Three men shot to death at suburban Cleveland barbershop
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Ohio police on Friday were investigating why three men were killed in shooting at a suburban Cleveland barbershop, a city official said.
Celebrated Los Angeles school food executive removed from job
(Reuters) – A Los Angeles school food executive, who took salt and fat out of school meals and was praised by U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, has been removed from his job, officials said in a brief statement on Thursday.
Police investigating alleged sex assault at University of Virginia
(Reuters) – University of Virginia police said on Thursday they are investigating a reported sexual assault in a dormitory at the school, an allegation that comes in the aftermath of a discredited magazine story about a fraternity rape.
Former Venezuelan judge faces sentencing in Miami in drug money case
MIAMI (Reuters) – A former Venezuelan judge faces sentencing in Miami federal court on Friday for money laundering, extortion and conspiring to obstruct justice after U.S. prosecutors accused him of taking bribes from a South American drug cartel boss,…
U.S. states probe massive data breach at health insurer Anthem
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Several U.S. states are investigating a massive cyberattack on No. 2 U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc that a person familiar with the matter said is being examined for possible ties to China.
Troubled overhaul of NYC’s 911 system $700 million over budget: WSJ
(Reuters) – An overhaul of New York City’s 911 system has cost at least $700 million more than expected and suffered years of delays caused by mismanagement, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Low oil prices have yet to rattle North Dakota small businesses
WILLISTON, N.D. (Reuters) – Even as plunging crude oil prices fuel anxiety in North Dakota, small business owners in the No. 2 U.S. oil producing state say they are confident that demand for their products and services will remain strong enough to keep…
Wisconsin mother sues youth football league over son’s suicide
(Reuters) – A Wisconsin mother filed a $5-million lawsuit against the Pop Warner youth football organization on Thursday, blaming it for her son’s suicide after years of playing the “combat sport.”
U.S. judge urges settlement in transvaginal mesh lawsuits
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Reuters) – A U.S. judge Thursday urged transvaginal mesh device makers and the women suing them to work harder to resolve their tens of thousands of lawsuits in one of the biggest U.S. mass torts in history.
Missouri boy, 6, nabbed by family to teach him fear of strangers: police
(Reuters) – Three Missouri women were arrested on Thursday and charged with kidnapping after they allegedly arranged for a man to kidnap their six-year-old relative because he was “too nice” and he needed a shock lesson in the dangers of the world.
