interest on it was paid by the US to Iran in foreign currency and in cash this year, the US Treasury acknowledged.

September 07, 2016

September 02, 2016

Millions in storm's path

y dawn Friday, the tropical storm was 20 miles west of Valdosta, Georgia, and moving north at 14 mph, according to the hurricane center.

September 02, 2016

September 01, 2016

Melania Trump sues Daily Mail and US blogger for $150m over sex worker claims

Melania Trump is suing a British newspaper and a US blogger for $150m (£114m) over allegations she was a sex worker in the 1990s, her lawyer says.

September 01, 2016

September 01, 2016

Dallas chief who oversaw response to sniper attack to retire

Brown's six years as police chief were tumultuous at times as he clashed with police union leaders and others.

September 01, 2016

September 01, 2016

Tropical Storm Hermine Strengthens, Threatens Florida as Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center is expecting winds of 74 mph or greater when the storm makes landfall on Thursday night.

September 01, 2016