California school won’t ban Native American student’s feather
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California school district, facing a civil rights lawsuit, has agreed to drop its objection to a Native American student wearing an eagle feather at his high school graduation ceremony in the city of Clovis, officials said on …
Pentagon: 51 labs in 17 states, three nations got suspected live anthrax samples
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon said on Wednesday that 51 labs in 17 U.S. states and three foreign countries have received suspected live samples of anthrax – a larger number than previously disclosed – and that the number may rise as an investigat…
Four Texas family members suspected of beating 14-year-old to abort baby
DALLAS (Reuters) – Four members of a Texas family have been arrested on suspicion of beating a 14-year-old relative to induce an abortion two years ago after she had been raped by a member of the family, Dallas police said on Wednesday.
Apple recalls some Beats Pill XL speakers
(Reuters) – Apple Inc said it is recalling some Beats Pill XL portable wireless speakers due to a fire hazard caused by overheating batteries.
Parent-less Colorado teen finds a family to help celebrate birthday
(Reuters) – A Colorado college student who grew up in foster care will get her birthday wish – a family to help her celebrate the occasion, local media reported on Wednesday.
Cleveland policeman acquitted in shooting now wanted for assault
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The Cleveland police officer acquitted in May in the shooting deaths of two unarmed suspects is wanted for assault on suspicion of beating his brother, according to an arrest warrant issued on Wednesday.
Wal-Mart relaxing dress code in bid to address worker concerns
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc said it was relaxing its dress code and raising the temperature at its stores as part of an effort to improve working conditions at its 4,555 U.S. locations.
Two suspects dead after three-hour Texas police chase
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Two men suspected of assaulting a police officer in Texas and stealing his vehicle were killed after a three-hour chase, one of them shot by police and the other found dead inside the vehicle, authorities said on Wednesday.
No bond for Canadian diplomat’s son facing Florida murder charges
MIAMI (Reuters) – A Florida judge on Wednesday refused to release on bail a Canadian diplomat’s 15-year-old son charged with murder in connection with a botched marijuana deal in March in which his older brother and a suspected drug dealer were fatally…
American Pharoah to break from fifth post at Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – American Pharoah, seeking to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, drew the fifth post position on Wednesday for Saturday’s running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes and was installed as the 3-5 morning line favorite.
