Pandora launches new radio service ‘Pandora Plus’
(Reuters) – Online radio service Pandora Media Inc launched “Pandora Plus”, its new subscription service, on Thursday as it looks to gain market share amid stiff competition from Apple Inc, Spotify and Amazon.com Inc.
Storm Julia weakens into a depression, meandering off of U.S. coast
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Julia weakened into a depression and is expected to meander off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina for the next few days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
United Airlines flight diverted after unspecified security concern
(Reuters) – A United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey, to San Diego was diverted to Denver on Wednesday because of an unspecified security concern, the airline said.
Arrest made in arson at Florida mosque where gunman prayed
(Reuters) – A Florida man who investigators say posted anti-Islamic material on social media was arrested on Wednesday on charges of setting fire to a mosque attended by the gunman who committed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, polic…
Missouri lawmakers override gun, voter ID vetoes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Reuters) – Missouri lawmakers pushed through bills on Wednesday eliminating the need for permits to carry concealed weapons and requiring voters to show a photo identification before casting a ballot, overriding Democratic Governor Ja…
Arizona yoga instructor acquitted of teen sex charges at party
PHOENIX (Reuters) – An Arizona yoga instructor accused of letting boys as young as 11 fondle her breasts at a bar mitzvah party was acquitted of all charges on Wednesday, court officials said.
Soda lobby, others sue to block Philadelphia’s soda tax
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. soda lobby and small businesses are suing to block Philadelphia’s soft drinks tax, marking the latest clash between the industry and public officials seeking to boost revenue and combat health epidemics like obesity and di…
Snowden backers press Obama for pardon before presidency ends
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Three rights groups launched a campaign on Wednesday to try to persuade President Barack Obama to pardon former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden on U.S. theft and espionage charges before Obama leaves office in Ja…
Man accused in Arizona freeway shootings sues state, county
PHOENIX (Reuters) – A man formerly charged with a string of Phoenix-area freeway shootings has sued the state and county, claiming he was falsely arrested and imprisoned for crimes he did not commit, his attorneys said on Wednesday.
Fake bomb, Muslim attire used in Sept. 11-timed robbery plot: U.S.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York man has been arrested for plotting to rob a store around the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in which he planned to wear traditional Muslim attire and display a fake bomb, federal officials said.
