Smartphones may have role in rise of U.S. traffic deaths
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of deaths from traffic accidents in the United States jumped 8.1 percent in the first half of 2015, suggesting smartphones and other driving distractions could be making America’s roadways more dangerous, officials sai…
U.S. Mint set to stop making 2015 American Eagle silver coins
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Mint said on Tuesday that it would stop making 2015-dated American Eagle silver bullion coins after the week of Dec. 7 following a period of strong demand that forced it to place them on weekly allocations for much of the …
Military contractor L-3 pays $25.6 million to settle U.S. fraud lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – L-3 Communications Holdings Inc agreed to pay $25.6 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the military contractor of defrauding the U.S. government by selling thousands of holographic weapon sights that it knew were defective.
Kentucky governor restores voting rights of most felons
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Reuters) – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear on Tuesday signed an executive order restoring voting rights to most felons in state in an action he said will affect some 180,000 people.
Accused N.Y. cop killer pleads not guilty to murder charge
(Reuters) – The man accused of killing a New York City police officer in October pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges on Tuesday in state court in Manhattan.
Saks to start Black Friday sales early: Hudson’s Bay CEO
(Reuters) – Black Friday comes early to Saks Fifth Avenue stores this year.
Pakistani man sentenced in U.S. to 40 years prison for al Qaeda plot
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Pakistani man was sentenced by a U.S. judge to 40 years in prison on Tuesday for plotting to bomb a shopping center in England, as part of an al Qaeda plan to carry out attacks in Europe and the United States.
Accused N.Y. cop killer pleads not guilty to murder charge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The man accused of killing a New York City police officer in October pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges on Tuesday in state court in Manhattan.
Baltimore jury to be anonymous in police trial over man’s death
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – A Baltimore judge on Tuesday ordered that jurors remain anonymous in the trial of a policeman charged in the death of a black man from an injury while in custody, an incident that triggered protests and rioting.
Massachusetts congressman convenes meeting of Syrian refugees, police
BOSTON (Reuters) – A Massachusetts congressman, who took in a translator he worked with while fighting in the Iraq War, is hosting a meeting on Tuesday with Syrian refugees and law enforcement officials in an effort to cool tensions over refugees.
