Los Angeles police found at fault in mistaken identity shooting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Eight Los Angeles police officers broke their department’s policy when they opened fire on two women, wounding them after mistaking their truck for one driven by a rogue ex-cop wanted in a manhunt, officials said on Tuesday.
Oklahoma teen testifies co-defendant fired shot that killed Australian
DUNCAN, Oklahoma (Reuters) – One of three Oklahoma teenagers charged with fatally shooting an Australian student athlete who was jogging in a small town in August testified on Tuesday that a co-defendant had pulled the trigger and later said he thought…
California lawmakers preparing $644 million drought relief bill
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California’s senate leader is preparing a $644 million emergency drought relief bill designed to quickly fund shovel-ready projects to combat the state’s severe water shortage, according to a draft of the bill.
Satellites, electronics next in U.S. export control reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government is making “great strides” in its drive to reform unwieldy export rules, and expects to unveil proposed changes covering exports of satellites, electronics and chemicals this year, a senior White House official…
Montana panel looks at sanctioning judge for 30-day rape sentence
(Reuters) – A Montana panel that oversees jurists is seeking to discipline a judge for sentencing an ex-teacher who raped a 14-year-old girl who later killed herself to just 30 days in prison and for declaring the girl partly to blame in her own rape, …
Florida state crime lab chemist charged with evidence tampering
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – A former state crime laboratory chemist who handled thousands of cases across Florida over almost a decade was arrested on charges of tampering with evidence and drug trafficking, officials announced late Tuesday.
Obama to bring French president to Jefferson’s Monticello home
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will kick off the state visit of French President Francois Hollande next week with a visit to Monticello, the Virginia home of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and a one-time envoy to France.
Utah state attorneys argue children at risk from gay marriage
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) – Utah attorneys seeking to overturn a federal court decision that struck down a state ban on gay marriage have argued in appeals papers that prohibiting same-sex unions is crucial to safeguarding the best interests of children…
U.S. Navy investigating sailors over nuclear exam cheating
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Navy has suspended about 30 instructors from duties at a nuclear propulsion school over alleged exam cheating, officials said on Tuesday, adding to concern over honesty in U.S. ranks after a similar scandal involving nuclear …
Alaska measure to legalize pot qualifies for August vote
(Reuters) – A measure that could make Alaska the third U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use after Colorado and Washington has enough valid signatures to be put before voters in August, state officials said on Tuesday.
