Corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez underway with jury selection

The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court as dozens of prospective jurors were told about the case. Judge Sidney H. Stein told them Monday of charges in which Menendez is accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen.

Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds

On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.

15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine

A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.