Accused Boston bomber’s friend suspected guilt, agent says
BOSTON (Reuters) – A friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber grew suspicious that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had carried out the attack when he threw away a backpack and laptop he had removed from the suspect’s dorm room, a federal agent testified on Thurs…
Federal judge upholds D.C.’s gun law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge on Thursday upheld a Washington D.C. gun law that bans assault weapons and requires owners of other firearms to follow certain registration requirements, including that they pass a test and safety course.
Texas woman, 31, arrested for posing as high school teenager
(Reuters) – A 31-year-old woman has been arrested after several months posing as a teenage student at a private high school in Texas, local media reported.
Obama opens 9/11 memorial, a ‘sacred place of healing and hope’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Barack Obama led an emotional dedication on Thursday of a museum that commemorates the traumatic events of September 11, 2001, built on the “ground zero” site of the twin towers that fell that day.
Suspect in missing Fort Bragg soldier’s death held without bail
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) – The man charged with killing a U.S. soldier whose remains were found more than two years after she went missing in North Carolina was ordered held without bail on Thursday and could face the death penalty, a jud…
California consumers say duped by Blue Shield’s limited Obamacare plans
(Reuters) – Consumers who purchased new health plans from Blue Shield of California have sued the insurer, claiming they were misled into thinking the insurance would cover their desired doctors and hospitals.
Ousted Trenton, New Jersey, mayor sentenced to prison for corruption
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) – Tony Mack, found guilty of corruption and forced to resign as mayor of Trenton, New Jersey, was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Thursday for his part in a kickback scheme involving city-owned land.
GM recalls almost 3 million vehicles, to take charge of up to $200 million
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Thursday it has issued five more recalls, covering almost 3 million vehicles globally, and is expected to take a charge of up to $200 million.
Missouri governor critical of 72-hour abortion wait law
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) – Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said on Thursday he has “profound concerns” about a bill state lawmakers approved this week requiring women to wait 72 hours for an abortion, even in cases of rape or incest.
U.S. fast-food workers go on strike to protest low pay
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. fast-food workers went on strike on Thursday, aiming to convince thousands of restaurants they make huge profits from paying them a pittance and that they deserve a raise.
