U.S. ‘Fast and Furious’ gun trafficking operation papers released
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice released thousands of subpoenaed documents about the controversial “Operation Fast and Furious” gun trafficking investigation to a congressional committee on Friday, a committee spokeswoman said.
Homeless teen arrested in murder of University of Texas student
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A homeless teenager was arrested in the murder of a dance student at the University of Texas at Austin, police said on Friday.
Two airmen shot dead in ‘workplace violence’ at Texas air base
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Two airmen were killed in a “a workplace violence incident” on Friday at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, military officials said, with media outlets reporting that an airman shot his commanding officer and then hi…
Springsteen cancels North Carolina show over transgender law
(Reuters) – Rock star Bruce Springsteen on Friday canceled a weekend concert in North Carolina to protest a new state law barring transgender people from choosing bathrooms consistent with their gender identity, as country music stars decried similar l…
Colorado lawmaker aims to outlaw pot-laced gummy bears
(Reuters) – A Colorado lawmaker is trying to outlaw marijuana-laced gummy candies that resemble children’s treats, the latest effort by a U.S. state to address the complexities and unintended consequences of pot legalization.
Track damage found in area of Kansas train derailment: NTSB
(Reuters) – An Amtrak train derailment in Kansas that sent 32 passengers to the hospital in March occurred in an area where tracks had been freshly damaged, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
New Jersey man faces jail for refusing to take down Trump flag
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump appears to have a passionate supporter in Joseph Hornick, a New Jersey man who faces a $2,000 fine or 90 days in jail for flying a flag emblazoned with the billionaire candidate’s name o…
U.S. should offer mortgage relief for homeowners: New York Attorney General
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New York’s attorney general urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Friday to quickly adopt a plan to reduce principal mortgages for U.S. homeowners at risk of foreclosure.
Syrian government releases U.S. citizen, Russia helped: State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia played a role in the release of an American citizen held by Syrian authorities and the United States has had “periodic contact” with the Syrian government, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.
NFL receiver Marshall cleared in civil trial of punching woman
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall was found not liable on Friday following a trial in a lawsuit brought by a California woman who alleged he punched her in the face outside a Manhattan nightclub in 2012.
