Father of Boston bombing’s youngest victim recalls son’s death
BOSTON (Reuters) – The father of a boy killed in the Boston Marathon bombing recalled in court on Thursday how he left his dying 8-year-old son behind with his injured wife so he could rush their two other children to the hospital.
U.S. begins auction for 50,000 bitcoins tied to criminal website
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday started auctioning off 50,000 bitcoins following the conviction of Ross Ulbricht for running Silk Road, the underground website where authorities said drugs and other illegal goods could be bou…
Ringling Bros. circus to stop elephant acts by 2018
(Reuters) – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will eliminate its elephant acts – long an integral part of the spectacle billed as “The Greatest Show on Earth” – by 2018 amid criticism by animal welfare activists, the circus’ parent company said on Thursday.
Ten sheriffs challenge Colorado marijuana laws in federal court
DENVER (Reuters) – Six Colorado sheriffs and four from neighboring states challenged Colorado’s marijuana legalization in federal court on Thursday, saying the voter-approved measure violates the U.S. Constitution and their oath of office.
‘Hang On Sloopy,’ you’re almost legal: Ohio lawmakers
(Reuters) – The 1960s hit “Hang On Sloopy” is a step closer to becoming Ohio’s official state rock song.
Wisconsin Assembly debate begins on right-to-work bill
MADISON, Wis. (Reuters) – Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday began a final debate on a measure supported by Republican Governor Scott Walker that would prohibit private-sector workers from being required to join a union or pay dues when working under unio…
Houston Ship Channel halts after tanker-container ship collision
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The Houston Ship Channel was closed Thursday afternoon after a tanker carrying lube oil and a container ship collided in the waterway, the Houston Pilots said.
Pentagon to focus more on hack-proofing weapons
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Cyber attacks on U.S. weapons programs and manufacturers are a “pervasive” problem that requires greater attention, the top U.S. arms buyer said Thursday, saying that he would add cybersecurity to the Pentagon’s guidelines for bu…
Portland woman sues restaurant over treatment during solo Valentine’s dinner
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – A Portland woman is suing a local restaurant owner and business manager for $100,000, saying she was booted out of the establishment on Valentine’s Day because of her race and for dining alone, the woman said on Thursday. 
Authorities seek to charge Georgia police chief who shot wife in bed
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A Georgia prosecutor will seek a misdemeanor charge against a suburban Atlanta police chief who accidentally shot his wife in bed on New Year’s Day, leaving her partially paralyzed.
