Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co was sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front pants pocket.
Coastal properties in Connecticut, California vie for record prices
(Reuters) – Coastal real estate listings in Connecticut and California are vying for the U.S. record books, offering luxury buyers the chance to own a private island one-hour’s drive from Manhattan or become ranchers just down the Pacific Coast from ac…
Florida man found guilty of attempted murder of George Zimmerman: reports
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – A Florida man was found guilty on Friday of attempted murder for shooting at George Zimmerman during a roadside confrontation with the ex-neighborhood watch captain widely known for killing unarmed black teenager Trayvon Marti…
Guards at New York’s Rikers Island get prison for inmate beating
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Six guards at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex were sentenced on Friday to prison for the 2012 beating of an inmate that left him with fractured eye sockets and a broken nose.
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.
