Seattle to become latest U.S. city to tax sugary drinks
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle’s City Council voted on Monday to levy a special tax on sodas and other sugary beverages sold to consumers, becoming the latest of several local government bodies across the country to take such action for the sake of public…
White Las Vegas officer charged in chokehold death of black man
(Reuters) – A white police officer in Las Vegas was arrested on Monday and charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a black man held in a chokehold for more than a minute, officials said.
Uber to share some findings of harassment probe Tuesday: source
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will tell employees on Tuesday about changes it will make after a probe into sexual harassment allegations by a former engineer at the ride services company, a person familiar with the matter sa…
U.S. intelligence contractor charged with leaks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. intelligence contractor has been charged with leaking to a news organization classified National Security Agency material about Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential election, the Justice Department and of…
Puerto Rico declares Zika outbreak over, CDC maintains travel warning
(Reuters) – Puerto Rico on Monday declared that the 2016 Zika epidemic is over, saying transmission of the virus that can cause birth defects when pregnant women are exposed has fallen significantly.
Minnesota policeman feared for life in fatal traffic stop: lawyer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Reuters) – The Minnesota policeman who shot and killed a black motorist last year feared for his life and was simply trying to protect himself, his lawyer said on Monday at the start of the officer’s trial on second-degree manslaughter…
Massachusetts judge allows right-to-die lawsuit to move forward
BOSTON (Reuters) – A Massachusetts judge ruled that two doctors may move forward with a lawsuit seeking an order that the state’s murder and manslaughter laws do not apply to physicians who offer lethal medications to terminally ill patients.
Colorado high court rules sex offenders can be charged for rape kits
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Sex offenders in Colorado can be forced to pay for the medical sexual assault examinations required for their victims, the state’s Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
American Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An American Airlines Group Inc regional jet made an emergency landing in Norfolk, Virginia, on Monday because of a cracked windshield, and no injuries were reported, an airport executive said.
Two arrested in deadly Oakland, California, warehouse dance fire
(Reuters) – Two men were charged with involuntary manslaughter on Monday for creating what prosecutors described as a “fire trap” at Oakland, California, warehouse where 36 people died in a blaze at an illegal dance party last year.
