Obama tweets from account draws quick followers
President Barack Obama posted his first tweet from a personal account, garnering a rapid million followers in five hours. The White House stressed social media amplification as part of outreach.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2015
Page
4
President Barack Obama posted his first tweet from a personal account, garnering a rapid million followers in five hours. The White House stressed social media amplification as part of outreach.
FBI investigators say a gun did not cause the windshield damage on Amtrak Train 188 in Philadelphia. They have not ruled out a projectile or other impact that could have distracted the engineer as full service resumes on the Northeast Corridor amid funeral services for victims. Four passengers sue Amtrak for injuries. Plaintiffs include Felicidad Redondo Iban Maria Jesus Redondo Iban Daniel Armyn and Amy Miller.
In Waco Texas a Sunday restaurant shootout left nine dead and at least 18 wounded. About 170 people were arrested on suspicion of organized crime as officers mapped the scene across a mass of motorcycles and vehicles. authorities said the incident involved five motorcycle gangs including the Bandidos and Cossacks. police described the attack as a planned violence and pledged long investigations.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he aims to responsibly extend the USA Patriot Act provisions this week as they near expiry. He favors a two month extension amid Republican and Democratic resistance to broader reforms or a longer renewal through 2020.
The Obama administration raises alerts across bases and public spaces amid rising fears of Islamic State inspired plots. FBI arrests of at least 30 Americans on terrorism charges fuel concern as Baghdadi calls Muslims to join or fight for the group.
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