Riot-torn Ferguson, Missouri to remain in state of emergency: officials
FERGUSON, Mo. (Reuters) – The St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri, the site of a year of occasionally violent protests over the police killing of an unarmed black teen, will remain under a state of emergency for at least another night, county offici…
U.S. judge questions NFL’s ‘Deflategate’ case against Brady
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday fired tough questions at a National Football League lawyer about whether New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game “Deflategate” suspension is supported by the evidence.
Baltimore pays out $280,000 to settle suits against police
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Baltimore officials on Wednesday approved paying $280,000 to settle three lawsuits against police, payments that come amid a surge in killings following the death of a man injured in police custody.
Exclusive: Atlantic City recovery costs reach $1.7 million and growing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey is spending at least $1.7 million, more than twice as much as previously known, on professionals mainly from the audit firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY) to turn around distressed gambling hub Atlantic City.
Yellowstone hiker probably killed by grizzly bear: autopsy
(Reuters) – A hiker found dead and partially eaten at Yellowstone National Park suffered injuries consistent with an attack by a grizzly bear or bears, according to preliminary results from an autopsy, a park spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Supreme Court denies execution halt for Texas inmate
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a motion to halt the execution of Texas death row inmate Daniel Lopez, a decision that came a few hours before he is set to be put to death.
Jewish neighborhood in San Antonio hit with anti-Semitic graffiti
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Racist and anti-Semitic symbols including swastikas were painted on more than 30 cars, homes, buildings and signs in a predominately Jewish neighborhood in San Antonio, prompting a police investigation, authorities said on Wedne…
Former California teacher charged with having sex with students
(Reuters) – A former substitute teacher at a Los Angeles-area high school was set to be arraigned on Wednesday on charges of molesting and having sex with several young boys, officials said.
California wildfire grows as crews work to protect communities
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A wildfire running rampant through drought-parched vegetation in northern California grew by several thousand acres overnight into Wednesday, as firefighters worked to stop the flames from spreading toward communities.
Wisconsin’s Walker signs NBA arena spending plan for Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday signed a bipartisan financing plan passed by state lawmakers calling for taxpayers to contribute $250 million toward building a new downtown arena for the National Basketball Associatio…
