Kansas argues against boost in school funding
(Reuters) – Kansas sought on Wednesday to avoid a court ruling that could force the cash-strapped state to increase school funding by more than $1 billion.
Disease-related malnutrition costs U.S. $15.5 billion annually: study
(Reuters) – The United States could save at least $15.5 billion in annual healthcare spending if malnutrition caused by chronic diseases is better addressed, according to a study.
World’s oldest Catholic bishop dies at age 104 in New Jersey
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The world’s oldest Roman Catholic bishop, who championed civil rights and encouraged women to take a more active role in the church, has died in New Jersey at age 104, church officials said on Wednesday.
ExxonMobil unit to pay U.S., Montana $12 million to settle 2011 oil spill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Exxon Mobil Corp affiliate has agreed to pay $12 million in natural resource damages to the federal government and the state of Montana to settle claims over a 2011 crude oil spill from one of its a pipeline, the U.S. Justice…
Michigan man suspected of killing 4 children reported himself to police
(Reuters) – A man suspected of killing his two children and two step-children on Wednesday at the family’s home in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights called authorities to report the slayings, police said.
Ryan has concerns over 9/11 Saudi bill but predicts veto override
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives would override any presidential veto of a bill allowing survivors and families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, Speaker Paul Ryan predicted on Wednesday while also citing c…
Three former New York jail guards arrested over 2013 inmate beating
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Three former New York state jail guards were arrested on Wednesday on federal charges that they participated in the 2013 beating of an inmate who suffered life-threatening injuries and had a clump of dreadlocks ripped from his head…
Crime-plagued Chicago to add nearly 1,000 police officers: newspaper
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago’s police department plans to hire nearly 1,000 officers over the next two years in a bid to combat a surge of violence in the third-largest U.S. city including more than 500 murders this year, the Chicago Sun-Times reported …
Wal-Mart pays quarterly bonuses to more store employees
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc said it paid more than $201 million in second-quarter bonuses to hourly store staff as 99 percent of its stores met targets for cleanliness, faster checkout and better service.
House committee launches review of FDA criminal office
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee has launched an examination of the Food and Drug Administration’s criminal office, raising questions about the unit’s management and handling of cases involving food, drugs and devices.
