U.S. among nations set to unveil sanctuaries to protect oceans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday will join more than 20 countries to announce the creation of 40 new marine sanctuaries around the world to protect the world’s oceans from the threat of climate change and pollution.
U.S. House passes bill to halt Guantanamo transfers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would bar any transfers of detainees from the Guantanamo Bay military prison while President Barack Obama is president or until he signs a new defense policy bill.
Dollar General to hire 10,000 employees in expansion push
(Reuters) – U.S. discount retailer Dollar General Corp said it plans to hire 10,000 employees by mid-October, boosting its headcount by nearly 9 pct to support its expansion efforts as it looks to protect its turf amid fierce competition.
Transgender patients face fear and stigma in the doctor’s office
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tanya Walker had lung cancer and was coughing up blood, but she says her emergency room doctor kept asking about her genitals.
Pandora launches new radio service ‘Pandora Plus’
(Reuters) – Online radio service Pandora Media Inc launched “Pandora Plus”, its new subscription service, on Thursday as it looks to gain market share amid stiff competition from Apple Inc, Spotify and Amazon.com Inc.
Storm Julia weakens into a depression, meandering off of U.S. coast
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Julia weakened into a depression and is expected to meander off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina for the next few days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
United Airlines flight diverted after unspecified security concern
(Reuters) – A United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey, to San Diego was diverted to Denver on Wednesday because of an unspecified security concern, the airline said.
Arrest made in arson at Florida mosque where gunman prayed
(Reuters) – A Florida man who investigators say posted anti-Islamic material on social media was arrested on Wednesday on charges of setting fire to a mosque attended by the gunman who committed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, polic…
Missouri lawmakers override gun, voter ID vetoes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Reuters) – Missouri lawmakers pushed through bills on Wednesday eliminating the need for permits to carry concealed weapons and requiring voters to show a photo identification before casting a ballot, overriding Democratic Governor Ja…
Arizona yoga instructor acquitted of teen sex charges at party
PHOENIX (Reuters) – An Arizona yoga instructor accused of letting boys as young as 11 fondle her breasts at a bar mitzvah party was acquitted of all charges on Wednesday, court officials said.
