Illinois high court to rule on reach of pension protections
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A ruling expected Thursday from the Illinois Supreme Court involving a change to public worker benefits could provide insight on how justices may eventually rule on the constitutionality of a landmark state pension reform law.
Five injured after Brooklyn Bridge facade collapses
(Reuters) – A section of a stone facade inside a Brooklyn Bridge underpass collapsed late on Wednesday evening, injuring five people, a New York City fire official said.
Former hub airports find new life after downsizing
ATLANTA (Reuters) – When an airline cuts back on the number of “hubs” in its system, for an affected city the economic pain can be deep and wide.
California tightens some water restrictions as drought continues
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – California on Wednesday made it easier for regulators to enforce drought-related pumping restrictions in slow-moving creeks and lakes, prompting worry among farmers as the state enters the dry summer season.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoes gun legislation
NEWARK N.J. (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Wednesday vetoed a bill approved by the state legislature that would have reduced the legal size of ammunition magazines from 15 to 10 bullets, saying it would do nothing to end mass shootin…
Colorado attorney general seeks moratorium on same-sex marriage litigation
DENVER (Reuters) – The Colorado attorney general’s office filed a motion in federal court on Wednesday, seeking an injunction to suspend same-sex marriage litigation in the state until the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rules on the issue.
Missouri town picks solvency over flood fight as river rises
COLUMBIA Mo. (Reuters) – A small Missouri town repeatedly threatened by a rising Mississippi River is choosing to let residents fend for themselves this year rather than face potential bankruptcy to pay for another municipally organized fight against f…
Colorado woman accused of supporting Islamist insurgents in Iraq and Syria
DENVER (Reuters) – Federal authorities in Denver have arrested a woman accused of providing material support to Islamist insurgents fighting the governments of Syria and Iraq, and of conspiring to commit an offense against the United States, officials …
U.S. storm Arthur to pack hurricane winds by July 4 holiday
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Arthur threatened to douse some July 4 holiday plans on the U.S. East Coast as officials in several states closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds.
Accused Shining Path leaders face terror, drug charges in New York
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Three accused leaders of Peru’s Shining Path were charged in New York on Wednesday with running a drug trafficking ring to fund the insurgent group, federal authorities announced.
