New York man convicted of murder after rap lyrics used as evidence
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An accused New York City gang member was found guilty of a slew of violent crimes, including three murders, on Thursday after a trial in which his boastful, graphic rap lyrics were used as evidence against him.
Emboldened by Utah ruling, Colorado clerk issues gay marriage licenses
DENVER (Reuters) – A left-leaning Colorado county defiantly issued marriage licenses to gay couples on Thursday, emboldened by a landmark decision by a regional appeals court that found in favor of same-sex marriage in neighboring Utah.
U.S. high court curbs state limits on abortion clinic protests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to anti-abortion activists on Thursday by making it harder for states to enact laws aimed at helping patients entering abortion clinics to avoid protesters, striking down a Massachusetts st…
Wisconsin man charged with hiding corpses found in suitcases
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – A Wisconsin man charged with hiding the corpses of two women in suitcases has told investigators he was present when one of them died at a Minnesota hotel last year, authorities said on Thursday.
Widow of American Indian activist sues doctors over his death
DENVER (Reuters) – The widow of American Indian activist Russell Means has sued a New Mexico hospital for wrongful death and medical malpractice, claiming her husband’s cancer was misdiagnosed before his death in 2012, court records show.
Rapped by judge, Montana lawyer in German student case scraps World Cup screening
(Reuters) – The lawyer for a Montana man accused of fatally shooting a German exchange student in his garage abruptly cancel led a Germany vs USA World Cup soccer screening party on Thursday after a judge called it a publicity stunt.
Detroit bankruptcy judge on board for bus tour of city
DETROIT (Reuters) – The federal judge overseeing Detroit’s historic bankruptcy case on Thursday indicated he is willing to join a bus tour proposed by the city, while rejecting demands by a major creditor in the case for an explanation of how a legal o…
U.S. IRS launches education program for tax return preparers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said on Thursday it will launch a voluntary education program for tax return preparers, a step back from an earlier mandatory program of testing and regulation that was halted by the courts.
Nearly 40 injured in Houston-area building collapse
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – Nearly 40 people were injured on Thursday when the ceiling of a garage apartment crashed down on Thursday onto about 100 people who had gathered for a religious event at a Houston-area residence, fire officials said.
North Carolina legislature approves limited medical marijuana use
RALEIGH N.C (Reuters) – North Carolina is on the verge of joining the wave of states to approve a form of medical marijuana as lawmakers voted to allow its limited use for treating seizures.
