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U.S. Top News: U.S. Homeland Security contractor reports computer breach

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08/7/2014
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U.S. Homeland Security contractor reports computer breach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A company that performs background checks for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday it was the victim of a cyber attack, adding in a statement that "it has all the markings of a state-sponsored attack."
Florida lawmakers to reconvene to redraw congressional maps
TALLAHASSEE Fla. (Reuters) - Florida lawmakers will reconvene on Thursday in a hastily called special legislative session to redraw congressional maps that a judge has found unconstitutional, a ruling that raises the possibility of election delays in upcoming midterm races.
Detroit jury continues deliberations in porch shooting case
DETROIT (Reuters) - A Detroit jury will resume deliberations on Thursday to determine whether the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white suburban homeowner was murder or a fear-driven mistake.
Teen killed by boat propeller while tubing in Long Island Sound
MILFORD Conn. (Reuters) - A 16-year-old girl died after being struck by the propeller of the boat she was tubing behind in the Long Island Sound on Wednesday, police said.
Americans worry that illegal migrants threaten way of life, economy
KINGSTON New Hampshire (Reuters) - As President Barack Obama considers sidestepping Congress to loosen U.S. immigration policy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans are deeply worried that illegal immigration is threatening the nation's culture and economy.
California insurer pays out in buckets, literally
(Reuters) - A California insurer has paid a $21,000 court settlement in more than a dozen buckets of coins to an elderly man who alleged an employee assaulted him when he tried to buy insurance, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Obama says lacks sufficient data to fast-track Ebola drug
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he lacks enough information to green-light a promising drug to treat the deadly Ebola virus and that the initial response should focus on public health measures to contain the outbreak.
Kansas Republican senator Roberts fights off Tea Party challenger
KANSAS CITY Mo. (Reuters) - Veteran Republican Senator Pat Roberts fought off a Kansas primary challenge by a Tea Party-backed doctor who had promised a "family feud" with his distant relative President Barack Obama if elected, results on Wednesday showed.
California news anchor accused of stealing high-end wallets resigns
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) - A Sacramento-area television news anchor charged with grand theft and burglary over the alleged theft of Coach wallets from an outlet store has resigned from her job.
Hawaii braces for hurricane combo-punch; Julio strengthens
HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hurricane Iselle was forecast to hit Hawaii on Thursday as residents scurried to gather supplies and officials warned of flooding and outages, while a hurricane tracking right behind it was upgraded to Category 2 status, U.S. officials said.
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