Two suspected vandals rescued, arrested at California park
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Two men suspected of vandalism had to be rescued after becoming stranded on a cliff in a San Francisco-area national park on Thursday afternoon and were later taken into custody, officials said.
Driver of truck hit by California train released from custody
VENTURA, Calif. (Reuters) – A driver who was taken into custody after his truck was hit by a Southern California commuter train in a fiery wreck that injured 50 people was released on Thursday after prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, inmate…
Most Americans see combating climate change as a moral duty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A significant majority of Americans say combating climate change is a moral issue that obligates them – and world leaders – to reduce carbon emissions, a Reuters/IPSOS poll has found.
Two killed in southern California street racing crash
(Reuters) – Two onlookers were killed and one injured on Thursday after a driver taking part in an illegal street race near Los Angeles lost control of his sports car and plowed into the crowd, police said.
Union, Shell discuss meeting on U.S. refinery strike: sources
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union (USW) and representatives for several U.S. refineries discussed on Thursday a possible resumption of face-to-face negotiations to settle a 26-day strike, two people familiar with the discussions told Re…
Guantanamo court holds closed session over U.S. military influence
FORT MEADE, Md. (Reuters) – A U.S. military court at Guantanamo Bay met in closed session on Thursday as the judge assesses whether the head of the Guantanamo trials is exerting so much influence that a fair trial for accused al Qaeda extremists cannot…
Up to two police bullets hit migrant from behind in Washington state: lawyer
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A Mexican farmworker fatally shot by police in Washington state after he pelted them with rocks and tried to flee was struck as many as seven times, including two shots from behind, contrary to police accounts, a family attorney sai…
On visit to U.S., Britain’s Farage criticizes Obama and Republicans
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (Reuters) – U.K. Independence Party head Nigel Farage criticized both U.S. President Barack Obama and the opposition Republican Party on Thursday as he sought to build solidarity with fellow conservatives on a visit to the United S…
Canadian woman accuses U.S.-based yoga guru of sexual assault
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – A Vancouver yoga instructor has become the sixth woman to accuse yoga guru Bikram Choudhury of sexual assault, alleging in a civil suit that the 69-year-old celebrity yogi forced sex on her multiple times over the course of three …
Convicted drug dealer pleads innocent in murder of Hollywood executive
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A convicted drug dealer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to murdering a Hollywood studio executive whose remains were found buried in the California desert last year, and a defense lawyer said he would prove the case was “mutual c…
