U.S. says it is suing KBR for defrauding its army in Iraq
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it had sued defense contractor KBR Inc and two Kuwait-based subcontractors for defrauding the U.S. Army while providing logistical support in Iraq.
Dozens hurt as Greyhound bus skids after attack on driver
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Dozens of people on board a Greyhound bus in Arizona were injured when a passenger, apparently high on drugs, attacked the driver on Thursday and tried to roll the vehicle, causing it to skid off the road, police said.
Michigan governor urges 50,000 visas for skilled Detroit immigrants
DETROIT (Reuters) – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder unveiled a proposal on Thursday that calls for the U.S. government to allocate 50,000 special visas over the next five years to lure highly skilled immigrants to live and work in the bankrupt city of De…
Purdue University student was stabbed and shot, prosecutor says
(Reuters) – The Purdue University student killed Tuesday was shot and stabbed in a rampage that ended as quickly as it began with the suspect holding his bloody hands behind his head to await arrest, prosecutors said in a court filing on Thursday.
U.S. divided over how to tackle income gap, poverty: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As the gap between the nation’s wealthy and poor grows, Americans are deeply divided along political party lines over how to bridge income inequality, a survey released on Thursday showed.
Virginia attorney general won’t defend gay marriage ban
RICHMOND, Va./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Virginia will no longer defend its ban on same-sex marriage, the state’s new attorney general said on Thursday, making it the latest U.S. state to challenge a prohibition on gay marriage.
Massachusetts Senator calls for probe into Herbalife, shares drop
BOSTON (Reuters) – Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey is asking for more information about the business practices of Herbalife Ltd, his office said on Thursday, making him the most prominent lawmaker to call for an investigation into claims the nutrit…
Dozens hurt as Greyhound bus skids after attack on driver
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Dozens of people on board a Greyhound bus in Arizona were injured when a passenger, apparently high on drugs, attacked the driver on Thursday and tried to roll the vehicle, causing it to skid off the road, police said.
Oklahoma set to execute man for fatal stabbing of woman in 1988
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – Oklahoma is set to execute a man on Thursday, who was convicted of murder after stabbing a woman 25 times more than two decades ago and then attempting to blame the crime on an intruder.
U.S. brings fraud charges against firm that vetted Snowden
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department accused United States Investigations Services (USIS), the largest private provider of security checks for the government, of bilking millions of dollars through improper background verifications.
