Southwest plane makes emergency landing in Philadelphia; engine trouble cited
(Reuters) – A Dallas-bound Southwest Airlines Co made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday after suffering engine trouble during the flight, local media reports said.
Massachusetts top court declares stun gun ban unconstitutional
BOSTON (Reuters) – The top court in Massachusetts on Tuesday struck down a state law that banned civilians from possessing stun guns, ruling unanimously that the law violated the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects Americans’ right to …
U.S. Supreme Court struggles with e-commerce sales tax case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared hesitant to let states force out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases, with some of the justices saying Congress would be best suited to resolve the matter.
Sandy Hook parents sue conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for defamation
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The parents of two children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre have sued conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for defamation, accusing him and his website InfoWars of engaging in a campaign of “false, cruel, and dangerous…
Supreme Court struggles with e-commerce sales tax case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared uncertain whether to let states force out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases in a fight potentially worth billions of dollars pitting South Dakota against…
Justice Dept announces crackdown on major opioid drug trafficking ring
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department took steps on Tuesday to crack down on a major opioid drug trafficking ring in a move that included the filing of federal and state charges against about 100 defendants and the seizure of 450 grams of …
Stormy to release sketch of man who threatened her over Trump: lawyer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Adult-film actress Stormy Daniels will release a composite sketch on Tuesday of a man she said threatened her and her young daughter against revealing her relationship with Donald Trump, her lawyer said.
Supreme Court restricts deportations of immigrant felons
WASHINGTON – A U.S. law requiring the deportation of immigrants convicted of certain crimes of violence is unconstitutionally vague, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, in a decision that could hinder the Trump administration’s ability to step up the r…
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor breaks her shoulder
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor broke her right shoulder in a fall at her home, but will continue performing her duties as usual, a court spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Senator Sanders introducing bill targeting opioid manufacturers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will introduce a bill on Tuesday that would fine opioid drug manufacturers for deceptive marketing and implement the harshest penalties yet on drugmakers found responsible for contributing to the drug …
