SeaWorld to phase out ‘Shamu’ killer whale show in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – SeaWorld Entertainment Inc announced plans on Monday to phase out the signature “Shamu” killer whale show at its San Diego park next year, after long-running criticism of its treatment of the captive marine mammals.
Virginia fraternity sues Rolling Stone over rape story
(Reuters) – A University of Virginia fraternity sued Rolling Stone magazine on Monday for $25 million in damages over a discredited article about a 2012 gang rape at the fraternity.
U.S. fast-food workers to strike in 270 cities: organizers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. fast-food workers will strike in 270 cities on Tuesday in a protest for higher wages and union rights that they hope will catch the attention of candidates in 2016 elections, organizers said.
New Jersey Governor Christie vetoes Atlantic City rescue package
(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a legislative package aimed at rescuing Atlantic City, the state’s troubled gambling hub, just before a deadline to act on Monday.
White House says two-state solution not likely under Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that the goal of a two-state solution between Palestinians and Israelis is not likely to be reached during President Barack Obama’s final months in office.
White House says still doing ‘legwork’ on Guantanamo closure plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that the U.S. Defense Department is still doing “legwork” on developing a plan to close the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
US FDA sends letter to DNA4Life over consumer gene tests
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to privately held gene testing company DNA4Life over the company’s sale of an unapproved direct-to-consumer gene test to predict drug response.
Boston bans realistic-looking toy guns in public spaces
BOSTON (Reuters) – Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Monday signed an ordinance banning realistic-looking toy guys in public, saying that replica firearms were increasingly being used in real crimes and raised the risks of police officers firing on an unarme…
Magellan restarts pipeline section shut after crude spill in Oklahoma
(Reuters) – Magellan Midstream Partners said a section of its pipeline near Billings, Oklahoma resumed normal operations on Saturday after being shut following a crude oil spill.
U.S. Supreme Court rules for Texas trooper in fatal shooting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a Texas state trooper does not have to face a civil lawsuit for firing six rifle shots and killing a man fleeing police over a probation violation in a high-speed 2010 highway chase sou…
