U.S. judge again denies Texas request to bar Syrian refugees
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A U.S. judge denied for the second time a request by Texas to bar relief agencies from bringing Syrian refugees into the state, a decision that could have a bearing on the attempts of 30 other governors to block refugees from …
FBI agent says evidence manipulated in Baltimore ‘Serial’ hearing
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – An FBI agent on Monday accused lawyers for a convicted murderer of manipulating cell phone records in their bid to win a retrial for the Maryland slaying made famous by the podcast “Serial.”
Widow of Islamic State leader charged in death of American: U.S. Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The wife of a deceased Islamic State leader was charged on Monday in federal court in Virginia with conspiracy in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller who was killed a year ago while being held hostage in Syria by the m…
Obama seeks funds to fight Zika; sees no cause for panic
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will ask the U.S. Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funds to fight Zika at home and abroad and pursue a vaccine, the White House said on Monday, but he added there is no reason to pani…
Pennsylvania woman sentenced to jail in attack on gay couple
(Reuters) – A 25-year-old Pennsylvania woman convicted of joining a group attack on a gay couple in a predominantly gay Philadelphia neighborhood was sentenced to five to 10 months in jail, prosecutors said on Monday.
Chipotle shuts U.S. stores for food safety meeting, rivals pounce
(Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill closed all of its U.S. restaurants during prime lunchtime hours on Monday to hold staff meetings on food safety guidelines, sparking offers from rivals eager to poach customers of the burrito chain as it recovers from…
Cruise ship battered by storm to return to New Jersey
(Reuters) – The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Anthem of the Seas headed back to its New Jersey port on Monday after a storm packing high winds and 30-foot (9-meter) waves toppled furniture and shattered glass on the vessel, slightly injuring four people….
Former Texas prosecutor disbarred for sending innocent man to death row
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas legal panel voted on Monday to disbar a former prosecutor for sending an innocent man to death row by presenting tainted testimony and making false statements that undermined the defendant’s alibi.
Parents of Flint, Michigan, toddler sue over lead in water
FLINT, Mich. (Reuters) – The parents of a 2-year-old Flint, Michigan, girl sued the city and state on Monday over high levels of lead in the child’s blood, accusing officials of callous and deliberate indifference over contaminated water.
Police in Texas fatally shoot naked man they say charged at officers
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A police officer in Texas fatally shot a naked man on Monday who charged at officers and had been reported acting aggressively toward people in a neighborhood of Austin, police said.
