Missouri executes man who raped, killed teenage girl
(Reuters) – Missouri on Tuesday executed a man who, along with a friend, pleaded guilty to the 1989 abduction, rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl, a state corrections department spokesman said.
Largest wildfire in Washington state history claims 176 homes
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Crews battling the largest array of wildfires in Washington state history gained more ground against the flames on Tuesday, as property assessors reported the deadly conflagration had destroyed more than 170 homes and dozens of othe…
Wrestler Snuka charged with killing girlfriend in 1983
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, a professional wrestling star in the 1980s, was charged on Tuesday with third degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the 1983 death of his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
California woman rescued in wilderness after nine days describes ordeal
(Reuters) – A 62-year-old hiker stranded for nine days with broken bones in the Sierra National Forest in California said on Tuesday that when she blew her whistle to draw rescuers to her, she felt it was her last chance at survival.
Citing God’s authority, clerk defies Supreme Court on gay marriages
MOREHEAD, Ky. (Reuters) – Invoking God’s authority, a Kentucky county clerk defied the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday and stood by her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Colorado man faces felony charges for shooting black bear cubs
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado man may face criminal charges after shooting two black bear cubs in the foothills west of Denver, killing one of them and forcing wildlife officials to euthanize the other, authorities said on Tuesday.
Illinois hunts for suspects in killing of veteran police officer
FOX LAKE, Ill. (Reuters) – More than 100 police officers using aircraft and canine units were searching northern Illinois on Tuesday afternoon for three suspects believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of a 30-year veteran police officer, officia…
Uber drivers granted class action status in lawsuit over employment
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber drivers are entitled to class action status in litigation over whether they are independent contractors or employees, a key development in a case threatening Uber’s business model and that of other hot startups dependent …
California assisted suicide bill advances in special session
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – A controversial bill to allow physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in California passed a key legislative committee on Tuesday, after failing in the legislature earlier this summer amid opposition from t…
Mayor of Oregon town arrested on possession of methamphetamine
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – The 68-year-old mayor of a tiny town in Oregon has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, police said on Tuesday.
