U.S. patent board is unconstitutional, but problem can be fixed: appeals court
A federal appeals court on Thursday declared unconstitutional the structure of the federal tribunal that reviews the validity of patents, but said the problem could be fixed by severing a law restricting the removal of its judges.
Southern California endures 2nd straight day of wind-driven wildfires
Another spate of Southern California wildfires roared to life on Thursday, destroying homes and forcing evacuations, as the region faced a second day of explosively fierce Santa Ana winds that have fanned flames, displacing thousands of residents.
Storm Rebekah to become post-tropical cyclone overnight: U.S. NHC
Subtropical storm Rebekah is expected to become post-tropical cyclone by Thursday evening or early Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.
Factbox: U.S. vaping-related deaths climb to 39, Illinois reports third death
Deaths in the United States from a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping rose to 39, with Illinois and Massachusetts confirming additional deaths in the states.
After 11 days, Chicago teachers strike to end as union, mayor reach deal
Chicago teachers will end their 11-day strike against the third-largest U.S. school system after their union and district officials reached a tentative settlement on Thursday of a labor dispute that canceled classes for 300,000 students.
Horse racing: Safety the priority at Breeders’ Cup in Santa Anita
Tensions were running high at troubled Santa Anita Park this week ahead of the Breeders’ Cup championships on Friday and Saturday as all involved hope the horses compete safely.
Chicago teachers’ union, mayor reach deal to end 11-day strike
Chicago teachers will end their 11-day strike against the third-largest U.S. school system after their union and district officials reached a tentative settlement on Thursday of a labor battle that canceled classes for 300,000 students.
Factbox: U.S. vaping-related deaths rise to 37 – CDC
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 37 deaths and 1,888 confirmed and probable cases of a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping.
Past winners at core of Big Apple marathon
Past winners will look to build on their dynasties at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, with returning champion Mary Keitany poised to reclaim her crown and a trio of veterans favored in the men’s division.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads not guilty to new charges in groping case
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new charges of sexual misconduct involving a third woman, less than a month after pleading not guilty to accusations of groping one woman’s breasts and pinching another’s buttocks.
