Seattle police file federal lawsuit over ‘use of force’ policy
(Reuters) – Seattle police officers filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday challenging new policies that restrict use of force, saying the rules endanger lives of both officers and civilians.
Minneapolis park system ranks as best for second year in a row
(Reuters) – The Minneapolis parks system scored highest in the nation for the second straight year in a report ranking U.S. urban greenspace that was released on Thursday.
U.S. veterans health probe confirms cover-up of care delays
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Calls for U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign grew louder on Wednesday as the agency’s inspector general confirmed “systemic” and widespread VA scheduling abuses to cover up long wait times for veterans’ healt…
California lawmakers reject bill requiring labeling on GMO foods
(Reuters) – California lawmakers on Wednesday rejected a bill that would require labels on foods made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the second time in two years such legislation has failed to take hold in the state.
American supporters rally for former U.S. Marine held in Mexico over weapons arrest
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Supporters of a former U.S. Marine demonstrated on Wednesday to call for his release from a jail in Mexico where he has been held for arriving at the border from California with guns in his vehicle, and they expressed frustration …
Anonymous donor leaves San Francisco fans searching for hidden cash
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Some San Francisco-area residents are flush with cash, thanks to an anonymous donor who has been hiding envelopes full of money in secret spots around the city.
U.S. Navy secretary defends new warship program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus defended the embattled $34 billion Littoral Combat Ship program on Wednesday and said the ability to reconfigure the ships to carry out different missions would help the Navy keep pace with rapidly c…
Film tax credit bill unanimously passes California Assembly
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – A bill to lure filmmakers into California with tax incentives passed unanimously in the state Assembly on Wednesday, bringing the state a step closer to extending and increasing existing tax credits for the entertainment industry. 
Florida man must pay $2.2 million penalty for Swiss bank account
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Florida man must pay more than $2.2 million in civil penalties for failing to file the required forms for his Swiss bank account, a federal jury said on Wednesday.
Testimony postponed for Port Authority official in ‘Bridgegate’ probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey has requested that a top transportation official postpone his testimony to a state panel probing a traffic snarl apparently orchestrated by supporters of Republican Governor Chris Christie, lawmaker…
