Funeral to be held for NYC man who died after police chokehold
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Family members gathered on Wednesday evening for the funeral of Eric Garner, who died shortly after police put him in a banned chokehold as they arrested him in New York City where the death has sparked outrage and a promise to ref…
Senior U.S. Homeland Security cyber official Larry Zelvin to retire
BOSTON (Reuters) – Larry Zelvin, the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s center for countering cyber threats, is retiring next month after a government career of nearly 30 years during which he advised U.S. businesses on fighting hostile…
Jury still undecided in defamation case brought by Jesse Ventura
ST PAUL Minn. (Reuters) – A jury deliberated for a second day on Wednesday without reaching a verdict in a defamation lawsuit brought by former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura alleging his reputation was sullied by claims in a former Navy SEAL’s book …
Kennedy cousin tries to stop tapes being played in murder retrial
STAMFORD Conn. (Reuters) – Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin awaiting retrial after serving 11 years in prison for the murder of a teenage girl in Connecticut, wants to stop incriminating audiotapes from being used again as evidence, according to court …
Over 10 million U.S. adults gain coverage under Obamacare: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An estimated 10.3 million American adults have gained health coverage since Obamacare enrollment began last October, with the biggest gains among young adults and Hispanics, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Wisconsin governor race remains in a dead heat despite probe -poll
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who is seeking re-election in November, has not seen any significant drop in his support since the release of documents on a probe into possible illegal campaign financing, a poll showed on Wednesd…
Firefighters hold line in Washington as experts warn of more fires
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Firefighters were holding the line on Wednesday against the largest wildfire in Washington state’s history, as scientists warned that such blazes across the Western United States were becoming hotter, larger and more dangerous.
California lawmaker’s bribery trial postponed until he leaves office
(Reuters) – California state Senator Ron Calderon’s trial on bribery charges has been delayed until after he leaves office this year.
Libyan al Qaeda suspect’s legal defense financed by foreign government
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A foreign government is paying for the criminal defense of alleged senior al Qaeda militant Anas al-Liby, his defense lawyer told a U.S. judge on Wednesday.
Indiana teen dead, dad missing after crash ends world flight bid
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A teenager from Plainfield, Indiana, who was trying to fly around the world in 30 days, is dead and his father is missing after their small plane crashed on Tuesday night near American Samoa, an official told Reuters on Wednesday.
