New York appeals court hears arguments over grand jury records in chokehold death
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York state appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday over unsealing minutes of a grand jury that declined to indict a white New York police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man.
Kerkorian’s will requires Tracinda to sell stake in MGM Resorts
(Reuters) – Tracinda Corp, the holding company founded by Kirk Kerkorian, said the billionaire’s will requires the company to dispose of its stake in casino operator MGM Resorts International.
Maine set to vote on budget, governor may veto
(Reuters) – Lawmakers in Maine are set to vote on a budget on Tuesday, setting up a potential showdown with the state’s Republican governor, who may veto the legislation, according to a House spokeswoman.
Head of hacked U.S. agency says problems ‘decades in the making’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of a U.S. agency that fell victim to cyber attacks defended its performance on Tuesday against withering criticism from lawmakers furious about a breach that compromised the personnel files of millions of federal workers…
United Airlines to end service at NYC’s JFK airport after losses
NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Airlines said on Tuesday it plans to end service in October at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, where it failed to profit over seven years because it offered few connections to other cities, and add flights …
Facing backlash, U.S. Muslims counter with new advertising campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – In California’s capital city of Sacramento this month, stark black billboards loomed over highways and faded commercial strips, offering solace to the troubled: “Looking for the answers in life?” one asked. “Discover Muhammad.”
Woman’s getaway car scheme was ‘Plan B’ in NY prison escape: sheriff
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A female prison worker’s agreement to drive a getaway car for two escaped inmates was “Plan B” and the convicted killers had another plot that allowed them to flee, Clinton County Sheriff David Favro said.
NAACP official who resigned says she identifies as black
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington state civil rights advocate Rachel Dolezal, who has been accused of falsely claiming she is African-American, said on Tuesday she identifies as black and has been doing so since she was 5 years of age.
Accused murderer defends self in dismembered New Orleans dancer case
GRETNA, La. (Reuters) – A man accused of murdering and dismembering a New Orleans nightclub dancer represented himself in court on Tuesday, telling jurors in his opening statement that he was innocent.
Man accused in Washington quadruple murder, arson taps new attorney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The man accused of slaying a wealthy Washington businessman and his family and torching their mansion last month appeared in court on Tuesday with a new attorney to replace his public defender.
