Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ohio says may seek execution drugs from compounding pharmacies
CLEVELAND, OHIO (Reuters) – Ohio prison officials said Friday they are changing current policies on executions that could include using drugs from compounding pharmacies, an industry that has come under increased scrutiny from regulators.
San Jose, Calif. and MLB square off in court over moving A’s
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) – While the Oakland Athletics prepared for their first game post-season on Friday, a federal judge said he would rule shortly on whether to dismiss a lawsuit charging Major League Baseball with illegally blocking the team…
Louisiana man, held 41 years in solitary, dies 3 days after prison release
(Reuters) – A Louisiana man who was held in solitary confinement for 41 years for a killing he said he did not commit died on Friday, three days after a judge overturned his conviction and freed him.
Man who claims he was shot by ex-NFL star Hernandez arrested
BOSTON (Reuters) – A man who says he was shot in the face by Aaron Hernandez, an ex-NFL star jailed on separate murder charges, was arrested on Friday for skipping a court appearance last month, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Family identifies woman who died after Washington car chase
STAMFORD, Conn./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Family members have identified the body of a woman who died after a tense car chase through the streets of Washington that prompted a lockdown of the U.S. Capitol, their lawyer said Friday.
U.S. hearing postponed for accused operator of Silk Road online drug bazaar
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A federal magistrate judge postponed a bail hearing on Friday for the alleged mastermind of the Silk Road online drug bazaar in order to give the 29-year-old’s lawyer more time to prepare.
New York-Connecticut commuter line to resume full service October 7
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Metro-North Railroad expects to resume normal service on its heavily traveled New Haven line next Monday morning after a power failure caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters to New York City, officials said on Friday….
Obama walks to sandwich shop to try to win points on budget
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden took an unusual stroll to a sandwich shop down the street from the White House on Friday, a photo opportunity designed to show their solidarity for workers laid off due to a gov…
Democrat has lead in tight Virginia governor’s race -poll
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe has a narrow lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli a month away from Virginia’s election for governor, according to a poll released on Friday.
