Federal judge criticized by Supreme Court Justice fires back
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge this week defended his custom of urging lead law firms in class actions to staff the lawsuits with women and minority lawyers, two weeks after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took the unusual step of critici…
Feds issue urgent safety order to Metro-North after rail crash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal regulators issued an emergency order on Friday requiring the company that operates the New York commuter train involved in the deadly crash last Sunday to implement urgent temporary safety measures.
Judge approves plan to fix Detroit street lights
DETROIT (Reuters) – The U.S. judge managing Detroit’s bankruptcy on Friday gave the city the go-ahead to move forward with a financing plan to mend broken street lights.
Deadly ice storm in U.S. knocks out power, halts flights
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A deadly winter storm some forecasters say is the worst to hit the United States in years slammed the nation’s midsection Friday, snarling travel and knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of customers.
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $297 million
(Reuters) – After two straight weeks with no winner, the Mega Millions Friday night jackpot topped expectations and jumped to $297 million, with a cash option of $158 million.
Hagel reassures Gulf allies U.S. committed to regional security
MANAMA (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured a U.S. warship in the Gulf on Friday and declared Washington’s commitment to Middle East security, despite policy differences over Iran and Syria that have angered Gulf allies.
Thieves rob armored car at University of Houston
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Thieves robbed an armored car on the University of Houston campus on Friday, escaping with an undisclosed amount of money, federal investigators said.
Detroit bankruptcy ruling: debt, crime and Anna Nicole Smith
(Reuters) – The 150-page court ruling finding Detroit eligible for bankruptcy focused on the city’s soaring crime, crushing debt – and the late Anna Nicole Smith.
New York City high school to be named after Nelson Mandela
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York City high school will be named in honor of late South African President Nelson Mandela, who had received a hero’s welcome when he visited the campus on a tour calling for an end to apartheid, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said…
‘Cannibal sandwiches’ sicken residents in Midwest
(Reuters) – Residents in the upper Midwest should ditch their seasonal tradition of eating “cannibal sandwiches” made of raw ground beef, health officials warned, citing multiple outbreaks of foodborne illnesses since the 1970s and cases last year.
