Former Clinton aide will not testify in House probe, lawyer says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former U.S. State Department information technology staffer who worked for Hillary Clinton is refusing to testify before U.S. lawmakers probing the former top diplomat and the 2012 attacks on U.S. installations in Benghazi, Lib…
Chipotle critic turns up heat with ‘Chubby Chipotle’ ad
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc, known for its indulgent burritos, is battling a “Chubby Chipotle” ad campaign from the food industry group whose “Nanny” ads helped sink New York City’s ban on super-sized sugary drinks.
Boston brothers in Trump-inspired attack on Mexican to remain in custody
BOSTON (Reuters) – Two Boston brothers charged with urinating on and beating a homeless Mexican man in an attack allegedly inspired by Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s views on immigrants agreed on Thursday to remain in custody until tria…
Security video may provide lead in Illinois policeman’s slaying
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Authorities in northern Illinois turned to a home security video on Thursday for possible clues about three suspects in the fatal shooting of a veteran policeman as hundreds of officers searched across the region for a third day.
Denver activists put public pot use ballot measure on hold
DENVER (Reuters) – Supporters of a Denver ballot initiative to allow marijuana use at bars and other establishments have pulled the measure after city leaders and business groups agreed to discuss a compromise, the pro-pot group said on Thursday.
Rutgers University football players suspended after arrests
(Reuters) – Five Rutgers University football players were suspended from the team after being arrested on Thursday, with four accused of assault and one charged in a pair of home invasions, New Jersey authorities said.
Efforts underway in case of detained U.S. journalist: Iran lawmaker
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Efforts are underway that will hopefully resolve the case of Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian, who was arrested over a year ago and charged with espionage, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Thursday.
Outside lawyers to probe Baylor University’s handling of sex abuse
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Baylor University President Ken Starr, who gained prominence for his investigation of former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s sex life, will have an independent investigation looking at how his school responds to sexual misconduc…
Oregon magistrate: KBR Inc cannot recoup legal fees from soldiers
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – A federal magistrate in Oregon has ruled that KBR Inc cannot recoup legal fees from 12 Oregon Army National Guardsmen who accused the defense contractor of failing to protect them from cancer-causing chemicals when they serve…
New York City painted woman arrested for prostitution: police
NEW YORK (Reuters) – One of the painted topless women in New York City’s Times Square, whose presence in the tourist hub has concerned city leaders, has been arrested for drug possession and prostitution, police said on Thursday.
