U.S. to hold mediation talks after Washington state police slaying
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Police and Latino leaders in Washington state will soon come together for federally mediated talks over the police killing of a rock-throwing Mexican immigrant that has sparked community outrage and distrust, and inspired comparison…
UAW delegates debate strategy to end two-tier wages at automakers
DETROIT (Reuters) – An attempt to strengthen the United Auto Workers union’s stand against a two-tiered wage structure at the Detroit Three automakers failed on Tuesday, but the debate over the pay gap between newly hired auto workers and veterans is n…
Naked North Carolina man irks neighbors, but police say no crime
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) – A North Carolina man who repeatedly stands naked at his front door, drawing national attention and the ire of his neighbors, has prompted local authorities to consider asking lawmakers to strengthen the state’s indecent expo…
Head of New York Dominican Day Parade ousted after improprieties found
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The head of New York City’s Dominican Day Parade was ousted from his post on Tuesday after an investigation found he mismanaged the finances and operation of the popular yearly procession, the state attorney general said.
Three arrested as Chicago protesters demand police reforms
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Three people were arrested on Tuesday at a protest at Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office demanding reforms to the nation’s second-largest police department, including an end to what protesters consider excessive use of “stop and fr…
U.S. Joint Chiefs drafting military cyber standards: arms tester
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chief U.S. weapons tester said on Tuesday he was working with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to draft military requirements to address widespread cyber vulnerabilities in nearly every arms program and military command.
Former Alamo managers sue Texas in battle over archives
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The private heritage group that managed the Alamo, the site of the famed 1836 battle for Texas independence, has sued the state over what it says is an illegal attempt to take over some 38,000 rare books, letters, and artifacts …
FAA streamlines approval for some commercial drone use
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. aviation regulators on Tuesday unveiled a new policy to speed up approval for the use of commercial drones in the United States under certain conditions.
Illinois House passes bills to plug state budget gap
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that would plug a $1.6 billion hole in the state’s budget by cutting spending on most programs by 2.25 percent and tapping money from other funds.
Amy’s Kitchen recalls spinach products over listeria concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Amy’s Kitchen Inc is recalling about 74,000 cases of products that might contain organic spinach contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
