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• Walker goes Scott-free as judges shut down probe
• Shootings at multiple places near Tennessee college, officer hit
• Katie Couric interviews transgender former Navy SEAL
• Active shooter incident reported at Chattanooga naval reserve center
• Ohio man indicted on U.S. charges of providing material support to Islamic State
• Chris Christie says too many people are in prison, but wouldn’t ease drug laws
• Elder Bush in fair condition after breaking bone in neck
• Obama rediscovers audacity
• Gay marriage ruling leaves U.S. firms unclear on spousal benefits
• Obama will go to prison for a fairer justice system
• Suspected South Carolina church gunman due in court for hearing
• Poll: Americans view Clinton, Republicans unfavorably
• Former President George H.W. Bush breaks a neck bone in fall at home
• George HW Bush, 91, falls at Maine home, breaks bone in neck
• Four dead after flash floods in Kentucky, Indiana
• Impact of Iran deal on detained American journalist
• Obama vigorously challenges critics of landmark Iran deal
• Obama defends Iran deal as 'once in a lifetime' opportunity

Walker goes Scott-free as judges shut down probe Posted: 16 Jul 2015 11:45 AM PDT The Wisconsin Supreme Court today ordered a special state prosecutor to shut down a controversial investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's political fundraising and "permanently destroy" all the evidence they have collected, handing Walker a huge political victory just days after he formally announced his run for president.

Shootings at multiple places near Tennessee college, officer hit Posted: 16 Jul 2015 10:55 AM PDT By Brendan O'Brien and Suzannah Gonzales (Reuters) - There have been shootings at multiple places in Chattanooga, including near a U.S. Army Reserve center and a Navy recruiting center in the Tennessee city on Thursday, and a police officer was hit by gunfire, officials and local media reports said. There have been several shootings at several different locations," said Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman John Harmon. "It's a fluid situation," said Harmon, whose agency was helping local authorities.

Katie Couric interviews transgender former Navy SEAL Posted: 16 Jul 2015 10:39 AM PDT Yahoo's global news anchor talks with Kristin Beck about potential changes to the military's rules.

Active shooter incident reported at Chattanooga naval reserve center Posted: 16 Jul 2015 09:49 AM PDT Officials in Chattanooga, Tennessee, responded to reports of an active shooter at a naval reserve center there.

Ohio man indicted on U.S. charges of providing material support to Islamic State Posted: 16 Jul 2015 09:31 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Ohio man has been indicted on charges of providing material support to the Islamic State militant group and firearms and narcotics violations, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.

Chris Christie says too many people are in prison, but wouldn’t ease drug laws Posted: 16 Jul 2015 08:24 AM PDT New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will call on the justice system to "stop treating the victims of addiction as enemies in a war" in his first major criminal justice speech since he announced his bid for the presidency.

Elder Bush in fair condition after breaking bone in neck Posted: 16 Jul 2015 08:09 AM PDT PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, at 91 the oldest living former president, was hospitalized Thursday in fair condition after breaking a bone in his neck during a fall.

Obama rediscovers audacity Posted: 16 Jul 2015 04:51 AM PDT Recent boldness on Iran and other issues may force a reevaluation of his presidency.

Gay marriage ruling leaves U.S. firms unclear on spousal benefits Posted: 16 Jul 2015 04:35 AM PDT The Supreme Court was definitive in its decision to legalize gay marriage nationwide, but what is far from clear is whether U.S. companies must offer corporate benefits to same-sex spouses. Many large and mid-sized employers are self-insured, which means their benefits are governed by a 1974 act that has no language on preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act allows companies to bypass differing state laws that complicate healthcare options for employees spread out across the country.

Obama will go to prison for a fairer justice system Posted: 16 Jul 2015 03:12 AM PDT President Barack Obama's push for a fairer justice system is literally sending him to prison.

Suspected South Carolina church gunman due in court for hearing Posted: 16 Jul 2015 02:24 AM PDT The suspected gunman in the slaying of nine people at a historic black church in Charleston last month is expected in court on Thursday when a judge will hear a media challenge to a ban on the release of documents in the case. Dylann Roof, 21, was arrested a day after the killings and charged with nine counts of murder in what authorities say was a racially motivated massacre. Nicholson said he issued the order "due to substantial pre-trial publicity" that could jeopardize Roof's right to a fair trial.

Poll: Americans view Clinton, Republicans unfavorably Posted: 16 Jul 2015 12:46 AM PDT More Americans now have an unfavorable than a favorable view of Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll that finds negative ratings of the former secretary of state have increased over the past few months, especially among Democrats.

Former President George H.W. Bush breaks a neck bone in fall at home Posted: 15 Jul 2015 08:26 PM PDT (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush broke a bone in his neck during a fall at his home in Maine on Wednesday, spokesman Jim McGrath said. "His condition is stable - he is fine - but he'll be in a neck brace," McGrath said on Twitter. McGrath told CNN that Bush, 91, was being treated in a hospital in Portland, Maine.

George HW Bush, 91, falls at Maine home, breaks bone in neck Posted: 15 Jul 2015 08:10 PM PDT KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush fell at home on Wednesday and broke a bone in his neck but was doing OK after, a spokesman said.

Four dead after flash floods in Kentucky, Indiana Posted: 15 Jul 2015 05:01 PM PDT Four people have died and at least five were still unaccounted for on Wednesday after a series of storms struck the Ohio Valley, producing flash floods that swept through parts of eastern Kentucky and southern Indiana, officials said. Three bodies have been recovered in Johnson County, Kentucky, which was hard hit by flooding, and a fourth person drowned in southern Indiana after his car was swept into a creek, officials said. Searchers recovered the body of a 22-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon, one of two people listed as missing who were last seen being swept away on Monday by floods in Johnson County, about 125 miles east of Lexington, officials said.

Impact of Iran deal on detained American journalist Posted: 15 Jul 2015 04:31 PM PDT The family of Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post journalist accused of espionage and imprisoned in Iran for nearly 1 year, is hoping this week's Iranian nuclear agreement could somehow lead to his release.

Obama vigorously challenges critics of landmark Iran deal Posted: 15 Jul 2015 04:15 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Vigorously challenging his critics, President Barack Obama launched an aggressive and detailed defense of a landmark Iranian nuclear accord Wednesday, rejecting the idea that it leaves Tehran on the brink of a bomb and arguing the only alternative to the diplomatic deal is war.

Obama defends Iran deal as 'once in a lifetime' opportunity Posted: 15 Jul 2015 03:59 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama staunchly defended a framework nuclear agreement with Iran as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to prevent a bomb and bring longer-term stability to the Middle East. He insisted the U.S. would stand by Israel if it were to come under attack, but acknowledged that his pursuit of diplomacy with Tehran has caused strain with the close ally.

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