Crime, Law and Justice

Tribes suing over Dakota Access pipeline willing to put claims on hold
Two Sioux tribes suing over the Dakota Access pipeline say they're willing to put their claims on hold while the Army considers whether to allow the pipeline to cross under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota.
Military-trained police may be less hasty to shoot, but that got this vet fired
A Marine-turned-cop was fired after he did not shoot a man who had a gun. His Marine training led him to believe there wasn't clear hostile intent; his bosses say he risked other officers' lives.
The St. Paul City Council approved an amendment Wednesday that will remove police representatives from the city's Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission, which handles complaints against officers.