Consumer class actions get boost from U.S. top court
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Supreme Court gave consumers a victory on Monday by allowing them to proceed with class-action lawsuits alleging that millions of front-loading washing machines they bought suffered from mold or musty odors.
Small Nebraska agency might further complicate Keystone fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A small Nebraska state commission that has never considered a major oil pipeline route could soon play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline, a project brimming with political risk for both the U.S. and …
Nissan recalls 16,838 trucks in North America for electrical issue
DETROIT (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is recalling 16,838 Frontier pickup trucks in North America to address an electrical issue that could cause a fire, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
Alec Baldwin strikes back at critics, vows to leave N.Y
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Actor Alec Baldwin said New York City’s tabloid media culture was forcing him to move out of town after a series of headline-grabbing incidents he was involved in last year, according to an article published on Monday.
Arkansas lawmakers to vote on funds for alternative to Obamacare
LITTLE ROCK (Reuters) – Arkansas lawmakers will try once again this week to provide funding for the state’s Private Option medical insurance plan that has drawn interest from lawmakers in other states as an alternative to Obamacare.
Supreme Court declines challenges to gun laws
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to wade into the politically volatile issue of gun control by leaving intact three court rulings rejecting challenges to federal and state laws.
Colorado approves limits on air pollution from oil, gas drilling
DENVER (Reuters) – Colorado health and environment officials on Sunday approved new rules to limit air pollution from oil and gas drilling in the state, including what regulators said is the nation’s first-ever plan to detect and reduce methane emissio…
‘Cannibal Cop’ co-defendants to offer same fantasy defense
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Less than a year after a jury found New York City’s so-called Cannibal Cop Gilberto Valle guilty of plotting to kidnap, torture and cannibalize women, two alleged co-conspirators going on trial this week are expected to mount the s…
Looming Missouri execution turns spotlight on lethal injection drugs
The 47-year-old convicted murderer due to be executed in Missouri on Wednesday, came within hours of dying in 2006 before a court ordered a stay on concerns about the doctor and the drugs prison officials planned to use.
Attorney General seeks national standard to protect against identity theft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Attorney General Eric Holder, citing the recent massive data theft at retailer Target Corp, urged Congress on Monday to enact a national standard for notifying consumers about such breaches.
