New York City finds one in five adults has mental health problems
NEW YORK (Reuters) – At least one in five adult New Yorkers suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year, according to a report released on Thursday ahead of Mayor Bill de Blaiso’s new mental-he…
Florida officer fired after fatal shooting of black musician
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Florida police officer who killed a black amateur musician waiting for help alongside a highway after his car broke down has been fired, but the dead man’s family said on Thursday he should still face criminal charges.
Bridge of sunken cargo ship El Faro located by salvage team
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – A salvage team looking for the voyage data recorder for the sunken freighter El Faro said on Thursday it had located the bridge deck that separated from the wreckage, but the ship’s black box was still missing.
Ohio man charged with soliciting the murder of U.S. military members
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – An Ohio man accused of posting the names and addresses of members of the U.S. military online was arrested and charged on Thursday with soliciting the murders of service members, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
University of Missouri names African-American alumnus as interim president
(Reuters) – The University of Missouri named an African-American administrator and former student as interim president on Thursday, three days after his predecessor resigned after protests over handling of racial incidents at the school.
New York City revenues ahead of forecast for fiscal 2016: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City will take in $304 million more in taxes and other revenues than forecast for the current fiscal year, allowing it to meet additional expenses and pre-fund some of next year’s budget, according to a report from city bu…
Illinois agency readies bond issue for unpaid state vendors
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Illinois Finance Authority took steps on Thursday to speed funds to local emergency call centers and providers of essential state services that are in dire need of cash due to the state’s ongoing budget impasse.
San Francisco gunman killed by police had a stolen shotgun
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A gunman who was killed by police in San Francisco after firing shots from a construction site next to a downtown hospital had stolen a shotgun minutes earlier, officials said on Thursday.
New York mayor, judge trade blame over police officer’s murder
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and a Manhattan judge sparred on Thursday over who is to blame for the October killing of a police officer, allegedly shot by a man the judge had released to drug treatment rather than prison for …
Howard University tightens security after death threat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Howard University in Washington tightened security on Thursday after an online death threat against the historically black college that its president said was a reflection of heightened racial tensions on U.S. campuses.
