Obama commutes prison sentences of 58 people
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has commuted the prison terms of 58 individuals, nearly a third of whom were serving life sentences, the White House said on Thursday.
Texas attorney general questions Target’s transgender bathroom policy
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The attorney general of Texas has written the chief executive of Target to tell him that the state is concerned about the retailer’s policy allowing shoppers and employees to use bathrooms that correspond with their gender ident…
Prosecutor removes herself from Chicago cop’s murder trial
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago’s top prosecutor removed herself from the murder trial of police officer Jason Van Dyke on Thursday and asked the judge to appoint a special prosecutor to handle the politically sensitive case, which set off protests last ye…
Pennsylvania woman sues estate of teen who fell on her from 8th floor window
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Pennsylvania woman who suffered severe injuries when an 18-year-old college student fell on her from an eighth-story window has sued the dead teenager’s estate, claiming permanent disabilities.
Washington subway to face partial shutdowns in repair surge: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington’s troubled Metro subway system, the second-busiest in the United States, will carry out months of extensive track work that will include partial shutdowns, a radio station reported on Thursday.
U.S. bullet train proposals shun public funds, favor private cash
(Reuters) – It took years of lawsuits and political battles for California to finally break ground last year on the nation’s first bullet train, which aims to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles by 2029.
Fire crews battle blaze at Houston hazardous materials warehouse
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Nearly 200 Houston firefighters were dispatched to fight a massive blaze on Thursday at a warehouse where hazardous materials are stored, fire officials said.
Striking union workers protest at Verizon shareholder meeting
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Dozens of Verizon Communications Inc landline workers, on strike since mid-April after contract talks hit an impasse, marched on the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday.
Prince had painkiller Percocet in his system: reports
(Reuters) – Music superstar Prince’s autopsy found the painkiller Percocet in his system, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KSTP-TV reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the investigation.
Michigan lawmakers push forward $500 million package for Detroit schools
(Reuters) – The Michigan House of Representatives approved on Thursday a $500 million spending package for Detroit’s cash-strapped schools, which could run out of money to pay employees at the end of June.
