Two officials charged in Flint water crisis plead not guilty
DETROIT (Reuters) – Two Michigan state officials criminally charged in an investigation into dangerous lead levels in the city of Flint’s drinking water pleaded not guilty, a court spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Chicago mayor, police chief to immediately adopt some task force reforms
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The mayor of Chicago and the city’s police chief said Thursday nearly a third of the recommendations outlined by a panel last week will be implemented immediately to reform a police force under fire for racial bias and the use of ex…
U.S. charges woman for exporting underwater drone technology to China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Florida woman was charged with conspiring to illegally export U.S. technology used in underwater drones to a Chinese state-owned entity, according to an indictment unsealed on Thursday.
Uber hit with record $11.4 million fine in Pennsylvania
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc was fined a record $11.4 million on Thursday by a Pennsylvania regulator, which found that the ride-sharing service operated illegally in the state in 2014.
Official misconduct over Flint water crisis may be hard to prove: lawyers
(Reuters) – The lead criminal charge brought on Wednesday against two Michigan state officials in connection with the tainted water supply in Flint, Michigan, could be difficult to prove, lawyers familiar with the state’s criminal law said.
Gap in death rates between rich and poor young Americans narrows: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Death rates for U.S. infants, children, teenagers and young adults are falling, particularly among those in poor regions, likely due to social policies that have helped the most disadvantaged families, researchers said on Thursda…
U.S. says child porn case shows need for new data search rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said it was “disappointed” on Thursday that evidence against a Massachusetts man charged in a sweeping FBI child pornography sting had been thrown out, saying the ruling highlighted the need to clarify…
More rain drenches Houston area, where floods have killed eight
HOUSTON (Reuters) – A fast-moving storm system brought more rain to the Houston area on Thursday after a torrential drenching this week led to floods that left eight people dead, deluged neighborhoods and caused major damage in America’s fourth most po…
Dallas grand jury considers assault charge against quarterback Manziel
DALLAS (Reuters) – A Dallas grand jury deciding whether to bring assault charges against Johnny Manziel heard evidence on Thursday that the former Cleveland Browns quarterback’s ex-girlfriend told police he beat her, a district attorney’s office said.
Former professional wrestler and entertainer Chyna dead at 45
(Reuters) – Former professional wrestler and reality television personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on Wednesday, police said. She was 45 years old.
