Ohio Muslim man sues gym he said barred him from praying
(Reuters) – A Muslim man has sued an Ohio gym in federal court, alleging its employees violated his civil rights by telling him to stop praying in the locker room and threatening to kick him out if he did it again.
Gun ownership rights appear to be moving target for U.S. justices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared conflicted on Tuesday over the gun ownership rights of a convicted felon from Florida who wants to sell the 19 firearms he voluntarily surrendered to the FBI after he was arrested on drug char…
‘American Sniper’ Kyle never saw it coming -expert testifies
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Reuters) – Former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whose autobiography was turned into the blockbuster movie “American Sniper,” was ambushed from behind when was fatally shot two years ago at a Texas gun range, a forensics expert told a …
Wearing wigs and makeup, MI5 officers testify in U.S. trial
NEW YORK (Reuters) – British MI5 officers, wearing wigs and makeup to hide there identities, testified in U.S. court on Tuesday about their surveillance of an accused al Qaeda operative who is charged with plotting an attack in England.
Alaska allows recreational marijuana as legalization campaign spreads
JUNEAU, Alaska (Reuters) – Smoking, growing and owning small amounts of marijuana became legal in Alaska on Tuesday as a growing decriminalization movement reached the United States’ northwest frontier.
Wisconsin lawmakers debate right-to-work bill as unions rally
MADISON, Wis. (Reuters) – A hearing into a Republican-led drive to make Wisconsin the 25th right-to-work state opened on Tuesday as union members, some in hard hats and overalls, rallied at the state Capitol Building in opposition to the measure.
New York court dismisses lawsuit over Occupy Wall Street arrests
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protesters who were arrested on New York’s Brooklyn Bridge in 2011 at the height of the movement against income inequality and wealth distribut…
Detroit mayor presents budget with eye on easing oversight
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented a fiscal 2016 budget on Tuesday to the city council, warning that any changes in the spending plan would need approval from the post-bankruptcy city’s oversight board.
Union chief says U.S. refinery strike could spread
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The largest U.S. refinery strike in 35 years could spread if talks over improved safety conditions do not resume soon, United Steelworkers union (USW) International President Leo Gerard said on Tuesday.
U.S. Senator Warren makes push on middle-class issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has so far brushed aside calls to seek the presidency, launched a campaign on Tuesday to tackle middle-class issues expected to be prominent in the 2016 election and promised to be a …
