Accused Oregon refuge occupier cites devil, demands damages from U.S.
(Reuters) – A woman charged with conspiracy in the takeover of an Oregon wildlife refuge last month has filed a rambling counter-complaint in which she accuses the federal government of working for the devil and demands $666,666,666,666.66 in damages.
Los Angeles hospital paid hackers $17,000 ransom in bitcoins
(Reuters) – The president of Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center said on Wednesday that his hospital paid hackers a ransom of $17,000 in bitcoins to regain control of their computer systems after a cyber attack.
Obama to make historic trip to Cuba in coming weeks, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will visit Cuba in the coming weeks, a senior administration official said on Wednesday, making a historic trip in the final year of his presidency that will mark a turning point in U.S. relations with a lo…
Nevada rancher indicted on 16 counts over 2014 armed standoff
(Reuters) – Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday with conspiracy, assault on a federal officer and obstruction of justice in connection with a 2014 standoff on federal land near his Nevada ranch, prosecutors sai…
Ex-California lawmaker Yee should serve 8 years for corruption, prosecutors say
(Reuters) – Prosecutors in the federal corruption case against former California Democratic state Senator Leland Yee have asked a judge to sentence him to eight years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
Veterans’ hospital in Cincinnati faces scrutiny after report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Senator Rob Portman on Wednesday asked an independent watchdog to look into “deeply disturbing” allegations of poor care and conflicts of interest at a Veterans Affairs hospital in his home state of Ohio.
State of Georgia executes ex-sailor for 1992 murder of crewmate
ATLANTA (Reuters) – The state of Georgia on Wednesday executed a former sailor convicted of killing a crewmate and dismembering the body and burying it with the help of another sailor.
Two L.A. police officers charged with sexual assault while on duty
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Two Los Angeles Police Department officers have been charged with repeated sexual assaults on four women while on duty in their squad car and elsewhere, prosecutors and police said on Wednesday.
Ex-Rentboy.com employees avoid U.S. charges for promoting prostitution
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors are dropping charges against six former employees of the male escort website Rentboy.com who were accused of promoting prostitution, in a case that has outraged gay and civil rights activists, court papers filed We…
University of Texas reluctantly to allow guns in classrooms
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The University of Texas president approved plans on Wednesday that would allow for licensed concealed handgun holders to bring pistols into classrooms, saying he has been forced to do so under a new law approved by the state’s…
