U.S. crime rate rising, but fewer Americans believe it: Gallup poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fewer Americans are aware that violent crime has been on the rise in the United States for the past few years, according to a Gallup poll published on Thursday.
State high court says Virginia Tech not negligent in 2007 massacre
(Reuters) – Virginia’s Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a jury decision that found Virginia Tech University negligent in the 2007 massacre at the school in which 32 people were killed.
U.S. food group faces legal trouble in fight over GMO labeling
(Reuters) – A lobbying group for major U.S. food manufacturers continues to run afoul of campaign finance laws in the way that it has contributed funds to block a measure that would require labeling of genetically modified foods in Washington state, ac…
Colorado hockey goalie Varlamov arrested for suspected domestic violence
DENVER (Reuters) – Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Denver police said on Wednesday.
Hawaii Senate passes bill to legalize gay marriage
HONOLULU (Reuters) – Hawaii’s state Senate approved legislation on Wednesday to legalize same-sex marriage in a state long popular as a wedding and honeymoon destination, voting overwhelmingly to repeal a voter-approved constitutional amendment banning…
Fatal plane crash in Nashville may have gone unnoticed for hours
(Reuters) – A fatal plane crash at Nashville International Airport earlier this week may have gone unnoticed for hours, the Nashville Tennessean newspaper reported on Wednesday.
University of California to spend $5 million to help undocumented students
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – Undocumented immigrants admitted to the University of California will be eligible for $5 million in services under a program announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of moves to expand immigrant rights in the co…
New York protesters target Barneys after black shoppers claim bias
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A small group of demonstrators shouting “no shop and frisk” gathered at the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers’ complaints they were stopped by police after making luxu…
New Jersey man admits stealing $2.5 million in food stamp benefits
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) – A New Jersey grocery store manager pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to stealing more than $2.5 million from the government in food stamp benefits, federal prosecutors said.
Robert Gates, ex-U.S. Secretary of Defense, to lead Boy Scouts
(Reuters) – The Boy Scouts of America on Wednesday chose former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA director Robert Gates as its next president, who will face the task of repairing divisions in the organization from a heated debate over accepting gay sco…
