Wisconsin thieves nabbed after car falls through ice
(Reuters) – Two men are in hot water in northwest Wisconsin where they are accused of burglarizing ice shacks before the car they were driving on a frozen lake broke through the ice and sank, authorities said on Wednesday.
Accelerant found in ruins of massive Los Angeles construction fire
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Investigators probing an arson fire that gutted a multi-story apartment complex under construction in Los Angeles have found accelerant in the ruins, and are still trying to identify suspects more than a month after the massive …
Two bodies recovered from Maryland waterfront mansion fire
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Reuters) – Two bodies were recovered on Wednesday from the charred remains of a Maryland home after a massive blaze ripped through the waterfront mansion on Monday and left six members of a family missing, fire officials said. 
Former Philadelphia sportscaster found guilty in theft case
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – A jury on Wednesday found a former Philadelphia sportscaster guilty of using unregistered charities and non-existent tickets to sporting events to scam people out of money.
Senator Reid to undergo eye surgery after exercise accident
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid will undergo surgery on his right eye to repair damage caused by a recent accident involving exercise equipment, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Lockdown lifted at Ohio university after false alarm over gunman
(Reuters) – Police lifted a lockdown at a university in southern Ohio after a man who was reported to have a gun turned out to be an armored car security guard.
Jurors hear openings in case of accused Pennsylvania killer
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Reuters) – Opening statements started in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Wednesday in the case of an accused killer whose alleged victims were discovered buried in his backyard, prosecutors said.
Former New Mexico sheriff to serve 10 years for rights violations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) – A former New Mexico sheriff was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a federal court on Wednesday after he was found guilty of violating a motorist’s civil rights last year when he dragged the man from his car and threatened…
Idaho confirms avian flu cases as Washington imposes new quarantine
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – Idaho officials said avian flu was confirmed in backyard chickens in the southwest of the state on Wednesday as Washington state quarantined poultry and eggs in areas where the virus was detected in chickens, geese and ducks.
Doctor charged in Kentucky with deaths of five patients
LOUISVILLE (Reuters) – A doctor with offices in Kentucky and Indiana was charged on Wednesday with causing the deaths of five patients by unlawfully distributing pain medications, prosecutors said.
