U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear credit card surcharge fee fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge to a New York state law barring retailers from imposing surcharges on customers who make purchases with a credit card rather than cash.
California shooting shows police ill-equipped to handle mentally ill
(Reuters) – The fatal shooting by police of a mentally unstable California man and the anguished response of his sister who had called 911 seeking help highlight the risks of a U.S. system that often relies on law enforcement to respond to mental healt…
Protests grow tense after police slaying of black man in California
EL CAJON, Calif. (Reuters) – A second night of mostly peaceful protests over the fatal police shooting in Southern California of an unarmed black man said to be mentally ill climaxed on Wednesday as protesters confronted officers in riot gear who retre…
Man shot dead by Philadelphia police after stabbing two children
(Reuters) – A man was shot and killed by police in Philadelphia on Wednesday after he stabbed two children, including his son, and assaulted his teenage daughter and two other women, police said.
Congress passes funding bill averting government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress approved a stop-gap funding bill on Wednesday that averts a looming federal government shutdown and provides urgently needed money to help battle an outbreak of the Zika virus.
Missouri fraternity suspended after being accused of racial slurs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Reuters) – The University of Missouri said on Wednesday a fraternity accused of making racial slurs toward a group of black students had been suspended, less than a year after allegations of racism on campus ignited protests.
Chicago teachers union sets October 11 strike date
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago Teachers Union voted on Wednesday to set an Oct. 11 date for a possible strike that could disrupt classes for tens of thousands of students in the country’s third largest public school system.
California, eyeing Cosby, ends statute of limitations for rape
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed a bill to end the statute of limitations for rape, a measure inspired by accusations against comedian Bill Cosby, some of which surfaced decades after alleged crimes occ…
Ex-Fox anchor’s doctor backs sexual harassment claims against Ailes
(Reuters) – An ex-Fox News anchor told her therapist that former network chairman Roger Ailes sexually harassed her, two years before she went public with the allegations that the company said she made up, a document filed in court on Wednesday said.
Minnesota pushes ahead with probe of black motorist’s shooting death
(Reuters) – Minnesota on Wednesday handed over to prosecutors a probe into the fatal police shooting of a black motorist, officials said, as the county attorney weighed possible charges in a case that gained widespread attention through social media.
