Lawyers for executed Virginia man say he may have died painfully
(Reuters) – Lawyers for a convicted killer are calling for an investigation into his Wednesday night execution in Virginia, saying a delay in the process suggested he underwent “pain and suffering inconsistent with his constitutional rights.”
Senior U.S. spy, diplomats leaving despite being asked to stay on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top U.S. intelligence officer and two senior diplomats are leaving the government despite appearing on a Jan. 17 list of those asked to stay on under President-elect Donald Trump, current and former U.S. officials said on Thurs…
U.S. top court to settle dispute over arrests at racy D.C. party
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to weigh in on whether police in the District of Columbia violated the constitutional rights of people attending a party in a vacant house featuring scantily clad women with money tucked …
Obama commutes prison sentences for 330 before leaving office
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of 330 federal inmates, particularly drug offenders, on Thursday, making his quest to reduce what he viewed as overly harsh punishments one of his final acts in office.
Ex-president George H.W. Bush had good night’s rest, remains in ICU
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush remains in stable condition with pneumonia in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital and his wife, Barbara Bush, is making progress for treatment of bronchitis at the same hospital…
New York gives legal guidance to sanctuary cities for immigrants
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s attorney general on Thursday published legal guidance for local cities and towns that want to combat tougher federal immigration enforcement expected in the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Chicago police officers suspended for faulty dashcams during 2014 shooting
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Four Chicago police officers were suspended for not having properly functioning dashboard cameras during the 2014 shooting death of a black teenager by a white officer that sparked protests and led to the ouster of the city’s police…
George Soros, Mastercard to partner to aid migrants, refugees
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Billionaire investor George Soros will partner with Mastercard Inc on a venture they said could help migrants, refugees and others struggling within their communities worldwide to improve their economic and social status.
U.S. cities move to curb lead poisoning following Reuters report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cities and towns across the United States are taking action after a Reuters report identified thousands of communities where children tested with lead poisoning at higher rates than in Flint, Michigan.
Massey ex-CEO’s conviction upheld over fatal mine blast
(Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday let stand former Massey Energy Co Chief Executive Donald Blankenship’s conviction for conspiracy and one-year prison sentence related to his role in a 2010 West Virginia coal mine explosion that killed 29…
