Justice Department strikes deal with Montana prosecutor over rape cases
(Reuters) – Prosecutors in Missoula, Montana, will improve their treatment of rape victims and allow the state attorney general to review any sexual assault cases they decline to pursue as part of an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department released …
Dunkin’ Donuts shops to return to California this year
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Dunkin’ Donuts on Tuesday said franchisees will open five “traditional” shops in California before the end of 2014, ending the coffee and baked goods chain’s dozen-year absence from the nation’s most populous state.
Nevada cop killers told to leave Bundy ranch due to ‘aggressive nature’
(Reuters) – A married couple who shot dead two Las Vegas police officers over the weekend had attended a protest on the property of renegade Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy but were asked to leave because of the husband’s aggressive nature and volatility, …
Tennessee dog rescue operator charged with animal cruelty
(Reuters) – A Tennessee woman who said she ran a dog rescue operation has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities said they found 37 trash bags of animal remains, four dead dogs in cages and dozens of malnourished dogs at properties linked t…
U.S. judge approves revised writers’ settlement with publishers
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Tuesday signed off on a revised class action settlement between publishers and freelance writers, who for years claimed their work had been reprinted in online databases without their permission.
Philadelphia suburbs brace for possible transit strike
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – The Philadelphia region is bracing for a potentially crippling transit strike that could compound the region’s already significant traffic woes.
Former N.J. inmates charged with stealing unemployment benefits while in jail
(Reuters) – Five former New Jersey inmates and three of their wives were charged with stealing roughly $100,000 in unemployment insurance benefits while serving time in county jails, the state prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Girlfriend to testify at trial of friend of accused Boston bomber
BOSTON (Reuters) – The girlfriend of a Kazakh exchange student who has been charged with obstructing the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing is expected to take the stand during his trial, according to court records.
Weil-McLain boilers in U.S., Canada recalled over fire, explosion risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Weil-McLain is recalling about 8,400 boilers after reports of cracked manifolds raised the risk of fire or explosion, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.
United Airlines to tie frequent-flier miles to ticket price
(Reuters) – United Airlines, moving to sweeten awards for its biggest spenders, on Tuesday said it plans to base its frequent-flier rewards program on ticket prices rather than miles traveled.
