Court orders American Indian casino in California to stay closed after standoff
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A federal court on Wednesday ordered an American Indian casino in California to remain closed over public safety concerns tied to an armed standoff that occurred last week between two tribal factions at the establishment, offici…
Florida governors debate marred by trivial live TV squabble over fan
MIAMI (Reuters) – Florida’s Republican Governor Rick Scott and his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist don’t agree on much, not even a podium cooling fan that delayed the start of the second televised debates between the two candidates on Wednesday eve…
Chicago guns and bullets to be melted down, made into jewelry
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Guns and bullets seized from Chicago-area crimes will be melted down and turned into jewelry by a company that pledges to give part of the profit to at-risk children, company and government officials said on Wednesday.
California atheist jailed over objections to faith-based recovery gets $2 million settlement
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California atheist convicted of drug possession who was found in violation of his parole and sent back to prison after he objected to a treatment program centered on belief in a higher power has won a nearly $2 million legal s…
California man dies, mother in critical condition after mauling by pit bulls
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – A California man has died and his mother is in critical condition after they were mauled by pit bulls, authorities said on Wednesday.
Grand Ole Opry star’s killer paroled after 41 years in prison
NASHVILLE (Reuters) – John Brown, one of the two men convicted in the murders of Grand Ole Opry and “Hee Haw” star David “Stringbean” Akeman and his wife, will be released from prison after serving 41 years, officials said on Wednesday.
Student athlete accused of rape in Washington quits team
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A Washington state high school student, who had caused outrage when he was charged with rape but allowed to continue playing football, has quit the team, school officials said on Wednesday.
Prominent Washington rabbi pleads not guilty to voyeurism charge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A prominent Washington rabbi who police allege installed a video camera in a ritual bathing area pleaded not guilty to a voyeurism charge on Wednesday, according to court documents.
Golf course sued over property damage from California wildfire
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – About a dozen Southern California residents whose property or possessions were destroyed in a wildfire earlier this year have sued a neighboring golf course they blame for triggering the blaze through the neglect of fire hazards a…
Top U.S. Marine says F-35s July due date still ‘doable’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Marine Corps said on Wednesday it is sticking to a July 2015 target to declare an initial squadron of 10 new Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets ready for combat use, but said it would not be devastated if the date sl…
