More hospital closings in rural America add risk for pregnant women
Bay Minette, Alabama (Reuters) – Dr. Nicole Arthur, a family practice physician, was trained to avoid Cesarean deliveries in child-birth, unless medically necessary, because surgery increases risks and recovery time.
U.S. parents spending less on college tuition, study finds
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Despite a record-high U.S. stock market and a positive economic outlook, U.S. parents spent less on college tuition during the 2016-17 school year, according to Sallie Mae’s 10th annual “How America Pays for College” report.
Magnitude 7.8 quake hits off Russia’s Kamchatka: USGS
(Reuters) – A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning but the threat has now passed, the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Pacific Tsunami Center said.
Illinois judge orders reform of Cook County bail system
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Defendants who are not considered dangerous will no longer have to stay in jail if they cannot afford to pay bail while awaiting trial in the Illinois county that includes Chicago, a circuit court judge ordered on Monday.
Three shot outside Florida health department building: sheriff’s office
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Reuters) – Three people were shot on Monday outside a health department building in Palm Beach County, Florida, the local sheriff’s office said.
Illinois governor to block Chicago schools’ funding boost
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner said on Monday he intends to block money earmarked for Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) teacher pensions under recent legislation because he feels it is too much of a “bailout” for a badly managed system….
FBI warns parents of privacy risks associated with internet-connected toys
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The FBI on Monday warned parents of privacy and safety risks from children’s toys connected to the internet.
Marijuana shipment disguised as spare tires in new cars: U.S. officials
(Reuters) – About $1 million worth of smuggled marijuana was discovered last week in the spare tire compartments of newly assembled Ford Fusion sedans imported into the United States from Mexico, U.S. officials said on Monday.
Grandmas, grandpas from travel ban states now welcome: U.S. cable
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Grandparents of U.S. citizens from six Muslim-majority countries are now eligible to receive U.S. visas, according to a State Department memo seen by Reuters that reflects the latest court ruling on U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
Ex-police officer charged with murder for killing black teen in Texas
DALLAS (Reuters) – A former Dallas suburb policeman was indicted on Monday by a grand jury for murder for using a rifle to kill a black teenager in a car moving away from the officer, in a case fueling a national debate over possible racial bias in U.S…
