Grand jury indicts man for pharmacy fire during Baltimore riot
(Reuters) – A federal grand jury indicted a Baltimore man on Thursday for torching a drugstore that came to symbolize the city’s rioting in April, prosecutors said.
Death of woman in a Texas jail questioned by Chicago-area family: reports
(Reuters) – The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of an Illinois woman who a Texas sheriff’s office said apparently hanged herself in a jail cell after being taken into custody after a traffic stop, officials said on Thursday.
More indictments likely over Maryland girls missing 40 years
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – More suspects are likely to be charged in the 1975 disappearance of two young Maryland sisters, with a cousin of the man charged in the case a focus, authorities said on Thursday.
Missing California girl found in sex offender’s garage
(Reuters) – A missing teenage girl was found inside the garage of a registered sex offender whom she accused of sexually assaulting her, Los Angeles County authorities have said.
Poor, nonviolent inmates benefit from U.S. bail reform push
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Accused of stealing a $240 surveillance camera, Edward has been sitting in Chicago’s Cook County Jail for four months awaiting trial.
Zodiac Aero factory blast shows risks in supply chain
(Reuters) – Zodiac Aerospace said it is considering moving machinery from a U.S. factory crippled by a powerful explosion on Tuesday so that it can continue making aircraft interior composite panels needed by the booming aviation industry.
New York governor signs emergency nail salon worker law
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law on Thursday pay and health protections for the state’s nail salon workers, comprised largely of Asian and Latino immigrants, his office announced.
South Carolina judge extends order sealing church massacre documents
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – A South Carolina judge on Thursday extended for another week a temporary order sealing court documents and silencing lawyers and others involved in the case of the slayings of nine people at a historic black church in Charl…
Former heart surgeon to head Mormon Church’s board
(Reuters) – A 90-year-old retired heart surgeon has been appointed head of the powerful board that oversees the finances and evangelical direction of the Mormon Church, officials have said.
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to recover at Maine hospital
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush is in fair condition and will remain in a Maine hospital for further evaluation after suffering a neck fracture in a fall at his home, his spokesman said in a statement on Thursday.
