U.S. government should copy tobacco growers’ child labor ban: HRW
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The ban by two leading U.S. tobacco growers’ groups on the use of child labor puts pressure on Washington to end the employment of children in hazardous and unhealthy work, a children’s rights activist said on Thur…
New claims cite illegal actions by Missouri police in race protest
(Reuters) – Four more people caught up in racial unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, that followed the police killing of a black teenager, have joined a lawsuit alleging illegal assaults and detentions by “rogue” police officers.
New York teen football player dies after collision
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 16-year-old New York high school football player died at a hospital after colliding with an opponent during a varsity game, school officials said on Thursday.
Driving hearing put off for suspect in Virginia student’s disappearance
(Reuters) – A court hearing on reckless driving charges against the suspect in the disappearance of a University of Virginia student was postponed on Thursday, the suspect’s attorney said.
Tesla factory near Reno is bet old Nevada will meet the new
RENO Nevada (Reuters) – Lance Gilman bounced his white GMC truck up a hill in the high desert country east of Reno, Nevada, and paused at the top to survey his property. Spread out below lay the 165-square-mile Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, about five …
Man barricaded in Chicago-area business makes bomb threat: reports
(Reuters) – A man barricaded himself inside a Chicago suburban pasta company on Thursday and told police he had an explosive device, according to local media reports.
Supreme Court to hear case of Muslim woman denied employment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday said it would consider whether a Muslim woman denied a job at an Abercrombie & Fitch Co clothing store because she wears a head scarf was required to specifically request a religious accommodation.
Boston Herald apologizes for Obama ‘watermelon’ cartoon
BOSTON (Reuters) – The Boston Herald has apologized for an editorial cartoon about the recent White House security breaches featuring U.S. President Barack Obama that made a watermelon reference.
Obama seeks to restore trust with disappointed Latinos
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After enraging Latino voters last month by delaying promised immigration reforms, President Barack Obama is expected to assure Hispanic-American lawmakers on Thursday that he is on their side and help is on the way.
Blogger indicted for photographing Mississippi senator’s wife
(Reuters) – A political blogger accused of breaking into a Mississippi nursing home and photographing U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s bedridden wife now faces felony burglary charges, his lawyer said.
