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Oklahoma to quickly resume executions after Supreme Court decision
Source: Prison chief, 11 others put on leave after escapes
New York prison superintendent, deputy on leave after inmate escape: CNN
Governor Christie announces 2016 Republican presidential bid
Obama's approval rating hits two-year high
U.S. justices take up new Arizona redistricting panel challenge
The Chris Christie record: Controversies slow a once-meteoric rise
U.S. Supreme Court takes up major case on public sector union dues
Why Chris Christie has to run for president to stay afloat in New Jersey
Indonesia military transport plane crashes in Medan; 37 dead
Oklahoma, Florida move quickly to resume lethal injections
Survey shows enough votes to remove Confederate flag in SC
The next act: What happens now in Greece's drama
At end of contentious term, justices go out with a bang on lethal injection case

Oklahoma to quickly resume executions after Supreme Court decision

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 12:53 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Oklahoma is looking to resume executions as soon as August after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that a drug used in the state's lethal injection mix was appropriate and legal, officials said on Tuesday.

Source: Prison chief, 11 others put on leave after escapes

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 09:46 AM PDT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The superintendent at the northern New York prison where two killers escaped three weeks ago and his deputy in charge of security are among 12 more staff who have been put on administrative leave, officials said Tuesday.

New York prison superintendent, deputy on leave after inmate escape: CNN

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 08:54 AM PDT

(Reuters) - The superintendent and deputy superintendent of the Clinton Correctional Facility in northern New York state have been put on administrative leave after two inmates escaped, setting off a three-week manhunt, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing a state official.

Governor Christie announces 2016 Republican presidential bid

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 08:18 AM PDT

LIVINGSTON, N.J. (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told donors and friends on Tuesday he intends to run for the Republican presidential nomination, The Washington Post reported, joining a large field of candidates seeking to win the White House next year.

Obama's approval rating hits two-year high

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 08:02 AM PDT

According to a new CNN/ORC poll released Tuesday, 50 percent of Americans approve of the way Obama is handling his presidency — up 5 points over the most recent survey and his highest approval rating since May 2013.

U.S. justices take up new Arizona redistricting panel challenge

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 07:29 AM PDT

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to take up a fresh challenge to a commission in Arizona that draws legislative districts just a day after ruling on a related case.

The Chris Christie record: Controversies slow a once-meteoric rise

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 07:14 AM PDT

The N.J. governor's record in recent years has been defined as much by how much time he has spent out of state as what he's done while in it.

U.S. Supreme Court takes up major case on public sector union dues

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 06:56 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to take up a case that could weaken public sector unions, a challenge by 10 non-union public school teachers who say California's requirement that they pay the equivalent of union dues violates their free speech rights.

Why Chris Christie has to run for president to stay afloat in New Jersey

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 03:40 AM PDT

The only thing keeping him politically afloat at home is the prospect of a presidential campaign.

Indonesia military transport plane crashes in Medan; 37 dead

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 03:08 AM PDT

MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian air force transport plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in the country's third-largest city of Medan, killing at least 37 people.

Oklahoma, Florida move quickly to resume lethal injections

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 01:42 AM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma and Florida moved quickly to resume lethal injections after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of midazolam, a sedative that has been used in several problematic executions.

Survey shows enough votes to remove Confederate flag in SC

Posted: 29 Jun 2015 10:25 PM PDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A survey of South Carolina legislators shows there is enough support to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds if all supporters cast a vote.