Damage claims filed in Washington state over mudslide disaster
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) – The widow of a man killed in the Washington state mudslide has filed damage claims asserting that official inaction contributed to the disaster that took more than 40 lives.
Gang trial defendant fatally shot in Utah court by U.S. marshal
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) – An accused street gang member standing trial in federal court in Salt Lake City was shot to death by a deputy U.S. marshal on Monday as the defendant attacked a witness who was testifying against him, federal law-enforcement …
Law school graduate in Macon, Georgia, admits killing classmate
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A 28-year-old law school graduate in Georgia pleaded guilty on Monday to killing and dismembering a fellow graduate and disposing of her remains in a trash dumpster outside an apartment building where they both lived.
Keflezighi wins Boston Marathon, first U.S. victor in decades
By Scott Malone, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Richard Valdmanis
Alaska lawmakers vote to formally recognize indigenous languages
JUNEAU, Alaska (Reuters) – Alaska lawmakers gave final approval on Monday to a bill that would officially recognize the state’s 20 indigenous languages in a symbolic move that gives a nod to tribal efforts to save Native American tongues at risk of dyi…
Lawyer appointed for Utah mother accused of killing six newborns
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) – A Utah mother accused of killing six of her newborn babies over the course of a decade made her first appearance in court on Monday and was appointed a public defender after telling the judge she has not earned an income in t…
Four suspects in Detroit motorist beating ordered to stand trial
(Reuters) – Four men accused of beating a motorist in a mob attack after the driver accidentally struck a child on a Detroit street were ordered Monday to stand trial on attempted murder charges.
Supreme Court refuses to hear Florida appeal over worker drug testing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review an executive order issued by Florida Governor Rick Scott that had required all state employees take random drug tests.
Treasury secretary to show ‘commitment’ to Detroit in visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will visit bankrupt Detroit this week to highlight the Obama administration’s “continued commitment to the city’s revitalization and explore ways to promote job creation and economic growth,” according…
Car crashes into Florida church during Easter service
MIAMI (Reuters) – A car crashed into a Fort Myers, Florida, church filled with 200 people attending the Easter Sunday service, injuring at least 18, police said.
