Man who killed Ohio officer intended mass murder not suicide: prosecutor
(Reuters) – A man who fatally shot one Cincinnati police officer in June was intent on killing many more, not seeking “suicide-by-cop,” a county prosecutor said on Wednesday.
Autopsy set for mayor of Alaska’s state capital after sudden death
(Reuters) – An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday on the body of Juneau’s recently-elected mayor, Greg Fisk, days after he was found dead in his home, officials said.
More than 26 pounds of cocaine found on American Airlines plane in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – Maintenance workers with American Airlines have discovered more than 26 pounds (11.8 kg) of cocaine in a Boeing 757 undergoing routine maintenance at Tulsa International Airport, officials said on Wednesday.
Secret Service officer indicted on ‘sexting’ charges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Secret Service officer who allegedly sent naked pictures of himself to an undercover police officer posing as a 14-year-old girl, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.
Self-proclaimed Wisconsin psychic helps nab possible jean thieves
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – A Wisconsin man claiming to be a psychic was credited with assisting police in the arrest of a man and woman accused of stealing $2,200 worth of jeans, police said on Wednesday.
Court rejects Sequenom bid to restore prenatal DNA test patent
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday refused to reconsider a decision invalidating a Sequenom Inc prenatal DNA test patent, in a decision that could put in doubt the validity of a wide swath of medical and biotechnology patents.
Pentagon eyes alternatives for Raytheon satellite control system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon’s chief arms buyer on Wednesday said he plans a “deep dive” review on Friday of a troubled Raytheon Co program to develop a ground control system for a new generation of GPS satellites that will examine a range of al…
Report of armed person prompts sirens at University of North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill activated emergency sirens on Wednesday after police reported an “armed and dangerous” person on or near the campus, according to the school’s Twitter account.
Watch for U.S. recession, zero interest rates in China next year, Citi says
LONDON (Reuters) – The outlook for the global economy next year is darkening, with a U.S. recession and China becoming the first major emerging market to slash interest rates to zero both potential scenarios, according to Citi.
California man pleads guilty to seeking to join Islamic State
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California man has pleaded guilty to planning to join the Islamic State militant group in Syria, prosecutors said, and faces up to 15 years in prison.
