Lawsuit challenges Louisiana governor’s plan to ditch Common Core
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – A group of charter schools, teachers and parents filed suit on Tuesday against Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, asserting that he overstepped his authority and has sown chaos by moving last month to ditch the Common Core educati…
Kansas man charged with murder after girl dies in police chase
(Reuters) – A man accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old Kansas girl, who was found dead after a police chase, was charged on Wednesday with first-degree felony murder in the child’s death, authorities said.
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, battling Alzheimer’s, steps down
DENVER (Reuters) – Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is stepping down as he battles Alzheimer’s disease, the National Football League team said on Wednesday, adding that it was saddened he could no longer take part in the club’s daily operations.
Jury reconvenes in defamation case brought by Jesse Ventura
ST PAUL Minn. (Reuters) – A jury reconvened Wednesday 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 about his involvement in a bar fight.
U.S. scientists urge ‘national vision’ to curb coastal risks in report
(Reuters) – A group of top scientists has called for a fundamental change to how the United States deals with risks to its Atlantic and Gulf coasts from storms and climate change in a National Research Council report released Wednesday.
Last victim of deadly Washington mudslide believed found
(Reuters) – Search teams in Washington State have found the remains of a person thought to be the last victim of a mudslide that buried an entire community in March and killed 43 people, county authorities said.
Business executive wins Georgia Republican runoff in U.S. Senate race
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A former Fortune 500 executive who campaigned as a Washington outsider defeated an 11-term congressman on Tuesday in a key Republican runoff election in Georgia, setting the stage for November’s race to fill an open Senate seat.
San Diego-area community rejects shelter for undocumented migrants
ESCONDIDO Calif. (Reuters) – A San Diego suburb took center stage in the nation’s acrimonious immigration debate on Tuesday as planning commissioners there rejected a proposal to open a temporary shelter for Central American children caught illegally c…
NYC police training to be overhauled after custody death
NEW YORK (Reuters) – All New York City police officers are expected to undergo retraining in the wake of a man’s death on a city sidewalk shortly after he was placed in a chokehold by officers, Bill Bratton, the police commissioner, said on Tuesday.
U.S., European airlines halt flights to Israel due to instability
(Reuters) – Air carriers in the United States and Europe on Tuesday halted flights to Tel Aviv after warnings from governmental agencies in an effort to ensure passenger safety as turmoil in Israel and the region intensified.
