Michigan Uber driver accused of murder ordered to stand trial
A Michigan Uber driver must stand trial on charges he killed six people in a February shooting spree, a judge ruled on Friday after a preliminary hearing that was interrupted when the defendant made an outburst and was hauled out of court.
U.S. reports 279 Zika cases in pregnant women, Obama pushes Congress on funds
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Health officials said 279 pregnant women in the United States and U.S. territories have tested positive for Zika infection, prompting a new call from President Barack Obama for more funding to fight the outbreak spreadin…
Suspect waives extradition in murder of Washington state couple
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A man suspected of murdering a missing Washington state couple has waived extradition from California, police said on Friday as they also sought his brother in connection with the grim crime.
Texas teen who killed girlfriend’s parents to be freed
DALLAS (Reuters) – A Texas teenager convicted of capital murder will be released next month after serving five years in custody for killing his girlfriend’s mother and stepfather when he was 13 years old, authorities said on Friday.
Audit of U.S. Catholic church shows sharp spike in sex abuse reports
BOSTON (Reuters) – An annual audit of reports of sexual abuse by members of the U.S. Roman Catholic clergy released on Friday showed sharp increases in the number of new claims and in the value of settlements to victims.
Ex-Subway pitchman did not act on sex fantasies with minors: lawyer
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former Subway sandwich pitchman Jared Fogle did not act on fantasies related to his conviction for child pornography, and his 15-1/2 year prison sentence should be reduced, his lawyer argued during an appeals hearing on Friday in fe…
Chicago airport staffing to increase after long security lines
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. government is accelerating plans to add security staff and bomb-sniffing dogs at Chicago’s two major airports after a “breakdown” earlier this week frustrated travelers and caused some to miss flights, a senior transportati…
U.S. targets spying threat on campus with proposed research clampdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leading U.S. universities are pushing back against a proposed State Department rule that would bar foreign students from more research projects and classes involving information seen as vital to national security.
Ohio jury recommends death penalty for man who killed three women
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – An Ohio jury on Friday unanimously recommended the death penalty for a man convicted of murdering three women in 2012 and 2013 and keeping their bodies wrapped in plastic bags as trophies.
PES battles refinery fire in Philadelphia, sources say reformer shut
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc emergency crews battled a refinery fire in Philadelphia on Friday, on a heating unit associated with a reformer that two sources familiar with the plant said workers were shutting down in the Point…
