Baby boy found dead in SUV in Ohio store parking lot
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – An 8-month-old boy was found dead in the back of a sports utility vehicle parked for hours in an Ohio store parking lot after one of his parents apparently forgot to drop him off at daycare with his siblings, police said on Thursd…
Pope Francis set to address fractious U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fresh off his meeting with President Barack Obama, Pope Francis delivers a speech on Thursday to a U.S. Congress led by Republicans who have opposed Obama on issues of importance to the pontiff including climate change and immigr…
Six killed, seven injured when SUV chased by Texas police rolls over
(Reuters) – Six people were killed and seven injured when an overcrowded sports utility vehicle being pursued by police and thought to be carrying immigrants flipped several times southwest of Houston early on Thursday, police said.
China’s Xi promises better investment climate, cyber war deal seen
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seeking to warm bilateral ties and project a sunny climate for U.S. business, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Wednesday to cut restrictions on foreign investment, while his chief Internet regulator appeared to lay the groundwo…
Colorado teen arrested over ‘swatting’ of California school: FBI
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado teenager has been arrested on suspicion of calling in fake bomb threats to a California high school this month in so-called “swatting” pranks that prompted the cancellation of classes, the FBI said on Wednesday.
Oklahoma death row inmate’s lawyers say prosecutors intimidating witnesses
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – Attorneys for an Oklahoma death row inmate say prosecutors have arrested a key witness who has new evidence and filed a request on Wednesday asking the courts to order the state to stop intimidating witnesses.
Washington state police cleared in killing of Mexican farmworker
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Two police officers who fatally shot a rock-throwing Mexican farmworker in Washington state earlier this year did not violate their department’s policy and will return to duty immediately, the city of Pasco said on Wednesday.
One hurt in fire at Maryland town houses after explosion
(Reuters) – One person was injured and others were trapped by a fire burning several Maryland town houses on Wednesday night after residents called to report hearing an explosion, officials said.
Chicago mayor’s budget faces hurdles in state capital
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s bid to hike property taxes by a record $543 million faces major hurdles in the state capital where the Illinois government is locked in its own budget battle for nearly four months.
Washington state police cleared in killing of Mexican farmworker
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Two police officers who fatally shot a rock-throwing Mexican farmworker in Washington state earlier this year did not violate their department’s policy and will return to duty immediately, the city of Pasco said on Wednesday.
