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CINCINNATI (TheBlaze/AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat. Zoo officials said the boy fell after he climbed through a public barrier at the Gorilla World exhibit Saturday afternoon. He was picked up out of the moat and dragged by the gorilla for about 10 minutes. Executive director of The Cincinnati Zoo, Thane Maynard. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File) Authorities said the child, who has not been identified, fell 10 to 12 feet. He was taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center where he is expected to recover. Hospital officials said they couldn’t release any information on him. Zoo Director Thane Maynard said the zoo’s dangerous animal response team decided the boy was in “a life-threatening situation” and that they needed to put down the 400-pound-plus male gorilla named Harambe. “They made a tough choice and they made the right choice because they saved that little boy’s life,” Maynard said. “It could have been very bad.” But he mourned the loss of the gorilla, which came to Cincinnati in 2015 from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas. “We are all devastated that this tragic accident resulted in the death of a critically endangered gorilla,” he said in a news release. “This is a huge loss for the zoo family and the gorilla population worldwide.” Witness Kim O’Connor shared video she and her family recorded with WLWT-TV of the boy and Harambe. The two appear in a corner of the exhibit while a voice yells “Somebody call the zoo!” and “Mommy’s right here.” Later, the two are shown in the moat. At one point, Harambe touches the boy’s back and arms. A woman’s voice is heard saying “Be calm, be calm.” The station reports more graphic parts of the video not shown include Harambe dragging the boy. Two female gorillas also were in the enclosure when the boy fell in but zoo officials said only the male remained with the child. Maynard said the gorilla didn’t appear to be attacking the child, but he said it was “an extremely strong” animal in an agitated situation. He said tranquilizing the gorilla wouldn’t have knocked it out immediately, leaving the boy in danger. It was the first time that the team had killed a zoo animal in such an emergency situation, Maynard said. He called it “a very sad day” at the zoo. The area around the gorilla exhibit was closed off Saturday afternoon as zoo visitors reported hearing screaming. Maynard said the zoo believes the exhibit remains safe. The zoo will be open on Sunday but officials said the gorilla exhibit has been closed until further notice. The zoo prides itself for its work in protecting endangered species, and has been part of successful captive breeding efforts in recent years in the effort to save the endangered Sumatran rhino. Watch: Read more stories from TheBlaze Trump Backs Out of Proposed Debate With ‘Second Place Finisher’ Sanders In Rambling Speech, Palin Unleashes on Obama for ‘U.S. Apology Lap’ in Hiroshima Can You See Why People are Furious with the Chicago Tribune’s Memorial Day Sale Ad? Carson Says Trump Is Becoming More Spiritual: ‘I Know That He Has Prayed’ Trump Tells California Voters: ‘We’re Going to Solve Your Water Problem’ and ‘There Is No Drought’ Source

Bleacher Report Indy 500 Results 2016: Live Analysis, Standings and Highlights Bleacher Report Castroneves surges into fourth place past Newgarden and he has the top three in his sights. 1h ago. Lap 80: A few names we haven't seen near the top of the leaderboard are starting to make some noise. Dixon is up in ninth and Andretti is currently in 11th. and more » Google

Altered state: Border redraw leaves 16 in different Carolina Washington Times COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Dee Martin may wake up on Jan. 1 and find herself in a whole different state. South Carolina and North Carolina have redrawn the border between the two states with GPS technology that allows them to confirm the boundary lines ... and more » Google

Muguruza sees off Kuznetsova Sportinglife.com A review of the women's action on day eight of the French Open at Roland Garros. Garbine Muguruza is into the quarter-finals in Paris for a third successive year. 1 / 2. Garbine Muguruza is into the quarter-finals in Paris for a third successive year ... and more » Google

BBC Sport American Rogers into first Slam QF, Ramos-Vinolas upsets Raonic Sports Illustrated A recap of the action on Day 8 on Sunday at the French Open in Paris, including results, tweets, hot shots, photos and more. Results Roundup. • Shelby Rogers' dream week in Paris continues. The 23-year-old American defeated No. 17-seed Karolina ... Wawrinka Muscles Into French Open QuarterfinalsNew York Times American Shelby Rogers extends upset run into French Open quarterfinalsYahoo Sports (blog) Spanish left-hander in French Open quarters but it is not NadalReuters The Independent -Washington Times -The Albany Herald -Tennis Now all 151 news articles » Google

ESPN Stan Wawrinka advances to French Open quarterfinals ESPN Stan Wawrinka was so in control during his 7-6 (5), 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-2 win against Viktor Troicki for a place in the French Open quarterfinals that the defending champion even had time to hit shots with a ball boy. While his Serb opponent, seeded No. 22 ... The Latest: Shelby Rogers of US into 1st Slam QF in ParisFox News Muguruza into French Open quarters; Raonic outSFGate Aggressive Muguruza downs Kuznetsova to reach Paris last eightReuters Tennis Now -Zee News -Fox News Latino -Eurosport.com all 109 news articles » Google

