Ferguson, Missouri, releases racist emails from former officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Officials in Ferguson, Missouri, have released the full content of racially charged and religiously insensitive emails, including about President Barack Obama, sent between the city’s former court clerk and two ex-police supervisors.
Oklahoma officer kills suspect after confusing gun with Taser: officials
(Reuters) – An Oklahoma reserve sheriff’s deputy accidentally shot and killed a man he was trying to arrest after mistaking his service weapon for a stun gun, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday.
Three arrested after brawl breaks out in New York City casino
(Reuters) – Three people were arrested after a large brawl captured on video that broke out in a New York City casino, police said on Saturday.
Illinois convicted killer who escaped jail captured in Chicago
(Reuters) – Chicago police have captured a convicted killer who overpowered a jail guard, taking his keys and uniform and fleeing in his SUV south of the city three days ago, authorities said.
Illinois convicted killer who escaped jail captured in Chicago
(Reuters) – Chicago police have captured a convicted killer who overpowered a jail guard, taking his keys and uniform and fleeing in his SUV south of the city three days ago, authorities said.
Philadelphia woman arrested for trying to support Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities arrested a Philadelphia woman on Friday and charged her with attempting to provide support to the Islamic State militant group by planning to travel overseas to join the organization, the U.S. Justice Department …
Marathon Catlettsburg refinery workers OK new pact
(Reuters) – Hourly workers represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW) at Marathon Petroleum Corp’s Catlettsburg, Kentucky, refinery voted on Friday to approve a new contract, ending a two-month work stoppage, a company spokesman said.
New York teenager falls off building in police chase
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 17-year-old boy was critically injured when he fell from the roof of a six-story New York apartment building as police attempted to question him over reports of marijuana smoking, police said on Friday.
Family of Colorado infant given wrong drug dose awarded $17.8 million
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado family has won a $17.8 million jury verdict against a hospital after their infant daughter suffered permanent brain damage when she was given the wrong drug dosage, their lawyers said on Friday.
Justice Department sides with transgender inmate in Georgia lawsuit
(Reuters) – The Obama administration on Friday weighed in on the side of a transgender Georgia prison inmate who is suing the state over prison officials’ refusal to provide treatment such as hormone therapy.
