U.S. airline security watch system suffers brief disruption: officials
(Reuters) – A U.S. Department of Homeland Security computer system that checks airline passengers against terrorism watch lists experienced a brief service disruption on Wednesday, federal officials said.
Missouri judge strikes down St. Louis minimum wage increase
(Reuters) – A Missouri judge on Wednesday struck down a planned increase in the city of St. Louis’ minimum wage that was challenged by a state chamber of commerce, retail and restaurant associations, and other business groups.
Wyoming man found dead after cliff diving accident in Arizona
PHOENIX (Reuters) – The body of a 29-year-old Wyoming man was recovered on Wednesday from a northern Arizona lake after he plunged about 90 feet (27 meters) to his death while cliff diving, authorities said.
Ex-NBA star Odom reported critical, Kardashian at his side
(Reuters) – Lamar Odom, a former professional basketball player and reality TV star, was reported to be fighting for his life in a Las Vegas hospital on Wednesday after he was found unresponsive at a legal brothel.
New York teen dies after hours-long beating at church
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York couple was charged with manslaughter in the death of their 19-year-old son after allegedly beating him for hours during a family counseling session inside the “sanctuary room” of an upstate Christian church, police said …
Texas executes 33-year-old man for murder of Dallas police officer
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas on Wednesday executed Licho Escamilla, who was convicted of fatally shooting in 2001 a Dallas police officer working as an off-duty security guard at a nightclub in the city.
Thousands visit remains of youngest Catholic saint near Chicago
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (Reuters) – Thousands gathered at a church in suburban Chicago on Wednesday to visit a display holding the remains of Maria Goretti, an 11-year-old Italian girl who became the Roman Catholic Church’s youngest saint.
Iowa teacher takes his ‘McDonald’s diet’ to schools, irking critics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former Iowa science teacher John Cisna, who says he lost 60 pounds on a six-month regimen of McDonald’s food and daily walks, has sparked outrage among public health advocates for taking his story to U.S. schools on the fast-foo…
New quest for quiet on New York taxis, buses and trains
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A pair of initiatives designed to bring more peace and quiet to taxis, buses and trains moving in and about New York City have been set in motion, promising to boost the supply of a scarce commodity in the metropolitan area – silen…
Clinton says Pacific trade deal falls short on addressing currency manipulation
HENDERSON, Nev. (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she does not support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal because it does not adequately address currency manipulation.
