Grab the vacuum: Ladybugs overwhelm parts of U.S. Southeast
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) – Millions of ladybugs are invading homes and businesses in parts of the U.S. eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast this fall, causing headaches for residents who are fighting the invasion with vacuum cleaners that suc…
Teacher wounded in L.A. airport shooting recounts crawling to safety
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A high school teacher wounded in a deadly shooting frenzy at Los Angeles International Airport said on Tuesday he crawled to safety on his hands and knees and tied a sweatshirt around his own bleeding leg in the desperate moment…
U.S. Republican Senator Paul making changes to avoid charges of plagiarism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Seeking to stop accusations of plagiarism, Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul, a Tea Party favorite and potential 2016 White House contender, said on Tuesday that he and his staff have begun to more thoroughly check and footnote w…
TV pitchman Trudeau sold weight-loss ‘dream’: prosecutors
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Pitchman Kevin Trudeau sold a “dream” in infomercials promising his book contained easier weight loss cures than it delivered, prosecutors said on Tuesday in an opening statement for his federal criminal contempt trial In Chicago.
U.S. man who hijacked plane in 1984 preparing to leave Cuba for home
HAVANA (Reuters) – A former U.S. militant who hijacked a plane to Havana almost 30 years ago was preparing to leave Cuba for the United States on Wednesday morning, where he faces federal charges, said an acquaintance who asked not to be identified.
Oregon middle school coach ousted over plan for Hooters party
(Reuters) – This football season will be the last for an Oregon middle school coach determined to hold a team victory bash at Hooters, the restaurant best known for its scantily clad waitresses, a school official said on Tuesday.
Illinois lawmakers clear way for same-sex marriage
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois is poised to become the 15th U.S. state to allow same-sex unions after lawmakers in President Barack Obama’s home state gave final approval to a bill on Tuesday.
Illinois lawmakers clear way for same-sex marriage
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois is poised to become the 15th U.S. state to allow same-sex unions after lawmakers in President Barack Obama’s home state gave final approval to a bill on Tuesday.
Condo vote stirs passions over San Francisco’s haves and have-nots
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The plans for the 8 Washington condominium project show 134 luxury units rising from San Francisco’s famed waterfront — a gleaming testament to a local economy in roaring good health.
Washington governor to announce tentative deal on Boeing 777X
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is set to announce a major agreement on Tuesday that would bring key parts of Boeing Co’s newest jet program, the 777X, to the Seattle area.
