Texas police seek mystery woman spotted in video with wrist restraints
Texas authorities were searching on Tuesday for a partially dressed woman who briefly appeared in security camera footage with broken restraints dangling from her wrists before she vanished in a suburban subdivision.
U.S. court rejects atheists’ appeal over ‘In God We Trust’ on money
A federal appeals court on Tuesday said printing “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency is constitutional, citing its longstanding use and saying it was not coercive.
Basler Kantonalbank to pay $60.4 million for U.S. tax evasion conspiracy: Justice Department
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday said that Basler Kantonalbank will pay $60.4 million in penalties as part of a deferred prosecution agreement on tax evasion.
Fire breaks out at Plains All American crude tank near Wichita Falls, Texas
A fire broke out on Tuesday morning at a Plains All American Pipeline crude storage tank east of Wichita Falls, Texas, the company said.
Video game maker cancels three tournaments after shooting
U.S. video game maker Electronic Arts on Tuesday canceled three tournaments of its Madden NFL 19 football game to review its security measures after a competitor who lost a Florida matchup shot dead two rivals and wounded 11 others.
Facebook fugitive fights U.S. request to extradite him from Ecuador: lawyer
A New York man charged with trying to defraud Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg is fighting extradition from Ecuador where he was arrested after fleeing before his trial in the United States more than three years ago.
U.S. court says North Carolina gerrymander is illegal, seeks new congressional map
A federal court ruled on Monday that North Carolina Republicans illegally drew up U.S. congressional districts in the state to benefit their party, suggesting that new lines be crafted before November’s election.
Factbox: McCain’s wife counted among his possible successors in Senate
Cindy McCain, wife of the late Republican U.S. Senator John McCain, has emerged as one of the more prominent names of possible appointees to succeed him, along with several former members of Arizona’s congressional delegation.
Gamer killed in Florida ‘never even had a fist fight’
Elijah Clayton, one of two men killed on Sunday at a video gaming competition in Jacksonville, Florida, was a peaceful young man who had “never even had a fist fight,” his cousin said.
White House wobbles on U.S. flag after McCain death
The White House lowered its U.S. flag to half-staff, raised it back up and on Monday lowered it again after the death of Senator John McCain, in an unusual and confusing break with protocol on the passing of a national leader.
