Legal marijuana begins in Washington, D.C. as ‘green rush’ is on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Possession of small amounts of marijuana became legal in the District of Columbia on Thursday, launching a pot “green rush” despite a face-off between local officials and the Republican-led U.S. Congress over the new standards.
Navy chief urges more frequent exercises in Arctic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer on Thursday called for annual or biannual submarine exercises in the Arctic, citing Navy estimates that warmer conditions could lead to reduced ice levels and greater activity in the area in …
Two street racing spectators killed in Los Angeles: local media
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An out-of-control car in an illegal street race struck and killed two spectators and badly wounded a third person in Los Angeles early on Thursday, and the driver later fled the scene, Southern California media reported.
Heavy snow cuts power, snarls travel across U.S. South
RALEIGH, N.C. (Reuters) – Residents across the U.S. South were digging out on Thursday from the latest winter wallop, which dumped more than a half-foot of snow and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in a region accustomed to milder cold-weath…
Jury in Arizona deliberates on fate of convicted killer Jodi Arias
PHOENIX (Reuters) – A jury in Phoenix debated on Thursday whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for murdering her ex-boyfriend in 2008, following a penalty phase retrial in a case that has drawn wide attention.
Boehner won’t decide on Senate security bill until it passes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday he was still waiting for the Senate to pass a Homeland Security funding bill before he decides whether to support a version of it without immigration restriction…
Green groups divided on Hillary Clinton’s oil interest ties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton’s connections to oil and gas interests has created a dilemma for some environmental groups, troubling activists for whom she would be the natural candidate to support for president.
Driver of truck hit by California train to appear in court
VENTURA, Calif. (Reuters) – The driver of a truck that was hit by a California commuter train in a wreck that injured 50 people is set to appear in court on Thursday.
Snow storm leaves over 220,000 without power in U.S. Carolinas
(Reuters) – More than 220,000 homes and businesses remained without power in North Carolina and South Carolina early Thursday due to a winter storm with high winds that brought down trees and power lines.
Florida man accused of throwing daughter from bridge incompetent to stand trial
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A Florida man facing murder charges for allegedly throwing his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge currently is incompetent to stand trial, a judge said on Thursday.
