Arthur almost a hurricane, warnings issued in North Carolina: NHC
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, has almost strengthened into a hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory on Wednesday.
Ship crew returns home to Florida after 52 days in Honduras jail
TAMPA Fla. (Reuters) – Crew members of a Florida-based salvage ship who had been jailed for 52 days in Honduras on gun smuggling charges were welcomed back to their home port on Wednesday after a Honduran court dismissed the case against them.
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.
