Bad U.S. roads force “just in time” manufacturers to plan for ‘just in case’
(Reuters) – Some of America’s leanest manufacturers share a fat secret.
California police settle with woman punched by officer for $1.5 million
(Reuters) – A woman who was repeatedly punched in the head by a California Highway Patrol officer has settled her lawsuit for $1.5 million, police said on Wednesday, and the money will be used for her long-term care.
Venture capitalist Khosla loses California beach access case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and now a prominent venture capitalist, lost a court battle on Wednesday against a coastal protection group that sued the billionaire for closing access to a northern California bea…
Former NFL player sentenced in North Carolina for mortgage fraud
(Reuters) – A former NFL player was sentenced in North Carolina to almost four years in federal prison for being the ringleader of a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme, officials said on Wednesday.
Central America plan foresees infrastructure, energy projects: draft
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – A plan by Central American governments to boost economic growth in the region and cut illegal immigration to the United States foresees major spending on infrastructure and energy projects, a draft of the proposal showed on Wedn…
At L.A. Clippers, Steve Ballmer prizes team tested by adversity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – After Steve Ballmer plunked down $2 billion for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, fans might expect the former Microsoft chief executive to be hitting the reset button on a team that has been through a nasty public fight over raci…
U.S. to permit commercial drone flights by movie makers: source
(Reuters) – The U.S. government has plans to permit seven movie and television companies to use commercial drone flights for filming inside closed sets as early as Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Washington state pot law author proposes testing sewage to gauge use
SEATTLE (Reuters) – The main author of a Washington state law that legalized recreational marijuana said on Wednesday that testing sewage for the active ingredient in pot could give municipalities a broader and more reliable picture of drug use than tr…
More U.S. congregations offer sanctuary to those facing deportation
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – A growing network of congregations across the United States is volunteering to offer shelter to immigrants facing deportation in a move organizers hope will help spotlight federal inaction on immigration reform.
Appeals court clears way for early voting in Ohio
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared the way for voters in Ohio to begin casting in-person ballots as early as Tuesday, 35 days before the November midterm election.
