Islamic State rocket kills U.S. Marine in Iraq: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Marine who was part of the coalition fighting Islamic State was killed in a rocket attack by the militant group in northern Iraq, the Pentagon said in a statement on Saturday.
Suburban Chicago police officer critically wounded in shooting
(Reuters) – A suburban Chicago policeman was shot and suffered life-threatening injuries on Saturday, and the shooter was killed by police in a confrontation during an investigation of a break-in at a vacant home, the police department said.
Bald eagle hatches in District of Columbia, a second on the way
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A pair of bald eagles known as “Mr President” and “the First Lady” welcomed their first eaglet on Friday in Washington’s National Arboretum.
Body found in Houston identified as missing 14-year-old
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A body found in a field near a road in Houston has been identified as a 14-year-old girl who was missing since last weekend, when her father was found shot dead and burned, police said on Saturday.
Gang member kills South Carolina cop, calls mother, commits suicide
(Reuters) – A self-described gang member killed a South Carolina police officer on Friday, then called his own mother before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Hulk Hogan wins $115 million in sex-tape suit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) – A Florida jury on Friday awarded Hulk Hogan $115 million with the possibility of more after finding the Gawker website violated his privacy by publishing a sex tape of the celebrity wrestler.
Father of France train hero indicted in California on fraud charges
(Reuters) – The father of a U.S. Air Force airman who helped to thwart a train attack in France was one of three men indicted on Friday in a Sacramento federal court on fraud and arson charges, according to local media and court documents.
Lufthansa reports near miss with drone over Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The pilot of a Lufthansa passenger jumbo jet reported a drone aircraft nearly collided with the airliner on Friday on its landing approach to Los Angeles International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
First-month Oregon pot sales tax receipts far exceed projections
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – The first month of taxable commercial sales of recreational marijuana in Oregon generated nearly $3.5 million in tax revenues, far exceeding projections, the state Department of Revenue has reported.
Cruise ship rescues 18 Cuban migrants who say nine others died
(Reuters) – A cruise ship off the Florida coast on Friday rescued 18 Cuban migrants who said nine fellow travelers died during their 22-day-long journey, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
