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.
Egyptian militants say killed American oil engineer
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s deadliest militant group said on Monday it was behind the killing of an American petroleum engineer whose body was found in a car in a desert region almost four months ago.
LA Kings’ Voynov pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov on Monday pleaded not guilty to felony domestic assault for allegedly attacking his wife in October, the Los Angeles County district attorney said.
Chicago police to adopt body cameras, other post-Ferguson changes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The head of the Chicago Police Department, the second biggest in the United States, said on Monday its officers will start wearing body cameras and it will make other changes after a fatal police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, in A…
U.S. top court divided over Facebook death threats case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court appeared conflicted on Monday over whether to uphold the conviction of a Pennsylvania man found guilty of making threatening statements to his estranged wife, law enforcement officers and others on social m…
New York horse and buggy drivers fear imminent job loss
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hundreds of New York horse and buggy drivers could be on the road to unemployment if a ban of the historic trade makes its way through the city council, a union representing carriage drivers said on Monday.
U.S. military warned of possible Islamic State attacks at home: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials have warned military personnel that Islamic State forces may be planning attacks against them in the United States, ABC News reported on Monday.
