No trouble between Virginia ex-governor, wife, corruption trial witness says
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife had a loving relationship and there was no trouble between them, a prosecution witness in the couple’s federal corruption trial testified on Thursday.
Senator Alexander faces Tea Party challenge in Tennessee primary
NASHVILLE Tenn. (Reuters) – Tennessee Republicans on Thursday will decide whether Senator Lamar Alexander has earned a shot at a third term or they should look to one of a half-dozen challengers led by a state representative with Tea Party support.
Former top pick Oden arrested on battery charges: police
(Reuters) – Former number one draft pick Greg Oden was arrested in Indiana early on Thursday morning on battery charges following an attack on his ex-girlfriend, according to a police report.
FBI briefing contract removes reference to ‘tonality’ of news coverage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has removed a reference to the “tonality” of news coverage from a solicitation for a contractor to summarize news reports about the agency.
Americans worry that illegal migrants threaten way of life, economy
KINGSTON New Hampshire (Reuters) – As President Barack Obama considers sidestepping Congress to loosen U.S. immigration policy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans are deeply worried that illegal immigration is threatening the nation’s culture and eco…
Americans worry that illegal migrants threaten way of life, economy
KINGSTON New Hampshire (Reuters) – As President Barack Obama considers sidestepping Congress to loosen U.S. immigration policy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans are deeply worried that illegal immigration is threatening the nation’s culture and eco…
Detroit jury continues deliberations in porch shooting case
DETROIT (Reuters) – A Detroit jury will resume deliberations on Thursday to determine whether the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white suburban homeowner was murder or a fear-driven mistake.
U.S. Homeland Security contractor reports computer breach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A company that performs background checks for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday it was the victim of a cyber attack, adding in a statement that “it has all the markings of a state-sponsored attack.”
California insurer pays out in buckets, literally
(Reuters) – A California insurer has paid a $21,000 court settlement in more than a dozen buckets of coins to an elderly man who alleged an employee assaulted him when he tried to buy insurance, the Los Angeles Times reported.
California news anchor accused of stealing high-end wallets resigns
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – A Sacramento-area television news anchor charged with grand theft and burglary over the alleged theft of Coach wallets from an outlet store has resigned from her job.
