Train recorder data may offer clues in deadly New York crash
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (Reuters) – Data to be released on Thursday from a train that slammed into an SUV at a suburban New York crossing this week could shed more light on what caused the crash that killed six people and worried commuters on one of the busies…
New Jersey father whose son fatally shot neighbor gets prison term
(Reuters) – A New Jersey father whose 4-year-old son shot and killed a 6-year-old neighbor was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday for endangering the welfare of children by keeping unsecured firearms, authorities said.
Americans OK with police drones – private ownership, not so much: Poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New rules on privately owned drones can’t come fast enough for most Americans.
Seattle woman punched by officer during arrest files $1 million claim
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A 23-year-old Seattle woman who was punched in the face by a police officer as she was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence has filed a $1 million claim against the city, saying her rights were violated, an official said on Th…
Five babies at suburban Chicago daycare center have measles
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Five babies at a suburban Chicago daycare center have been diagnosed with measles, adding to a growing outbreak of the disease across the United States, Illinois health officials said on Thursday.
New Jersey school replacing football coach after hazing scandal
(Reuters) – A New Jersey high school embroiled in a locker room hazing scandal that led to cancellation of its football season is seeking to replace its coach, whose job was posted on Thursday as vacant.
Five charged in ID theft ring that bought Apple gift cards
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Five people accused of running an identity theft ring in the New York City area have been charged in a 394-count indictment with stealing personal information from hundreds of dental patients to buy Apple gift cards.
Indiana Girl Scout shot on cookie outing recovering; sales surge
(Reuters) – The shooting this week of a 9-year-old Indianapolis girl who was on her way to deliver Girl Scout cookies has generated strong cookie sales for her troop as she recovers from her injury, a scout official said on Thursday.
Michigan governor in hospital for treatment of blood clot
(Reuters) – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was taken to an Ann Arbor hospital on Thursday morning for treatment of a blood clot in his leg and remains in good health and under a doctor’s care, the governor’s office said.
Body of ex-NFL star Hernandez’s alleged victim had wallet, keys: witness
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – The man who Aaron Hernandez is charged with murdering had a wallet, cash and two sets of keys in his pockets when his body was found near the Massachusetts home of the former New England Patriots star, a police officer tes…
