Ohio man pleads guilty to trying to support Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Ohio man pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to attempting to provide material support to Islamic State and to possessing a firearm as a felon.
U.S. military leaders voice concern about readiness of forces
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. military leaders voiced concern on Wednesday about their ability to fight a war with global powers like Russia, telling a congressional hearing that a lack of resources and training was weighing on America’s combat readiness…
Michigan driver charged with murder files $10 million lawsuit against Uber
(Reuters) – The Uber driver in Michigan charged with murdering six people last month in a shooting spree has filed a $10 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the ride-sharing company, saying that it is Uber’s fault he is in prison, court record…
Ex-Subway pitchman beaten in federal prison: TMZ
(Reuters) – Former Subway sandwich chain pitchman Jared Fogle, who is serving a sentence for child pornography and sex offenses, was beaten in a Colorado federal prison in late January by another inmate, according to TMZ.
For New York hospital’s patients, miniature horses are a strong Rx
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some of the most powerful medicine delivered to young patients at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York on Wednesday came in a package less than 32 inches tall and with a tail.
Grand jury won’t consider Minneapolis police shooting: prosecutor
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said on Wednesday that he will not use a grand jury to decide whether to charge two Minneapolis police officers in the shooting death of a 24-year-old black man last November.
Teen who died at Kentucky detention center had heart condition
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Reuters) – A 16-year-old black girl found unresponsive after spending one day at a Kentucky juvenile detention facility died because of a heart-related condition, state officials said on Wednesday.
Expert to review ex-House Speaker Hastert’s health: judge
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Chicago will appoint an independent medical expert to review the health of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, whose sentencing on a financial crime conviction has been delayed, a court order entered on Wednesday said.
Bald eagle eggs about to hatch in Washington’s National Arboretum
WASHINGTON – Two bald eagles, who are known as Mr. President and The First Lady, tend to their eggs in a nest in the U.S. National Arboretum.
Baltimore judge sets trials for police in Freddie Gray death case
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – The trials of six Baltimore police officers charged in connection with Freddie Gray’s death last year will resume in May, more than a year after the black detainee died in police custody, a city judge ruled on Wednesday.
