Bill Cosby quits trustee post at Temple University
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Comedian Bill Cosby has resigned from the board of trustees of Temple University, his alma mater said in a statement on Monday, after the entertainer was hit with a wave of sexual assault accusations.
Puerto Rico debates tax increase needed for $2.9 billion bond
SAN JUAN (Reuters) – Lawmakers in Puerto Rico resisted efforts to raise a tax on crude oil at a planned 68 percent on Monday, arguing for amendments to the bill they said would soften the blow of the tax that the U.S. commonwealth needs to raise up to …
U.S. investigating Graco Children’s Products over car seat recall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it was investigating whether Graco Children’s Products acted quickly enough to report a defect in child car seats.
Obama considering Ashton Carter, others for next defense secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is considering a variety of high-profile figures as his candidate to be the next U.S. defense secretary and replace the resigning Chuck Hagel, administration sources said on Monday.
Synagogue fires Washington rabbi charged with voyeurism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Washington rabbi charged with secretly videotaping women during ritual baths has been fired by his synagogue, the synagogue’s board said on Monday.
Ferguson protesters lawyer up after scores of arrests
FERGUSON, MO. (Reuters) – The young man and woman waiting in the dark outside the St. Louis county jail were bundled up in scarves and hats to ward off a light freezing rain, but still they were shivering. Every time someone emerged from the jail they …
Amid school rape probe, University of Virginia head vows to boost security
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan, grappling with allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity, told students on Monday the school was heightening law enforcement as part of a plan to increase student safety.
Four slain at three West Virginia locations, police seek suspect
(Reuters) – Four people were killed at three sites in northern West Virginia on Monday, and police are looking for a single suspect, a spokesman said.
Atlanta dog dies after protecting family from shooting: police
(Reuters) – An Atlanta family was saved by its dog when the German Shepherd jumped up and took gunfire directed at their car during a road rage incident between the occupants of two other vehicles, police said on Monday.
Congressional aide to resign after criticizing Obama daughters: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A congressional aide who recently criticized President Barack Obama’s teenage daughters on social media told NBC News on Monday that she would resign.
