Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit
(Reuters) – The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.
College athletes ask court to reconsider part of ruling in NCAA pay case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – College athletes asked a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to revisit part of a ruling in a high profile case over NCAA compensation rules, according to a filing.
Puerto Rico, U.S. in discussions to restructure island’s debt: WSJ
(Reuters) – Puerto Rico and U.S. officials are discussing the issue of a “superbond” to help restructure the commonwealth’s $72 billion debt, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the plan.
U.S. Army boosts security at recruiting centers
(Reuters) – The U.S. Army has boosted security at military recruiting stations since an attack at a center in July, the commander of Army recruitment said on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania youth football league to cancel games after threats
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – Pennsylvania police have launched an investigation after bullets inscribed with the names of a youth football league’s officers were found near a playing field, leading to the cancellation of the rest of its season, authorit…
Pennsylvania youth football league to cancel games after threats
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – Pennsylvania police have launched an investigation after bullets inscribed with the names of a youth football league’s officers were found near a playing field, leading to the cancellation of the rest of its season, authorit…
Illinois comptroller: cash crunch will delay pension payments
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois will have to delay a $560 million November payment to its pension funds, and may also delay or reduce a similar payment in December, state Comptroller Leslie Munger said on Wednesday, blaming a cash crunch stemming from the…
Two dead after plane crashes into Florida mobile homes
MIAMI (Reuters) – A small plane crashed into a South Florida mobile home park, killing the pilot and another person on the ground, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday.
Atlanta fights lawsuit by ex-fire chief critical of homosexuality
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday weighed the merits of a nationally watched discrimination lawsuit involving Atlanta’s former fire chief, who was fired for handing out at work 20 copies of a book he wrote that is critical of homosexuali…
Santa Claus elected to North Pole City Council, no sign of reindeer
JUNEAU, Alaska (Reuters) – A man with a soft white beard who prides himself on being an advocate for young children has been elected as a city councilman in North Pole, Alaska.
