New Hampshire man convicted of killing teen asks to skip sentencing
MANCHESTER N.H. (Reuters) – A New Hampshire judge is expected to rule on Tuesday whether to compel a man found guilty last month of raping and murdering a college student to attend a hearing this week where he will face a mandatory sentence of life in …
Colorado woman accused of aiding Islamist rebels reaches plea deal
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado woman accused of conspiring to provide support to Islamist insurgents waging war against the governments of Syria and Iraq has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Monday.
Maryland nanny steals $431,542 from her bosses
(Reuters) – A Maryland nanny who stole $431,542 from her employers to gamble and buy a house in Africa pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges, prosecutors said.
Canadian man facing U.S. terrorism charges to fight extradition
CALGARY Alberta (Reuters) – A Canadian man facing extradition to the United States on charges he helped orchestrate two deadly bombings in Iraq may appeal to Canada’s top court after a lower court on Monday supported government efforts to deport him.
Woman hit by California Highway Patrol officer says feared for her life
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A woman punched repeatedly by a California Highway Patrol officer during an arrest that was caught on video has said in television interviews that she felt the officer was trying to beat her to death.
TV crew checking crime app in Washington has van robbed
(Reuters) – A TV news van was robbed in Washington while its crew was reporting on a smartphone crime app that rates bad neighborhoods, the station reported.
Virginia governor pitched health product, says corruption trial witness
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell gave a personal pitch to a state healthcare official for the dietary supplement at the heart of the former governor’s trial on corruption and bribery charges, the official testified on Monday.
Six killed after Texas police chase ends in crash
HOUSTON (Reuters) – A teenager, his parents and uncle were among six people killed when a speeding vehicle pursued by police slammed into their car outside Houston, killing both drivers and their passengers, police said.
Guantanamo court hears arguments on separate trial for 9/11 suspect
FORT MEADE Md. (Reuters) – A military court heard arguments on Monday on removing one of five men charged in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States from a joint trial because of his mental condition.
Utah teen killed by truck while sunbathing in driveway
(Reuters) – A 15-year-old Utah girl died after being run over by a pickup truck while she lay sunbathing in the driveway of their home, police said on Monday.
