Tom Sneddon, prosecutor of Michael Jackson, dies in California
(Reuters) – Tom Sneddon, a California district attorney who pursued child molestation charges against singer Michael Jackson, has died, a former colleague said on Sunday.
Obama makes final campaign push, hoping to avert electoral rout
BRIDGEPORT Conn. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama made a final push on Sunday to help struggling Democrats before this week’s midterm elections, making campaign stops in Connecticut and Pennsylvania to try to avert a “shellacking” at the polls like t…
Buses carrying Washington Redskins in pregame crash
(Reuters) – Two buses carrying the National Football League’s Washington Redskins crashed on Sunday morning on a highway exit ramp in Minneapolis on the way to play against the Minnesota Vikings, according to state police.
Decades after New York molesting conviction, Friedman fights to clear name
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jesse Friedman, whose conviction as a teenage child molester was portrayed in the Oscar-nominated film “Capturing the Friedmans,” is not giving up his decades-long campaign to clear his name.
Kenya’s Kipsang, Keitany win NYC Marathon crowns
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wilson Kipsang won a lucrative duel to the finish to join compatriot Mary Keitany in a Kenyan sweep of the men’s and women’s races at a cold, windy New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Maryland man charged with threatening to kill Obama in email
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A 42-year-old Maryland man accused of threatening to kill President Barack Obama and first lady Michele Obama in an explicit email strewn with racist remarks was in custody on Sunday, the United States Secret Service said.
To salvage his presidency, Obama faces pressure to reboot – but will he?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A reshuffling of President Barack Obama’s staff looks all but certain after Tuesday’s congressional elections, which are likely to bring humbling losses to his Democratic party and could add to pressure on him to reboot his presidency.
Man shot after taking New York Police sergeant’s gun: police
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 25-year-old man suspected of jumping into an unmarked New York City police car, stealing a sergeant’s gun and exchanging gunfire with officers was taken into custody early on Sunday, police said.
U.S. foreign policy concerns loom large in Jerusalem passport case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is facing an unconventional challenge as it seeks to project credibility as a neutral peacemaker between the Israelis and Palestinians: a case before the Supreme Court involving a 12-year-old boy.
Blaze from firework display closes ride at Florida Disney park
(Reuters) – A fire caused by debris from a firework display at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom in Florida forced a ride to close for about an hour on Saturday, injuring no one, a spokeswoman for the park said.
