Two more charged in slaying of 12-year-old NJ girl on scooter
NEWARK N.J. (Reuters) – Two more suspects were charged in the killing of a 12-year-old New Jersey girl who was struck in the head by a stray bullet as she rode her scooter to a family gathering, authorities said on Friday.
U.S. anthrax probe reveals new bird flu mishap, widespread safety lapses
(Reuters) – Federal health officials on Friday disclosed a new safety breach at a high-security U.S. government laboratory involving dangerous avian flu, a lapse that came to light as they investigated the potential exposure of researchers to live anth…
Armed citizen groups seek recruits to secure U.S. border
DALLAS (Reuters) – Citizen groups in border states are seeking armed volunteers to patrol the U.S.-Mexico frontier alongside law enforcement officers who are struggling to deal with a surge of undocumented migrants from Central America.
Lightning kills one, injures seven in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain park
DENVER (Reuters) – A lightning strike killed a woman and injured seven other people on Friday as they hiked in the Rocky Mountain National Park northwest of Denver, a park official said.
U.S. anthrax probe reveals new bird flu mishap, widespread safety lapses
(Reuters) – Federal health officials on Friday disclosed a new safety breach at a high-security U.S. government laboratory involving dangerous avian flu, a lapse that came to light as they investigated the potential exposure of researchers to live anth…
U.S. agency investigating drone flights after video goes viral
FORT LAUDERDALE Fla. (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating several videos filmed using drones that flew into and around firework displays, including two apparently shot on the Fourth of July and one from Florida that has rece…
Florida’s electoral map in flux after court ruling
TALLAHASSEE Fla. (Reuters) – Florida’s Republicans, stung by a judge’s decision to throw out the state’s 2012 congressional redistricting plan, remained silent on Friday on whether they will appeal the ruling that found they conspired to rig the bounda…
Seattle’s first legal pot shop runs out of marijuana
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle’s first and only recreational marijuana store had to close on Friday after running out of stock in just three days since Washington became the second U.S. state to allow pot sales to adults.
Mississippi coach, wife indicted for sex with underage girl
(Reuters) – A grand jury indicted a Mississippi girl’s softball coach and his pregnant wife on Friday on charges they engaged in oral sex with a 15-year-old player on his team, according to authorities and court records.
Florida movie theater shooter wins release from jail on bond
TAMPA Fla. (Reuters) – A retired Florida police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a fellow moviegoer during a dispute over texting is expected to go home on Friday night after being released from jail on bond, his lawyer said.
