Cyber attack hits 4 million current, former U.S. federal workers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hackers breached the computers of the U.S. government agency that collects personnel information for federal workers in a massive cyber attack that compromised the data of about 4 million current and former employees, U.S. offici…
Subway restaurants to drop artificial ingredients from its menu
(Reuters) – Sandwich chain Subway on Thursday said it would drop artificial ingredients from its menu, joining a number of fast food companies that have made similar moves toward healthier products.
Oregon readying law to outlaw so-called ‘upskirting’
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Oregon may be about to enact a law that would make it illegal to take unauthorized photos up the skirts of clothed woman in public places, a practice known as “upskirting.”
Italian honeymooner, two others killed in Pennsylvania bus crash
(Reuters) – Two Italian tourists, including a man reported to be on his honeymoon, were killed along with a bus driver when a tractor trailer slammed into a tour bus on a Pennsylvania highway, authorities said on Thursday.
Exclusive: Takata, U.S. regulator can’t say how many cars may have faulty air bags
DETROIT (Reuters) – At least 400,000 of the 4 million replacement inflators for defective Takata air bags will need to be replaced again in U.S. vehicles, sources at the Japanese safety equipment maker and the U.S. safety watchdog told Reuters.
As Supreme Court Obamacare case looms, Republicans split on response
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans face a potential political backlash from voters if the Supreme Court rules soon against President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, and are split over what to do about it, with some calling on the Obama adm…
Oklahoma ex-councilman arrested for using prisoners to steal copper
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – A former councilman from an Oklahoma City suburb has been arrested for hiring inmates to steal copper from tornado sirens, leaving a twister-prone area without a working warning system, police said on Thursday.
Boston man slain by police showed no signs of radicalization: family
BOSTON (Reuters) – The family of a Boston man shot and killed by police after officers attempted to question him in connection with a terrorism investigation said on Thursday they had seen no sign that Usamaah Abdullah Rahim had developed radical views…
Kentucky businessman gets 12 years prison for ‘vortex of fraud’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Kentucky businessman was sentenced on Thursday to 12 years in federal prison for a series of massive frauds, including a $53 million tax scheme, the bribing of bank officials and the defrauding of bank and insurance regulators.
U.S. judge rejects bid by Massey ex-CEO to drop mine blast charges
(Reuters) – A federal judge has denied nine motions to dismiss charges against former Massey Energy Chief Executive Officer Don Blankenship related to a 2010 mine explosion in West Virginia that killed 29 people.
