U.S. proposes cigarette nicotine cut, shift toward e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government proposed cutting nicotine in cigarettes to “non-addictive” levels on Friday in a major regulatory shift designed to move smokers toward potentially less harmful e-cigarettes.
U.S. regulators approve 2017 Fiat Chrysler diesel vehicles for sale
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles won approval from U.S. and California regulators on Friday to sell 2017 diesel vehicles after it came under scrutiny for alleged excess emissions in older diesel vehicles.
Trump asks Congress to help in fight against gangs, illegal immigration
BRENTWOOD, New York (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday painted a vivid and brutal portrait of American communities he said had been ravaged by gang violence as he pressed Congress to help him stop illegal immigration and boost deportatio…
U.S. upgrades probe into 1.33 million Ford Explorers over exhaust odors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is upgrading and expanding a probe into 1.33 million Ford Explorer SUVs over reports of exhaust odors in vehicle compartments and exposure to carbon monoxide that may be lin…
Kansas governor tapped as religious ambassador reflects on legacy
(Reuters) – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback on Thursday shrugged off the political backlash and budget woes stirred by his aggressive tax-cutting policies at home as he looked forward to a new role as the Trump administration’s chief defender of global r…
U.S. jury finds Macau billionaire guilty in U.N. bribery case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. jury on Thursday found Macau billionaire Ng Lap Seng guilty on charges he bribed two U.N. ambassadors to help him build a multibillion-dollar conference center.
U.S. likely to approve Fiat Chrysler’s 2017 diesels: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and California regulators are expected to approve Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ request to sell 2017 diesel vehicles, two sources said on Thursday – a move that may help the Italian-American automaker win approval for a software fix for older diesel models.
Breeding organization official indicted in N.Y. for cockfighting
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The president of a game bird breeding organization was charged in New York federal court on Thursday with raising roosters for cockfighting.
Honda says Florida crash death may be linked to Takata air bag inflator
(Reuters) – Honda Motor Co said on Thursday that a Takata airbag inflator ruptured in car crash last week in Florida, in what could be the 19th death worldwide linked to faulty airbags recalled as part of the largest automotive safety campaign in histo…
Dutch manufacturer suspends ride that killed 1 at Ohio fair
(Reuters) – The Dutch manufacturer of the ride that killed an 18-year-old man who just enlisted in the Marines and injured seven other people at the Ohio State Fair instructed operators on Thursday to suspend use of similar rides.
