Seven people killed in Illinois crash of small airplane
(Reuters) – A small private airplane crashed early on Tuesday on approach to a runway at a central Illinois airport, killing all seven people on board including two members of the Illinois State University athletic department, officials said.
Actor Edward Norton pushes for fracking ban in Maryland radio ad
(Reuters) – Hollywood actor Edward Norton is lending his voice to a radio advertisement in his home state of Maryland paid for by a consumer rights group calling for a moratorium on the drilling process known as fracking.
Generator found in Maryland home where eight died: police
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Maryland home in which eight family members were found dead this week had a power generator in it, police said on Tuesday, in an incident that local media have blamed on carbon monoxide poisoning.
Former NFL veteran accused of running Ponzi scheme
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former NFL veteran has been charged with running a Ponzi scheme that allegedly enticed investors to back loans for professional athletes, federal securities regulators said Tuesday.
Arraignment delayed for ex-NFL star Darren Sharper in New Orleans rape case
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Disgraced former NFL star Darren Sharper, who last month pleaded guilty or no contest to rape or attempted rape charges in three states, appeared on Tuesday in a New Orleans courtroom, where his arraignment on additional rape ch…
Groups urge FTC to investigate YouTube kids video app
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A coalition of consumer and children advocacy groups plans to urge federal regulators to investigate a YouTube video app aimed at children that the groups say disregards long-established safeguards limiting advertising to youn…
U.S. Ebola patient’s condition improves to good: NIH
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. patient in treatment for the Ebola virus at a National Institutes of Health facility in Maryland has improved to good condition from fair, the NIH said on Tuesday.
Republican Rand Paul announces 2016 presidential run on website
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Rand Paul on Tuesday officially announced on his website that he will run for U.S. president in 2016, hours before an event in his home state of Kentucky where he is expected to formally launch the campaign.
U.S. judge allows possible death penalty in Muslims’ killings
DURHAM, N.C. (Reuters) – A North Carolina judge ruled on Monday that a man accused of killing three young Muslims in February could face the death penalty if convicted of murder.
Maine’s Republican governor renews welfare-reform push
BRUNSWICK, Maine (Reuters) – Maine Governor Paul LePage on Monday revived legislation to crack down on welfare fraud, making good on a 2014 campaign promise to tighten restrictions on the state’s public assistance programs and help speed the transition…
