Tag: USA
U.S. officials indicate al-Qaeda-linked group responsible for deadly Libya consulate attack
While it was first believed that the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya was then result of protests over a seemingly anti-Muslim video, U.S. officials now believe an al-Qaeda backed group orchestrated and planned the entire thing. U.S. officials have vowed justice for the four Americans killed....
Islamic, Latino communities claim mistreatment by federal agents on northern border
A lawsuit has been filed against U.S. law enforcement officers along the border with Canada -- accusing them of pervasive religious and racial profiling that violates U.S. law. They're accused of violating their own policies -- especially in Detroit....
American cars a sign of status, admiration in Kosovo
The United States is held in high regard in Kosovo because of its role in supporting the former Serbian province's bid for independence. So, for many Kosovars, having a beefy American muscle car is a high sign of status. So much so that Kosovars living abroad, even in the U.S., often bring their cars home with them on vacation....
U.S. ambassador to Libya killed in violent attack on American consulate
An American ambassador and three of his diplomatic colleagues were killed Tuesday in an attack on the American consulate in Bengazi, Libya -- the first time an American diplomat has been killed in at least two decades. President Barack Obama has ordered increased security for U.S. diplomatic posts abroad....
Texas toll road debuts new 85 mph speed limit -- tops in the land
Drivers in Texas headed from Austin to San Antonio have a choice: take the free Interstate Highway 35 at 75 mph or jump on the new, privately operated toll road at 85 mph. But some folks have raised eyebrows over how that speed limit was set -- and what the state got for setting the highest speed limit its ever granted....
Adventure tourism group plans bike race in Haiti to raise awareness
Adventure tourists aren't looking for high thread count or luxury amenities when they pick where to go. Rather, they're looking for extremes. A New York man is trying to tap into that culture with an extreme bike ride across Haiti, which he hopes will promote tourism and raise awareness of the impoverished country....
In New Mexico, students cross the border to get American education
Some 400 Palomas, Mexico, residents cross the border into New Mexico every day to go to school. These kids, all American citizens, are choosing to get an education in the U.S., rather than Mexico. But the border crossing comes with a price....
VIDEO: Somber memorial mark 11th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
The 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was not marked with speeches, but rather with somber silence. With the exception of one memorial in Pennsylvania, memorials to the about 3,000 people who died in the violent terrorists attacks were marked with reading of names, laying of wreaths and moments of silence....
As Federal Reserve meets, eyes on further economic stimulus measures
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake has been signaling in recent days that it may be time for another round of economic measures to bolster the economy. The board of the federal reserve meets on Tuesday, and eyes are on Bernake to see if he'll move now....
Thousands of Chicago school kids out of class as teachers go on strike
When the Chicago Public Schools teachers and leadership failed to reach an agreement on a new contract Sunday night, the district's teachers went out on strike. That left the parents of 350,000 school kids struggling with where their kids would go, and who would watch them....
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