BERLIN (Reuters) - Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Four victims are in critical condition and six others are seriously injured, Bild reported, saying the motive for the...
White House National Security Council Hit by More Firings, Sources Say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A large restructuring of the White House National Security Council got under way on Friday as President Donald Trump moved to reduce the size and scope of the once-powerful agency, five sources briefed on the matter said. Staff dealing with a variety of major geopolitical issues were...
All Six People Aboard Plane That Crashed in San Diego Confirmed Dead
(Reuters) - All six people aboard a private jet that crashed in a San Diego neighborhood were killed, but nobody on the ground was seriously injured, an official for the National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday, a day after the fiery accident. The twin-engine Cessna Citation on approach for...
Explore the Wild Side of Route 66 With These Natural Wonders
Route 66 may be most famous for its neon signs and kitschy man-made attractions. But this legendary highway also winds past some of America's wildest marvels of nature, breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring landscapes. While some natural wonders, like the Grand Canyon, require a significant detour, these incredible spots are just...
Billy Joel Cancels Touring After Being Diagnosed With a Brain Disorder
NEW YORK — Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his "hearing, vision and balance." Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, "a brain disorder that can affect brain-related...
Justice Department Reaches Deal to Allow Boeing to Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the airplane giant to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers filed Friday. Under the "agreement...
Fresno County Wildland Fire Burns One Acre Before Being Contained
Firefighters early Friday morning contained a wildland fire that broke out near Medford and Frazier roads in Auberry, CalFire said in a statement. The blaze scorched just over one acre before crews stopped its spread, officials said. No injuries were reported and firefighters remained on scene through late morning to...
Clovis Church’s ‘Giving Truck’ Offers Free Coffee With a Twist
In the heart of Clovis during the Old Town Motorama, people were stopping for a cup of coffee and leaving with more than a drink. Pastor Andy White of The Legacy Christian Church is leading a unique project called the “The Giving Truck,” a mobile generosity campaign centered around a...
Should Fresno Make It Easier to Convert Office Buildings Into Housing?
After a two-hour evening hearing, the Fresno City Council took no action on a controversial proposal Thursday that would make it easier to convert office buildings into housing. Following the advice of City Attorney Andrew Janz, Thursday's discussion was for introduction. A vote would come at the June 12 meeting....
Oracle to Buy $40 Billion of Nvidia Chips for OpenAI’s US Data Center, FT Reports
(Reuters) - Oracle will spend around $40 billion on Nvidia's higher-performance chips to power OpenAI's new U.S. data center, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The data center, situated in Abilene, Texas, is part of the U.S. Stargate Project, led by top AI firms in the country, to boost America's...