Drones could soon be buzzing about at an airport near you – on leashes

The mere mention of "drones" and "airports" in the same sentence is likely to cause those managing such sites to immediately break into a cold sweat . Data released by the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this year revealed nearly 600 reports of quadcopters and other remotely controlled flying machines coming worryingly close to aircraft in the U.S. during a recent five-month period, marking an upward trend in such incidents.

The massacre in Nice will loom over Cleveland and Philadelphia

But of course a terrorist in love with death would choose one of the world's most beautiful coastal cities to mow down innocents in a moment of celebration. Over the next few days, as Republicans convene in Cleveland to celebrate another sort of pagan ritual, we'll hear the familiar words and refrains.

The latest on the truck attack in Nice on Bastille Day that killed 84 people

Manuel Valls, in an interview with the Journal du dimanche newspaper published Sunday, said the Islamic State group "is encouraging individuals unknown to our services to stage attacks." While the investigation is working on details, he said "that is without a doubt the case in the Nice attack."

Justice Dept. reviewing police response to nightclub rampage

California's secretary of state is expected to certify the results of the June primary election, when an estimated 8.5 million people, or 47.6 percent of registered voters, took part. The government is preparing to release a once-classified chapter of a congressional report about the attacks of Sept.

“Bodies flying like bowling pins”: 84 dead in attack on Nice

A large truck mowed through revelers gathered for Bastille Day fireworks in Nice, killing at least 84 people and sending people fleeing into the sea as it bore down for more than a mile along the Riviera city's famed waterfront promenade. The Thursday night attack on France's national holiday rocked a nation still dealing with the aftermath of attacks in November in Paris that killed 130 and in January 2015 that killed 17. No one immediately claimed responsibility.

World leaders react with horror to attack

NICE, France - World leaders are expressing dismay, sadness and solidarity with France over the attack carried out by a man who drove truck into crowds of people celebrating France's national day in Nice, killing at least 84 people: Noting that the attack occurred on Bastille Day, Obama praised "the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world." Secretary of State John Kerry called it a "horrendous attack in Nice.

With Pence a favorite, Trump postpones naming running mate

Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick after an attack left scores dead in Nice, France, a decision that raised questions about Trump's selection process. The presumptive GOP nominee had planned to introduce his running mate at a news conference Friday morning in New York, but said on Twitter Thursday evening that he would be postponing the event "in light of the horrible attack."

After Nice, feds say nothing left to chance at conventions

Security planning for the Republican and Democratic national conventions took into account large-scale threats like the vehicle attack that occurred in France and left dozens dead and wounded, a U.S. Secret Service official said Friday. Planning for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia began in October, and security measures cover everything from people jumping fences to organized attacks, he said.

The Latest: Gingrich calls for Sharia ban after Nice attack

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is responding to Thursday night's truck attack in France by arguing for the expulsion from the U.S. of any Muslim who believes in Sharia law. The former Georgia congressman said on Fox News Channel's "Hannity" that the U.S. "should frankly test every person here who is of a Muslim background, and if they believe in Sharia, they should be deported.

The Latest: Clinton says ‘we will not be intimidated’

Hillary Clinton says Americans stand "in strong solidarity with the people of France," after a truck attack in Nice, France, adding, "We will not be intimidated." A truck carrying weapons and hand grenades plowed through a group of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice late Thursday, killing at least 80 people.

Trump Responds to Bastille Day Attack: ‘We’re Trying to…

Donald Trump reiterated many of his stances on immigration and national security, when he called into Fox News Thursday evening to discuss the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France that left at least 73 dead and over 100 injured. He spoke of his proposed ban on Muslims, excoriated the country's weakness as a result of "political correctness," and argued that the world had changed and there was no room to be "civil" anymore.

Obama condemns a horrifica truck attack in Nice, France

WASHINGTON >> President Barack Obama is condemning what he says “appears to be a horrific terrorist attack” in Nice, France. Noting that the attack occurred on Bastille Day, Obama is praising “the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world.” The White House released Obama's statement a few hours after a truck drove onto the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who'd gathered to watch fireworks late Thursday.