Conspiracy theories, rumors threaten the battle against Ebola

Gavin Newsom Proposes More Security Funds For Religious Groups After Synagogue Attack

Days after a deadly synagogue shooting in his state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) proposed significantly increasing security funding for synagogues, mosques and other religious and community groups that experience hate crimes and other violence. On Monday, Newsom announced that he planned to allocate $15 million for the “State Nonprofit Security Grant Program” in the May […]

Iranian boats approached British tanker near Strait of Hormuz, officials say

The armed boats tried to drive the British tanker into territorial waters but were driven away by a British warship, a U.S. defense official said.

Tornado fueled by Hurricane Dorian leaves N.C. island town wondering if it can recover

“I’m upset, but it’s gone,” one resident said, her voice trembling. “I don’t imagine at this point that I could come back if I wanted to.”