5 Things You May Have Missed This Weekend
From the demise of South Democrats to a gas leak evacuating a furry convention.
— -- The death of an American journalist held captive in Yemen during a failed rescue attempt dominated headlines. Here are five other things that happened this weekend.
1. Landrieu Loses LA Senate Race to GOP Rep. Cassidy
The final outstanding Senate race of 2014 was decided Saturday night when three-term Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu lost her bid for reelection to Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy.
Landrieu was the last remnant of Democratic representation from the Deep South and her defeat means that Republicans will control every seat from the region in next year's Senate.
Cassidy's victory also gave GOP a bigger cushion in the Senate, bringing the GOP's total seat count to 54, with a net gain to nine seats -- party's biggest pickup in an election since 1994.
Democrats hold 44 seats, while two will be filled by independents.
2. Ferguson, Eric Garner Protesters Clash With Police Across Country
A protest in Berkeley Saturday night turned violent when protesters began to throw bricks, pipes and smoke grenades at police officers, police told ABC News. Officers responded by releasing tear and smoke gas on some demonstrators.
A handful of protesters in Riverside, Calif., were struck by a BMW that drove through a large crowd Saturday evening, according to ABC's Los Angeles station KABC-TV.
And in Seattle police arrested seven protesters Saturday after demonstrators "pushed against officers and began throwing rocks," The Associated Press reported.
3. NFL and NBA Players Send 'I Can't Breathe' Message
A week after their "Hands Up, Don't Shoot!" show of solidarity, several St. Louis Rams players made another societal statement Sunday with the message: "I Can't Breathe."
The slogan refers to Eric Garner, who died after a New York police officer placed him in a chokehold during an arrest for selling loose cigarettes. A grand jury decided last week that it would not indict the officer. A video of the arrest showed Garner gasping, "I can't breathe."
Rams guard Davin Joseph wrote the words on the cleats he wore during pregame warmups before the team beat the Washington Redskins 24-0. Tight end Jared Cook had it written on his wrist tape during the game, and he said receiver Kenny Britt and two or three other offensive players did the same.
And on Saturday, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose wore a black "I Can't Breathe" T-shirt during warmups before playing the Golden State Warriors.
4. World's Oldest Cat With Two Faces Dies
This cat had two faces -- but only nine lives.
A feline named Frank and Louie after he was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses and three blue eyes has died at the age of 15.
The Telegram of Worcester reports that Frank and Louie died Thursday at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton.
The cat's owner, Marty Stevens, said veterinarians believe the cause of death was cancer.
5. Chlorine Gas at Furry Animal Lovers' Convention May Have Been Released Intentionally: Police
The chlorine gas this morning that interrupted a hotel convention to celebrate furry animals may have been released intentionally, authorities in Illinois said.
Rosemont police have no suspects, but said the incident is being treated as a criminal matter that is under investigation.
Guests at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosemont first reported symptoms of nausea and dizziness early this morning. Nineteen guests were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Gottlieb Memorial in Melrose Park, Ill., confirmed that it treated three adult patients for chemical inhalation. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge also confirmed it received patients, but would not say how many.
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