State of Washington law paves way for organic marijuana market
(Reuters) – Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed a bill that paves the way for the state to create what is believed to be the first system in the United States to certify marijuana as organic.
U.S. motorists on roads for Memorial Day weekend to be highest since 2005: AAA
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The number of Americans traveling by car for the Memorial Day holiday will hit a 12-year high this year, fueled by a growing economy and relatively low gasoline prices, the nation’s largest motorists’ advocacy group said on Wednesd…
U.S. sues UnitedHealth again for mischarging Medicare Advantage
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department for the second time in a month sued UnitedHealth Group Inc on Tuesday, accusing the nation’s largest health insurer of obtaining over $1 billion from Medicare to which it was not entitled.
Merck, Upsher-Smith to pay $60 million in ‘pay-for-delay’ drug case
(Reuters) – Merck & Co Inc and Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc have agreed to pay $60.2 million to resolve a lawsuit that said they entered into a deal to unlawfully delay the availability of generic versions of potassium supplement K-Dur.
U.S. Secret Service lifts White House lockdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service said late on Tuesday that it had lifted a security lockdown put into effect at the White House after a person tried to jump over a bike rack used as a barrier along the north fence of the mansion where Pre…
Most U.S. troops kicked out for misconduct had mental illness: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A majority of U.S. troops discharged from the military for misconduct during a four-year period ending in 2015 had been diagnosed with mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, a new …
Following advice, potential FBI chiefs steer clear of job under Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s search for a new FBI director hit roadblocks on Tuesday when two high-profile potential candidates, a moderate judge and a conservative senator, signaled they did not want the job.
Arab Bank settlement over attacks may hit snag in U.S. appeals court
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A settlement between Arab Bank Plc and Americans who accused it of facilitating militant attacks in Israel is in jeopardy after U.S. judges said they may not have jurisdiction over an appeal that would determine how much the bank s…
Groups seek removal of Kentucky judge over views on gay adoption
(Reuters) – Civil liberties groups on Tuesday called for the removal of a Kentucky judge who gained national attention last month for announcing that he would refuse to hear cases involving lesbian, gay or bisexual adults hoping to adopt children.
Miss Universe producer sues Czech maker of winners’ crowns
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The producer of the Miss Universe pageant on Tuesday sued the Czech company hired to make the winners’ iconic crowns, saying it kept touting its association with the pageant even after it breached its 10-year sponsorship agreement….
