New Hampshire lawmakers vote for bill decriminalizing marijuana
(Reuters) – State representatives in New Hampshire on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, although the measure is likely to face resistance from the senate and the governor.
Childcare center instructors in California pricked kids with pins, suit says
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Parents who say their toddler children had thumb tacks pricked into their legs as a form a discipline at a California daycare center have sued the facility’s former operators over abuse they said was perpetrated by two teachers….
Fugitive who fatally shot deputy U.S. marshal in Louisiana dies
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – A fugitive who authorities say shot and killed a deputy U.S. marshal during a gun battle at a Louisiana motel died of his wounds early on Wednesday, the local coroner’s office said.
Oklahoma fraternity linked to racist song is closed and vacated
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – The University of Oklahoma fraternity linked to a video showing students singing a racist song has been shut down and its house vacated, school officials said on Wednesday.
Seattle police chief names new leadership amid use of force overhaul
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle’s police chief named four new assistant chiefs on Wednesday in a management shakeup designed to improve community relations and meet requirements of a federal monitoring agreement to reform guidelines on use of force.
Exclusive: California pension reform measure to target Calpers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A ballot measure campaign to cut California’s public pensions will be launched in May by a coalition of politicians and business people led by former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, with the state’s largest retirement system a prime …
Video shows ex-NFL star with type of gun used in slaying: expert
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – Surveillance video from former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez’s home shows him holding what appears to be the same type of pistol prosecutors say he used to kill an associate, a handgun company official testifie…
Email controversy may overshadow Clinton presidential launch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Controversy over emails could overshadow the launch of Hillary Clinton’s expected presidential campaign after an influential Republican on Wednesday raised the prospect of congressional hearings into her use of personal email for…
Oregon city considers penalizing pot growers for smelly marijuana
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – The Oregon city of Medford, where officials say residents have long grumbled about the odor of marijuana growing operations, is considering a regulation that would fine pot growers if their marijuana is too smelly, city offic…
Video shows ex-NFL star with type of gun used in slaying: expert
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – Surveillance video from former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez’s home shows him holding what appears to be the same type of pistol prosecutors say he used to kill an associate, a handgun company official testifie…