KRQE News 13 Police arrest two suspects in burglary, car theft KRQE News 13 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have made two arrests after conducting a perimeter search in the area of Tennessee and Zuni on Saturday. Police say they located a black BMW which had been reported stolen and attempted to conduct ... Man shot by Albuquerque police during domestic violence callChron.com 1 critically hurt in officer-involved shootingKOAT Albuquerque Police shoot, critically injure man after domestic violence callAlbuquerque Journal KOB.com all 12 news articles » Google

BERLIN (TheBlaze/AP) — An American bomb dropped during World War II has been defused at the airport in the northern German city of Hannover in an operation that forced dozens of flights to be diverted. Local authorities decided last week to search for possible bombs on Sunday after experts carrying out soundings of the soil ahead of apron resurfacing work detected magnetic interference at two sites. A 1,000-meter (1,100-yard) radius was sealed off and 54 flights diverted to other airports. The town council in Langenhagen, where the airport is located, said experts unearthed and defused a 250-kilogram (551-pound) U.S. bomb. A second suspect object turned out to be a metal pipe. More than 70 years after the end of the war, unexploded bombs are still regularly discovered during construction work in German cities. Read more stories from TheBlaze Trump Backs Out of Proposed Debate With ‘Second Place Finisher’ Sanders In Rambling Speech, Palin Unleashes on Obama for ‘U.S. Apology Lap’ in Hiroshima Can You See Why People are Furious with the Chicago Tribune’s Memorial Day Sale Ad? Carson Says Trump Is Becoming More Spiritual: ‘I Know That He Has Prayed’ Trump Tells California Voters: ‘We’re Going to Solve Your Water Problem’ and ‘There Is No Drought’ Source

10000 Flags to Commemorate Our Nation's Heroes ABC News Mary Alice Horrigan stood in a knee-deep sea of 10,000 U.S. flags planted on the National Mall -- each one representing 100 American soldiers killed in action -- a total of over one million fallen heroes since the founding of the United States. Among ... and more » Google

Ynetnews Israel Thanks Russia for Returning Tank From 1982 War New York Times JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister has thanked the Russian President for agreeing to return a tank from a battle in the 1982 Lebanon war from which three soldiers are still missing in action. Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement Sunday thanking ... Russia to return Israeli tank captured 34 years agoYnetnews IDF tank used in 1982 battle in Lebanon, famous for MIAs, to be returned by RussiaJerusalem Post Israel News Israel still seeking info on soldiers captured in returned tank -- PMThe Times of Israel (blog) Haaretz -http://hamodia.com -Sputnik International -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 11 news articles » Source

Newsmax Lewandowski: 'We Absolutely Stand by' Martinez Comments Newsmax Donald Trump's campaign manager Sunday doubled down on the presumptive presidential nominee's scathing attack on New Mexico GOP Gov. Susana Martinez. In an interview on Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace, Corey Lewandowski said the ... and more » Google

USA TODAY Cincinnati mourns gorilla killed to save boy USA TODAY The Cincinnati Zoo was open Sunday for Memorial Day weekend tourists, but the gorilla exhibit was closed indefinitely after authorities killed a gorilla that attacked a 4-year-old boy who fell into the enclosure's moat. Zoo President Thane Maynard said ... Killed Gorilla Seemed to Protect Child Who Fell in Enclosure: WitnessNBCNews.com Gorilla Killed To Save Boy At Cincinnati ZooNPR Ohio Zoo Closes Gorilla Exhibit for Now After Boy Falls InCBS Local People Magazine -CNN -FOXSports.com -fox2now.com all 361 news articles » Google

Washington Post Donald Trump to speak at Rolling Thunder rally Washington Post Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the annual Rolling Thunder rally in D.C. on Sunday afternoon. Trump is set to speak to the thousands of motorcyclists, who rumble into the city each year to honor U.S. ... 'Rolling Thunder' Bikers Welcome Trump to Washington – MostlyWall Street Journal (blog) Trump focusing on veterans in Rolling Thunder appearanceThe Seattle Times Trump to spend Memorial Day weekend with bikers at Rolling ThunderUSA TODAY Daily Caller -Napa Valley Register -Voice of America -Mediaite all 29 news articles » Google

