Tulsa cop facing trial for killing black man says race not a factor
(Reuters) – A white police officer facing a manslaughter trial next month for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after his vehicle broke down said race was not a factor and that the man’s own actions caused his death.
Alaska officials report oil leak in beluga whale habitat
(Reuters) – Alaska officials reported an oil leak from an underwater pipeline late on Saturday that was within habitat designated as critical for endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales.
Two people killed in Louisiana mobile home hit by tornado
(Reuters) – A tornado flipped over a mobile home in south-central Louisiana on Sunday, killing a toddler and her mother, as forecasters warned of a dangerous weather system bringing twisters, fierce straight-line winds and hail to the Gulf Coast region…
Chicago teen arrested in Facebook Live sex assault, others sought
(Reuters) – Chicago police have arrested a 14-year-old boy and expect to charge a second youth in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl by multiple young men that was seen on Facebook Live in March, officials said on Sunday.
Flynn did not initially disclose income from Russia-linked companies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, failed to disclose payments from a Russian television network and two other firms linked to Russia in a February financial disclosure form, according to do…
Fox, Bill O’Reilly settle claims with five women: New York Times
(Reuters) – Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and his employer have made payouts totaling about $13 million to five women to settle claims of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior, the New York Times reported on Saturday.
New York scraps plan to reduce subway litter by removing trash bins: media
(Reuters) – New York has ended a test program aimed at reducing litter in its subway stations by removing garbage bins from stations after it was found the move led to even more litter, local media reported this week.
Prized 1804 U.S. dollar sells for $3.3 million at auction
(Reuters) – An 1804 U.S. silver dollar sold for $3.3 million in one of a series of auctions that brought in a record total of more than $100 million for a renowned private coin collection, organizers said on Saturday.
Child killed, 12 people injured by carbon monoxide in Michigan motel
(Reuters) – A 13-year-old boy was killed and 12 people were taken to hospitals for treatment due to a carbon monoxide leak in a Michigan motel on Saturday, police and hospital officials said.
Pop art pioneer James Rosenquist dies at 83
(Reuters) – Artist James Rosenquist, a leading figure of the 1960s pop art movement known for his room-sized works, has died at the age of 83, his studio said.
