Rolling Stone awaits review of debunked Virginia gang rape story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Columbia University review of a now-discredited Rolling Stone story about an alleged gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity is due out on Sunday, addressing the questions of journalistic ethics raised by the provocati…
Former drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd dies in car crash in Georgia
(Reuters) – Robert Burns Jr., a founding member and former drummer of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died in a car crash in Georgia, state officials said on Saturday. He was 64 years old.
Ferguson, Missouri, releases racist emails from former officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Officials in Ferguson, Missouri, have released the full content of racially charged and religiously insensitive emails, including about President Barack Obama, sent between the city’s former court clerk and two ex-police supervisors.
Oklahoma officer kills suspect after confusing gun with Taser: officials
(Reuters) – An Oklahoma reserve sheriff’s deputy accidentally shot and killed a man he was trying to arrest after mistaking his service weapon for a stun gun, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday.
Three arrested after brawl breaks out in New York City casino
(Reuters) – Three people were arrested after a large brawl captured on video that broke out in a New York City casino, police said on Saturday.
Illinois convicted killer who escaped jail captured in Chicago
(Reuters) – Chicago police have captured a convicted killer who overpowered a jail guard, taking his keys and uniform and fleeing in his SUV south of the city three days ago, authorities said.
Illinois convicted killer who escaped jail captured in Chicago
(Reuters) – Chicago police have captured a convicted killer who overpowered a jail guard, taking his keys and uniform and fleeing in his SUV south of the city three days ago, authorities said.
Philadelphia woman arrested for trying to support Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities arrested a Philadelphia woman on Friday and charged her with attempting to provide support to the Islamic State militant group by planning to travel overseas to join the organization, the U.S. Justice Department …
Marathon Catlettsburg refinery workers OK new pact
(Reuters) – Hourly workers represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW) at Marathon Petroleum Corp’s Catlettsburg, Kentucky, refinery voted on Friday to approve a new contract, ending a two-month work stoppage, a company spokesman said.
New York teenager falls off building in police chase
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 17-year-old boy was critically injured when he fell from the roof of a six-story New York apartment building as police attempted to question him over reports of marijuana smoking, police said on Friday.
