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Bikers were shooting. Cops were shooting. But who shot whom?
It's a gruesome scene in Waco, Texas, and authorities are still wading through it. Yesterday's melee involving rival biker gangs left nine people dead and 18 wounded. Waco police said today that some of the dead and wounded may have been shot by officers responding to the chaos. What we know: Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said 170 people have been charged with engaging in organized crime resulting in death. That's a capital offense that could bring the death penalty, if convicted. What they're finding: Police recovered dozens of "bad guy" weapons, including brass knuckles, knives and clubs. Why you're seeing a lot of 'OMG': The FBI calls outlaw motorcycle gangs OMGs. Five OMGs, including the Bandidos and the Cossacks, were among the groups involved. Some of the groups were fighting as allies. Why fight in the first place? Possibly over gang control of Texas. The fight, at a recruiting event, is said to have started in the restroom. Officials place blame on the restaurant: Swanton, the police spokesman, said authorities knew before Sunday's shootout that there could be trouble. Police attempted to work with management at Twin Peaks ahead of time, but the restaurant refused, he said. Today the restaurant had its franchise license revoked. The victims: We don't know their names, but Swanton said all of the dead or injured were "members of criminal biker gangs."
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A Waco, Texas Twin Peaks is shut down for seven days for safety concerns following a gang shootout that left nine dead and 18 wounded. 192 people were arrested and charged with engaging in organized crime.
Supreme Court sides with taxpayers, says double tax a no-no
Maryland is among the few states that collect some income taxes on residents who work out of state. But the Supreme Court today said no to double taxation, siding with taxpayers over governments. Maryland officials say the 5-4 ruling means the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues. It was a difficult decision for the justices to reach, writes USA TODAY's Richard Wolf. From Maryland resident Brian Wynne's point of view, residents forced to pay income taxes where they live and where they work out of state are victims of double taxation. From the state's point of view, residents who don't pay as much as their neighbors are getting the same services cheaper. Today's ruling? A Wynne-win. In other Supreme Court news today, it's now easier for employees to sue over 401(k) retirement plans. And the court sided with police in confrontations with mentally disabled.
The Supreme Court ruled on a case involving double taxation.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP)
#MustRead: Stem cells and the sports legends they revitalized
Legendary former hockey player Gordie Howe and former NFL MVP quarterback John Brodie each suffered massive strokes and barely could walk, talk or take care of themselves. So they tried something new. They left the United States to receive experimental treatments that included stem cell injections derived from the brain tissue of a single aborted human fetus. Both men now can walk, exercise and communicate better, seemingly sparked back to life. Their recoveries sparked a debate: The families say the stem cell treatments had a major impact, while skeptics say the therapies are unproven and that Brodie and Howe could have improved through natural healing, as stroke patients often do. USA TODAY Sports' Brent Schrotenboer takes a deep dive into the world of stem cell therapy.
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A stroke left him struggling to walk, but the former NFL quarterback has improved after stem cell treatments in Moscow, Kazakhstan and Mexico, plus regular workouts.
Baby Boomers, it seems, may be woefully unprepared for retirement
Did mom and dad help you pay for college? That's great for you, but may leave them in a bit of a pickle when it comes to their retirement. A new report says retirees are bringing unprecedented levels of student loan debt into their later years, after helping their kids or grandkids pay for school. Those ages 65-74 have nearly six times the amount of education debt now than they did 25 years ago, when they had almost none, according to an analysis by LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute. The report also shows the under-35 crowd may have even more difficulty saving for retirement. The average amount of education debt for this age group hit more than $19,500 in 2013. In 1989, the average education debt: $3,000.
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The biggest retirement mistakes have nothing to do with investing believe it or not, said Ed Slott, Founder of Ed Slott & Company. The Street
A few bites on Apple: Stock price, patent fight with Samsung, new tech, what's happening in China
1) Apple stock – what's it worth? Apple is the biggest company in the U.S., but one investor thinks its stock is undervalued. Carl Icahn says the tech giant's shares — trading above $130 — should be worth $240. 2) It scooped up a GPS company. We learned today that Apple acquired Coherent Navigation, a start-up focused on GPS technology. The move likely bolsters Apple's own Maps service that competes with rivals, including Google Maps. 3) More on the patent fight with Samsung. A federal appeals court today gave Apple a mixed ruling in its infringement case against rival Samsung Electronics, reversing part of the $930 million verdict Apple won in 2012 over allegations that Samsung's smartphones improperly used some of the patented features found in Apple's iPhones. 4) Apple is taking root in China. Analysts project Apple will take a sizable bite out of China's $150 billion total addressable smartphone market, as the country's citizens continue their rapid tech adoption.
(FILES)The logo for Apple at a store at Tysons Corner mall in Tysons Corner, Virginia on November 26, 2010.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: KAREN BLEIER, AFP/Getty Images)
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May 18, 2015 marks the 35th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. Here are some of the striking images. VPC
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Contributing: John Bacon, Greg Toppo, Rick Jervis, Richard Wolf, Hadley Malcolm, Matt Krantz, Kevin McCoy, Marco Della Cava, Brett Molina, USA TODAY; Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY Sports; Landon Haaf, Tanya Eiserer, WFAA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth; Associated Press
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