The close-knit nature of the rural Texas town that was the site of a deadly mass shooting this morning was on display when dozens gathered for a vigil this evening. Twenty-six people attending services at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs died today after a shooter opened fire, first […]
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26 people killed in shooting at Texas church
What we know: A gunman opened fire inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs on Sunday 26 people were killed and 20 were injured in the attack, officials said The suspect has been identified as Devin Patrick Kelley, CBS News has learned; police say he is deceased President Trump […]
Toronto and Columbus advance to MLS Eastern final
Nov 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley (4) celebrates at the final whistle as he passes New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) as Toronto win the Eastern Conference semifinal at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports November 6, 2017 (Reuters) – Top […]
14-year-old daughter of pastor among victims in Texas church shooting, father says
A 14-year-old daughter of the pastor of a Baptist church in rural Texas was among those killed in a mass shooting at the church Sunday morning, the father told ABC News. Annabelle “was one very beautiful, special child,” her father, pastor Frank Pomeroy, said. The girl, whose full name is […]
Trump calls Texas church shooting an ‘act of evil’
President Donald Trump today called the shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, an “act of evil” after a gunman stormed the church this morning, leaving at least 26 people dead and 20 other injured. “This act of evil occurred as the victims and the families were […]
Lotte gets approval for China property project as bilateral tensions ease
FILE PHOTO: A flag bearing the logo of Lotte Hotel flutters at a Lotte Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo November 6, 2017 By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – Lotte Corp <004990.KS> said on Monday that a major property development in China had received approval […]
Asia shares stumble from decade highs, oil hits 2-year top on Saudi purge
FILE PHOTO: An investor looks at an electronic screen at a brokerage house in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, January 26, 2016. REUTERS/China Daily November 6, 2017 By Swati Pandey SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares stepped away from recent decade highs on Monday while the U.S. dollar staged a broad-based rally and […]
About 18 players protest during national anthem
Associated Press journalists counted 18 NFL players protesting during the national anthem before games on Sunday. Miami Dolphins players Julius Thomas, Michael Thomas and Kenny Stills knelt during the anthem before Sunday night’s game against the Raiders. Before recent games, the three players waited in the tunnel during the anthem. […]
There may be a ‘Game of Thrones’ in Saudi Arabia now and that has big implications for oil
The so-called corruption crackdown in Saudi Arabia over the weekend may be the beginning of a bigger power struggle by the heir apparent to the throne which destabilizes the region for a time and keeps oil prices elevated. Following the creation of an anti-corruption committee by current King Salman, security […]
How to talk to kids about deadly shootings like the one at a Texas church
After this morning’s mass shooting at a church in rural Texas left at least 26 people dead, many parents are wrestling with how to explain the seemingly inexplicable act of violence to their children. The shooting, with victims’ ages ranging from 5 to 72, comes just over a month after […]