Marine helicopter goes down in Gulf of Aden; 25 rescued
A Marine helicopter carrying 25 U.S. service members crashed in the Gulf of Aden Monday, but all aboard were rescued, according to the Navy. Seventeen Marines and eight sailors were aboard the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter when it crashed as it attempted to land on the USS Mesa Verde. All were... read more »
Apple, FBI investigate alleged theft of nude celebrity photos
The FBI and Apple Inc. said they are looking into reports that someone stole nude photos of celebrities and posted the racy images online. The photos, which included several of actress Jennifer Lawrence, circulated on various websites and social media platforms Sunday. A publicist for “The... read more »
Americans held by North Korea implore U.S. to send an envoy soon
In a rare opportunity to speak with foreign media, the three Americans being detained by North Korea implored the United States to send someone to negotiate for their release. Matthew Miller, Jeffrey Fowle and Kenneth Bae spoke Monday to CNN and the Associated Press in Pyongyang, the capital. They... read more »
Fast food workers plan civil disobedience in minimum wage fight
Hundreds of fast food workers plan to strike and protest across the country on Thursday, the latest step in their push for a $15 hourly wage, organizers said Monday. The plans, discussed by organizers on Monday’s U.S. Labor Day holiday, include preparing to participate in civil disobedience. The... read more »
