Experts spar in Virginia court over status of accused Russian fighter for Taliban
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – Attorneys for a former Russian army officer charged with terrorism and conspiracy for his role in a Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan argued in federal court in Virginia on Wednesday that the case should be dismisse…
Exclusive: U.S. regulators detail alleged Fiat Chrysler recall failings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators have “tentatively concluded” that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV did not adequately remedy safety defects in a timely manner, notify car owners of recalls or keep federal officials informed about ongoing issues, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. 
City officials urge Washington state ex-NAACP official to quit commission
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Former Washington state NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal, who drew national attention after being accused of lying about her racial background, has violated ethics rules while heading a police oversight commission and is facing pressure …
Atlantic City casino workers arrested in protest over benefit cuts
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Reuters) – Hundreds of workers mobilized by their union protested on Wednesday outside the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where nearly 70 demonstrators were arrested as they denounced court-approved cut…
Two jets rolled at each other on takeoff in Chicago: officials
(Reuters) – Two passengers jets taking off at Chicago Midway Airport rolled toward each other on intersecting runways before air traffic controllers noticed the problem and prevented a possible collision, officials said on Wednesday.
Oklahoma man tells court he has no memories of molesting Kenyan children
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – An Oklahoma man charged with sexually molesting children at a Kenyan orphanage told a U.S. federal court on Wednesday he was innocent but believed he was possessed by an evil spirit that made him do things he does not remember…
In California, Uber driver is employee, not contractor
(Reuters) – A driver for Uber is an employee, not a contractor, according to a California ruling that eventually could push up costs for the smartphone-based ride hailing service and hurt the closely watched start-up’s valuation.
Bill Gates trust to pay $30,000 fine over horse manure
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – A trust affiliated with billionaire Bill Gates will pay a $30,000 fine over horse manure in a settlement expected to be approved on Thursday by a special magistrate in the affluent south Florida village of Wellington.
New Jersey’s Atlantic County topped U.S. job losses in 2014: BLS
(Reuters) – Atlantic County, home of New Jersey’s struggling gambling hub Atlantic City, lost a higher percentage of jobs last year than any other big county in the United States, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed on Wednesday.
Phoenix-area woman quietly claims $120 million lottery prize
PHOENIX (Reuters) – A suburban Phoenix woman has quietly claimed the top prize of nearly $120 million in the multi-state Powerball lottery drawn earlier this month, an Arizona lottery official said on Wednesday.
