Saudi accused in U.S. warship bombing to keep his lawyer
FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) – The Saudi man charged with masterminding the 2000 USS Cole suicide bombing that killed 17 U.S. sailors will keep his court-appointed lawyer despite reservations, he and his attorney told a U.S. military tribunal on Wedn…
Jury in Florida loud music trial voted 9-3 to convict -Juror #4
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) – The Florida jury in the loud music murder trial of Michael Dunn voted 9-3 in favor of convicting the 47-year-old software engineer of first-degree murder, a member of the panel said in a television interview.
Detroit to propose new swaps deal to court: attorney
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit intends in coming days to propose a new settlement in U.S. bankruptcy court to end costly interest-rate swaps, the third such attempt since the city declared bankruptcy, an attorney representing the city said on Wednesday.
Authorities recover body believed to be missing Missouri girl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Authorities in Missouri said on Wednesday they have recovered a body believed to be missing 10-year-old girl Hailey Owens, who was abducted a day earlier from a street near her home.
U.S. consumers to see higher milk prices as export demand soars: analysts
(Reuters) – Picking up a gallon of milk at the grocery store is getting pricier and the cost could hit a record high for U.S. consumers in March, analysts warned.
Nespresso launches large-cup coffee machine for North America
(Reuters) – Nespresso is launching a new single-serve coffee brewer that makes larger American-sized portions, putting its Swiss parent Nestle in more direct competition with U.S. market leader Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.
Spirit Airlines loses bid for slots at Reagan National Airport
(Reuters) – Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines said it lost a bid for slots at Reagan National Airport in Washington that are being given up by American Airlines Group.
NY state official to withdraw AT&T resolution on government surveillance
(Reuters) – New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will withdraw a shareholder resolution at AT&T Inc after the telecommunications company released new details of government interest in its customers’ information, his office said in a statement on Wednesday.
After two big blunders, New Jersey Transit chief resigns
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Transit’s chief resigned after stumbles following the Super Bowl and Superstorm Sandy, the latest transportation official appointed by Governor Chris Christie to leave.
Former congressman denies pornography charge in Zimbabwe
HARARE (Reuters) – Former congressman Mel Reynolds pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of possessing pornographic images and videos, two days after his arrest at a hotel in Zimbabwe.
