News Archive - October 5, 2013

Reports: U.S. Captures Al-Qaida Leader In Libya Raid

An al-Qaida leader indicted in the United States for coordinated 1998 attacks on two U.S. embassies in East Africa was captured on Saturday in a daytime military raid in Libya, according to several published and broadcast reports.

U.S. Shutdown May Be Driving Traffic To 'Sugar Daddy' Sites

Since the shutdown began, a dating site that pairs women with sugar daddies says it's had a 50 percent jump in new daily members. There's no way to know for sure that the shutdown is responsible, but SeekingArrangment.com says it's unusual for its business to surge at this time of year.

Navy SEAL Team Reportedly Attacks Militants On Somali Coast

A force that raided a seaside house in Somalia early Saturday included members of a U.S. Navy SEAL team, according to reports. There were conflicting reports on the whereabouts and condition of the target, a senior leader of the al-Shabab militant group.

Man Who Set Himself On Fire On National Mall Dies

The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall on Friday has died of his injuries.

House Approves Federal Worker Back Pay

The House voted 407-0 on Saturday to give back pay to more than 800,000 federal workers who have been furloughed.

Pentagon Recalls 'Most' Furloughed Civilian Workers

The plan will bring hundreds of thousands of workers back to work next week. News of the recall comes hours after the House of Representatives passed a bill approving back pay for 800,000 federal workers idled by the government shutdown.

Obama Open To Name Change For Washington Redskins

President Obama says that if he owned the Washington Redskins, he would "think about changing" the team name.

Virginia Man Raises Nearly $150,000 For Boston Homeless Man

A man from Virginia who was touched by the story of an honest homeless man in Boston has set up a fund for him that's raised almost $150,000.

Maryland Officials Cite More Progress With Health Insurance Website

State officials say more upgrades to the health insurance website have enabled more people to create accounts to use it.

Pirate Joe's Celebrates Dismissal Of Trader Joe's Lawsuit

Pirate Joe's, the Vancouver store that sells Trader Joe's products in Canada, has won a battle in its legal fight against the supermarket chain. A U.S. district court judge dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit this week.

Maryland And Facebook Launch Program Against Cyberbullying

Maryland becomes the first state in the country to team up with Facebook in the fight against cyberbullying.

Man Who Set Fire To Himself On On National Mall Reportedly Dies

The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday has died of his injuries, according to a police spokesman. The man reportedly used gasoline to commit the act, which drew attempts from passers-by to extinguish the flames.

House Passes Bill Allowing Back Pay For Furloughed Workers

Federal workers who were furloughed by a government shutdown will receive back pay once they return to work, if a bill passed by the House of Representatives Saturday meets Senate approval. The White House has said it favors such a move.

Obama: Shutdown Could Be Over By Now (Interview Highlights)

"There are enough votes in the House of Representatives to make sure that the government reopens today," President Obama told The Associated Press. The shutdown has idled some 800,000 federal workers.

Storm Brings Blizzard To Wyoming And South Dakota

Heavy snowfall and low visibility have combined to cause crashes and shut down roads. As of Saturday morning, blizzard conditions were still being reported near Badlands National Park.

Family Questions Shooting Death Of Woman At U.S. Capitol

The death of Miriam Carey, killed by police gunfire Thursday after leading a car chase from the White House to the Capitol, is prompting questions from her family about whether she deserved to die. The incident, which has not yet been explained, has also led experts to analyze the officers' actions.

Tropical Storm Karen Weakens As It Approaches The Gulf Coast

Forecasters were still expecting it to bring significant rain and potential flooding to low-lying areas.