Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ law revisions unconstitutional, judge rules
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A Florida state court judge ruled on Monday that recent changes to the state’s “stand your ground” law are unconstitutional, finding that legislators overstepped when making it easier for defendants to argue self-defense to obta…
Suspect killed in attempt to steal helicopter at Oregon airport: newspaper
(Reuters) – An armed suspect was shot to death on Monday after attempting to steal a helicopter at an airport in Hillsboro, Oregon, the Oregonian newspaper reported.
Taxi hits pedestrians near Boston airport, at least 10 hurt
(Reuters) – A taxi plowed into a group of pedestrians near the taxi pool serving Boston’s Logan International Airport on Monday, sending at least 10 people to hospitals with injuries, authorities said, adding that it appeared to be an accident.
Trump considering lawyer for White House Russia role: sources
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump is considering adding a veteran Washington lawyer to the White House counsel’s office to deal with Russia-related issues, people familiar with the matter said.
Illinois Senate mulls fate of budget that would end stalemate
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The fate of Illinois’ first budget since 2015 moved to the Senate on Monday after the House of Representatives completed its work by approving legislation to implement a spending plan for fiscal 2018.
Maine, New Jersey end state government shutdowns
(Reuters) – New Jersey and Maine ended partial government shutdowns just in time for the Fourth of July holiday on Tuesday, helping New Jersey Governor Chris Christie move past the embarrassment of being photographed on a beach that had been closed to …
Train derailment spills 20,000 gallons of Exxon’s oil in Illinois
(Reuters) – About 20,000 gallons (76,000 liters) of crude oil belonging to Exxon Mobil Corp was released after a Canadian National Railway Co freight train derailed on Friday at Plainfield, Illinois.
Amtrak train derails in Washington state, injuring several passengers
(Reuters) – An Amtrak train with more than 250 people aboard derailed on Sunday near Puget Sound in Washington state, injuring several passengers, although no one was believed to have been seriously hurt, local fire officials and the rail service said….
Illinois House passes $5 billion tax package, spending plan
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed big, permanent increases in income tax rates and a $36 billion fiscal 2018 spending plan on Sunday with the help of some Republican votes as the cash-strapped state scr…
Passenger jet catches fire after landing at Denver; no injuries
DENVER (Reuters) – The engine of a SkyWest passenger jet caught fire moments after the aircraft landed at Denver International Airport on Sunday, but all 63 people aboard exited the plane safely, an airline spokeswoman said.
