‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author, Alabama museum in legal battle over book
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) – An Alabama museum in the town that inspired the setting for the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” is fighting back against a lawsuit by author Harper Lee that accuses it of exploiting one of America’s best-loved books.
Orlando approves $1 billion airport expansion plan
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Orlando’s international airport authority approved a $1.1 billion improvement program, financed in part by $543.5 million in revenue bonds, to meet growing tourism industry demand linked to the area’s theme parks.
Suspect in Texas murders found dead after car went off cliff
(Reuters) – A man sought in the Texas shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend on Thursday was found dead after his car went over a cliff in a remote area known as “Devil’s Backbone,” police said.
San Francisco rail workers plan to strike on Friday barring last-minute deal
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Commuter rail workers in San Francisco will go on strike on Friday unless a last-minute deal with management on a contract is reached before midnight on Thursday, an employee union said.
Orlando approves $1 billion airport expansion plan
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Orlando’s international airport authority approved a $1.1 billion improvement program, financed in part by $543.5 million in revenue bonds, to meet growing tourism industry demand linked to the area’s theme parks.
Detroit Kennel Club cancels dog show for first time in 98 years
(Reuters) – A dog show that draws about 2,000 purebred dogs and 25,000 spectators each year to Detroit has been canceled after 98 years due to a lack of sponsorship, officials said Thursday.
Los Angeles airport worker pleads not guilty in dry ice bomb case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A baggage handler accused of setting off two dry ice bombs at the Los Angeles International Airport, in what police have said was a purported prank, pleaded not guilty to explosives charges on Thursday in a California courthouse…
Florida convicts sought after release on forged orders
ORLANDO (Reuters) – Florida authorities searched on Thursday for two convicted murderers released from prison based on forged court documents that indicated their life sentences had been reduced, state corrections officials said.
Bankrupt Alabama county threatens to end workout plan
(Reuters) – Alabama’s Jefferson County on Thursday threatened to cancel a plan for exiting its $4.2 billion bankruptcy unless Wall Street creditors agree to more concessions, possibly delaying the resolution of America’s second-largest municipal bankru…
Obama picks attorney Jeh Johnson for Homeland Security chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will nominate former Pentagon attorney Jeh Johnson, a national security expert who had a role in ending the military’s ban on gays in the military, to be Homeland Security chief, a White House official said…
