U.S. high court throws out Louisiana death row inmate’s conviction
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out a Louisiana death row inmate’s conviction for a 2008 triple murder, finding that his lawyer violated the man’s constitutional rights by ignoring his objections and telling jurors the def…
U.S. top court paves way for legalized sports betting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for states to legalize sports betting in a defeat for the major American sports leagues, endorsing New Jersey’s bid to allow such wagering and striking down a 1992 federal law that p…
U.S. considering expanding Medicare drug price negotiation
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. is considering expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate the cost of drugs, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in prepared remarks on Monday that followed up on President Trump’s speech on drug pricing last…
Tesla Model S hits truck in Utah
(Reuters) – A Tesla Inc Model S crashed at speed into a truck from the city’s Unified Fire Authority in South Jordan, Utah, late on Friday after failing to slow for a red light, local police said on Monday.
New York nanny faces life in haunting murder of children in her care
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York nanny convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of two young children in her care heads to court on Monday to be sentenced for her role in a crime that has been described as every parent’s nightmare.
Huge fissures open on Hawaiian volcano, some defy evacuation order
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Two new fissures opened on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, hurling bursts of rock and magma with an ear-piercing screech on Sunday, threatening nearby homes and prompting authorities to order new evacuations.
Colorado rangers hunt bear that tried to drag away child
(Reuters) – Wildlife rangers in Colorado were hunting a bear early Monday that attacked and tried to drag off a five-year-old girl from her yard.
Huge fissure opens on Hawaiian volcano; some defy evacuation order
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – A massive new fissure opened on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, hurling bursts of rock and magma with an ear-piercing screech on Sunday as it threatened nearby homes and prompted authorities to order new evacuations.
Huge fissure opens on Hawaiian volcano; more eruptions expected
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – A massive new fissure opened on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, hurling bursts of rock and magma on Sunday while threatening nearby homes within a zone where authorities had just ordered an evacuation.
Cracks in Hawaii volcano roar amid warnings of more
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – New fissures roaring like jet engines and spewing magma have opened on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, piling lava as high as a four-story building as the U.S. Geological Survey warned that more outbreaks were likely.
