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.
California probes near-death escape of 12 firefighters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California forestry officials have opened an inquiry into a life-threatening ordeal faced by 12 firefighters who were nearly engulfed by flames in the Sierra Nevada last month before a helicopter pilot flew to the scene and led …
Supreme Court takes no immediate action on gay marriage cases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday took no action over whether it plans to take up the question of whether states can ban gay marriage.
Silicon Valley takes benefits ‘arms race’ to health care
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – High salaries and free food aren’t enough any more in Silicon Valley, where maturing companies are competing for talent with creative health care and “wellness” programs that use gadgets to promote good behavior.
Dallas Cowboys player investigated for alleged sex assault: ESPN
(Reuters) – A Dallas Cowboys player is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the team’s hotel last month, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Man, hostage killed following California standoff
(Reuters) – A man who took a woman and her two young children hostage in their southern California home was shot dead by police after apparently shooting the woman, who later died, police said on Wednesday.
