U.S. Top News: Investigation finds no widespread misconduct at U.S. Secret Service

	Click to View in Browser 12/20/2013 Investigation finds no widespread misconduct at U.S. Secret Service WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A report by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has found no evidence that misconduct or inappropriate behavior is widespread in the U.S. Secret Service, a Secret Service official said on Friday. U.S. Senate OKs defense policy bill with sex crime reforms WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate approved its annual defense policy bill late Thursday despite partisan rancor, agreeing to reform the way the military justice system responds to sexual assaults and boosting the Pentagon's ability to help destroy Syria's chemical weapons. Chinese citizen pleads guilty to rhino horn smuggling in New Jersey NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Chinese citizen, the admitted ringleader of an international smuggling operation that trafficked in $4.5 million worth of rhinoceros horns, ivory cups and trinkets, pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court in New Jersey, prosecutors said. Target cyber breach hits 40 million payment cards at holiday peak BOSTON (Reuters) - Target Corp said hackers have stolen data from up to 40 million credit and debit cards of shoppers who visited its stores during the first three weeks of the holiday season in the second-largest such breach reported by a U.S. retailer. Last-minute Obamacare exemption for those with canceled plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration made a major last-minute policy shift on Thursday, saying the change would help Americans meet a looming deadline to replace insurance plans canceled because of new standards under Obamacare reforms. New Mexico Supreme Court rules to allow same-sex marriage SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to allow same-sex marriage across the state, ending legal ambiguity that had produced a patchwork arrangement in which some counties permitted gay nuptials while others prohibited them. U.S. general in charge of missiles fired for drinking, carousing -investigation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A two-star general who oversaw the U.S. arsenal of intercontinental missiles was fired for allegedly drinking and carousing with women while leading a government delegation to Russia for talks on nuclear security, an inspector general report showed. University of California need not disclose venture returns: court SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The University of California is under no obligation to obtain and disclose information on the investment performance of venture capital funds in its portfolio, a California court ruled Thursday in a decision that could broadly affect how public-records laws are interpreted. Senate eases path for sending more Guantanamo detainees home WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate eased the way on Thursday for President Barack Obama to speed up the transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to their home countries, a crucial step toward the long-delayed closure of the military prison. One dead, dozens hurt in tour bus crashes in rainy California LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At least one person was killed and dozens were hurt on Thursday in two separate casino tour bus crashes on a rain-slicked Southern California highway, California Highway Patrol officers said. Related Video Theatre collapse victims treated at area hospitals Reuters on the Road: We Are Pop Up Great Debate International pressure works on Putin NSA revelations: Fallout can serve our nation 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