Western New York buried by snow, braces for more
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Western New York state braced for a fresh wave of heavy snow on Wednesday after a freakish storm swept off the Great Lakes and buried the region under 5 feet (1.5 meters) of it, killing at least six people and stranding motorists i…
Sephora discriminated against Asian customers, lawsuit claims
(Reuters) – Cosmetics retailer Sephora USA Inc has blocked the online accounts of scores of customers with Asian names because it suspected them of buying discount items in bulk to resell them, a new lawsuit claims.
Marketers of sugary drinks still target U.S. children: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. children and teens are seeing fewer TV commercials for sugary drinks, but they remain a prime target for marketers through product placement, social media and other means, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Missouri executes man who killed gas station attendant
(Reuters) – Missouri on Wednesday executed a Kansas City man convicted of killing a gas station attendant in front of the attendant’s stepdaughter during a robbery 20 years ago.
JetBlue to charge for checked bags in new airfare fare class
(Reuters) – JetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that it will charge certain customers for their first checked bag, yielding to pressure from analysts who criticized the airline for not adding fees in step with other carriers.
Texas DuPont workers died from accidental asphyxiation: coroner
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Four workers who died on Saturday at a DuPont and Co plant in Texas were accidentally asphyxiated by chemicals, the coroner’s office said on Wednesday, another finding that suggests the victims were not wearing full safety equipment…
You’ll shoot your eye out: Watchdog lists ’10 worst’ holiday toys
BOSTON (Reuters) – A plastic battle hammer for 3-year-olds, a glow-in-the-dark bow and arrow set, and a pencil that doubles as a slingshot are on the short list of the most dangerous children’s toys this holiday season.
Texas woman sues family after her dogs kill neighbor’s pet beagle
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The owner of three pit bulls and a pit-bull mix is seeking up to $1 million in damages after her dogs entered the Houston-area property of her neighbor and fatally attacked her neighbor’s 10-year-old beagle.
New York person’s remains test negative for Ebola
(Reuters) – An Ebola test on the body of a person who died of an apparent heart attack came back negative for the virus on Wednesday, New York City health officials said.
Could Obama cut deal on Keystone pipeline? Don’t rule it out
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama might be open to using the Keystone pipeline as leverage with Republicans if they cooperate on other aspects of his long-stalled domestic agenda, such as investing in infrastructure, closing tax loopholes o…
