U.S. senators urge Obama to push for female U.N. Secretary-General
UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Seven U.S. women senators urged President Barack Obama on Thursday to push for the election of the United Nations’ first female secretary-general later this year.
U.S. regulators seek more input on truck fuel efficiency rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators said on Thursday they are reopening a proposal to boost fuel efficiency of medium and heavy duty trucks through 2027, asking for additional public comments on the planned toughening.
NJ Transit warns of major disruptions in event of strike
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Transit, the transportation network that handles commuter traffic into New York City, on Thursday released plans for a possible strike on March 13, warning of major disruption if the industrial action goes ahead.
Oldest koala in North America celebrates – sleepily – her 18th birthday
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Midgee, like most teenagers, sleeps well into the afternoon and is a frustratingly picky eater. But at 18, she is unique as the North America’s oldest living koala.
U.S. top court denies bid to block mercury air pollution rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Obama administration on Thursday in rebuffing a bid by 20 states to halt an Environmental Protection Agency rule to curb emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants from power plants.
Justice Department to review Minneapolis response to police protests
(Reuters) – The United States Justice Department will review how the city of Minneapolis responded to protests after police shot and killed a young black man last November, the mayor’s office said on Thursday.
U.S. senator calls for GAO probe to protect babies born drug-dependent
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate subcommittee on children and families wants a congressional watchdog agency to investigate whether states are complying with a federal law meant to protect newborns in drug withdrawal and hel…
Brother of Ohio pastor shot dead during service pleads not guilty
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The brother of an Ohio pastor shot and killed during a Sunday church service pleaded not guilty to his murder, according to court records.
Texas trooper fired for traffic stop of woman who later died in jail
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas trooper who arrested a black woman motorist later found hanged in her jail cell has been fired after being charged with misdemeanor perjury on suspicion of lying in the arrest report he filed for the July incident, off…
Slip sliding away, atop a Los Angeles skyscraper
The owner of a 73-floor tower in Los Angeles that ranks as the tallest building in the United States west of the Mississippi River is building a glass slide to hang off the exterior of the structure, and it will invite visitors to ride the attraction.
