New York regulates tax preparers as U.S. IRS effort drifts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New York this month became the fourth U.S. state to regulate unlicensed tax return preparers, at a time when consumer advocates are pushing for more state oversight as a federal crackdown stalled.
Astronauts ready for second spacewalk to repair station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) – Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are planning a second and final spacewalk to fix the outpost’s cooling system early on Tuesday, a NASA official said.
Ohio death certificates must recognize same-sex marriages-judge
(Reuters) – Ohio must recognize on death certificates same-sex marriages from other states, a federal judge ruled on Monday, marking the latest in a series of U.S. court victories for gay rights in the past week.
Gay marriages proceed in Utah as judge refuses to block ruling
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) – Same-sex marriages were allowed to proceed in Utah after a federal judge on Monday refused to block his own ruling making gay marriage legal in the state.
Committee for unsecured creditors appointed in Detroit bankruptcy
DETROIT (Reuters) – An independent federal trustee helping to administer Detroit’s historic bankruptcy case on Monday named a committee to represent interests of the unsecured creditors as the city prepares to submit a plan to the court to readjust its…
Father, son killed in murder-suicide plunge from NYC high rise
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A father and his 3-year-old son died after the man threw the boy from the roof of a luxury Manhattan high-rise and then leapt off the building on Sunday following “domestic turmoil” with the boy’s mother, New York police said on Mo…
Americans’ appetite for bling on fire as gold prices sink
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tumbling gold prices, growing consumer confidence and aggressive discounting by retailers have Americans flocking to jewelers’ counters this holiday shopping season.
Ex-Tiffany exec given year in prison for $2 million jewelry theft
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Tiffany & Co executive was sentenced to a year in prison on Monday after admitting to stealing more than $2.1 million of jewelry from the New York luxury store.
New Yorkers have ‘sky high’ expectations for new mayor: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Yorkers are largely optimistic about the city’s future as Bill de Blasio prepares to be sworn in as the next mayor on January 1, according to a poll released on Monday.
Consumers get one-day extension on Obamacare deadline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration said on Monday it has extended a deadline for health insurance under Obamacare, giving consumers shopping on HealthCare.gov an extra day, until December 24, to pick plans to kick in for coverage beginning…
