Jury finds Massachusetts teen guilty in teacher’s 2013 murder
(Reuters) – A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday found a teenager guilty of raping and murdering a math teacher at his suburban high school in 2013, after about nine hours of deliberations.
California shooter was not fully investigated before U.S. visa was issued
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities in Pakistan could have sought – but did not – a full background security investigation of San Bernardino shooter Tashfeen Malik before granting her a visa to enter the United States in 2014, according to a U.S. o…
Washington state coach files complaint against school for barring on-field prayer
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A Washington state high school football coach suspended for praying on the 50-yard-line after games filed a federal employment discrimination complaint on Tuesday against the district in a case that has fueled the debate in the Unit…
Jury deadlocked in Baltimore police officer’s trial
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – A Baltimore jury is deadlocked in the trial of police officer William Porter, charged in the death of black detainee Freddie Gray, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams said on Tuesday.
Ex-subway pitchman appeals 15-1/2-year sentence on child sex charges
(Reuters) – Former Subway sandwich chain pitchman Jared Fogle has appealed his 15-1/2-year federal prison sentence, which he received last month after pleading guilty to child pornography and sex charges, court documents said.
Ex-Adelphia CEO seeks prison release due to cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former Adelphia Communications Corp CEO John Rigas, who is serving a 12-year sentence for his role in a fraud that led to the cable company’s collapse, is seeking release from prison due to his “precipitously deteriorating health.”…
Lead levels in water prompt state of emergency in Flint, Michigan
(Reuters) – The mayor of Flint has declared a state of emergency, acknowledging that switches in the Michigan’s city’s water sourcing have caused high lead levels in drinking water.
Appeals court leaves U.S. mercury pollution rules in place
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court said on Tuesday Obama administration regulations limiting emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants can remain in effect while the government revises the rules in response to a recent Supreme Court ruli…
House to consider short-term extension of spending bill: Hoyer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democratic leader, on Tuesday said lawmakers will consider a short-term extension of a spending bill, likely until Friday or Saturday, as negotiations continue with Republicans ove…
Court throws out ruling that invalidated Washington gun limits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An appeals court on Tuesday threw out a judge’s ruling that said licensing requirements in the U.S. capital for people who want to carry concealed handguns outside the home likely violated the U.S. Constitution’s protection of th…
