In America's birthplace, pope gives pep talk to immigrants
PHILADELPHIA - Pope Francis, speaking in America's birthplace on Saturday, offered stout words of support to Hispanic and other immigrants in the United States, telling them not to be discouraged at a time when some prominent politicians are directing hostility toward them. | Video
New York governor calls for national gun control in eulogy for aide
NEW YORK - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo renewed his call for national gun control legislation on Saturday as he delivered a eulogy for the top state attorney who was fatally wounded by a stray bullet in Brooklyn earlier this month.
Fiat Chrysler U.S. labor deal meets opposition in early voting
DETROIT - A proposed four-year labor agreement between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the United Auto Workers union encountered strong opposition from rank-and-file union members in early ratification voting.
Rapper Fetty Wap injured in New Jersey collision, TMZ reports
- Rapper Fetty Wap, a rising star in hip hop, was injured on Saturday when he collided with a vehicle while riding his motorcycle in his hometown of Patterson, New Jersey, celebrity website TMZ reported.
Questions raised after shock belt used at Texas murder trial
TEXARKANA, Texas - A potential death penalty trial in East Texas is set to resume on Monday after it was put on hold when a judge was said by a TV station to have had a shock belt used on the defendant for misbehaving.
Hilton says checking claims of hacking at hotels
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings said on Saturday it was investigating claims that hackers had compromised registers in gift shops and restaurants at a large number of Hilton Hotel and franchise properties across the United States.
New England prep schools overhaul sex ed programs after rape trial
LOWELL, Mass. - Elite New England private schools are revamping their sex education programs and school policies to help prevent sexual assaults after a high-profile student rape trial in New Hampshire drew scrutiny this summer.
Florida woman charged with felony for allegedly riding sea turtle
- A 20-year-old Florida woman was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of riding a sea turtle on the beach in photos that went viral on social media in early July, police said.
High school football player dies from injury in New Jersey
- A high school football player in New Jersey has died from an injury he sustained during a game on Friday night, school officials said Saturday.
Under pressure from the right, House Speaker Boehner quits
WASHINGTON - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner will leave Congress at the end of October after struggling with repeated rebellions by conservatives during a tumultuous five-year reign as the chamber's top Republican. | Video
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