In Chicago, Dozens Arrested As They Protest School Closures
Hundreds of demonstrators demanded that City Hall walk back its plan to close 53 elementary schools and one high school in response to a $1 billion budget deficit.
Former officer to change plea in shooting case
Troy Wilson faces charges of attempted murder, felony weapons misconduct, assault, criminal mischief, and misdemeanor weapons misconduct.
Judge denies new trial request in Hoonah homicide case
John Marvin, Jr.’s attorney questioned whether Sgt. Anthony Wallace was actually performing his official duties
Donations Pour In For Homeless Man Who Returned Ring He Got By Mistake
Nearly $152,000 has been donated online to help Billy Ray Harris, a homeless man in Kansas City who returned an engagement ring to the woman who accidentally left it in a cup he uses to collect change.
TV Ratings Agency Nielsen Will Begin Measuring Online Streaming
Nielsen, the company that provides television ratings, is catching up with the times: It said that in the fall, it would begin including online streaming in its ratings.
Obama’s Pick For CIA Chief To Face Senate Scrutiny
As Obama’s chief counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan has been associated with some controversial policies, including the use of armed drones. It’s unlikely his appointment as CIA director is in trouble, but he’s likely to face questions on drones as well as the agency’s interrogation policies.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Critics Question Witness List Ahead Of Immigration Hearing
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Tuesday may be one of the few to call for a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Some worry that the House hearing signals Republicans’ continued opposition to compromise.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Delayed sentencing for convicted Hoonah shooter
John N. Marvin, Jr.’s sentencing now planned for April.
Mission Diversify: CIA Begins LGBT Recruiting
Until the 1990s, the agency routinely denied security clearances to gay men and women. Hundreds were purged from government agencies in the ’50s and ’60s. Today, the CIA is actively searching for them, hoping they’ll join.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Border Killings Prompt Scrutiny Over Use Of Force
In less than two years, U.S. Border Patrol agents have killed 18 Mexicans along the border — including eight people throwing rocks. Now the Department of Homeland Security is examining its policy on deadly force along the border.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
