Exclusive: U.S. pork group counters antibiotics report with online campaign
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A leading U.S. pork association will use an online marketing campaign to counter a critical television documentary on antibiotics use in livestock, pointing consumers to industry-funded websites that defend the practice, according t…
Pot business conference draws hundreds, hoping U.S. will legalize
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Marijuana is illegal under federal law in the United States, but more than 300 attendees paid $500 each to attend the Cannabis Business Expo at a high-end hotel in Manhattan’s Times Square, hoping to profit if it becomes legal by t…
New apps for U.S. renters may keep lax landlords in line
NEW YORK (Reuters) – When Tom Hunter and his two roommates were left without heat for more than a month by a negligent landlord in New York, they began toying with an idea: an app that could help renters keep landlords in check.
California man indicted for fatal stabbing of parents, sons, dog
(Reuters) – A California man was indicted for fatally stabbing his parents, his two young sons and the family’s dog, authorities said on Tuesday, in killings the man said were his “destiny”.
California school district settles transgender discrimination complaint
(Reuters) – A southern California school district settled a claim with the federal government that alleged the district discriminated against a transgender student, officials said on Tuesday.
Massachusetts college evacuated after bomb threat
(Reuters) – A Massachusetts college was evacuated on Tuesday night following an emailed bomb threat, the school said.
Gonzalo becomes major hurricane over open Atlantic waters
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico (Reuters) – Hurricane Gonzalo strengthened to become a major Category 3 hurricane on Tuesday as it moved away from the northern Caribbean and headed toward Bermuda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Kansas City diocese to settle sex abuse claims for $9.95 million
(Reuters) – The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has agreed to pay $9.95 million to settle all outstanding sexual abuse claims against its priests in a bid to close a long-running scandal.
Feminist blogger Sarkeesian cancels Utah speech after threat
(Reuters) – A Canadian-American feminist, media critic and blogger has canceled a speech she was due to give at Utah State University after an email threat was sent to the school, the university said late on Tuesday.
U.S. sets up rapid-response Ebola team; Dallas nurse improves
DALLAS (Reuters) – The United States is establishing a rapid-response team to help hospitals “within hours” whenever there is a case of Ebola, the top doctor leading the fight against the deadly virus said on Tuesday.
