Michigan House panel OKs state money for Detroit bankruptcy plan
(Reuters) – A special Michigan House committee on Wednesday approved a nearly $195 million state contribution for a key element of Detroit’s plan to adjust its $18 billion of debt and exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Montana man pleads not guilty to German student’s slaying
MISSOULA, Montana (Reuters) – A Montana man who admitted to police he shot and killed a German exchange student who entered his garage pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a homicide charge in a case expected to test the state’s “Castle Doctrine” self-de…
Crews battle wind-whipped wildfire in northern Arizona
PHOENIX (Reuters) – A wind-whipped fire burned through a popular scenic canyon in northern Arizona on Wednesday, charring more than 800 acres and threatening about 100 residences and businesses, fire officials said.
U.S. tests enhanced Aegis system, fires SM-3 missile onshore
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday announced the first live-fire test of a Raytheon Co SM-3 missile from the land-based version of Lockheed Martin Corp’s Aegis missile defense system, which will be operational in Roma…
Tattoo tales: Prosecutors seek details on ex-NFLer Hernandez’ arm ink
BOSTON (Reuters) – Prosecutors on Wednesday said they are seeking to interview the tattoo artist or artists who decorated the right forearm of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez around the time he is accused of killing two men after leaving a Boston night…
$19 million settlement proposed in NYC charter bus class action
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Riders of two New York City tour bus companies have proposed a $19 million settlement to end a class-action lawsuit that claimed the businesses joined forces to run an illegal monopoly, court documents showed.
U.S. government seeks greater disclosure of airline fees
(Reuters) – Airlines should disclose fees for checked baggage, carry-on items and other à la carte services to make it easier for travelers to discern the true cost of a ticket, the U.S. Department of Transportation said on Wednesday.
Mother arrested in death of three daughters in Los Angeles suburb
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California mother has been arrested in the killing of her three daughters, aged 2 months to 3 years, who were found dead at a home in a Los Angeles suburb, police said on Wednesday.
Ahold settles U.S. Foods customer lawsuit for $297 million
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Dutch retailer Ahold on Wednesday agreed to pay $297 million to settle U.S. class-action litigation accusing its former U.S. Foodservice distribution unit of defrauding thousands of hospitals and restaurants through overcharges…
Dozens arrested in New York child pornography bust: U.S. official
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Boy Scout leader, a Little League coach, a rabbi and a police officer were among some 60 people arrested in the New York City-area, in one of the largest roundups of those who share child pornography online, a federal official sa…
