Saudi Arabia must face U.S. lawsuits over Sept. 11 attacks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Saudi Arabia’s bid to dismiss lawsuits claiming that it helped plan the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and should pay billions of dollars in damages to victims.
Ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle seeks release from prison
(Reuters) – Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is seeking release from a Colorado federal prison, saying his guilty plea in a child pornography case was based on an illegal conspiracy charge and should be thrown out.
Driver plows into people on San Francisco street, killing one
(Reuters) – A driver plowed a vehicle into five people in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing one, before fleeing the scene, officials said on Wednesday.
34 people from 3 countries detained in Arizona immigration raid
(Reuters) – Thirty-four people said to be illegal immigrants were in custody on Wednesday after federal agents raided a “drop house” in Phoenix suspected of being a part of a human smuggling operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) off…
Orlando gunman’s widow coerced on statement about her role, defense says
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – Federal agents coerced a woman whose husband killed dozens at a Florida nightclub in 2016 into saying she helped him scout potential targets before his gun rampage, her defense attorney said on Wednesday during final arguments…
Hackers disrupt Baltimore’s emergency call system; Atlanta still affected
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hackers disrupted service over the weekend of a Baltimore computer network that supports emergency calls, forcing the city to resort to manual operations to handle calls, the city mayor’s office said.
Driver plows into people in San Francisco, critically wounding four
(Reuters) – A driver plowed a vehicle into several people in San Francisco on Wednesday, critically wounding four, before fleeing the scene and triggering a manhunt, police said.
Porn star Daniels’ lawyer asks to question Trump under oath
(Reuters) – Adult film star Stormy Daniels’ lawyer asked a federal judge for permission to question U.S. President Donald Trump under oath over an agreement to keep her quiet before the 2016 election about their alleged sexual relationship.
Man charged with shooting in Tennessee church pleads not guilty
NASHVILLE (Reuters) – A man accused of killing a woman in a September 2017 shooting rampage at a Tennessee church pleaded not guilty to the crime on Wednesday, his defense attorney said.
Manslaughter charges thrown out in Pennsylvania fraternity death
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – A magistrate on Wednesday threw out manslaughter charges filed against five members of a Pennsylvania State University fraternity for their roles in the alcohol-fueled hazing death of sophomore Timothy Piazza last year.
