The United States is ready to take leadership for a global response to the deadly Ebola virus that is ravaging West Africa, President Barack Obama said Tuesday, as he announced plans to send thousands of U.S. troops to the region. “Faced with this outbreak, the world is looking to us, the United States, and it’s […]readmore
The top U.S. military officer is leaving open the possibility that American ground troops could be deployed to Iraq to fight Islamic State militants. U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey told a congressional panel Tuesday if he concludes U.S. military advisers need to accompany Iraqi fighters into battle against the insurgents, he […]readmore
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm il2010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired […]readmore
STATE DEPARTMENT—The State Department is leading a U.S. delegation that will meet with Russian officials in Moscow Thursday to discuss Russia’s alleged violation of provisions in the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces accord.The United States says Russia has conducted tests involving ground-based intermediate-range missiles. The move would violate provisions of the 1987 INF Treaty, which is […]readmore
President Barack Obama’s proposed strategy for an expanded U.S. military effort against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria has drawn a mixed reaction from congressional lawmakers. Obama announced his plan late Wednesday in a nationally televised speech and urged Congress to support the mission against the group, which had previously been known as ISIL […]readmore
President Barack Obama will take part in two somber ceremonies Thursday marking the 13th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, will lead a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House at the moment the […]readmore
President Barack Obama is planning a prime time television speech Wednesday about his plan to combat the advance of Islamic State militants in the Mideast. The White House said the president will discuss the threat posed by the insurgents and his plan for «degrading and ultimately destroying» the Islamic State. Obama met Tuesday with Secretary […]readmore
The U.S. Justice Department will launch a broad civil rights investigation into the police department of Ferguson, Missouri, where an unarmed young black man was fatally shot by a white police officer last month. News outlets say the Justice Department will announce the investigation as early as Thursday. The probe will look into allegations that […]readmore
More than 200 people lined up for the opening of the first Dunkin’ Donuts in the Los Angeles area. A photo of people camping out in front of the Santa Monica shop was posted on Twitter. The first person through the door waited in line for 30 hours. And as a result, he won free […]readmore
NEW YORK (AP) — Home Depot may be the latest retailer to suffer a major credit card data breach. The Atlanta-based home improvement retailer told The Associated Press Tuesday that it is working with both banks and law enforcement to investigate “unusual activity” that would point to a hack. “Protecting our customers’ information is something […]readmore