Following his comments earlier this week that he’s willing to be “helpful” to presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday to reflect on his own presidential campaign and his recent change in tone. The former Republican presidential candidate, who finally said he would support Trump in November, also confessed a series of blunders he believe ultimately cost him the race. Republican presidential candidates, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and businessman Donald Trump argue during a Republican presidential primary debate at Fox Theatre, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) In what was perhaps the most notable admission, Rubio told host Jake Tapper that he apologized privately to Trump backstage before a Republican debate for remarks he’d made mocking the candidate’s appearance, and namely, his “small hands.” “I actually told Donald — one of the debates, I forget which one — I apologized to him for that,” Rubio said. “I said, ‘You know, I’m sorry that I said that. It’s not who I am and I shouldn’t have done it.’ I didn’t say it in front of the cameras, I didn’t want any political benefit.” After this, Rubio went even further, telling Tapper that he would be willing to speak on Trump’s behalf at the July convention, and voicing his newfound respect for the man he formerly condemned as a con artist. In the in-depth interview, Rubio lauded Trump as “the ultimate change agent,” adding that he may be able to develop “a more comprehensive approach” on some policy questions. The Florida senator noted that, though he likely wouldn’t employ the same strategies if he were in Trump’s position, the candidate clearly knows what it takes to achieve success in this race. “I don’t think he should change if he’s been successful,” Rubio said when pressed about Trump’s references to previously debunked scandals of the 1990s in his attacks on Democratic front-runner, Hillary Clinton. “I may not like that direction, but at this point, he won and this is the direction that he won on,” he said. Ahead of the CNN interview that aired Sunday, the Democratic Party posted a video to YouTube targeting Rubio’s reversal on Trump. Rubio got into multiple arguments on Twitter Friday with people who couldn’t accept his modified position. And though he asserted that he tried his hardest to stop Trump from becoming the nominee, he contended that at this point, the GOP’s biggest threat is Clinton, not Trump. Watch: — Follow the author of this story on Twitter: Follow @carlyhoilman Read more stories from TheBlaze Trump Backs Out of Proposed Debate With ‘Second Place Finisher’ Sanders In Rambling Speech, Palin Unleashes on Obama for ‘U.S. Apology Lap’ in Hiroshima Can You See Why People are Furious with the Chicago Tribune’s Memorial Day Sale Ad? Carson Says Trump Is Becoming More Spiritual: ‘I Know That He Has Prayed’ Trump Tells California Voters: ‘We’re Going to Solve Your Water Problem’ and ‘There Is No Drought’ Source

Auburn Tigers Official Athletic Site Tigers finish strong during final day of NCAA East Prelims Auburn Tigers Official Athletic Site Jacksonville, Fla. - The Auburn track and field team had a strong day during the final day of competition at the NCAA East Preliminaries as two relays and six individuals punched tickets for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., in two weeks. Arkansas Men's Golf Team Makes First Cut at NCAA ChampionshipsArkansas Fight ASU track and field sends 11 competitors to the NCAA ChampionshipThe State Press Noles Look To Bounce Back And Advance At NCAA ChampionshipsSeminoles.com all 14 news articles » Google

Tulsa World Woman fleeing robbery in Chicago hit by truck, dies Tulsa World CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman who was fleeing from an armed robbery with her boyfriend has died after being hit by a truck on Lake Shore Drive. Chicago Police Officer Laura Amezaga says a 32-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were ... Woman struck and killed on Lake Shore Drive while trying to run from robbersWGN-TV Woman fleeing robbers killed on Lake Shore DriveWLS-TV Mother of girl slain on Lake Shore Drive: We planned to move out of ChicagoChicago Tribune FOX40 -Chicago Sun-Times -Homicide Watch Chicago -San Francisco Chronicle all 19 news articles » Google

Washington Post Wentworth going back to original design, says tour chief Reuters VIRGINIA WATER, England The bulldozers will arrive at Wentworth next month as organisers begin their bid to restore the BMW PGA Championship venue to its former glory, European Tour supremo Keith Pelley said on Sunday. The iconic layout on the ... European Tour Chief: Changes Must Be Made to WentworthABC News BMW PGA Champ. host Wentworth to be restored closer to original Colt designGolf News Net Keith Pelley hopes to re-attract the world's top players to WentworthSkySports BT Sport -BBC Sport all 22 news articles » Google

