NJ man sentenced to 45 years for holding family in ‘den of horrors’
(Reuters) – A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for imprisoning and sexually abusing his daughter and stepdaughter in a home that one victim described as “hell,” authorities said.
Memory of accused Boston bomber’s friend could be impaired: expert
BOSTON (Reuters) – An expert on marijuana abuse testified on Friday that the drug could have impaired the cognitive abilities and memory of a friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber charged with lying to investigators.
Obama open to appointing Ebola ‘czar’, opposes travel ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said he was considering appointing an Ebola “czar” to coordinate the fight against the virus in the United States, but he remained opposed to a ban on travel from West Africa.
Obama names former adviser to coordinate U.S. Ebola response
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has asked former White House adviser Ron Klain to coordinate U.S. efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak, an administration official said on Friday, after criticism the government’s response to the virus has…
At least 113 staffers at U.S. Fed earn more than Yellen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top 113 earners among staff at the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters make an average of $246,506 per year, excluding bonuses and other benefits – more than Fed Chair Janet Yellen and nearly double the normal top gover…
Hurricane Gonzalo threatens Bermuda with dangerous conditions
HAMILTON Bermuda (Reuters) – Hurricane Gonzalo barreled toward Bermuda on Friday, expected to bring damaging winds and dangerous storm surge as one of the strongest storms to threaten the Atlantic island, forecasters said.
Treat or nasty trick? Denver police warn of pot-tainted candy
DENVER (Reuters) – The two almost identical gummy bears sitting side by side, coated in sugar and tinged with the same red hue, may end up in a trick-or-treat bag, but only one is plain candy. The other is loaded with marijuana.
Texas health worker isolated on cruise ship over possible Ebola contact
(Reuters) – A Texas health worker who may have had contact with specimens from the first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the United States has been isolated on a cruise ship despite showing no symptoms of the disease, the Department of State said on Fr…
Amazon expands grocery delivery service to Brooklyn
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is expanding its online grocery delivery program to Brooklyn’s well-heeled Park Slope neighborhood on Friday, giving the No. 1 U.S. online retailer a foothold in one of the wealthiest and densest markets in the …
Biden’s son discharged from U.S. Navy reserve after drug test: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The son of Vice President Joe Biden was discharged from the U.S. Navy reserve earlier this year after testing positive for cocaine, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
