Police probe vandalized cable that caused big Arizona outage
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Authorities are investigating an “act of vandalism” in Phoenix that knocked out telephone and Internet service for several hours and affected emergency calls, police said on Thursday.
Virginia lawmakers OK payout to forced sterilization survivors
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – Virginia would pay the handful of survivors of a forced sterilization program $25,000 each in compensation under a measure approved by the U.S. state’s legislature on Thursday.
Pennsylvania capital warned of steep legal fees for gun law defense
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – A gun rights lawyer pressed Harrisburg’s mayor on Thursday to drop his defense of local firearm ordinances, saying Pennsylvania’s capital could be on the hook for hefty legal fees in a lawsuit enabled by a new Republican-backed state law.
Chinese circus performer reported missing in Atlanta: police
(Reuters) – A woman who performs with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is considered missing after she never showed for a scheduled performance this week and has not been seen since, police in Atlanta said on Thursday.
Seattle police begin posting body camera footage on YouTube channel
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle Police have launched a YouTube channel that will let the public view video of officers’ on-the-job interactions captured on cameras pinned to their uniforms, as part of a pilot program to increase transparency, an official s…
Uber suspends operations in Boise, Idaho
(Reuters) – Ride service Uber said on Thursday it is suspending its operations in Boise, Idaho, after reaching an impasse in negotiations with city leaders over new regulations.
U.S. court restores $18 million award to man freed in NYC rape case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday restored an $18 million jury verdict against New York City and in favor of a man who sued after spending 22 years behind bars for a rape he did not commit.
New York Daily News may be put up for sale: memo
(Reuters) – New York media and real estate magnate Mortimer Zuckerman is considering selling the New York Daily News, according to a memo obtained by Reuters.
United Airlines warns pilots after four safety incidents
(Reuters) – United Continental Holdings Inc warned its pilots last month to double down on safety procedures after one flight was in danger of crashing and another landed with fewer fuel reserves than regulations require, the airline confirmed Wednesda…
Power utility seeks liquidation of Atlantic City’s Revel casino
(Reuters) – The electricity provider for Atlantic City’s Revel Casino Hotel has asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to liquidate the casino, saying the latest deal to sell the shuttered property is unfair.
