U.S. Navy launches salvage operation for El Faro cargo ship
MIAMI (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy search and rescue vessel was to leave port in Virginia for the Bahamas on Monday afternoon to search for an American cargo ship that sank in a hurricane earlier this month, a Navy spokesman said.
Texas cuts off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood: report
(Reuters) – Texas has cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, NBC News’ Houston affiliate reported on Monday.
Detroit pastor kills man who was threatening him with brick: police
DETROIT (Reuters) – A Detroit pastor shot and killed a 25-year-old man who threatened him with a brick after services at the City of God church, Detroit police said on Monday.
U.S. top court to hear bid to reinstate Maryland gas-fired plants plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear appeals seeking to reinstate a program in Maryland aimed at subsidizing construction of new natural gas-fired electricity plants.
Boston mobster Bulger’s girlfriend to face contempt charges
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger’s longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig, is due in court on Monday to face contempt charges for allegedly refusing to testify about whether anyone helped the couple during their 16 years on…
Green financing has hobbled home sales in California
(Reuters) – An innovative, government-sponsored program aimed at funding energy-saving home improvements has drawn praise from powerful supporters, including President Obama. But complaints from a growing number of homeowners, lenders and realtors in California suggest the financing is making homes more difficult to sell and disrupting the mortgage market.
Chicago boy, 6, accidentally shoots, kills brother, 3: police
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A Chicago man has been charged with child endangerment after his three-year-old son was shot and killed by his six-year-old brother while the two were playing “cops and robbers,” police said on Sunday.
Two injured in separate shark, eel attacks off Hawaii: report
(Reuters) – Two men have been injured in separate shark and eel attacks off Hawaii within the space of a few hours, local media reported on Sunday.
Gunfire at Florida Zombicon event leaves one dead, five hurt
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – Gunfire erupted at a Florida festival that attracts thousands of people dressed in zombie costumes, killing one person, injuring five others and sending crowds of frightened people rushing for cover, local media and authorities …
Boxer in critical condition with brain injury after Virginia bout
(Reuters) – Boxer Prichard Colon was fighting for his life on Sunday after sustaining an illegal blow to the head during a bout in a Washington, D.C. suburb, the fight’s promoter said.
