Airbnb, New York City settle rental law lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Airbnb Inc and New York City said on Friday they had resolved a lawsuit brought by the company challenging a law it argued could expose it to significant penalties for advertising short-term apartment rentals.
U.S. veterans build barracks for pipeline protesters in cold
CANNON BALL, N.D. (Reuters) – U.S. military veterans were building barracks on Friday at a protest camp in North Dakota to support thousands of activists who have squared off against authorities in frigid conditions to oppose a multibillion-dollar pipe…
Wal-Mart to settle U.S. lawsuit over benefits for same-sex spouses
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Friday said it would pay $7.5 million to settle a U.S. lawsuit claiming it discriminated against gay employees nationwide by denying health benefits to their spouses.
In San Bernardino, solemn ceremony marks mass shooting
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Reuters) – The sound of a bell tolled through loudspeakers on Friday outside a building in Southern California, ringing once for each of the 14 people killed in a mass shooting by Islamist militants one year ago at the site.
Accused Romanian-born arms trafficker gets 10 years in U.S. prison
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Romanian-born man was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison after he was convicted on U.S. charges that he conspired with two former European officials to sell $17 million worth of weapons to undercover informants posing as C…
Exclusive: U.S. standards council to investigate New Oriental after Reuters report
MIAMI (Reuters) – A U.S. standards-setting body said it would investigate New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc in the wake of a Reuters report that detailed allegations of academic fraud at the company.
Additional charge for Michigan man in counterterrorism probe
(Reuters) – A Michigan man arrested earlier this year in a federal counterterrorism probe has been indicted on a new charge of receiving explosive materials with the intent to harm or kill, according to court documents.
Suspect released in Louisiana shooting death of ex-NFL player
(Reuters) – A man suspected of shooting and killing former National Football League player Joe McKnight in a possible case of road rage in a suburb of New Orleans was released from custody Friday without charge, police said.
U.S. health spending in 2015 rose at fastest rate since 2007
(Reuters) – U.S. health spending in 2015 rose at its fastest rate since 2007, driven by expanded access to insurance under the Affordable Care Act and high-priced specialty drugs, according to government figures released on Friday.
New York City seeks U.S. funds for $1 million daily security costs for Trump
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two members of New York City’s council are calling on President-elect Donald Trump to provide federal funds to reimburse the city for the $1 million-a-day cost of protecting him and his family in their home in Trump Tower on Manhat…
