Anonymous donors raise $3 million for scholarships after U.S. church shooting
(Reuters) – Anonymous donors have given more than $3 million to fund college scholarships for the community around the historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina where nine people were slain last month, local leaders said on Thursday.
Suspect in pharmacy fire during Baltimore riots charged with arson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A man who prosecutors allege torched a drugstore that came to symbolize the rioting in Baltimore in April was charged on Thursday with federal arson violations that carry the possibility of a 20-year prison sentence.
Kentucky couples sue for marriage licenses after gay marriage ruling
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) – Eight people, including two same-sex couples, on Thursday sued an eastern Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to anyone following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage, the Ke…
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.
