Sierra wildfire destroys homes, threatens 6,000 California residences
(Reuters) – A relatively small but fast-moving wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains grew overnight, destroying homes and threatening about 6,000 residences, fire officials said on Saturday.
Ex-tennis star Blake says New York cop should be fired for abuse
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former professional tennis player James Blake said on Saturday that an undercover policeman who body-slammed him outside a Manhattan hotel in a case of mistaken identity did not deserve to wear an officer’s badge, and he told CNN h…
Kentucky clerk asks for delay in allowing gay marriage licenses
MOREHEAD, Ky. (Reuters) – The county clerk from Kentucky who was jailed after refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples has asked an appeals court to let her continue her stand until a lawsuit against her is decided.
U.S. paratrooper found dead after Washington state training jump
(Reuters) – The body of a U.S. special forces soldier who was missing since parachuting from a plane during a training exercise on Friday in Washington state has been found, authorities said on Saturday.
Wal-Mart heir to sell Texas horse ranch for $19.75 million
FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) – Billionaire Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton is looking to have a little more cash in her pocket once she sells the sprawling ranch where she raises cutting horses used in roundups and western riding style competitions.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to U.S. boxer Jones
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to Roy Jones Junior, a prominent U.S. professional boxer who had asked for it last month when he met Putin in the disputed region of Crimea, the Kremlin said on Saturda…
Cuomo aide still critical; video of NYC shooting suspects aired
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A top aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo who was wounded by a stray bullet on Monday is still in critical condition, officials said on Saturday, after police released surveillance video of two armed suspects fleeing the scene o…
Spanish police find body of missing U.S. tourist
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish police have found the body of U.S. tourist Denise Pikka Thiem, who went missing in April as she was walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain, and have detained a suspect.
Personal trainers sweat as Washington, D.C., readies new rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A battle is brewing in Washington as the capital city prepares to regulate personal fitness trainers in a move that could ripple through the country’s booming $24 billion gym industry and its fight against flab.
Two killed in crash of plane used on Tom Cruise movie in Colombia
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Two people were killed on Friday when a small plane being used in the filming of Tom Cruise’s latest movie crashed in Colombia, the Civil Aviation Autority said.