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders thinks the American people should be wary of a candidate like Donald Trump, whom he says changes his mind on “virtually every issue.” In an interview that aired Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Sanders discussed the proposed debate between himself and the presumptive GOP nominee. AP Photo/Alan Diaz Despite the fact that he was the first person to entertain the idea, Trump issued a statement Friday saying that he would not debate Sen. Sanders, noting that “it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second place finisher.” Sanders told “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson that it is this sort of behavior that makes Trump an untrustworthy candidate. “Donald Trump said he wanted to go forward, then he changed his mind, said no, then he changed his mind and said yes, then he changed his mind and said no,” Sanders told Dickerson. “Maybe we’ll get a call in five minutes and he’ll say yes again. I think that is who Donald Trump is, and I think the American people should be very concerned about somebody who keeps changing his mind not only on this debate, but on virtually every issue he’s been asked about.” One of the reasons Trump gave for declining the debate was that Sanders is a victim of a “totally rigged” Democratic nomination process, and his campaign is effectively over. Dickerson asked Sanders whether he agrees with Trump’s assessment. “Well, I’ve been very touched by Donald Trump’s love for me,” Sanders replied sarcastically. “But John, you know, with all due respect, I think there may be some aspect of this which he thinks will advantage himself. So I do appreciate his love and his compassion for me, but I don’t really accept his words.” Sanders went on to explain that he and his supporters knew ahead of time that they would be “taking on the entire Democratic establishment.” But, he added, given the success his team has seen in 20 states, he thinks he has a “good chance” of winning California in the June 7 primary. 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary Tracker | InsideGov Sanders noted, as he has in the past, that the race is an “uphill fight,” but said that there is still “a possibility that we may end up at the end of this nominating process with more pledged delegates than Hillary Clinton.” “What has upset me, and what I think is — I wouldn’t use the word ‘rigged’ because we knew what the rules were — but what is really dumb, is that you have closed primaries, like in New York State, where three million people who were Democrats or Republicans could not participate,” Sanders explained. “You have a situation where over 400 super delegates came on board Clinton’s campaign before anybody else was in the race, eight months before the first vote was cast. That’s not rigged, I think it’s just a dumb process which has certainly disadvantaged our campaign.” Read more stories from TheBlaze Trump Backs Out of Proposed Debate With ‘Second Place Finisher’ Sanders In Rambling Speech, Palin Unleashes on Obama for ‘U.S. Apology Lap’ in Hiroshima Can You See Why People are Furious with the Chicago Tribune’s Memorial Day Sale Ad? Carson Says Trump Is Becoming More Spiritual: ‘I Know That He Has Prayed’ Trump Tells California Voters: ‘We’re Going to Solve Your Water Problem’ and ‘There Is No Drought’ Source

Naija247news Uganda to halt military, security ties with North Korea-S.Korea Naija247news Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni addresses an audience during the second day of the Giant Club Summit of African leaders and others on tackling poaching of elephants and rhinos at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki, Laikipia county, ... and more » Source

CBS Local One injured in police-involved shooting in Miami Gardens Miami Herald A suspect was shot by a Miami Gardens officer after police say the suspect pulled out a gun during a traffic stop early Sunday. A marked police car stopped a black sedan at Northwest 183rd Street and 12th Avenue around 3 a.m. Sunday. Police said the ... Miami Gardens police-involved shooting under investigationLocal 10 Traffic stop ends in police-involved shooting, 1 injured7Online WSVN-TV all 4 news articles » Google

NPR Is Primary Rivalry Making The Democratic Party Stronger Like It Did In 2008? NPR This election has brought a bitter primary season: candidates at each other's throats; a Democratic Party in crisis. But it's nothing new. Eight years ago, the Democratic Party was recovering after a brutal primary between Sens. Barack Obama and ... Ann Coulter: Fantasy baseball, beltway-styleSt. Augustine Record Obama could be Hillary's secret weapon in rallying Democratic support: reportKashmir Images all 20 news articles » Google

The Straits Times Uganda, South Korea Leaders Sign Co-operation Agreements New York Times KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda and South Korea signed cooperation agreements Sunday that officials here hope will lead to transfer of technology as Uganda tries to implement an ambitious industrialization program. The memorandums of understanding in ... Uganda to halt military, security ties with North Korea: South KoreaReuters (2nd LD) Museveni: Uganda to suspend security, military cooperation with N. KoreaGlobalPost Uganda vows to halt military ties with N. Korea: SeoulFocus News Korea Times -Naija247news -The Japan News -The Korea Herald all 31 news articles » Source

Krauthammer: The arrow of history Bloomington Pantagraph How do you distinguish a foreign policy "idealist" from a "realist," an optimist from a pessimist? Ask one question: Do you believe in the arrow of history? Or to put it another way, do you think history is cyclical or directional? Are we condemned to ... and more » Google

PennLive.com With her email scandal, Hillary Clinton is out of excuses: Charlie Gerow PennLive.com Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, speaks at the Univision, Washington Post Democratic presidential debate at Miami-Dade College, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Wilfredo Lee). Print Email · PennLive Op-Ed ... and more » Source

Washington Post Hardly a dog's life for Obama's pets Bo and Sunny Washington Post WASHINGTON — It's hardly a dog's life of just eating and sleeping for President Barack Obama's pets, Bo and Sunny. The pair of Portuguese water dogs — Bo with his distinctive white chest and front paws, and the all-black Sunny — are canine ... and more » Google