USDA closes offices in five U.S. states after threats
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has closed six offices in five U.S. states after receiving anonymous threats, a USDA representative said on Tuesday.
Alleged al Qaeda bomber loses pretrial challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected a challenge by the alleged mastermind in the bombing of a U.S. ship in Yemen in his upcoming trial before a military tribunal.
Oklahoma mother charged with using crucifix to kill ‘possessed’ daughter
(Reuters) – A 49-year-old Oklahoma woman has been charged with first-degree murder on suspicion of killing her daughter whom she thought was possessed by the devil by jamming a crucifix down her throat and beating her, court records released on Tuesday…
Veteran Arizona sheriff faces off against three in Republican primary
PHOENIX (Reuters) – The Arizona sheriff famous for his tough stance on illegal immigration and keeping jail inmates in tents faces a primary challenge from three fellow Republicans on Tuesday and a difficult race for re-election in November.
New Hampshire sex victim says school didn’t take attack seriously
BOSTON (Reuters) – A girl who was the focus of a high-profile criminal trial last year after accusing a fellow student of sexual assault has said their elite New Hampshire prep school did not take the incident seriously.
Parole system questioned after murder of NBA star’s cousin
(Reuters) – Two weeks before police say Derren Sorrells and his brother murdered basketball star Dwyane Wade’s cousin in Chicago on Friday, he walked out of a state prison after serving less than four years of a six-year sentence for possessing a stole…
California lawmakers pass rape bill inspired by Stanford case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California lawmakers, responding to outrage over the six-month jail term given to a former Stanford University swimmer after his conviction for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, passed legislation on Monday closing a loo…
California Governor Brown signs law banning use of bullhooks on elephants
(Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into law a measure that bans the use of bullhooks and other devices to control elephants, the latest victory for animal rights activists who condemn the practice.
Former FBI agent gets three years’ jail for using drug cash on cars, cosmetic surgery
(Reuters) – A former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who confessed to stealing more than $136,000 in seized drug money and spending it on cars and cosmetic surgery for his wife was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday.
Pentagon orders review of unfinished aircraft carrier
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon has ordered a review of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which is under construction and due to be delivered in November, a Defense Department spokesman said on Monday.
