Missouri governor halts execution to examine questions over DNA
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Missouri Governor Eric Greitens halted the execution of a man scheduled to be put to death on Tuesday for killing a woman during a burglary after his attorneys argued that recent DNA evidence showed he is innocent.
Bond sale to pay overdue bills may aid Illinois’ credit rating: S&P
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The sale of up to $6 billion of bonds by Illinois to shrink its enormous unpaid bill backlog, an action the governor has yet to take, could protect the state from a credit rating downgrade to junk, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.
George and Amal Clooney give $1 million to combat U.S. hate groups
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor George Clooney and his humanitarian lawyer wife, Amal Clooney, have donated $1 million to the Southern Poverty Law Center, a U.S. non-profit that monitors extremists and domestic hate groups, in response to protests in Cha…
Los Angeles seeks to join lawsuit over U.S. sanctuary policies
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The city of Los Angeles on Tuesday sought to join a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice over federal restrictions on some law enforcement grants to so-called sanctuary cities, according to a court filing.
Treasury secretary’s wife apologizes for Instagram sniping
(Reuters) – The wife of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Tuesday apologized for sniping at a critic on social media site Instagram who called her “deplorable” for a post highlighting her expensive clothing as she exited a government plane.
U.S. Justice Department seeks $11 million forfeiture from firms with ties to North Korea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said Tuesday it is seeking forfeitures of $11 million from companies that allegedly laundered money for North Korean banks that are subject to U.S. sanctions.
U.S. appeals court rules for TSA screener who had run-in with flier
(Reuters) – Screeners at U.S. airport security checkpoints should behave themselves, but cannot always be sued if they do not, according to a court ruling on Tuesday.
Verizon launches cheaper unlimited plan to compete with rivals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Verizon Communications Inc said on Tuesday that it was introducing a cheaper unlimited mobile data plan with some limits as it tries to lure customers away from rival wireless carriers.
Manhattan high-end condo prices rise with strong demand: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The sale price of high-end condominiums in Manhattan’s most expensive neighborhood averaged $14.1 million in the 12 months through June, with one unit going for $65.7 million, data from a New York realty company showed on Tuesday.
Massachusetts man arrested for trying to punch police horse in face
BOSTON (Reuters) – A Massachusetts man was arrested for trying to punch a police horse in the face at a street festival, according to Worcester police.
