U.S. lawmaker to Homeland Security: ‘clean up’ Secret Service
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. lawmaker on Thursday questioned Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson’s choice of a veteran agent to lead the U.S. Secret Service and said the agency that protects the American president needs to be cleaned up.
Maryland student leaves school after ‘hateful’ email to fraternity
(Reuters) – A Maryland college student has left school after officials discovered he sent his fraternity brothers e-mail correspondence that contained racist and sexist language, officials said on Thursday.The student, who has not been identified publi…
Indiana governor allows needle exchange to fight HIV outbreak
(Reuters) – Indiana’s governor on Thursday authorized the short-term use of a needle-exchange program recommended by federal health officials to combat a worrisome outbreak of HIV infections in a rural county tied to intravenous prescription drug abuse…
California plans public forums on marijuana legalization options
(Reuters) – California officials will hold forums starting next month across the most populous U.S. state to seek public input on proposals to legalize marijuana under a strict tax and regulatory system, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursda…
U.S. House committee advances ‘threat-sharing’ cybersecurity bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to advance a long-awaited bill that would make it easier for companies to share information about cybersecurity threats with the government wi…
U.S. autoworkers face threat as car makers drawn to Mexico
(In March 25 item, corrects third paragraph to show GM is adding Cruze production to existing plant, not building new plant))
U.S. consumer watchdog unveils plans to regulate payday loans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. consumer financial watchdog on Thursday outlined its plans for cracking down on the payday lending industry and ensuring that borrowers can repay their loans.
One person killed, several injured as tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Arkansas
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – At least three tornadoes struck Arkansas and Oklahoma on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring several others, officials said.
California police say Bay Area woman’s abduction staged
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (Reuters) – Police on Wednesday night said there was no evidence backing a claim that a San Francisco Bay Area woman was kidnapped for ransom earlier this week before she inexplicably reappeared alone and unharmed in Southern C…
Ex-U.S. war prisoner Bergdahl charged with desertion, misbehavior
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Reuters) – U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a former Taliban prisoner in Afghanistan, was formally charged on Wednesday with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of the mos…
