US investigators probe shooter's alleged 'war' text message

US investigators probe shooter's alleged 'war' text message
Deposition: Cosby paid women to keep sex secret
Christmas in the Capitol? Congress' to-do list grows
Chattanooga stirs U.S. Muslims' concerns about radicalization
Former President George H.W. Bush released from hospital: report
Congress to examine FBI handling of Tennessee shooter
Shooter's family offers sympathy to families of his victims
Republicans defend McCain against attacks from Trump
Flag dispute triggers clash at South Carolina capitol

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 09:01 AM PDT

Investigators on Sunday were probing the communications of a shooter who killed five US troops in Chattanooga to determine his possible motive, following reports he allegedly sent a text message declaring "war" hours before the rampage. Four Marines and a sailor were killed in Thursday's attack on two military centers in Tennessee -- which authorities are treating as "an act of terrorism" -- before the gunman, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, died in a shootout with police. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked foreign intelligence agencies to help trace Abdulazeez's movements and activities abroad, and analysts are monitoring his activity on social media.

Deposition: Cosby paid women to keep sex secret

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 09:38 AM PDT

In sworn testimony a decade ago, Bill Cosby also suggested he was skilled at understanding nonverbal cues for sexual consent and called one of his accusers a liar.

Christmas in the Capitol? Congress' to-do list grows

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 05:16 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress' midsummer to-do list may take until Christmas to clear.

Chattanooga stirs U.S. Muslims' concerns about radicalization

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 09:58 AM PDT

Addressing his congregation on the Eid al-Fitr holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan, Imam Mohamed Abdul-Azeez implored worshipers to combat Muslim extremism in the aftermath of a shooting rampage that killed five servicemen in Tennessee. The suspect, a young Muslim who grew up in the Chattanooga area, also died in the gunfight on Thursday, the last day of Islam's holy month of fasting. It was the latest reminder to American Muslims of the need to find ways to keep teenagers and young adults from being drawn to ideologies promoted by such groups as Islamic State, the militants also known as ISIS who control part of Syria.

Former President George H.W. Bush released from hospital: report

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 10:23 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush was released from a hospital in Maine on Sunday after being treated for a broken bone in his neck, spokesman Jim McGrath said according to USA Today.

Congress to examine FBI handling of Tennessee shooter

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 10:39 AM PDT

U.S. lawmakers will examine possible shortcomings in law enforcement or intelligence in the case of a Tennessee shooting that killed five servicemen, a top Republican said on Sunday, adding that the case may be linked to Islamic State. Representative Mike McCaul, who heads the U.S. House of Representatives homeland security committee, told ABC's "This Week" program the case highlighted growing concern about Internet-based directives from Islamic State leaders in Syria. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the gunman appeared to be a "classic lone wolf," but said it was difficult to know for sure given new encryption applications available to terrorists.

Shooter's family offers sympathy to families of his victims

Posted: 18 Jul 2015 08:56 PM PDT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — As the families of four Marines and a sailor shot to death in Chattanooga grieved their losses Saturday, the family of the man authorities say pulled the trigger offered sympathy, condolences and prayers.

Republicans defend McCain against attacks from Trump

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Flag dispute triggers clash at South Carolina capitol

Posted: 18 Jul 2015 08:33 PM PDT

At least five people were arrested on Saturday as white-supremacist and African-American groups clashed outside the South Carolina State House, where the Confederate battle flag was removed last week after a half-century, authorities said. Tensions rose quickly when a column of about 50 white supremacists, many carrying Confederate flags and one a Nazi flag, marched toward the south steps of the capitol at 3:15 p.m. When the group reached the State House lawn, a scuffle broke out, and police moved in quickly to keep the fight from spreading.