Today in History: May 24, America’s first telegraph line transmits ‘What hath God wrought’
Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message “What hath God wrought” from Washington to Baltimore as he formally opened America’s first telegraph line.
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots fired near the White House grounds. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to…
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots fired near the White House grounds. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to…
Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack
Teen killer who shot three at San Diego mosque was flagged for neo-Nazi beliefs; guns seized.
Today in History: May 23, cigarette smoke linked to lung disease in non-smokers
Surgeon General C. Everett Koop issued a report saying there was “very solid” evidence linking cigarette smoke to lung disease in non-smokers.
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
A 911 call reveals Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt overheated, and was coughing up blood the day before his death.
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser charged in battery of Orlando neighbor over PDA
Professional wrestler Ludwig Kaiser is accused of beating a neighbor who took issue with the WWE star making out with a woman in a Florida elevator.
Today in History: May 21, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus takes final bow
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed out its 146-year-old show featuring animal acts with a farewell performance on Long Island.
NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule
The two-day hearing made clear that key safety information wasn't being shared among everyone involved.
3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance
18 first responders were exposed to the substance and began experiencing symptoms that included nausea and dizziness.