Maine governor signs measure allowing recreational marijuana use
(Reuters) – Maine Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday said he had signed a measure legalizing the recreational usage of marijuana in his state after voters approved the move in a November ballot initiative.
New York governor proposes free tuition plan at state colleges
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed free tuition at the state’s public colleges for students from low- and middle-income families on Tuesday, seizing on an idea that became a rallying cry for many Democrats in last year’s presi…
Bond trader faces retrial as U.S. cracks down on Wall Street abuses
(Reuters) – A former Jefferies Group Inc bond trader is going back on trial in federal court in Connecticut over whether he lied to customers about mortgage bond prices to boost profit.
Trump criticizes Congress’s move weakening ethics watchdog: Twitter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized a congressional move to weaken a nonpartisan ethics watchdog, giving lawmakers greater control over an independent body charged with investigating their behavior.
U.S. Customs computer outage causes delays at some airports
(Reuters) – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) computer problem lasting about four hours hit several U.S. airports on Monday, causing long lines and delays at immigration checks as travelers returned from New Year’s holidays, the agency said.
House speaker: House ethics watchdog will remain independent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday he has made clear to the House Ethics Committee chairman that the panel must not interfere with the Office Of Congressional Ethics and should only ensure that the office follows rules …
New York police search for thieves in $6 million New Year’s jewelry heist
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Thieves in New York broke into a jewelry wholesaler and made off with $6 million in valuables on New Year’s Eve, just blocks from the nationally televised and highly secured Times Square street party celebrating the holiday, police…
Baggage handler found locked in hold of Charlotte-Washington flight
(Reuters) – A baggage handler was found inside the cargo hold of a plane that had flown into Washington D.C. from Charlotte, North Carolina, airline staff said on Monday.
Four killed in possible tornado as storms lash U.S. South
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A tornado is believed to have killed four people in southeast Alabama on Monday, when winds sent a tree crashing onto a home as a heavy storm system pounded the U.S. South with rain, hail and strong winds, officials said.
Four children die in Texas after chemical gas poisons home
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Four minors died from chemical gas poisoning after a resident tried to fumigate a home in Amarillo, Texas with pesticide, fire officials told local media.
