Alabama finds atypical mad cow case, no human threat seen
(Reuters) – An 11-year-old cow in Alabama tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
New York’s JFK Airport seeks proposals for $10 billion renovation
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York and New Jersey’s bi-state transportation agency on Tuesday began seeking proposals to develop a master plan for the $10 billion renovation of John F. Kennedy International Airport, a pet project of New York Governor Andrew…
Illinois teenager arrested in Uber slaying could face more charges
SKOKIE, Ill. (Reuters) – An Illinois teenager arrested for fatally stabbing an Uber [UBER.UL] driver may face additional criminal charges for her violent behavior while detained, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Victims’ lawyers say unjust to halt U.S. air bag cases vs. carmakers
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – Lawyers for people injured by Takata Corp’s defective air bags told a U.S. judge on Tuesday there was “no basis” for an “unjust” request by the company’s U.S. unit to halt hundreds of consumer lawsuits against car companies…
Connecticut employees ratify labor deal, move state closer to budget
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Connecticut state employees ratified a new labor deal late on Monday, setting the stage for nearly $1.6 billion of concessions over two years that could help bring the state closer to finalizing a budget.
No civil rights charges for New Mexico police who shot homeless man
(Reuters) – Two New Mexico police officers will not face federal civil rights charges over the 2014 fatal shooting of a homeless man that triggered violent protests, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
Ohio ex-cop who shot black motorist will not face new trial
CINCINNATI (Reuters) – Ohio prosecutors said on Tuesday they would not pursue a third trial against a white former university police officer whose two previous trials for fatally shooting a black motorist during a traffic stop ended with hung juries.
U.S. judge rejects class actions over Internet music prices
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Manhattan federal judge on Tuesday said consumers accusing several big music companies of conspiring to inflate prices of music sold over the Internet and on compact discs cannot pursue their claims in class actions.
Luxury home sales jump in New York’s Hamptons
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Luxury property sales in the Hamptons, New York’s weekend haven for the wealthy, are on the upswing thanks to a buoyant stock market, with four closings over the $20 million mark in the three months ended June compared to none last…
Chipotle shuts Virginia restaurant on norovirus worries, shares fall
(Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc closed a restaurant in Virginia because of a suspected norovirus outbreak among some diners that sent its shares lower on Tuesday as the chain works to bounce back from past food-safety lapses.
