District of Columbia panels weigh legalizing marijuana sales
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington lawmakers took a step toward legalizing the sale of marijuana in the U.S. capital on Thursday, holding a hearing on rules and taxes ahead of a referendum next week.
Thomas Menino, Boston’s longest-serving mayor, dies at 71: spokesman
BOSTON (Reuters) – Thomas Menino, the longest-serving mayor in Boston history who led the city after the 2013 marathon bombing, died on Thursday at age 71 from cancer, his family said in a statement.
U.S.-led forces rebuked for making Afghan troop evaluations secret
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A move by U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan to classify a key assessment of multibillion dollar efforts to train and equip local security forces is “inexplicable” and hides issues from the public, a U.S. government watchdog said.
Crist sees slight lead over Scott in Florida race for governor: poll
TALLAHASSEE Fla. (Reuters) – Democrat Charlie Crist holds a large edge among Florida’s independent voters, giving him a narrow lead over incumbent Republican Governor Rick Scott in their bid for the nation’s largest swing state, a poll on Thursday show…
Bankrupt San Bernardino to vote on ‘autopilot’ raises for police, fire
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Voters in bankrupt San Bernardino, California, will decide next week whether to scrap a budget rule that sets pay for police and firefighters based on salary levels in wealthier cities.
Only top legislators informed of White House computer attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An attack by hackers on a White House computer network earlier this month was considered so sensitive that only a small group of senior congressional leaders were initially notified about it, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
U.S. governor races could determine swing states’ fiscal health
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. voters’ readiness to face tough issues such as pension reform rather than simply kick the can further down the road will be put to the test next week as two-thirds of state governor posts go up for election.
Record five black women seek state offices in Georgia, showing shift
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Five black women are on the November ballot for statewide offices in Georgia, a record in a state that just 11 years ago featured a Confederate battle emblem on its flag.
With selfies and listicles, U.S. politicians go vote-hunting on social media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – From viral videos to selfies, listicles and “throwback Thursday” photos, candidates in the Nov. 4 midterm elections are leaving no social media stone unturned.
Washington state support for gun control measure strong before vote
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A ballot measure to tighten background checks for gun buyers in Washington state, which is reeling from a deadly school shooting last week, was drawing strong support ahead of a Nov. 4 vote, a poll showed on Wednesday.
