“Mike Brown Law” Petition sent to White House
Petitioners are seeking to force all police officers to wear cameras.
Holder promises full investigation into shooting of unarmed teen
Attorney General Eric Holder has stated there would be a civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Premiums for Medicare prescription plans to increase in 2015
Medicare has announced that prescription premiums are set to increase in 2015.
White House: New sanctions to be imposed against Russia
The United States and European Union are expected to impose new sanctions against Russia.
US court upholds University of Texas affirmative action plan
A federal appeal’s court ruled that the university’s limited use of affirmative action is acceptable.
Citigroup agrees to pay $7 billion settlement in federal probe
The financial corporation will pay $7 billion to settle an investigation into alleged deceptive practices.
Delphi CEO to be questioned in GM probe
The CEO of the manufacturing company is set to be questioned by a U.S. Senate panel.
Joran van der Sloot weds in prison
The prime suspect in the disappearance of teen Natalee Holloway has married his girlfriend in a prison ceremony.
Pot licenses issued in Washington state
Washington state began issuing retail marijuana licenses on Monday.
U.S. House panel says staff immune from complying with subpoenas in probe
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has said that it does not have to comply with subpoenas linked to an insider trading investigation.
Supreme Court makes ruling over forcing employers to cover contraception
The Supreme Court has ruled that some companies may be allowed to opt out of a new health care law requirement due to religious objections.
Supreme Court strikes down abortion clinic protest free zone law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Massachusetts law creating a buffer zone around abortion clinics.