Child poverty among African-Americans steady, falls for others: study
(Reuters) – More than 38 percent of African-American children live in poverty and that rate has held roughly steady since 2010, while the U.S. economy has improved and the country’s overall child poverty rate fallen slightly to 20 percent, a Pew study …
U.S. Republican presidential candidates denounce Iran deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidates on Tuesday roundly condemned President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, with Senator Marco Rubio suggesting he would re-introduce sanctions if elected to the White House next year.
Riot-hit Baltimore plans to spend $136 million on recreation centers
(Reuters) – Baltimore could spend more than $136 million on new recreation facilities, the city said on Tuesday, following complaints that lack of leisure options may have contributed to rioting in April.
Americans more successful, confident seeking credit: Fed survey
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans were more active and successful in securing credit over the last 12 months, and were more likely to seek loans over the coming year, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey published on Tuesday.
Body thought to be of former NFL player JaJuan Dawson found in Texas
DALLAS (Reuters) – A body believed to be that of former NFL receiver JaJuan Dawson has been recovered from the Dallas-area lake where he went missing after a weekend boat accident, officials said on Tuesday.
Missouri to execute man who killed teenage girl and left body in cemetery
(Reuters) – Missouri is scheduled on Tuesday to execute a man convicted of murdering a 19-year-old girl he encountered during a traffic accident in 2001.
Buffett may benefit as train lobby bids to weaken safety rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is set to be a chief beneficiary of a bid by Senate Republicans to weaken new regulations to improve train safety in the $2.8 billion crude-by-rail industry, a key cog in the development of the…
Teen plane crash survivor hiked days to safety in Washington state
(Reuters) – A teenage girl who survived a plane crash in Washington state’s rugged Cascade Mountains found her way to safety by walking for two days through the forest until she was able to flag down help, the Seattle Times reported on Monday.
Mother, uncle charged in death of Maryland boy beaten over cake
(Reuters) – The mother and uncle of a 9-year-old Maryland boy who authorities say was handcuffed and beaten for sneaking a piece of birthday cake have been charged with murder and child abuse, police said on Monday.
Wisconsin’s Scott Walker enters Republican race, vowing to fight for America
WAUKESHA, Wisc. (Reuters) – Scott Walker cast himself as an anti-Washington reformer as he launched his 2016 Republican presidential campaign on Monday, vowing to fight with the same conservative conviction he used to battle unions as Wisconsin governo…
