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.
Mayor’s wife carjacked in front of home in Pennsylvania city
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – The wife of the mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania, was carjacked at gunpoint in front of her home and one man was arrested on robbery charges in the incident, police said on Thursday.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez charged in 2012 Boston double-murder
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder in connection with the July 2012 shooting of two men in Boston, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley said on Thursday.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez charged in Boston double-murder
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder in a 2012 Boston double homicide, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley said at a press conference on Thursday.
U.S. jury begins deliberating in trial of London imam Abu Hamza
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The fate of London imam Abu Hamza al-Masri is in the hands of a New York jury, which began deliberating on Thursday on whether to convict him on terrorism-related charges.
Accused Boston bomber’s friend suspected guilt, agent says
BOSTON (Reuters) – A friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber suspected 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 Thursday.
