Californians will pay more for water, must still conserve: officials
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – Californians face higher water prices and permanent conservation measures amid drought, global warming and population growth in a state that has long struggled to satisfy urban and agricultural needs, the administration of…
Electricity project linking Quebec and New York clears hurdle
OTTAWA (Reuters) – A major electricity transmission project linking the Canadian province of Quebec with New York City has cleared a significant hurdle, opening the door to construction within a year, the executive behind the proposal said on Thursday….
Relatives suspect poison in deaths of Utah family
(Reuters) – The relatives of a Utah family who were found dead last month in a locked bedroom at their home suspect they died from poison and say details from court documents published this week begin to confirm their suspicions, local media said on Th…
Stockton, California, workers relieved as judge ruling secures pensions
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) – Stockton, California, employees breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday as a judge ruled the city could exit bankruptcy, leaving benefits administered by public pension giant Calpers untouched.
Oklahoma teen arrested for threatening shooting spree at school
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – An Oklahoma teenager has been arrested on suspicion of making online threats to go on a shooting spree at his high school, law enforcement officials said on Thursday.
Pennsylvania boy who disappeared with father on sailboat found in South Pacific
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A 9-year-old boy reported missing after he disappeared with his father aboard a sailboat in Washington state has been located on an island in the South Pacific and will be reunited with his mother, the FBI said on Thursday.
District of Columbia panels weigh legalizing marijuana sales
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington lawmakers took a step toward legalizing the sale of marijuana in the U.S. capital on Thursday, holding a hearing on rules and taxes ahead of a referendum next week.
Police led to Alabama drug suspect by his dog
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (Reuters) – Police in Alabama found a suspected drug dealer who was hiding in tall grass near his home after the man’s dog, tail wagging enthusiastically, led officers to him, police said on Thursday.
North Carolina man pleads guilty to trying to help Islamic State
WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Reuters) – A North Carolina man accused of seeking to join Islamic State insurgents fighting in Syria pleaded guilty on Thursday to attempting to provide material support to the group.
Two shot, dozens arrested in San Francisco following Giants win
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Two people were shot, one was stabbed and around 40 were arrested as celebrations in San Francisco for the Giants victory in the World Series turned violent overnight, police said on Thursday.
