U.S. Top News: Obstruction trial opens for friend of accused Boston bomber

	Click to View in Browser 07/7/2014 Obstruction trial opens for friend of accused Boston bomber BOSTON (Reuters) - A friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber goes on trial on Monday charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy. Bloomberg group to poll U.S. candidates on gun stances: Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The gun-control group founded by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will begin to survey all congressional candidates in the 2014 midterm elections on firearms issues, the Washington Post reported on Monday. Washington state to issue retail pot licenses on Monday SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington state takes the final step in legalizing recreational marijuana use on Monday when officials begin to issue retail licenses to stores that could begin selling cannabis 24 hours later. Opponents ask U.S. judge to halt sweeping voter law in North Carolina WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Reuters) - A federal judge will be asked on Monday to block key provisions of North Carolina's overhauled voter law, including fewer early voting days and the elimination of same-day registration, from remaining in effect for November's midterm elections. Massachusetts homes evacuated after suspected explosives found BOSTON (Reuters) - Authorities briefly evacuated homes on Sunday after discovering what appeared to be bomb-making materials, firearms and ammunition in a dead man's home in Lawrence, Massachusetts. New York firefighter dies in cluttered apartment in burning high-rise NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City firefighter recently honored for saving the life of a young boy was killed battling an electrical blaze at a high-rise building that began in a dangerously cluttered apartment, officials said on Sunday. U.S. tightens security on electronics at overseas airports WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Security Administration will not allow cellphones or other electronic devices on U.S.-bound planes at some overseas airports if the devices are not charged up, the agency said on Sunday. California man says was 'eye to eye' with attacking shark (Reuters) - A California man said on Sunday he was "eye to eye" with a great white shark before an attack he thought would kill him as he swam near Manhattan Beach in Southern California. Indiana police officer found fatally shot in patrol car (Reuters) - An Indiana police officer was discovered fatally shot in his patrol car early Sunday, state police said. Marijuana shortage seen ahead of Washington state retail pot rollout SEATTLE (Reuters) - His glass pipes are on display and final regulatory hurdles nearly cleared, but the biggest concern for Cannabis City owner James Lathrop as he opens his Seattle pot shop this week is the possibility of running out of mind-altering bud in a matter of hours. Related Video German Chancellor meets Chinese Premier in Beijing Breakingviews: Gowex bankruptcy Great Debate How Uber can help the GOP gain control of the cities How EU politics pushed Merkel to lift Germany's austerity policies A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend