White House returns to normal operations after lockdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service says the White House has returned to normal operations after being placed on lockdown early Monday afternoon. Secret ServiceRead More

Obama marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama challenged Americans on Memorial Day to fill the silence from those who died serving their country with loveRead More

Vigil planned at Cincinnati Zoo in tribute to slain gorilla

CINCINNATI (AP) — Animal rights activists gathered Monday for a Memorial Day vigil for the gorilla killed at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 4-year-old boyRead More

Striking Verizon workers to return Wednesday; deal inked

Nearly 40,000 striking Verizon employees will return to work Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that includes 1,300 new call center jobs, nearly 11Read More

FL teen rushed to hospital after shark attack

A Florida teen was rushed to the hospital after a shark attack. Police say the 13-year-old was swimming in the water when the shark bitRead More

AAA sees more than 38 million Memorial Day travelers; cites gas prices, income gains

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lowest gas prices in more than a decade could make this Memorial Day one of the busiest ever on the roads.Read More

Glitch at JFK airport causes hassle for travelers

A computer glitch at JFK airport in New York City caused quite a hassle for thousands of travelers. The glitch required passengers to manually checkRead More

Suicide car bombing kills at least 8 people in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say a suicide car bombing has targeted an army checkpoint in Baghdad, killing at least eight people. A police officerRead More

Bombing in Pakistan wounds 3, including a Chinese national

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani police official says a roadside bombing in the southern port city of Karachi has wounded three people, including aRead More

Pope presents awards to American actors at Vatican

Pope Francis awarded medals Sunday to American actors Richard Gere and George Clooney, and actress Salma Hayek. The awards were presented at an event heldRead More