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.
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.
