U.S. murder suspect in Bali denied private legal consultations: lawyer
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A Chicago-area teenager detained in connection with the death of her mother on the resort island of Bali is not being allowed to meet privately with her legal team in Indonesia, her U.S.-based lawyer said on Monday.
At least 400 Florida beachgoers stung by jellyfish
ORLANDO Fla. (Reuters) – Jellyfish stung at least 400 Florida beachgoers over the weekend, prompting lifeguards to raise purple flags warning of hazardous marine life off the state’s east coast, authorities said on Monday.
Two teens killed by Chicago police after pointing guns, police say
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Two teens were shot to death by Chicago police in separate incidents on Sunday after they refused to drop their guns and pointed them at officers, police and a police union spokesman said on Monday.
One dead after Haitian migrants come ashore near Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI (Reuters) – One woman died early on Monday as 20 Haitian migrants being transported by an illegal smuggling operation came ashore near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, law enforcement officials said.
Man dies after being Tasered by police in Florida
MIAMI (Reuters) – Authorities in Florida are investigating the death of a man who was shot with a Taser stun gun by a police officer while resisting arrest, sheriff’s deputies said on Monday.
Blind Florida man shoots intruder in his Tampa home
TAMPA Fla. (Reuters) – A blind Florida man shot an intruder who broke into his home armed with a knife, not realizing it was his teenage nephew, authorities said on Monday.
Brown supporters from near and far form striking Ferguson tableau
FERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) – When the call came just after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in this St. Louis suburb, Reggie Jones didn’t hesitate. He packed his bag, took time off work and came straight to Ferguson…
Four bodies found floating off Florida coast prompt search, questions
(Reuters) – U.S. authorities were trying to determine on Monday what happened to four men whose bodies were found floating off the Atlantic coast of Florida, as the search for additional possible victims continued by air and sea.
Library without books debuts at Florida’s newest college
TAMPA Fla. (Reuters) – The library opening with the first day of classes on Monday at Florida’s newest college features a sunlit arched roof and cozy reading chairs – but not a single book.
Kansas lawyer is ‘go to guy’ in battle against Obama on immigration
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As President Barack Obama prepares to announce major immigration policy changes, conservative attorney Kris Kobach is fighting a case in federal court he says has the potential to “torpedo” the president’s plans.
