Lawyers stake out sides at New England prep school rape trial
CONCORD, N.H. (Reuters) – Two very different versions of a sexual encounter last year between two pupils at an elite New Hampshire prep school emerged on Tuesday, the opening day of the rape trial of one of the students.
Philadelphia archdiocese cancels LGBT program ahead of pope visit
(Reuters) – The Philadelphia Archdiocese has ordered a local parish hosting events for gay and transgender Catholics during Pope Francis’ U.S. tour next month to cancel the program, organizers said on Tuesday.
New Jersey governor, feds explore tunnel fixes amid train delays
(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie met with federal and state transportation officials on Tuesday to discuss renovating and expanding rail tunnels under the Hudson River to try to end delays that have frustrated train commuters in recent we…
FBI offers $20,000 reward for recovery of stolen Maine paintings
BOSTON (Reuters) – The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for tips leading to the recovery of two paintings by N.C. Wyeth stolen from a Maine collector two years ago in what officials on Tuesday called the most significant art theft in that state’s histo…
Detroit to equip police officers, squad cars with cameras
DETROIT (Reuters) – All Detroit police-marked squad cars will have dashboard cameras within a year and all officers will be equipped with body cameras within three years under a program intended to protect both citizens and officers, city officials sai…
California teenager dies after rave, following two similar deaths in state
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A 15-year-old girl has died of a suspected drug overdose after attending a rave party in Central California, police said on Tuesday, marking the third fatality in the state this month tied to an electronic dance music festival.
Arizona man pleads not guilty to beheading wife, killing dogs
PHOENIX (Reuters) – An Arizona man accused of decapitating his wife and two puppies before cutting off part of his arm and gouging out one of his eyes pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder on Tuesday, court officials said.
Texas man arrested for luring college students into prostitution
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Police in San Antonio have arrested what they describe as a “smooth talking man” who preyed on college women who were financially vulnerable, convincing dozens of them to be part of his prostitution business, officials said on T…
Texas launches jail safety study weeks after woman’s death in custody
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas will conduct a study on jail safety with the goal of preventing suicide in custody, officials said on Tuesday, weeks after the death of a black woman in a county jail renewed questions about racial bias in U.S. policing….
North Carolina officer’s manslaughter trial goes to jury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) – The trial of a North Carolina police officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed black man in 2013 went to a jury Tuesday afternoon.
