Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement’s program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into…
No charges for Maryland policeman who killed armed black woman
(Reuters) – No charges will be filed against a Maryland police officer who fatally shot an armed black woman during a standoff that she live-streamed over the internet, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.
Calm urged in Charlotte, North Carolina after 16 officers hurt in protests
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – The mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday called for calm and peace after 16 officers were hurt and police vehicles were damaged overnight during a demonstration against the police shooting of a black man at a…
Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo dies in car crash
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Atlanta rapper Carlos Walker, who went by the stage name Shawty Lo, died early on Wednesday in a fiery car crash while returning from a nightclub near his hometown, police said. He was 40.
Kansas argues against boost in school funding
(Reuters) – Kansas sought on Wednesday to avoid a court ruling that could force the cash-strapped state to increase school funding by more than $1 billion.
Disease-related malnutrition costs U.S. $15.5 billion annually: study
(Reuters) – The United States could save at least $15.5 billion in annual healthcare spending if malnutrition caused by chronic diseases is better addressed, according to a study.
World’s oldest Catholic bishop dies at age 104 in New Jersey
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The world’s oldest Roman Catholic bishop, who championed civil rights and encouraged women to take a more active role in the church, has died in New Jersey at age 104, church officials said on Wednesday.
ExxonMobil unit to pay U.S., Montana $12 million to settle 2011 oil spill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Exxon Mobil Corp affiliate has agreed to pay $12 million in natural resource damages to the federal government and the state of Montana to settle claims over a 2011 crude oil spill from one of its a pipeline, the U.S. Justice…
Michigan man suspected of killing 4 children reported himself to police
(Reuters) – A man suspected of killing his two children and two step-children on Wednesday at the family’s home in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights called authorities to report the slayings, police said.
Ryan has concerns over 9/11 Saudi bill but predicts veto override
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives would override any presidential veto of a bill allowing survivors and families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, Speaker Paul Ryan predicted on Wednesday while also citing c…
