Authorities probe threats against Caroline Kennedy in Japan: reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – American and Japanese authorities are working to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel in Japan after media reports of death threats against U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and another American diplomat, the U.S. State Department …
Powerful opioid fentanyl blamed for spike in U.S. drug overdoses
(Reuters) – Federal drug enforcement officials on Wednesday issued a nationwide alert about the dangers of fentanyl, a powerful opioid often used to increase the potency of heroin and blamed for an “alarming” spike in deadly overdoses.
Chicago City Council votes to transfer parkland for Obama library
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago City Council, hoping to boost the chances of landing President Barack Obama’s presidential library for his hometown, on Wednesday unanimously approved the use of land in two parks near the president’s home.
In red light camera debate in U.S., opponents find legal technicalities
MIAMI (Reuters) – As courts across the United States struggle to determine the legality of red-light cameras, drivers are slipping through a patchwork of often conflicting laws to avoid millions in fines.
Florida beach town tries to tame spring break without killing the party
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – A tradition of around-the-clock spring break partying has drawn Lance Granata to this small Florida Gulf Coast town three times. But this year, his antics landed him in jail – twice.
Michigan fraternity shut down after vandalizing resort
(Reuters) – A University of Michigan fraternity at the center of complaints of extensive vandalism at a ski resort in January has been permanently suspended and will be closed, its parent organization said.
Judge rejects bid by franchises to block new Seattle minimum wage
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge has denied a business group’s bid to block part of a law that will raise Seattle’s minimum hourly wage to $15, rejecting claims that it favors independent businesses over franchises.
Fraternity pledges to root out discrimination after racist chant
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The fraternity whose members were videotaped singing a racist chant pledged on Wednesday to root out discrimination and try to diversify membership in its hundreds of chapters across the country.
U.S. veteran pleads not guilty to trying to help Islamic State
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. Air Force veteran pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to trying to provide support for the Islamic State militant group.
U.S. military veteran unemployment easing, but still high
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Unemployment rates for U.S. military veterans fell last year, but joblessness among their ranks remains higher than the civilian population, a government report showed on Thursday.
