Mother of American held in Venezuela says son not a “terrorist”
MIAMI (Reuters) – The mother of an American man arrested last month in Venezuela is challenging Venezuela’s depiction of him as a foreign “mercenary” who incited anti-government protests that have roiled the country this year.
Actor Michael Jace arrested for murder of his wife
(Reuters) – Actor Michael Jace, known for playing a cop in the television drama “The Shield,” was charged with murder on Tuesday after his wife was found shot to death in their Los Angeles-area home, police said.
Missouri set to execute inmate who has rare health defect
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) – Missouri is set to execute early Wednesday a convicted killer whose lawyers have said has a rare health condition that could lead to extreme pain and suffocation during a lethal injection.
N.Y. Times publisher tried for ‘amicable’ split with editor
(Reuters) – New York Times Co Chairman and Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. said he tried to part ways peacefully with the top leader of the newsroom, Jill Abramson, whom he ousted last week.
Machinery failure blamed for hurting seven at Wisconsin foundry
(Reuters) – The “catastrophic failure” of a piece of machinery at a Wisconsin foundry triggered a small fire and the release of molten metal that injured seven people, police said on Tuesday.
Woman arrested on suspicion of forcing three-year-old to eat own feces
(Reuters) – An Arizona woman was arrested at the weekend on suspicion of forcing a three-year-old girl to eat her own feces after the girl defecated in a bathtub, court records show.
NBA formally charges Clippers owner, sets June 3 hearing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) stepped up its drive to oust Donald Sterling as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, formally charging on Monday that his racist remarks damaged the league and paving the way for fellow team …
Military acquisition rules hamper U.S. ability to counter cyber threats
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) – U.S. military experts on Monday said current acquisition rules hamper their ability to respond quickly to a growing number of cyber attacks against U.S. weapons and computer networks and new approaches are needed.
Sperm donor or parent? Check the box on California form
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A bill aimed at protecting the parental and adoptive rights of same-sex couples in California passed a key legislative hurdle on Monday in an effort to close gaps in a state law that have led to at least one high-profile legal…
Same-sex couples wed in Oregon after gay marriage ban lifted
PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) – Gay and lesbian couples clamored to be among the first in Oregon to exchange wedding vows on Monday after a federal judge struck down a state ban on same-sex marriage, sparking a day of celebration amid flowers, cakes and h…
