California suffers dry January, prolonging devastating drought
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California has experienced one of the driest Januarys on record, and the lack of rain during a time of year when the weather is usually wet indicates the state is likely headed for a fourth straight year of drought, officials sa…
Exclusive: Some charities to refuse money from U.S. financier accused in sex case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some charities that have received money from U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein said they are reviewing their relationships with him or will decline to accept any future gifts from him in the wake of recent allegations he forced an und…
New Jersey Governor heads to UK for trade, politics, soccer
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a likely 2016 Republican presidential contender, will be promoting his state’s life sciences industry in a trip to the United Kingdom starting Sunday, where he is also scheduled to meet the Prime…
Three climbers rescued after fall on Oregon’s Mt. Hood
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Two mountain climbers were rescued by helicopter on Saturday after they fell on Oregon’s Mount Hood at an altitude of more than 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), and a third climber was helped down the mountain on foot, authorities…
Nevada police say investigating alleged political extortion plot
(Reuters) – Las Vegas police are investigating a possible case of extortion intended to sway a Nevada legislator to change his vote for assembly speaker, searching a property on Saturday as part of the probe, authorities said.
Arizona’s Sheriff Joe picks Patriots; inmates to get popcorn
PHOENIX (Reuters) – The Arizona lawman who bills himself as “America’s toughest sheriff” predicts the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl and says some inmates will be allowed popcorn as they watch Sunday’s face-off with the Seattle Seahawks.
Whitney Houston’s daughter revived after found unresponsive in tub
(Reuters) – Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only daughter of the late pop star Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, was found unresponsive in a bathtub at her Georgia home on Saturday, but she was revived and rushed to a hospital, police said.
U.S. regulators recall 2.1 million vehicles in new air bag issue
(Reuters) – The auto industry’s air bag troubles deepened on Saturday as U.S. federal safety regulators said three big automakers will recall about 2.1 million older vehicles to fix defects that could cause air bags to deploy when they are not supposed…
In Los Angeles, Muslim women find empowerment in female-only Friday prayers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – After the traditional call to prayer, Edina Lekovic stood in front of some 150 women seated on the floor at an interfaith center in Los Angeles, and delivered a sermon, a role traditionally reserved for Muslim men.
Whitney Houston’s daughter revived after being rushed to hospital
(Reuters) – Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only daughter of late pop star Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, was found unresponsive in a bathtub at her Georgia home on Saturday, but she was revived after being rushed to a hospital, police said.
