Rolling Stone cites ‘discrepancies’ in Virginia rape story
(Reuters) – Rolling Stone magazine on Friday apologized for its November article about an alleged gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity, saying that there were “discrepancies” about the accuser’s account.
Detroit may not exit bankruptcy until December 15
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit might not be ready to exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history until Dec. 15, a spokesman for the city’s emergency manager said on Friday.
Pennsylvania attorney general won’t defend state’s pro-NRA gun law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said on Friday her office would not defend a new state law enabling the National Rifle Association to take court action against municipalities with restrictive gun regulations.
Man dies from injuries in Florida police shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – A 32-year-old man shot by a Florida police officer who saw him sitting in a car with a gun has died, authorities said in a news release on Friday.
Senator McCain vows Jones Act will be repealed one day
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator John McCain said a more than 90-year-old law that requires ships servicing coastal businesses to be built and mostly staffed by U.S. crews will be repealed sooner or later if lawmakers keep fighting the trade restriction….
Nationals’ Werth gets jail time for reckless driving
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless driving on Friday and sentenced to 10 days in jail after his Porsche 911 was clocked in July at 105 mph in a 55 mph zone on the Capital Beltway…
NY grand jury to weigh police shooting of unarmed black man in stairwell
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The district attorney in Brooklyn on Friday said he will convene a grand jury to consider charges against a New York police officer for the Nov. 20 fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in the stairwell of a public housing project…
Obama to meet with UK’s Prince William at White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William will meet with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office on Monday, part of a visit to Washington to a conference on illegal trafficking of ivory and other wildlife, the White House said.
Federal, state safety officials probe Wisconsin dumbwaiter death
(Reuters) – Federal and state investigations into worker safety have been launched into the death of a 21-year-old college student whose body was found in a dumbwaiter at a bar and grill in western Wisconsin, officials said on Friday.
Neighbors of Chicago’s O’Hare airport amp up noise complaints
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Retired engineer Ed Phillips lives almost seven miles (11 km) east of O’Hare International Airport, but conversation at his home is often interrupted by the roar of low-flying jets landing at a new runway at one of the world’s busie…
