Boston police captain’s son indicted on new charges in alleged bomb plot
(Reuters) – The son of a Boston police captain was indicted on fresh charges in connection with an alleged plot, inspired by Islamic State, to detonate bombs filled with nails and ball bearings in crowded public places, federal prosecutors said on Thur…
House of Representatives reignites gun-control debate with planned vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, under mounting pressure to advance gun-control legislation, will vote next week on a measure to keep guns out of the hands of people on government terrorism watch lists.
No specific, credible threats toward U.S. over July Fourth holiday: FBI
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There are no specific or credible security threats against the United States known to law enforcement heading into the Fourth of July weekend, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday.
Illinois gun shop raffling rifle for Orlando victims
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A suburban Chicago gun shop said on Thursday it will raffle off a semi-automatic rifle to benefit victims of the Orlando mass shooting despite backlash because the weapon is similar to the one used in the massacre.
Obama signs Puerto Rico debt bill, but says still tough work ahead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a relief plan passed by the Congress to help Puerto Rico address its $70 billion debt, but said more tough work was ahead to help the U.S. territory regain financial stabili…
Maryland judge grants new trial for ‘Serial’ podcast’s Adnan Syed
(Reuters) – A Maryland judge on Thursday ordered a new trial for Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was put into question by the 2014 podcast “Serial.”
Federal judge blocks Indiana abortion law
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday blocked an Indiana law prohibiting abortions based on genetic abnormalities, according to court documents.
Foundation picks architects for Obama’s presidential library
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The foundation planning President Barack Obama’s library announced on Thursday that it has picked two architectural firms to design the center on Chicago’s South Side, to be built after Obama leaves office in January 2017.
Iowa Supreme Court upholds rule against felons voting
(Reuters) – Iowa’s Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, on Thursday upheld the state’s ban on voting for people with felony convictions, dismissing a claim from a woman who sued to be able to vote despite a conviction for a drug crime.
More U.S. babies with Zika-related birth defects reported by health agency
(Reuters) – Three more babies have been born in the United States with birth defects likely linked to Zika virus infections, while another lost pregnancy was linked to the virus, according to figures updated by health officials on Thursday.
