Author: Associated Press

Witness: Many dead in New Zealand mosque shooting

A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch; police urge people to stay indoors

By MARK BAKER and NICK PERRY Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. Witness Len Peneha said he saw a man dressed in black enter…

Charleston jogger reportedly beaten for smiling, waving at bicyclist

Charleston, SC (AP) —Police in Charleston say a jogger was badly beaten after simply waving and smiling at a passing bicyclist. The Charleston Post and Courier says Monday night a woman jogging along the West Ashley Greenway smiled and waved at the man who then screamed “what are you looking at”? Investigators say he then tackled the victim from behind…

US health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes

U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores and online

U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan designed to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores, gas stations, pharmacies and other retail locations.