South Carolina teen fights to wear makeup in his DMV license photo
(Reuters) – A national transgender advocacy group has asked South Carolina officials to retake the driver’s license photo of a teenager who says his free speech rights were violated when he was not allowed to wear makeup for his original picture.
Lawyers for ex-NFL star Hernandez seek to have search tossed out
BOSTON (Reuters) – Attorneys for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez argued in court on Wednesday that evidence seized from his home should not be allowed in his upcoming trial on charges of murdering an associate because police lacked cau…
Philadelphia prosecutor to tackle political corruption case
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – The Philadelphia district attorney said on Wednesday his office is taking over a controversial political corruption case that the Pennsylvania attorney general declined to prosecute.
Hillary Clinton notes distance from Obama on Syria rebels
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Potential Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pointed out her differences with President Barack Obama on Tuesday over his decision not to arm moderate Syrian rebels, as neighboring Iraq struggles to cope with extrem…
Universal Orlando to open new Harry Potter ride in July
ORLANDO Fla. (Reuters) – The much-anticipated expansion of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open on July 8, the theme park said on Wednesday ahead of a preview of the new attraction.
Mother of U.S. aid contractor jailed in Cuba dies
HAVANA (Reuters) – The mother of a U.S. aid contractor jailed in Cuba died on Wednesday, adding to the despondency of a prisoner whose case has strained U.S.-Cuba relations and prompted him to vow not to complete another year of his 15-year term, his l…
Racehorses teach New York inmates unexpected lessons 30 years on
WALLKILL N.Y. (Reuters) – When retired racehorses first arrived at Wallkill Correctional Facility, Jim Tremper expected to teach horsemanship skills to inmates who would be looking for jobs when they were freed.
Accused Boston bomber’s lawyers denied bid for private family meetings
BOSTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Wednesday denied a request by lawyers for the accused Boston Marathon bomber to allow them to meet jointly with their client and his sisters without having federal agents present.
U.S. college student due in court over threatening Web comments: police
(Reuters) – A University of Washington student is due on Wednesday to appear in court where he could be charged with harassment and cyber-stalking, after posting online messages pledging to kill women and praising another college student who went on a …
U.S. Air Force installation in Los Angeles placed on lockdown
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A U.S. Air Force installation in Los Angeles was placed under a security lockdown for more than six hours on Tuesday afternoon as police investigated a report of a suspicious person at the base.
