China’s Xi promises better investment climate, cyber war deal seen
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seeking to warm bilateral ties and project a sunny climate for U.S. business, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Wednesday to cut restrictions on foreign investment, while his chief Internet regulator appeared to lay the groundwo…
Colorado teen arrested over ‘swatting’ of California school: FBI
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado teenager has been arrested on suspicion of calling in fake bomb threats to a California high school this month in so-called “swatting” pranks that prompted the cancellation of classes, the FBI said on Wednesday.
Oklahoma death row inmate’s lawyers say prosecutors intimidating witnesses
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – Attorneys for an Oklahoma death row inmate say prosecutors have arrested a key witness who has new evidence and filed a request on Wednesday asking the courts to order the state to stop intimidating witnesses.
Washington state police cleared in killing of Mexican farmworker
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Two police officers who fatally shot a rock-throwing Mexican farmworker in Washington state earlier this year did not violate their department’s policy and will return to duty immediately, the city of Pasco said on Wednesday.
One hurt in fire at Maryland town houses after explosion
(Reuters) – One person was injured and others were trapped by a fire burning several Maryland town houses on Wednesday night after residents called to report hearing an explosion, officials said.
Chicago mayor’s budget faces hurdles in state capital
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s bid to hike property taxes by a record $543 million faces major hurdles in the state capital where the Illinois government is locked in its own budget battle for nearly four months.
Washington state police cleared in killing of Mexican farmworker
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Two police officers who fatally shot a rock-throwing Mexican farmworker in Washington state earlier this year did not violate their department’s policy and will return to duty immediately, the city of Pasco said on Wednesday.
China’s Xi promises better investment climate as Boeing announces China plant
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seeking to project a sunny climate for U.S. business, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday his country planned to greatly reduce restrictions on foreign investment, as Boeing announced plans for an aircraft finishing cente…
Tennessee honoring return of remains of World War Two hero
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – A U.S. Marine posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a World War Two battle will be laid to rest on Sunday in his Knoxville hometown after decades buried on the Pacific atoll where he died, Tennessee…
Pope lauds Obama on climate change, canonizes controversial missionary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday urged the United States to help tackle climate change and touched on other divisive U.S. political issues such as immigration and economic inequality on his first visit to the world’s richest nation.
