The convenience store where the officer shot the man is located within St. Louis city limits but is less than four miles from the site where an unarmed teenager was shot and killed 10 days ago by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. With Michael Brown's death in mind, St. Louis mayor Francis Slay immediately informed the US Attorney's Office about the shooting and said he'd spoken to leaders in the black community in person and on the phone. St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said he welcomed to the extra scrutiny.

...* founded for the entire community, so we are open and transparent and I have already talked to the attorneys for the Police Officer Association. That's the right thing to do.

The two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard protocol in these cases. For NPR news, I am Rachel Lippmann, in St. Louis.

 

 

Police of a suburb of Los Angeles have arrested two teenagers for allegedly plotting a mass school shooting. * was discovered just days before the school year was set to begin. From member station KPCC, Mary Plummer reports the two suspects are expected to be charged.

The two teenage boys at ages 16 and 17 were arrested at their homes in South Pasadena. According to police they have plans to kill three school staff members and as many people as possible. The city's chief police Art Miller described the teens' interview with detectives as chilling. The whole fought process was crazy, their whole manner, how they were planning this out, and then, the end result was everyone is gonna die including them. Miller said the two had researched how to make explosives and were learning technical plans with fire arms. But the police say no weapons were found and the teens had not set the date for the attack. The FBI is working with the local police force. For NPR news, I am Mary Plummer, in Pasadena.

 

 

Texas governor Rick Perry defiant in the face of abusive power charges:

I am gonna enter this court house with my head held high, knowing the actions that I took were not only lawful and legal, but right.

Perry was cheered by supporters when he arrived at the Travis County Court House today to have his fingerprints taken and to stand for a mug shot. Perry was indicted last week. He's facing charges related to a veto last year (that) has been seen by opponents as attempted forced resignation of the District Attorney in Houston.

 

 

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As Ukrainian military seems to be making inroads against pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, the government in Kiev is also pursuing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is preparing to host German Chancellor Angela Merkel this weekend, then he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.

 

 

The NFL's Minnesota Vikings and one of the team's former players have reached a settlement after a month-long battle. Former punter Chris Kluwe was prepared to sue the team because he said he was cut last year due to his out-spoke of support for same-sex marriage. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

The settlement requires the Vikings to donate an undisclosed amount of money to five charities that deal with gay rights over the next five years. Chris Kluwe won't get any money but he praises the settlement which also requires the team to host a national symposium next year on LGBT issues and pro-sports.

I think the Vikings are committed to making changes. I think they are committed to being leaders on this issue in the NFL.

Chloe played eight seasons in Minnesota. He alleged he was cut last year because of his activism. He also alleged the coach made anti-gay comments which the coach later admitted. The coach is suspended for three games to the upcoming season. The settlement does not require the Vikings to say why they release Kluwe. Tom Goldman, NPR news.

 

 

Former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer is stepping down from the company's board. Microsoft published Ballmer's resignation letter on its website today. Ballmer says he plans to devote more time to his ownership of Los Angeles Clippers, also to his civic contributions, and to teaching class at Stanford this fall, and USC next spring.