Dallas

Officials: Dallas suspect had plans for larger attack

The gunman in the deadly attack on Dallas police had plans for a larger assault and possessed enough explosive material to inflict far greater harm, the city's police chief and top elected official said.

Jul 11, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

After Dallas shooting, US police forces rethinking tactics

Police departments across the United States are searching for new tactics for a more difficult era of racial tension, increasingly lethal mass shootings and global terrorism.

Jul 11, 2016, 10:45 AM IST

Barack Obama, George W Bush to address Dallas memorial service

President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush are slated to address an interfaith memorial service in Dallas on Tuesday for the five police officers who were killed in a sniper attack last week.

Jul 11, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Dallas gunman learned tactics at Texas self-defence school

The gunman who killed five police officers at a protest march had practiced military-style drills in his yard and trained at a private self-defence school that teaches special tactics, including "shooting on the move," a maneuver in which an attacker fires and changes position before firing again.

Jul 10, 2016, 11:20 AM IST

Dallas police headquarters on lockdown after threat: Police

SWAT officers were deployed at the main building, local media reported.

Jul 10, 2016, 05:42 AM IST

Donald Trump slams Hillary Clinton for talking e-mail on Dallas shooting day

Donald Trump has slammed Hillary Clinton for talking about the e-mail controversy surrounding her US presidential bid when five police officers were killed in a shootout by at least one sniper in Dallas, saying she was answering "softball questions" on a day of national tragedy.

Jul 09, 2016, 10:12 AM IST

Family of slain Louisiana man denounces Dallas police deaths

The mother of the son of a black man killed by white Louisiana police officers has said she grieved with the families of five police officers killed.

Jul 09, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

US military veteran believed to be lone gunman in Dallas police ambush

The ambush marked the highest death toll for US police in the line duty from a single event since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Jul 09, 2016, 08:24 AM IST

Suspect in Dallas police attack wanted to 'kill white people': Police chief

At least one sniper in Dallas killed five police officers and wounded seven more in a coordinated attack that ended when police used a robot bomb to kill a shooter who told them he wanted to kill white officers, authorities said Friday.

Jul 08, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

No sign of international links to Dallas shooting: US officials

No signs have emerged of international links to the shootings in Dallas that claimed the lives of five police officers and wounded six more, U.S. officials said on Friday.

Jul 08, 2016, 19:42 PM IST

Dallas shooting: Five cops dead; Obama condemns 'vicious' attack

Obama has condemned the killing of 5 transit officers in downtown Dallas by suspected snipers during a protest against police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana.

Jul 08, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Dallas shooting captured on camera; Watch how snipers killed five cops during protests

The video captured people screaming after hearing the gunshots and running for their lives in Dallas.

Jul 08, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

Childhood hunger can fuel violence later in life

Medical experts have suggested that kids who go hungry more than two times are likely to become more vulnerable to violence and anger in later stages of life.

Jun 22, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

Be a bit unpredictable at times to boost memory

Episodic memories are those associated with autobiographical events such as a past birthday party or first trip to an amusement park. This type of memory is crucial to our ability to accurately retell stories.

Mar 31, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Newly-developed equation can predict calories burned by walking

This has thus has replaced the standardised equations that were being used till now and were entirely based on assumptions.

Mar 18, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Football: Dallas, New York need MLS playoff home wins

FC Dallas and the New York Red Bulls seek home triumphs Sunday in second-leg semi-final matches for a chance to launch themselves into next week`s Major League Soccer Cup final.

Nov 28, 2015, 00:13 AM IST

Muslim teen arrested for clock withdrawn from Texas school

A Muslim teenager who became an overnight sensation after a Texas teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb has been withdrawn from his school, local media reported Tuesday.

Sep 23, 2015, 04:12 AM IST

Surging Trump mocks pundits who called him a clown

With his poll numbers soaring, Donald Trump mocked pollsters, pundits and his rivals saying those who once called him a "clown" are now wondering "how are we going to stop this guy."

Sep 15, 2015, 12:56 PM IST