U.S. justices throw out ruling that upheld Alabama redistricting plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A closely divided U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a lower court ruling that upheld a state legislature redistricting plan in Alabama that packed black voters into certain districts in a way critics say diminished their …
U.S. losing ‘information war’ to Russia, other rivals: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is losing an information war to Russia, Islamic State and other rivals, says a new report that calls for a strengthening in U.S. counter-propaganda efforts and an overhaul of the government’s international broad…
Suspect dead after shooting that killed California police officer
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A suspected shooter in the San Francisco Bay Area city of San Jose was found dead from a gunshot wound following an exchange of gunfire with police on Tuesday night that killed one officer, local authorities said.
Colorado pot campaigner seeks ‘sanctuary’ status for mountain town
NEDERLAND, Colo. (Reuters) – Surrounded by tie-dyed T-shirts and marijuana pipes at her gift shop in the Colorado mountain town of Nederland, veteran pot activist Kathleen Chippi seems an unlikely candidate to have voted no when the state legalized rec…
Ford recalls over 220,000 vehicles in North America for three issues
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it is recalling more than 220,000 vehicles in North America for potential issues with door handles, vacuum pump relays and sensors.
Business group ranks U.S. near last in welcoming skilled immigrants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States ranks near the bottom among major economies in terms of policies to allow hiring highly skilled immigrant workers, according to a study by a business lobbying group that supports relaxing immigration controls.
California police officer shot dead responding to suicide call
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A police officer was shot and killed in the San Francisco Bay Area city of San Jose on Tuesday night while responding to a call about a suicidal man armed with a gun, officials said.
Atlanta-area police shoot dead wanted man driving Maserati
(Reuters) – A man was shot dead by Atlanta-area police on Tuesday after he tried to flee in a Maserati when police sought to arrest him for a probation violation, authorities said.
Wisconsin officer, bank robbery suspect killed in shootout
(Reuters) – A Wisconsin State Patrol officer and a bank robbery suspect were killed in a shootout on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Judge rules teenage girl sparked California wildfire
(Reuters) – A California judge ruled on Tuesday that a teenage girl sparked a wildfire that scorched roughly 2,000 acres (800 hectares) and destroyed some 40 structures north of San Diego last May, officials said.
