FBI detects breaches against two state voter systems
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found breaches in Illinois and Arizona’s voter registration databases and is urging states to increase computer security ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to a U.S. offic…
FBI offers $50,00 reward for capture of escaped polygamous sect leader
(Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a Utah-based polygamous faith leader who escaped from home confinement ahead of his trial over food stamp fraud.
California lawmakers send governor bill authorizing farmworker overtime
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California would become the first U.S. state to require farmers to pay overtime to field workers and fruit pickers under a bill approved by the legislature on Monday and sent to Democratic Governor Jerry Brown for his app…
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for ninth time
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The man who shot and killed John Lennon in New York City nearly 36 years ago has again failed to persuade a state parole board to release him from prison on parole, officials said on Monday.
Washington state begins killing wolf pack for preying on livestock
(Reuters) – Wildlife agents authorized to eradicate a group of 11 wolves for repeated attacks on cattle in Washington state have hunted down and killed six animals from the condemned pack and are searching for the rest, a state game official said on Mo…
Former Chicago official gets 10 years in red light camera bribe case
(Reuters) – A former Chicago transportation official was sentenced on Monday to 10 years in prison for using his influence to expand contracts for the city’s red light traffic camera program in a $2 million bribery scheme.
U.S. to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration will meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees this fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and is working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand in 2018, the White House said on Mon…
Congressional leaders ask for more time to study new fuel rules
DETROIT (Reuters) – Three Congressional leaders on Monday asked top federal environmental and safety officials to extend by 60 days the public comment period on new vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards.
Truck carrying Takata air bag materials explodes in Texas, killing one
(Reuters) – A truck transporting Takata Corp air bag propellant material at the center of a global recall crashed and exploded in Texas last week, killing one woman and injuring four other people, the auto parts supplier said on Monday.
Oreo cookie maker Mondelez abandons bid for Hershey
(Reuters) – Mondelez International Inc said it was “no longer pursuing” the acquisition of Hershey Co, a month after the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office unveiled the terms of a reform deal with the trust that controls Hershey.
