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.
Chicago mayor plans changes to police policy after deadly shootings
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago police will get new equipment and training to defuse tense situations and limit use of lethal force, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said on Wednesday, following weeks of protests calling for him to resign over his handling of fatal poli…
San Bernardino shooter’s visa file raised no red flags: U.S. government sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – State Department visa officers conducted all required security checks on Tashfeen Malik, one of two shooters in the San Bernardino massacre early this month, but found no “derogatory” information before granting her a visa to ent…
Neighbor of San Bernardino gunman indicted on terrorism charge
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A former neighbor who prosecutors say supplied assault rifles to the couple who massacred 14 people at a county office building in San Bernardino, California, was indicted on Wednesday on charges of conspiring to provide materia…
