U.S. Marine Corps resumes flights of Lockheed F-35B jets
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Marine Corps said it was resuming flights of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 B-model jets on Friday, and was continuing with its plan to send several jets to Britain for their international debut next month.
Puerto Rico agency debt slumps on downgrades, restructuring law
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Puerto Rico public corporation debt slumped on Friday after a new law that allows agencies to restructure their debts sparked fears of an imminent default and led to a slew of downgrades on the electricity, highway, and water autho…
Mississippi Tea Party leader dead in apparent suicide
(Reuters) – A prominent lawyer and leader of the Mississippi Tea Party, who was arrested in connection with photos posted online of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s bedridden wife, died on Friday of an apparent suicide, the man’s attorney said.
Kentucky head-on collision kills six, injures four
(Reuters) – Six people were killed and four injured in a fiery crash after a station wagon crossed the center line and slammed into a minivan near Lexington, Kentucky, police said on Friday.
Mexican helicopter fired shots in Arizona near border, U.S. says
PHOENIX (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are investigating two shots that were fired from a Mexican helicopter when it crossed the border into Arizona, although no injuries or damage to U.S. property were reported, the U.S. Border Patrol said on Friday.
Nebraska releases prisoners by mistake, tries to get some back
OMAHA (Reuters) – Nebraska authorities mistakenly released more than 300 criminals from prison early and are trying to track the two dozen they want to put back in jail, state officials said on Friday.
Texas man pleads guilty to trying to aid foreign terrorists
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – A Texas man pleaded guilty on Friday of attempting to provide support and resources to a Middle Eastern foreign terrorist organization as part of a federal undercover operation, U.S. prosecutors said.
Johns Hopkins hospital workers call off Baltimore strike
(Reuters) – A strike over wages by 2,000 Johns Hopkins Hospital service employees in Baltimore was averted on Friday after intervention by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley.
Detroit police probe case of boy found in basement, stepmom arrested
(Reuters) – Detroit police said Friday they were still trying to determine if there was any wrongdoing in the case of a 12-year-old boy who was missing for 11 days before being found alive and well in his family’s basement.
California measure reducing sentences for nonviolent crimes heads to ballot
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – A ballot initiative aimed at reducing prison sentences for people who commit nonviolent crimes including drug possession and petty theft will go before California voters in November, the state said Thursday.
