San Francisco creates short-term rental agency
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced the creation of a new agency on Thursday to oversee short-term rentals like those arranged by Airbnb, which matches people wishing to rent out all or part of their homes to temporary guests…
Connecticut to conduct DNA tests in deciding on retrying disabled man
HARTFORD, Conn. (Reuters) – Connecticut prosecutors can conduct further genetic testing before deciding whether to retry a mentally disabled man who spent a quarter century in prison until his conviction for rape and murder was overturned, a judge rule…
Bodies of missing Arizona couple found, man arrested for murder
PHOENIX (Reuters) – The bodies of an Arizona couple who vanished 10 days ago have been found by police and a local man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of shooting them to death and burying them in his backyard, authorities said.
Local students have tougher time getting into University of California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – Winning admission to the prestigious University of California was harder for California students this year than it was for international applicants, according to data released on Thursday likely to further fuel debate ove…
Thousands evacuated after freight train derails, catches fire, in Tennessee
(Reuters) – A freight train carrying flammable and toxic gas derailed in eastern Tennessee, igniting a fire in one car and spreading noxious fumes that forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 people and the hospitalization of 25, officials said.
Bail set for Florida doctor tied to Senator Menendez corruption case
MIAMI, Fla. (Reuters) – A judge set bail on Thursday at $18 million in a Medicare fraud case for a doctor who has also been accused of bribery and political corruption for giving lavish gifts to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, his attorney said.
Officials say N.Y. prison escapee pointed gun moments before death
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York prison escapee Richard Matt was aiming a shotgun at a federal agent when the fugitive was shot and killed following an intense three-week manhunt, officials said on Thursday.
Colorado movie gunman not faking psychosis, defense witness says
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) – A neuropsychologist who ran tests on Colorado movie massacre gunman James Holmes over three days after the 2012 attack told jurors at his murder trial on Thursday there were no signs the shooter was faking mental illness.
Oregon Catholic priest put on leave amid hidden camera probe
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – An Oregon Catholic priest has been placed on leave by the Archdiocese of Portland as police investigate who placed a hidden camera, carefully disguised as an electrical outlet, in a church bathroom, the archdiocese said on Th…
Kentucky soldier admits to taking bribes in Afghanistan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) – A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky admitted in federal court on Thursday that he took $100,000 in cash bribes as well as jewelry from vendors seeking contracts while he was assigned to Bagram Airfield…
