U.S. Top News: New state laws will affect marijuana, voting, shark fins

	Click to View in Browser 12/24/2013 New state laws will affect marijuana, voting, shark fins CHICAGO (Reuters) - "What brand are you smoking?," could become a more routine question among Coloradans in January, when anyone 21 or older will be able to buy up to an ounce of marijuana from a state-licensed retail store for recreational use. Judge in murder case of ex-NFL star considers gag order FALL RIVER, Massachusetts (Reuters) - A Massachusetts judge said on Monday she would consider a request by lawyers defending former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez that she issue a gag order preventing leaks about the high-profile murder case. Settlement reached over deadly U.S. meningitis outbreak (Reuters) - Owners and insurers of a now-bankrupt Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak have agreed to pay more than $100 million to compensate victims, families of victims and creditors. Target meets with state attorneys as lawsuits pile up BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Target Corp's general counsel, Timothy Baer, spoke with top state prosecutors on Monday to address their concerns about a massive data breach, as consumer lawsuits piled up against the retailer and two U.S. senators called for a federal probe. Mississippi policeman slain, partner wounded by bank robbery suspects JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) - Suspected bank robbers shot a policeman dead in Tupelo and wounded a second officer as they made their getaway after a hold up, police in Mississippi said. U.S. upgrades probe of Mercedes car rear-light issue DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators upgraded an investigation into more than 250,000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars for possible failure of the rear lights. Gay marriages proceed in Utah as judge refuses to block ruling SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Gay and lesbian couples proceeded to exchange wedding vows in Utah for a fourth day as the federal judge who legalized same-sex marriage in the state refused on Monday to set aside his own decision while the issue remained under court review. Mission accomplished, says Snowden: Washington Post (Reuters) - Former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden, who revealed extensive details of global electronic surveillance by the U.S. spy agency, said in an interview published on Tuesday that he has accomplished what he set out to do. Disabled could lose some free parking privileges in Washington State OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state is weighing an end to free metered street parking for most disabled people after finding that the current system is too easily abused. Colorado man fatally shoots stepdaughter mistaken for burglar DENVER (Reuters) - A 14-year-old Colorado girl mistaken for a burglar was shot and killed by her stepfather early on Monday morning at the home they shared, police said. Related Video Breakingviews: Benchmarking the buzzwords Thai protesters continue stadium blockade hoping to delay February election Great Debate Heads, the rich win; tails, the poor lose 2014: Another election about Obamacare 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