Historic black Florida town slated for luxury shopping development
ORLANDO Fla. (Reuters) – The oldest black town in America, Eatonville in central Florida, where a quarter of the residents live below the poverty line, is set to vote Tuesday night on a plan to transform the community into a luxury shopping destination…
Ferguson, Missouri corrections officer accused of sex with inmate, rape
(Reuters) – A corrections officer with the embattled city of Ferguson, Missouri, faces felony charges of having sex with an inmate and allowing her escape, and a civil lawsuit that alleges rape, court records show.
Blase Cupich to be installed as new Chicago archbishop
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Bishop Blase Cupich, Pope Francis’ first major appointment in the hierarchy of the U.S. Catholic Church, will be installed as the new archbishop in Chicago on Tuesday.
White House reviewing policy toward U.S. hostages held by militants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has ordered a comprehensive review of U.S. policy governing efforts to free Americans being held by militant groups overseas, the White House said on Monday.
Missouri governor declares state of emergency ahead of ruling on Ferguson shooting
FERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) – Missouri’s governor declared a state of emergency on Monday and authorized the state’s National Guard to support police in case of violence after a grand jury decides whether to indict a white police officer who fatally shot an…
Washington mayor nixed plea deal over 2010 campaign: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray rejected a plea deal from federal prosecutors in connection with their probe of his 2010 election campaign, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
Exclusive: NRG betting big on rooftop solar in California
(Reuters) – U.S. power company NRG Energy Inc aims to grab a bigger piece of the residential solar industry by expanding its business in California, the nation’s biggest solar market, and offering a new financing option to its customers.
Minnesota’s Bill Frenzel, former U.S. congressman, dies at 86
(Reuters) – Bill Frenzel, who served 20 years in the U.S. House of Representatives before becoming a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution, has died aged 86, the organization said in a statement on Monday.
U.S. Senator Begich concedes defeat in Alaska senate race
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Mark Begich on Monday conceded defeat to his Republican challenger in a closely watched race that was part of midterm elections that gave Republicans control of the Senate and strengthened their grip on the House of Representat…
California Governor appoints lawmaker to university board in time for key vote
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed a top lawmaker to the board overseeing the massive University of California system, days before the panel is scheduled to vote on a tuition hike opposed by Brown.
