Documentary-driven petitions seek pardons for Wisconsin men in 2005 killing
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – The documentary series “Making a Murderer” that raises questions about the investigation into a 2005 killing has spurred multiple petitions calling for the release of two Wisconsin men who were convicted and are serving life sente…
Accused drug lord ‘La Barbie’ to plead guilty to U.S. charges
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A man who rose from a marijuana dealer in the United States to a high-ranking drug lord in Mexico is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug and money laundering charges, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
U.S. West Point academy swears in first woman commandant of cadets
WEST POINT, N.Y. (Reuters) – The first female commandant of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy was sworn in on Tuesday, the latest milestone for American women who now are allowed to serve all military combat roles.
Missouri lawmakers propose racial bias training for police
(Reuters) – Two Missouri state lawmakers, along with the American Civil Liberties Union, said on Tuesday they proposed legislation that would require police be trained to avoid racial bias, aiming to stop the unfair targeting of minorities.
U.S. judge orders deposition of Cosby’s wife kept under seal
BOSTON (Reuters) – A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered that a deposition of Bill Cosby’s wife in connection with sexual assault allegations against the comedian should be kept under seal.
Chicago police torture victims receive $5.5 million in reparations
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Nearly 60 people tortured by Chicago police decades ago have begun receiving $5.5 million in reparations from the city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Tuesday.
Spokane, Washington airport reopens after plane slides off taxiway
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Spokane International Airport in Washington state reopened on Tuesday after a United Airlines 737 aircraft slid off a taxiway, forcing a nearly three-hour shutdown, airport officials said.
Woman, 11 children safe after standoff near Atlanta
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A woman and 11 children were rescued uninjured on Tuesday after being held hostage for five hours by a 36-year-old man armed with a knife in a hotel near Atlanta, police said.
Volkswagen faces billions in fines as U.S. sues for environmental violations
WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has sued Volkswagen for up to $90 billion for allegedly violating environmental laws – five times regulators’ initial estimate and a reminder of the carmaker’s problems nearly four months aft…
Illinois governor disappointed in Chicago mayor over police shootings
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner expressed disappointment Monday in Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County’s top prosecutor for their handling of police-involved shootings and embraced pending state legislation to allow Chicago residents to recall future mayors.
