Obama may expand background checks on gun sales: news reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to announce executive actions expanding background checks on gun sales, media outlets reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with White House proposals and planning.
Medal of Honor recipient charged in South Carolina hit-and-run
(Reuters) – Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, who saved a fellow Marine’s life in Afghanistan in 2010, was arrested on Thursday in South Carolina in connection with a hit-and-run incident in which a pedestrian was injured, police said.
DraftKings processor seeks NY court’s help
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Calling itself a bystander caught between conflicting court rulings, a payment processor for DraftKings asked a New York judge to decide whether it may continue its work for the daily fantasy sports site, which the state’s attorney…
Man dies after climbing New York’s Four Seasons hotel
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 20-year-old man fell to his death after climbing scaffolding part of the way to the top of New York’s luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, police said on Thursday.
Bill Cosby charged with felony sexual assault in Pennsylvania
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) – Bill Cosby was charged on Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman after plying her with drugs and alcohol in 2004, the only criminal case against a once-beloved entertainer whose father-figure persona has been marred by d…
Texas college quarterback Boykin charged after bar fight
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) – Texas Christian University star quarterback Trevone Boykin was suspended for Saturday’s Alamo Bowl game after being charged with striking a police officer following a bar fight, police and his coach said on Thursday.
Powerball jackpot up to $334 million for Saturday drawing
(Reuters) – The Powerball jackpot for the U.S. multi-state lottery drawing is up to $334 million for the Saturday drawing, which would make for a wealthy 2016 for whoever wins.
Cosby sexual assault charge motivated by politics: lawyer
(Reuters) – Comedian Bill Cosby’s lawyer characterized the sexual assault case against him as a “political football” and said on Thursday the entertainer will not consider any plea deals because he is not guilty of a crime.
U.S. warily eyes New Year’s threats in cities abroad
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are monitoring investigations overseas of alleged plots by Islamic State operatives or sympathizers to launch attacks over the New Year’s holiday period, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
U.S. Justice Department probes Blue Bell over listeria contamination: WSJ
(Reuters) – Blue Bell Creameries is being probed by the U.S. Department of Justice over listeria contamination of its ice cream that was linked to three deaths, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
