Boston police officer shot on video released from the hospital
(Reuters) – A Boston policeman has been released from the hospital two weeks after he was shot at close range by a man who was subsequently shot dead by other officers in an incident captured on video, authorities said on Saturday.
Hundreds mourn black South Carolina man shot in back by police
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners, including prominent South Carolina politicians, attended the funeral on Saturday of Walter Scott, an African-American father of four who was shot in the back while running from a white patrolman.
San Francisco police seek robbery suspects after deadly chase
(Reuters) – San Francisco authorities on Saturday were hunting for robbery suspects whose car struck and killed a pedestrian during a chase by police through city streets, police said.
Californian sheriff suspends 10 officers over beating of horseman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Californian sheriff has suspended 10 officers involved in the videotaped beating of a suspect who appeared to have surrendered and was lying on the ground after making a failed getaway attempt on horseback.
Kansas man arrested in bomb plot in support of Islamic State: prosecutor
WASHINGTON/KANSAS CITY (Reuters) – A Kansas man was arrested on Friday as part of an FBI sting operation in which he was plotting a suicide car bombing at Fort Riley army base in support of the Islamic State militant group, prosecutors said.
Ivory Coast says gets U.S. approval for direct flights
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Ivory Coast has received authorization from the United States to start direct flights between the two countries, officials said on Saturday, boosting the West African nation’s hopes of becoming a regional transport hub.
Car found running in garage of NYC home where four people died
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A car was found running in the garage of a New York City home where four elderly people were found dead, leading investigators to suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, police said on Saturday.
New Yorkers get direct say on funding of neighborhood projects
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Thousands of New Yorkers found an enticing pitch in their in-boxes this month: “Decide How to Spend $1 Million.”
Ohio men cleared of murder after decades in prison to get $1.6 million
(Reuters) – Two Ohio men who were cleared of murder last year after spending decades in prison will receive about $1.6 million from the state for their wrongful imprisonment, a judge ruled on Friday.
Judge overturns Illinois governor’s anti-union order -newspaper
CHICAGO (Reuters) – An Illinois judge on Friday overturned Republican Governor Bruce Rauner’s anti-union order, which would keep fees paid by non-members from the labor groups, at least until the current legal battle ends, the Chicago Tribune reported….
