Colombian drug trafficker ‘Valenciano’ gets 20 years in U.S. prison
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Colombian drug trafficker who the U.S. government says was the ringleader of an extensive network that shipped thousands of kilograms of cocaine to the United States was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
California man convicted of recruiting for Islamic State gets 30 years
(Reuters) – A California man convicted of attempting to help a friend travel to the Middle East to fight on behalf of Islamic State was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday, federal prosecutors said.
Two men charged in blast that killed New York City fire chief
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City prosecutors indicted two men on Wednesday in connection with an explosion at a home last month that killed the city’s highest ranking fire official to die in the line of duty since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
White House plans community-based prevention of violent ideologies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A White House plan aims to convene teachers and mental health professionals to intervene and help prevent Americans from turning to violent ideologies, work that is currently done mostly by federal law enforcement.
Illinois judge recommends denial of transgender-access injunction
CHICAGO (Reuters) – An Illinois judge recommended the denial of an injunction to bar transgender high school students from using the restrooms and locker rooms of their choice, saying the Constitution does not protect students against having to share t…
Apparent fake filing says artist bought $88 billion of Bank of America stock
(Reuters) – In the latest apparent spoof on a U.S. securities regulator’s online filing system, a Chicago-area artist with a fondness for inspirational quotes claimed to have acquired about $88 billion worth of Bank of America Corp shares on Wednesday….
Faculty strike hits 14 Pennsylvania state colleges
(Reuters) – The faculty at 14 of Pennsylvania’s state colleges walked off the job on Wednesday after long-running negotiations on pay and benefits broke down, leaving some 100,000 students in the lurch.
Portland, Oregon bagel shop gas explosion injures five
(Reuters) – Three firefighters and two civilians were injured on Wednesday after a natural gas leak caused an explosion at a bagel shop in Portland, Oregon, Portland Fire & Rescue said.
Retrial opens for man accused of 1979 murder of New York boy
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York City jury began hearing opening arguments on Wednesday in the retrial of a man charged with kidnapping and killing a six-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, a notorious case that drew national attention to the plight of missing …
North Carolina offers reward in arson at local Republican office
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – North Carolina will pay up to $5,000 for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the weekend arson and graffiti attack at a local Republican Party headquarters, the state’s governor said on Wed…
