U.S. Top News: Prosecution case nearing close in Sandusky sex abuse trial

Click to View in Browser 06/14/2012 Prosecution case nearing close in Sandusky sex abuse trial BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the fast-paced Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial are close to wrapping up their case, with three alleged victims still to testify against the former Penn State assistant football coach. Most say Bush to blame for weak U.S. economy, poll finds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About two-thirds of Americans believe Republican former U.S. President George W. Bush - not Democratic President Barack Obama - is responsible for the nation's struggling economy, according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday. Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes southern California LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Wednesday evening, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. Judge blocks union election at American Airlines (Reuters) - A judge on Wednesday temporarily halted a union organizing drive for 10,000 passenger service agents at bankrupt American Airlines that had been cleared by federal mediators. Ex-Citadel camp counselor pleads guilty to sex abuse (Editor's Note: Please be advised that this story contains content of a sexual nature) U.S. expands fire risk probe of older Jeep models DETROIT (Reuters) - A probe into the risk of fire after a rear-impact crash for older model Chrysler Group Jeep vehicles has been raised a step closer to a possible recall and expanded to include a total of about 5.1 million vehicles, U.S. safety regulators said on Thursday. U.S. targets landlords in fight against medical pot ST. LOUIS, June 12 (Thomson Reuters Accelus) - Federal prosecutors are targeting medical marijuana shops in California, seeking forfeiture of the properties in which they do business. Accused British hacker charged in U.S. over LulzSec attacks LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted a 20-year-old British citizen on charges related to attacks by the LulzSec hacking group on the Fox and PBS television networks and Sony's film and TV studio, authorities said on Wednesday. International super-rich target California real estate LONDON (Reuters) - The super-rich investors responsible for London's prime real estate bubble are adding California to their wish lists, lured by bargains offering crisis-defying returns as an overdue churn in the United States property market finally gets under way. New York City mayor opposes new oversight of police (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will oppose planned legislation to create independent oversight of the New York Police Department, a measure introduced by city lawmakers as the NYPD comes under growing criticism for controversial policies. Related Video Armstrong faces new doping charges U.S. Morning Call: Greek stocks soar; Nokia job cuts Great Debate Britain's Liberals flex their muscles, a little 'The only crime that I committed' A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend