U.S. GAO sees $11.5 billion drop in acquisition cost of Lockheed F-35
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The estimated acquisition cost of Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jet program dropped $11.5 billion over the past year, the congressional Government Accountability Office reported Monday in its annual report on U.S. arms prog…
Students hunting with BB guns cause lockdown at Maryland university
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two students hunting with BB rifles in a wooded area near Maryland’s Stevenson University caused the school to be put on lockdown on Monday after reports of a gunman on campus, the university’s president said.
New Mexico governor urges calm after violent protests
ALBUQUERQUE (Reuters) – New Mexico’s governor urged calm on Monday after violent weekend protests over the police shooting of a mentally ill homeless man ended with shots of tear gas into the crowd.
About 25,000 rally in Oklahoma for more school funding
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – About 25,000 teachers, administrators and students rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, calling for more money for education in the state that ranks among the lowest in per capita spending for students.
U.S. congressional probe heats up as GM expands recalls
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional probe is focusing on why General Motors Co employees repeatedly approved substandard ignition switches linked to at least 13 fatalities, as the automaker on Monday announced another major recall, this…
Senate advances bill to renew jobless benefits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-led U.S. Senate agreed by a voice vote on Monday to begin debate on a bipartisan bill to renew expired jobless benefits for 2.2 million Americans.
Congress approves bill to avert Medicare pay cut for doctors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate gave final congressional approval on Monday to legislation to avert a pay cut for doctors who participate in the Medicare insurance program for the elderly and disabled.
Emergency crews face toxic challenge in Washington state mudslide
DARRINGTON, Washington (Reuters) – Recovery teams struggling through thick mud up to their armpits and heavy downpours at the site of a devastating landslide in Washington state are facing yet another challenge – an unseen and potentially more dangerou…
Mississippi woman on death row for over 13 years gets new trial
JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) – The Mississippi Supreme Court on Monday ordered a new trial for a female death row inmate, only days after she was given a last minute reprieve from execution.
Judge slashes billionaire Koch’s damages in fake wine case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge has thrown out a $12 million punitive damages award to billionaire William Koch in his lawsuit accusing a fellow oenophile of selling him 24 bottles of fake Bordeaux, and reduced the award to just $711,622.
