Chinese woman charged in plot to steal U.S. corn technology
(Reuters) – A Chinese woman has been arrested and charged with trying to steal patented U.S. seed technology as part of a plot to smuggle types of specialized corn from farm fields in the U.S. Midwest for use in China, authorities said on Wednesday.
Harvard creates office to handle sex assault, harassment claims
BOSTON (Reuters) – Harvard University said on Wednesday it had created an office to investigate all claims of sexual harassment or sex assault, a move that comes as campus sex crimes are receiving greater scrutiny across the United States.
U.S. judge clears way for Genco Shipping to exit bankruptcy
NEW YORK Del (Reuters) – A U.S. bankruptcy judge said he will confirm Genco Shipping & Trading’s plan to exit bankruptcy under the control of its senior creditors, rejecting arguments by shareholders that the proposal undervalues the dry bulk shipper’s assets.
U.S. to implement ‘enhanced security measures’ at overseas airports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will increase security measures at overseas airports that have direct flights to the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday.
U.S. expands airlines’ reporting requirements on pet safety
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. airline passengers who travel with their pets will have access to more information about a carrier’s animal-safety record under regulations announced on Wednesday by the U.S. Transportation Department.
U.S. expands airlines’ reporting requirements on pet safety
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. airline passengers who travel with their pets will have access to more information about a carrier’s animal-safety record under regulations announced on Wednesday by the U.S. Transportation Department.
California couple accused of keeping autistic boy in cage
(Reuters) – A Southern California couple have been arrested for child endangerment over accusations they kept their 11-year-old severely autistic son in a metal cage, police said on Wednesday.
Man high on drugs, with lit cigarette, blamed in fatal N.J. fire
(Reuters) – A cigarette smoker high on opiates caused a New Jersey motel fire that killed four people in March, authorities said on Wednesday.
Body of missing abalone diver found off Northern California coast
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A San Francisco man who disappeared over the weekend while diving for abalone with a group of friends off the Northern California coast has been found dead in a sea cave, officials said on Wednesday.
Wolf Creek nuclear plant violation considered low safety risk: NRC
(Reuters) – A violation found during an inspection of an emergency preparedness exercise at the Wolf Creek Nuclear plant near Burlington, Kansas last year was of low to moderate safety significance, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)…
