Judge won’t block Idaho wolf, coyote-killing competition
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday denied a request by conservation groups to block a weekend hunting competition in Idaho targeting wolves and coyotes, condemned by wildlife advocates as an inhumane “killing contest.”
U.S. court OKs Bank of America $39 million gender bias deal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday approved Bank of America Corp’s $39 million settlement of a gender discrimination lawsuit by female brokers over objections that the accord would enshrine bias on Wall Street.
Connecticut police release Newtown massacre documents
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Connecticut state police released a trove of documents and video on Friday tied to their investigation of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School last year that killed 20 children and six adults.
Detroit pension funds seek expedited bankruptcy appeal
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit’s two pension funds have asked the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear an expedited appeal of a judge’s ruling that the city is eligible for bankruptcy protection.
Obama, Democrats push for extension of unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On the eve of the expiration of federal benefits for the long-term unemployed, U.S. President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are stepping up pressure on Republicans to renew the program.
Pentagon sees 50 percent rise in reports of sexual assaults in 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of sexual assaults reported across the U.S. military rose by around 50 percent in the 2013 fiscal year compared with 2012, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Escort service sued for using Hooters name in recruiting
(Reuters) – Hooters of America, the restaurant chain known for its skimpily clad waitresses, is suing a Florida escort service it says tarnished Hooters’ trademarks as it sought to hire away its employees.
U.S. judge says NSA phone surveillance is lawful
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge ruled that a National Security Agency program that collects records of millions of Americans’ phone calls is lawful, calling it a “counter-punch” to terrorism that does not violate Americans’ privacy rights.
U.S. judge says NSA phone surveillance is lawful
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge ruled that a National Security Agency program that collects records of millions of Americans’ phone calls is lawful, calling it a “counter-punch” to terrorism that does not violate Americans’ privacy rights.
Southern California man pleads guilty in plan to help al Qaeda
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Southern California man pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge that he tried to help al Qaeda by seeking to travel to Pakistan to train members of the group.
