Ohio delays another execution after struggling to find vein
(Reuters) – The Ohio government called off the execution of a 69-year-old convicted murderer after it was under way on Wednesday because officials could not find a suitable vein in the inmate, who is sick with cancer and other diseases, state officials…
Keystone XL opponents make last-gasp effort in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Opponents of TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline have launched a last-minute public relations blitz before Nebraska regulators weigh in on its route next week in the last big regulatory hurdle for the long-delaye…
Astellas faces U.S. probe over patient assistance charity support
BOSTON (Reuters) – Astellas Pharma Inc has become the latest company to reveal it has become the subject of a U.S. probe into drugmakers’ financial support of charities offering assistance to Medicare patients seeking help to cover out-of-pocket drug c…
Nearly 1.5 million people signed up for Obamacare plans so far: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 800,000 people signed up for Obamacare individual health insurance plans in the second week of open enrollment, U.S. government health officials said on Wednesday, bringing the total number of sign-ups to nearly 1.5 mil…
Head of U.S. National Counterterrorism Center departing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The highly regarded head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, which coordinates intelligence sharing on militant plots, is retiring at the end of the year, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said in a statement …
Ohio delays murderer’s execution after struggling to find vein
(Reuters) – The Ohio government delayed the planned execution of a 69-year-old convicted murderer on Wednesday after officials were unable to find a suitable vein in the inmate, who has numerous illnesses including cancer, the Columbus Dispatch newspap…
Funeral set for nine family members killed in Texas church shooting
FLORESVILLE, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas family will hold a funeral service on Wednesday for relatives from three generations who were among the 26 people killed when a man with an assault weapon opened fire at a rural church earlier this month.
Nearly 1.5 million people signed up for Obamacare plans so far: CMS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 800,000 people signed up for Obamacare individual health insurance plans in the second week of open enrollment, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Wednesday, bringing the total number of sign-up…
Court adjourns appeal hearing for U.S. extradition of Russian cyber crime suspect
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s Supreme Court adjourned an appeal hearing on Wednesday for the extradition to the United States of a Russian suspected of masterminding a $4 billion bitcoin laundering ring.
Ohio death row inmate to face execution despite illness
(Reuters) – A 69-year-old Ohio death row inmate who faked paralysis to escape from custody and commit murder is due to be put to death on Wednesday despite his argument that he is too sick.
