Detainee over U.S. university mass shooting released as search for gunman continues

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said Sunday that law enforcement authorities will shortly release …[More]

New York steps up security following Sydney mass shooting

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- New York City on Sunday increased security measures around Hanukkah events and synagogues, following a mass shooting tar…[More]

Shooting at U.S. Brown University kills 2, injures 8

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- At least two people were killed and eight others wounded Saturday afternoon at Brown University in Providence, the …[More]

United Airlines flight returns to Washington, D.C. airport after engine failure

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- A United Airlines flight was forced on Saturday to return to Washington Dulles International Airport after one of its …[More]

Trump's pardon claim for Tina Peters stirs controversy over limits of presidential power

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced earlier this week that he had granted a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorad…[More]

2 U.S. service members, 1 U.S. civilian killed in IS attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed in an ambush carried out by a lone Islamic State (IS) gunma…[More]