Hackers access Fed site, data – An outside party gained access to the Federal Reserve’s website, reached a limited amount of data and raised questions about the bank’s cyber security. The incident did not affect critical operations, according to a Fed spokesman. CNN
California police look for ex-cop suspected in shootings – A former Los Angeles police officer is suspected of shooting three officers early Thursday, killing one and sparking a manhunt stretching from Los Angeles to San Diego, authorities said. CNN
Senate Panel Examines Benghazi Attack – Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Thursday that the Pentagon supported a plan to arm Syrian rebels and create a Syrian ally with whom the United States might work with. The New York Times
Citizens Insurance reform plan could cost property owners more money – A proposed bill being drafted in the Florida Legislature could cause property insurance rates across the state to increase beginning next year. Tampa Bay Times
Senate poised to renew Violence Against Women Act with protections for gays, immigrants, Native American women – The Senate plans on rewriting the federal government’s principal anti-domestic abuse law with new protections for gays, lesbians, immigrants and Native American women. The Gainesville Sun
