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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In an effort the White House says is to listen to "real Americans," President Barack Obama has fielded questions from citizens at a park in Minneapolis. Obama said it is discouraging that Americans watching the news see Washington debating issues that have little to do with their lives. He also met with a mother of two who wrote a letter to Obama about the financial struggles of the middle class.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has asked Congress for $500 million to train and arm vetted members of the Syrian opposition. If approved by Congress, the program would supplement a covert train-and-assistance program run by U.S. intelligence agencies. A civil war has raged in Syria for four years.
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Hundreds of people are expected to turn out at a town hall meeting tonight in Edmond, Oklahoma, to talk about recent earthquakes. The temblors have damaged homes, alarmed residents and prompted lawmakers and regulators to investigate what's behind the temblors. About 150 occurred between January and the start of May. There is suspicion they might be connected to the drilling procedure known as hydraulic fracturing.
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 29,000 Chevrolet Cruze compact cars because metal parts in the air bag assemblies can hit the driver and passengers if the bags are inflated. Federal regulators say the cars, from the 2013 and 2014 model years, were built with an incorrect baffle, and that can cause the air bag inflator to rupture if the bags are deployed. The Cruze is built in Lordstown, Ohio, and is GM's top-selling car.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The former mining town of Lake City, Tennessee, has changed its name to Rocky Top on a gamble that the popularity of the bluegrass standard will bring prosperity. Developers say they hope to build a 3-D animated theater, a live music venue and other attractions. Last night's vote approving the change came after a failed last-minute bid by publishers of the song. "Rocky Top" has been recorded by dozens of performers including Dolly Parton.
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