Georgia police officer and suspect killed, two deputies wounded
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A police officer was shot dead and two sheriff’s deputies were wounded on Friday in a small Georgia town by a gunman who was then killed, the county sheriff said.
Trump signs deal to end brief government shutdown, boost U.S. spending
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A brief U.S. government shutdown ended on Friday after Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law a wide-ranging deal expected to push budget deficits into the $1 trillion-a-year zone.
Star witness in ex-Cuomo aide’s corruption trial arrested
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The corruption trial of a former aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has taken an unexpected turn, as a star witness for prosecutors was arrested after admitting during his fourth day testifying before a jury that he may have vi…
U.S. budget deal grants $1.5 billion for drug-affected babies, families
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. budget deal adopted by Congress on Friday includes what advocates call a landmark compromise to provide an estimated $1.5 billion over 10 years to try to keep struggling families together, including those with babies born …
Policeman killed, two wounded in Georgia shooting
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A police officer was shot dead and two sheriff’s deputies were wounded on Friday in a small Georgia town by a gunman who was then killed, the county sheriff said.
Police officer killed, two wounded in Georgia shooting: local media
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A police officer was shot dead and two sheriff’s deputies were wounded in a small Georgia town on Friday by a suspect who was then himself slain, local media reported, citing law enforcement officials.
Former Virginia Tech student convicted in 13-year-old girl’s murder
(Reuters) – A former Virginia Tech student was convicted of kidnapping and murdering a 13-year-old girl after telling the judge overseeing his trial that he wanted to enter a plea of no contest on Friday, a local prosecutor said.
Three law enforcement officers shot in Georgia: local media
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Three law enforcement officers were injured and a suspect was dead after a shooting in Georgia on Friday, WSB-TV reported, citing local sheriff’s officials.
Snow blankets Chicago as winter storm sweeps U.S. Midwest
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A winter storm swept across the northern U.S. Midwest on Friday, dumping up to nine inches (23 cm) of snow on Chicago and snarling hundreds of flights as it rolled east to threaten New York state and New England.
Rain on Trump’s parade: Democratic mayors sniff at military pageant
(Reuters) – The mayors of big American cities, a largely Democratic bunch, love parades, but few are lining up to host the Bastille Day-style military display that Republican President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to prepare.
