U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan amid operations against Islamic State: U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. soldier was killed while conducting operations against Islamic State in Afghanistan late on Saturday, a U.S. military spokesman said in a message posted on Twitter.
Nebraska Supreme Court rules in favor of gay couples in foster care case
(Reuters) – A former state policy that banned gay couples from becoming foster parents was the same as a “whites only” employment sign, the Nebraska Supreme Court wrote in a ruling released on Friday that affirmed a lower court’s decision.
Seattle mayor denies child sex abuse claim, vows to stay in race
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray on Friday denied as “simply not true” allegations in a civil lawsuit that he once paid a homeless, drug-addicted teenager for sex in the 1980s, and he vowed to press on with his re-election campaign.
Playwright’s lawsuit against Dr. Seuss company is narrowed
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday dismissed part of a playwright’s lawsuit against the owner of copyrights to Dr. Seuss’ works, after it objected to how his new play might have infringed the classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
California governor declares end to drought emergency
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – One of the worst droughts in California history has officially ended, Governor Jerry Brown declared on Friday, but not before it strained the state’s farm economy and threatened water supplies for millions of residents.
N.J. man sentenced to five years prison for biodiesel fraud
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The owner of a New Jersey feedstock processor was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a scheme that generated fraudulent tax and renewable fuel credits, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday.
U.S. sentences N.J. man to five years prison on biodiesel fraud
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Department of Justice said on Friday it had sentenced the owner of a New Jersey feedstock processor to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit fraud in a scheme connected to credits for making biodiesel.
Kansas lawmakers approve amusement ride law following child’s death
(Reuters) – Kansas lawmakers on Friday approved legislation that would tighten regulations of amusement rides following the death of a state representative’s son last year on the world’s tallest water slide.
Alabama court allows release of evidence against governor
(Reuters) – An Alabama state court on Friday rejected Governor Robert Bentley’s request to block a legislative committee from releasing evidence about wrongdoing stemming from his relationship with a former aide to be used for impeachment proceedings.
Single-engine plane crashes, killing four, near Eugene, Oregon
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Four people died when a single-engine plane crashed on approach to a municipal airport in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday morning, county officials said.
