Missouri Lt Gov Kinder says campaign money was misspent

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder says thousands of dollars of campaign funds were misspent by former aides and he has referred the matter to the U.S. attorney’s office. Kinder’s gubernatorial campaign released a statement Friday saying that an internal investigation found that former contractors had prepared incorrect reports to the…

Rauner signs bill to reduce unemployment insurance costs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation aimed at lowering the cost of unemployment insurance. The bill signed Friday was a compromise between business groups and labor unions. It tightens the definition of “misconduct” used to disqualify laid-off workers from receiving unemployment benefits. Under current law misconduct must be shown to…

FBI investigating killings as ‘act of terrorism’

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) – The FBI says it is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California as an “act of terrorism.” David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, made the declaration at a news conference Friday in California. He also said the shooters attempted to destroy evidence, including crushing two cell…

Detective’s testimony supports prosecutor’s case

BALTIMORE (AP) – A detective is testifying that an officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray told her the man reported that he couldn’t breathe during a van ride after his arrest. The testimony is important for prosecutors because Gray’s attorneys said during opening statements that Officer William Porter never heard Gray say he…