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.
Detroit-area millionaire offers $5 million to help protect city art: report
DETROIT (Reuters) – A Detroit-area entrepreneur has offered to donate $5 million to help protect the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts from being sold or otherwise monetized as part of Detroit’s bankruptcy, the Detroit Free Press reported on …
Charges dropped in deadly North Carolina dirt pit collapse
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) – A judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against a North Carolina man whose young daughter and nephew died when the dirt pit he was digging collapsed on them, his lawyer said on Friday.
Over 225,000 without power in Texas after ice storms
(Reuters) – Over 225,000 homes and businesses in the Texas and other U.S. South Central states had no electricity Friday morning following severe ice storms starting Thursday night, according to local power companies.
Chrysler recalls 374 Darts in U.S. for airbag issue
DETROIT (Reuters) – Chrysler Group is recalling a small number of Dodge Dart cars in the United States because the front seat-mounted side airbags may not deploy, according to safety regulators.
