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WASHINGTON (AP) — The next court date is Wednesday in the case of the alleged mastermind of the attacks on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. Ahmed Abu Khattala (hah-TAH'-lah) pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance yesterday in Washington. The case represents a high-profile test of the Obama administration's goal of prosecuting terror suspects in civilian courts. A grand jury indictment accuses him of conspiring to provide support and resources to terrorists in the attacks of September, 2012, that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. Additional charges are expected.
ATLANTA (AP) — Police say the mother of a toddler who died in an unattended SUV in suburban Atlanta told investigators she researched the subject online because she was afraid it could happen. Police had earlier said that the boy's father told investigators he had conducted a similar Internet search before the boy died. Justin Harris faces murder and child cruelty charges after driving to work and leaving the child in the car. The boy's mother hasn't been charged in the death. But a search warrant released today revealed that she had conducted her own Internet search on the subject.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say nine people have been injured during a shooting on celebrated Bourbon Street. A police spokesman says the shooting happened early today. Seven people are hospitalized in stable condition, and one in critical condition. The condition of the other victim wasn't available. Bourbon Street is New Orleans' most famous street, a nightly swirl of bright neon and happy tourists with beverage in hand.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York state has a plan to end its three-decade HIV epidemic by the year 2020. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) announced the ambitious initiative today, the day of New York City's Gay Pride Parade. The state aims to bring the disease to below epidemic levels by increasing HIV testing while boosting tracking and treatment for people who have the virus. The plan includes getting bulk discounts on HIV drugs. About 3,000 New York state residents are expected to be diagnosed with HIV this year, down from 14,000 new cases in 1993.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis may be putting to rest some of the concerns about his health. He looked tired but relaxed today as he led his first major public ceremony since health problems forced a series of canceled appointments. The 77-year-old pontiff appeared to hold up well during a 90-minute Mass in St. Peter's Basilica to honor Saints Peter and Paul.
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