Two killed and three, including infant, hurt in Chicago shooting
(Reuters) – Two women were killed and two men and an infant were wounded in a shooting on Monday night in Chicago, police said.
Former South Dakota Governor Walter Miller dies
(Reuters) – Former South Dakota Governor Walter Dale Miller, who provided a steady hand after Governor George Mickelson’s death in a 1993 airplane crash, has died, state officials said on Tuesday.
Boomers leave generation’s imprint on the U.S. landscape
THE VILLAGES, Florida, (Reuters) – U.S. baby boomers have been on the planet for nearly 70 years, long enough to reshape almost every aspect of American life. Rock culture, consumerism and political activism are part of their legacy.
Abortion rights group seek to halt Oklahoma law that targets clinics
(This September 25 story was corrected to remove incorrect Oklahoma reference to the Center for Reproductive Rights in first paragraph)
Baltimore judge to schedule police trials in black man’s death
(Reuters) – A Baltimore judge on Tuesday is expected to set trial dates for six police officers charged in the death of a black man from an injury suffered in police custody, an event that triggered local protests, arson and rioting.
Daughter of late actor Paul Walker sues Porsche over fatal crash
(Reuters) – The daughter of late actor Paul Walker, who died in the fiery crash of a Porsche sports car in California two years ago, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the car company in Los Angeles on Monday, court records show.
Journalist, tap dancer among 2015 genius grant winners
(Reuters) – A journalist whose work focuses on race and racism in the United States and a New York City tap dancer and choreographer are among the 24 winners of $625,000 genius grants, the U.S. organization awarding them said on Monday.
Fugitive caught in 25-year-old Oregon rape, kidnapping case: CNN
(Reuters) – A man sought for more than two decades on rape and kidnapping charges in Oregon was arrested Monday in Mexico, after the television program “The Hunt” highlighted his case, according to CNN, which carries the crimefighting show.
Missouri AG finds no evidence Planned Parenthood mishandled fetal tissue
(Reuters) – An investigation in Missouri found no evidence that Planned Parenthood’s St. Louis clinic mishandled fetal tissue or engaged in unlawful activity, Attorney General Chris Koster’s office said on Monday.
Extreme sports performer Roner dies in California skydiving accident
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – Extreme sports performer Erik Roner died in a skydiving accident near Lake Tahoe, California, on Monday after he struck a tree, authorities said.
