Ex-Illinois lawmaker was bilked by Philippine extortion ring: police
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Police on Friday released new details about the mysterious resignation in July of an Illinois lawmaker, outlining how he fell prey to an online extortion ring based in the Philippines.
U.S. removes defunct Saudi-linked American charity from blacklist
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday removed a defunct charity with links to Saudi Arabia from its sanctions blacklist as part of a settlement with the charity that ends a lengthy dispute arising from claims that it funneled money to terr…
Chicago police officer charged with shooting at car full of teens
(Reuters) – A Chicago police officer who was captured on a dashboard camera in 2013 firing into a car full of teenagers, wounding two of them, has been indicted on federal civil rights charges, prosecutors said on Friday.
Ohio man held on murder, kidnapping charges
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – An Ohio man was held on $1 million bond on Friday after being charged with kidnapping and murder in connection with the discovery of two bodies by police earlier this week.
Obama enlists Republican Kasich to push for TPP trade deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ohio’s Republican governor, John Kasich, took over the White House briefing lectern on Friday to praise the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, an unusual move that shows how hard President Barack Obama will push for the trade d…
Reagans’ personal items to be auctioned in New York
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Furniture, jewelry and cowboy boots are among the more than 700 personal items that once belonged to U.S. President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan set for sale by auctioneer Christie’s in New York starting on Monday.
Settlement reached in Texas over ‘Fifty Shades’ royalty fight
FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas woman who claimed she was cheated out of royalty money from the erotic “Fifty Shades of Grey” novels has reached a settlement with her former business partner, bringing an end to their lengthy legal battle, their l…
U.S. Air Force grounds F-35 fighters over cooling line problems
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force has grounded 13 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35A Lightning II aircraft after discovering peeling and crumbling insulation in avionics cooling lines inside the fuel tanks, an Air Force spokeswoman said on Friday.
Rats vanquished but smell lingers at Arkansas governor’s mansion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Reuters) – Rats have been evicted from the Arkansas governor’s mansion but the lingering effects of a rodent infestation, including noxious odors, require its study to be demolished and rebuilt, officials said this week.
California governor signs epinephrine bill, blasts Mylan
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Friday signed a bill to allow businesses across the state to carry epinephrine auto-injectors, but sharply admonished drugmaker Mylan NL over its recent price increases.
