Detroit may not exit bankruptcy until December 15
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit might not be ready to exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history until Dec. 15, a spokesman for the city’s emergency manager said on Friday.
University of New Mexico investigated over sex assaults response
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is investigating multiple complaints regarding the University of New Mexico’s handling of reported sexual assaults and sexual harassment of students there.
New York protests stoke national outrage on police violence
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters were expected to take to the streets of New York on Friday in a third day of demonstrations against police violence, even as prosecutors said they would consider charges against an officer for the fatal shoo…
Kerry urges caution over timing of releasing U.S. torture report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday privately expressed concern about the timing of the release of a long-awaited Congressional report criticizing the CIA’s use of harsh interrogation methods days before it was expected to be…
Two teens die as car hits Cincinnati building after police chase
(Reuters) – Police in a Cincinnati suburb on Friday were investigating an incident that began with a suspected vehicle break-in and ended in the death of two teenagers when the car driven by a third teen crashed into a building, causing it to collapse …
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at New Jersey mall
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A telephone bomb threat triggered the evacuation of a major department store at a popular New Jersey mall on Friday, police said.
Wisconsin Republicans plan to push right-to-work bill in January
(Reuters) – Wisconsin Republicans say they plan to start the new year by introducing a right-to-work measure that would prohibit private sector labor unions from requiring workers to pay dues.
No charges for Seattle officer who punched woman during arrest
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A Seattle police officer who punched an intoxicated 23-year-old woman in the head as he arrested her in June over allegations that she threatened a family member will not face criminal charges, prosecutors said on Friday.
Lawyer for family of unarmed black man killed in Phoenix seeks probe
PHOENIX (Reuters) – An attorney for the family of an unarmed black man who was fatally shot by a Phoenix police officer called on Friday for an independent probe of the incident amid a national wave of protests over the policing of black communities.
Oil magnate’s ex-wife slams $1 billion divorce ruling in appeal
(Reuters) – The ex-wife of Oklahoma oil magnate Harold Hamm has appealed a November divorce ruling that awarded her $1 billion, citing 78 alleged errors and missteps that caused a judge to grossly undervalue her stake in one of America’s greatest oil f…
