U.S. Navy orders review of Lockheed’s remote minehunting system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy said on Tuesday it had ordered an independent review of the long-delayed Remote Minehunting System being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp for a new fleet of coastal warships, with a close look at possible alternati…
Video appears to show Baltimore policeman spitting on handcuffed suspect
(Reuters) – A Baltimore police sergeant has been suspended and a criminal investigation launched after video posted online apparently showed the officer spitting on a handcuffed suspect, the police department said on Tuesday.
Former Louisiana police chief jailed for tasing inmates
(Reuters) – A former Louisiana police chief was sentenced to prison and another former state police chief pleaded guilty to civil rights violations after an investigation into excessive force found they used stun guns to discipline non-combative jail i…
Milwaukee jury rules local gun store negligent in straw purchase
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – A Milwaukee jury on Tuesday handed a rare legal defeat to the gun industry, awarding $6 million to two police officers who were shot by a handgun acquired at a local gun store that they said was negligent in screening the buyer.
New York’s Times Square ‘Kiss Cam’ back on after groping problems
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cosmetics company Revlon switched on its “Kiss Cam” in New York’s Times Square on Tuesday, four days after the interactive billboard went dark over complaints that it was attracting gropers.
Michigan House OKs powdered alcohol ban bill, headed to governor soon
DETROIT (Reuters) – Michigan would become the 27th state to ban the sale of powdered alcohol under a bill approved by state lawmakers on Tuesday that is one step from being sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his signature.
Colorado man gets life for kidnapping friends’ toddler for porn
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado man convicted of kidnapping a toddler from a couple he was staying with in California and sexually abusing the child to produce pornography that he shared online was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, prosecutors said…
New York’s Times Square ‘Kiss Cam’ back on after groping problems
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cosmetics company Revlon switched on its “Kiss Cam” in New York’s Times Square on Tuesday, four days after the interactive billboard went dark over complaints that it was attracting gropers.
Ex-guard at N.Y.’s Rikers jail gets 3-1/2 years prison for drug smuggling
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former guard at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex was sentenced to nearly 3-1/2 years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of smuggling marijuana and other contraband into two maximum security lockups in exchange f…
Sikorsky takeover will not affect helicopter program: U.S. Army
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The pending takeover of United Technologies Corp’s Sikorsky Aircraft by Lockheed Martin Corp will not affect prototype work on an aircraft that will replace thousands of helicopters, U.S. Army acquisitions chief Heidi Shyu said on Tuesday.
