Merck sex discrimination case could be collective action: judge
(Reuters) – A federal judge has granted preliminary approval for a lawsuit accusing Merck & Co Inc of underpaying female sales representatives to go forward as a collective action.
U.S. lawmakers debate funding gimmick in defense policy bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee began debating an annual defense policy bill on Wednesday that would shift $18 billion in Pentagon war-funding to other military needs.
Georgia inmate in historic death penalty case gains perspective
MACON, Ga. (Reuters) – William Henry Furman, a convicted murderer whose objections to the death penalty once suspended executions across the United States, is finally a free man.
Oklahoma deputy who killed suspect found guilty of manslaughter
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – The Oklahoma volunteer reserve deputy who fatally shot an unarmed suspect being subdued by regular deputies last year was found guilty of manslaughter on Wednesday by a jury that recommended he serve the maximum of four years i…
Man pleads not guilty to Seattle-area dismemberment killing
(Reuters) – A day laborer pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he decapitated a Seattle-area mother of three and nurse whose remains were found in a recycling bin, a spokesman for prosecutors said.
Biggest gang bust in New York City history results in 120 arrests
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. authorities staged the largest gang takedown in New York City history on Wednesday, arresting 120 reputed rival gang members and their associates for murder, robbery, drug dealing and other charges, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara…
Most Americans support usage fees to fix crumbling roads: survey
(Reuters) – Nearly two-thirds of Americans would support roadway user fees to help fix the country’s crumbling transportation infrastructure, according to a survey to be published on Thursday that was seen by Reuters.
Former U.S. hostages move closer to restitution for Colombia ordeal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three Americans who endured a half decade as hostages of Marxist-led Colombian rebels moved closer to winning restitution on Wednesday, through U.S. legislation making it easier for former captives to claim assets seized from dru…
Family of mentally ill black man killed by Milwaukee police sues
(Reuters) – The family of a mentally ill black man who was unarmed when he was shot dead by police in Milwaukee in 2014 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Wednesday against the officer and city over his death.
Baltimore police shoot 13-year-old boy who was carrying fake gun
(Reuters) – Baltimore police shot and wounded a 13-year-old boy who was carrying a realistic-looking replica handgun on Wednesday, the anniversary of a riot sparked by a black man’s death in police custody, a police official said.
