California bill would increase penalties for soliciting minors for sex
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – Adults convicted of soliciting underage prostitutes for sex will spend a minimum of two days in jail and face fines of up to $10,000 under a bill passed by the California legislature on Thursday.
U.S. opens criminal probe of journalist Foley’s death: Holder
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation of the death of American journalist James Foley, Attorney General Eric Holder said on Thursday.
U.S. aid workers who survived Ebola leave Atlanta hospital
ATLANTA, (Reuters) – Appearing thin but smiling, a Texas doctor who weeks ago entered an Atlanta hospital in a full-body biohazard suit to be treated for Ebola said on Thursday he was “thrilled to be alive” as doctors declared him virus-free and safe f…
Virginia man named Stoner busted on marijuana charge: police
(Reuters) – A Virginia man with the last name Stoner has been arrested for having $10,000 worth of marijuana plants, police said Thursday.
Virginia’s ex-governor testifies he has moved out of family home
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell testified on Thursday he was no longer living with his wife, having moved out of his home and into a church about a week before the start of their trial on bribery and corruption charge…
Arkansas college student impaled by flying golf club at fraternity
LITTLE ROCK (Reuters) – An 18-year-old female Arkansas State University student was in critical condition at a hospital after being impaled in the neck by a golf club that broke apart in an accident at a fraternity, university and hospital officials sa…
National Guard to withdraw from riot-torn Ferguson, Missouri
FERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) – The governor of Missouri ordered the withdrawal on Thursday of National Guard troops from riot-torn Ferguson, where tensions have eased after sometimes violent protests were staged nightly since police killed an unarmed black t…
Marching and praying, U.S. clerics seek to restore calm in Ferguson
FERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) – Some clad in clerical collars and others in flowing robes, religious leaders have descended on Ferguson, Missouri, to help end nearly two weeks of violence sparked by the police killing of an unarmed black teenager.
Giant Palestine flag draped on New York bridge under investigation
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City detectives were searching on Thursday for activists suspected of unfurling a massive Palestine flag over the side of an East River bridge during a march in support of Palestinians in Gaza, police said.
New York City bill requires reports on solitary confinement
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York City Council approved a bill on Thursday requiring corrections officials to publish regular reports on the use of solitary confinement in city jails and the notorious Rikers Island complex.
