Oregon marijuana fans look to cash in on new law
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – More than a thousand marijuana enthusiasts and entrepreneurs met in Oregon on Friday to swap samples, contacts and business tips in hopes of profiting from the state’s new law allowing the recreational use of pot.
Colorado crash of medical transport helicopter kills pilot
(Reuters) – A medical transport helicopter crashed during a take-off on Friday in Colorado, killing the pilot and seriously injuring two others on board, authorities said.
High-ranking Mormon church figure Boyd Packer dies at 90
(Reuters) – Boyd Packer, head of the Mormon Church’s highest governing body, died at his home in Salt Lake City on Friday, the church said on its website.
Under fire for comments, Trump weighs in on California shooting
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A random fatal shooting in San Francisco, allegedly by an immigrant, proves the United States must tighten its borders, according to a statement on Friday by U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, who is facing heavy criticism f…
New York governor orders more July Fourth security after alert
(Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered heightened security measures across the state over the U.S. July Fourth holiday weekend in response to a call for vigilance by the federal government.
Golfer Watson to paint over Confederate flag on ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car
(Reuters) – Golfer Bubba Watson says he will paint a U.S. flag over the contentious Confederate battle banner on his “General Lee” Dodge Charger from the hit 1980s TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard”.
Solar-powered plane lands in Hawaii, pilot sets nonstop record
(Reuters) – A Swiss man attempting to circumnavigate the globe with an aircraft powered only by the sun’s energy landed in Hawaii on Friday, after a record-breaking five-day nonstop solo flight across the Pacific Ocean from Japan.
South Carolina church fire started by natural causes: police
(Reuters) – A fire that destroyed a Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal church in Greeleyville, South Carolina, on Tuesday was from natural causes and not linked to a spate of fires at similar churches across the South, state police said.
Baltimore police probe ‘enjoy your ride’ sign in transport van
(Reuters) – Baltimore police are investigating a sign inside a police transport van that tells passengers, “Enjoy your ride, cuz we sure will!”, authorities said on Friday.
Labor dispute disrupts flights at Toronto airport
TORONTO (Reuters) – A sudden labor disruption by workers who refuel planes at Toronto’s main airport caused flight delays and cancellations on Friday, said the union that represents the workers, as the city prepared for the start of the Pan American Ga…
