2 Killed in Empire State Building Shooting
Several people have been wounded and one killed in a shooting incident outside New York City's Empire State Building, in which the apparent shooter was killed by police.
Director Aaron Williams Step Down from Peace Corps Top Spot
Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams Tuesday announced that he informed the President of his intention to step down as the head of the international volunteer agency. Director Williams cited personal and family considerations as the reason for his departure. He will conclude his tenure as Director on September 17, 2012.
ICE Investigating Washington Man Who Posed as Immigration Officer
SEATTLE – Federal authorities are asking individuals who may have been deceived, threatened or harmed by a man posing as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officer to come forward and aid the investigation into his alleged crimes.
US Troop Deaths Top 2,000 in Afghanistan
The number of U.S. military members killed in the war in Afghanistan has surpassed 2,000, with more than half the deaths coming in the past 27 months.