Official: Washington state bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span

The slaying of a British solider in east London cast a spotlight on radical preachers that influenced Michael Adebolajo, the attacker seen in videos with bloody hands holding a butcher knife. Continue reading →

A section of the Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers as three injured people were pulled from the chilly waterway. Authorities said it appeared nobody was killed in the bridge failure that raised the… Continue reading →

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s now-former Chief of Staff Mark Towhey advised the mayor to seek help for his addiction, according to multiple media reports citing unnamed sources close to the administration. Continue reading →

A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at London’s Heathrow Airport Friday after developing a technical problem after takeoff. TV footage showed smoke streaming from one of the engines. Continue reading →

Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the brutal slaying of a young soldier. Continue reading →

Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL’s best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination. Continue reading →

Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski’s shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings’ sellout crowd. Continue reading →