Bill to shield tribal casinos from labor board clears the U.S. House
(Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at blocking the National Labor Relations Board’s jurisdiction over tribal casinos on Indian land.
Ex-New York Senate leader corruptly helped son get paid, jury told
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former leader of the New York state Senate strong-armed three companies to pay his son over $300,000, knowing that his position to influence policy crucial to their businesses meant “they couldn’t say no,” a federal prosecutor sa…
Oklahoma’s top court expands custodial rights for same-sex couples
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that custodial rights to children of same-sex couples in a union before gay marriage was legalized in the United States can be granted.
Baltimore man sentenced to prison for pharmacy fire in riot
(Reuters) – A Baltimore man who pleaded guilty in connection with the torching of a CVS drugstore during April rioting was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday, federal prosecutors said.
Ohio man charged with killing sisters ruled incompetent by judge
(Reuters) – An Ohio man charged with fatally shooting his two teenage sisters and critically wounding a family friend must be hospitalized and undergo psychological testing after a judge ruled on Tuesday he did not understand the charges against him.
Unarmed man shot by Minneapolis police dies
ST. PAUL, Minn (Reuters) – A 24-year-old black man has died after being shot by Minneapolis police over the weekend, officials said on Tuesday, in an incident that has sparked ongoing protests and dozens of arrests.
White house says examining options to enhance screening for Syrian refugees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said in a blog post on Tuesday that it was continuing to look for ways to enhance screening for Syrian refugees, noting that refugees from the war-torn nation already go through rigorous screening.
Elderly woman survived mass Texas slayings by hiding in woods: police
DALLAS (Reuters) – An elderly woman survived the slayings of six people at an east Texas campsite over the weekend by hiding in the woods for several hours before calling for help, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.
More than 100 flights canceled as blizzard hits Colorado
(Reuters) – More than 100 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Tuesday as a powerful storm system dropped snow over the Rocky Mountains, while tornadoes were reported from Texas to Nebraska, officials said.
American Airlines to reward fliers for money spent, not mileage flown
(Reuters) – American Airlines Group Inc on Tuesday said it will change its loyalty program in the second half of next year so customers earn frequent-flier miles based on the fares they pay rather than the distance they fly.
