Undocumented Mexican migrant eyes sanctuary in Arizona church
TUCSON Ariz. (Reuters) – An undocumented immigrant from Mexico will take refuge on Thursday in an Arizona church that offered her sanctuary, unless the federal government offers her a chance to stay in the United States, her attorney said.
Remains of Jonestown victims found at closed Delaware funeral home
(Reuters) – The cremated remains of nine victims of the 1978 Jonestown cult mass murder-suicide were discovered inside a former Delaware funeral home, state officials said on Thursday.
Former wine collector gets 10 years in prison for counterfeiting
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An Indonesian man U.S. prosecutors called a “kingpin of counterfeit” for selling millions of dollars of fake French wine to the wealthy was sentenced to 10 years in jail in Manhattan federal court on Thursday.
Many U.S. families feel economic stress, few see wages rising: Fed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A quarter of U.S. families feel they are under economic stress due to the aftershock of the Great Recession and most do not expect their wages to increase in the next year, according to a new Federal Reserve study released on Thu…
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…
