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Cops "Did What They Could" When Texas School Was Attacked: Police Chief

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 20, 2018

Two officers "did what they could" when a teenager opened fire and killed 10 inside a Texas school, their chief said Saturday, tight-lipped about a probe into the latest US mass shooting.

Texas School Shooting Suspect Was A "Quiet Student", Used Father's Gun

World News | Reuters | Saturday May 19, 2018

A 17-year-old student armed with a shotgun and pistol opened fire in a Texas high school on Friday, killing nine fellow students and a teacher, authorities said, in an attack similar to the massacre at a Florida high school in February.

10 Killed In Texas High School Shooting, Suspect Wanted To "Commit Suicide"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 19, 2018

Ten people were killed and at least 10 injured when a student armed with a shotgun and a revolver opened fire at his Texas high school on Friday, officials said, in the latest deadly school shooting in the United States.

Minor Girl Was Raped And Set On Fire. She Died 2 Weeks Later

India News | Edited by Stela Dey (With PTI inputs) | Friday May 18, 2018

In another incident of crimes against women, a minor girl was raped and then set on fire by her neighbour. She fought for her life for 2 weeks at the hospital before she succumbed to her injuries at Bokaro General Hospital earlier today.

Police Shoot, Wound Man Who Opened Fire At Donald Trump Golf Resort

World News | Reuters | Friday May 18, 2018

Miami police shot a man early on Friday after he opened fire inside the lobby of the Trump National Doral Golf Club, a resort owned by Donald Trump, and draped an American flag over a counter as he shouted remarks about the U.S. president, police said.

Jawan Injured As Pakistan Targets Border Posts, Civilian Areas

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 17, 2018

Pakistan Rangers opened fire and lobbed mortars at over 15 Border Out Posts and some civilian areas along the International Border (IB) in Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir overnight, leaving a BSF jawan injured, an official said today.

IPL 2018, MI vs KXIP: KL Rahul And Hardik Pandya Exchange Their Jerseys After Match

Thursday May 17, 2018

After the match, Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul swapped their team t-shirts in front of the Wankhede crowd.

US Man Died After A Vape Pen Exploded And Embedded Pieces In His Head, Autopsy Says

World News | Eli Rosenberg, The Washington Post | Wednesday May 16, 2018

A 38-year-old man in Florida was killed when his vape pen exploded, sending projectiles into his head and causing a small fire in his house, in what is believed to be one of the first deaths from an e-cigarette explosion.

Elon Musk Defends Self-Driving Cars After New Crash Incident

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday May 16, 2018

A Tesla Model S with semi-autonomous Autopilot feature rear-ended a fire department truck at a red signal. The driver of the Model S was allegedly driving at a speed of 97kmph without braking before impact.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Defends Self-Driving Cars After Latest Crash

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 16, 2018

Musk lamented on Twitter about what he portrayed as an unfair focus on mishaps rather than benefits of autonomous vehicles with the potential to make roads safer.

Tesla's Autopilot Engaged During Utah Crash

Associated Press | Tuesday May 15, 2018

Tesla's Autopilot system uses radar, cameras with 360-degree visibility and sensors to detect nearby cars and objects.

13 Deaths, Bombs, Ballot Box-Burning In Bengal Panchayat Polls: 10 Points

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Tuesday May 15, 2018

Thirteen people died and around 50 were injured in widespread violence that swept across Bengal, centering the panchayat elections. Instances of violence -- bomb attack, booth capture, ballot boxes set on fire and attacks on journalists -- were reported from at least eight districts. By 5 pm, the turnout was 72 per cent, but voting continued becaus...

Maharashtra Farmer Who Set Himself On Fire Last Week, Dies

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 12, 2018

A 60-year-old farmer, who had allegedly attempted suicide in the early hours of May 6 in Umarkhed taluka, Yavatmal, today died after battling for life at Nanded's Government Medical College, police said.

2 Dead, Shops And Vehicles Set On Fire During Aurangabad Clashes, Prohibitory Orders Imposed

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 12, 2018

Aurangabad clashes: At least two persons were killed and more than 40 injured, including 10 policemen, when clashes broke out between two groups in this famed tourist town, an official said.

Fire At High-Rise LIC Building In Kolkata, None Hurt

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 12, 2018

A fire broke out on the 10th floor of a high-rise building in the central part of the city's business area tonight, police said.