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U.S. Top News: Violence erupts again after killing of black Missouri teen

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08/13/2014
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Violence erupts again after killing of black Missouri teen
FERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) - Violence again erupted in the St. Louis area near the site of the police shooting death of an unarmed black teenager, according to local police, despite calls by U.S. President Barack Obama and activists for a measured response.
Banker back on stand in corruption trial of Virginia ex-governor, wife
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) - A banker was to resume testimony on Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife, Maureen.
Flash floods after more than 13 inches of rain falls in two hours on Long Island
NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than two months' worth of rain fell in two hours on New York's Long Island on Wednesday, causing flash flooding and swamping cars on roads that were turned into rivers during the morning rush hour.
U.S. Coast Guard restricts traffic near lower Mississippi River terminal
(Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard said it restricted traffic to one way in the vicinity of the International Matex Tank Terminals near Gretna, Louisiana, on the lower Mississippi River early Wednesday following a multi-vessel collision.
Land Rover recalls 40,551 SUVs in U.S. due to air bag issue
DETROIT (Reuters) - Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 40,551 Land Rover sport utility vehicles in the United States because the front passenger air bag may not deploy due to a part failure, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
White House loosens restrictions on lobbyists
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is loosening restrictions on lobbyists who want to serve on federal advisory boards, a White House official said on Tuesday, a setback to the president's efforts to tamp down special interest influence in Washington.
Water deal could force another delay in Detroit bankruptcy trial
(Reuters) - A federal judge could once again push back the start date for the trial on Detroit's exit from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history after some creditors said on Tuesday a possible settlement is snarling key components of the restructuring plan.
Amid drought, California Democrats seek Republican votes on water plan
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) - California Democrats scrambled on Tuesday to win Republican support for a plan to improve water supplies that has been mired in regional and party politics for a year, even as the state suffers from a three-year drought that shows no sign of ending.
At least one person dies in Detroit floods after record rainfall
(Reuters) - Near-record rainfall has caused massive flooding in the Detroit area that is blamed for at least one death and has made roads impassable, swamped vehicles and flooded basements, officials said.
Hunter pleads not guilty to starting massive California wildfire
(Reuters) - A California hunter pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he started a massive wildfire on the edge of Yosemite National Park last summer after building an illegal campfire.
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