New York City Council votes to raise tobacco purchasing age to 21
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York City Council voted to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco to 21, the highest in the country, in hopes of reducing smoking among the city’s young adults.
Billionaire candy heiress set for trial stemming from fatal crash
(Reuters) – Billionaire candy heiress Jacqueline Badger Mars faces trial on a charge of reckless driving in an accident that killed an elderly woman, authorities said on Wednesday.
Cirque du Soleil fined in death of acrobat at Las Vegas show
(Reuters) – Cirque du Soleil has been fined more than $25,000 for safety violations in connection with a fatal accident in which an acrobat dropped 94 feet to her death during a mid-air battle scene during the show “KA” in Las Vegas in June, Nevada off…
U.S. National Guard shooting suspect indicted in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) – A National Guard recruiter accused of wounding three superiors and threatening a fourth after he was relieved of duty was indicted Wednesday on nine federal charges, including attempting to kill U.S. employees.
U.S. appeals court revives patent fight over AstraZeneca drug
(Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday reinstated part of a legal fight by AstraZeneca over a patent protecting its Pulmicort Respules asthma drug, months after the court temporarily halted competitors from distributing generic versions.
Exclusive: Illinois refinery hobbled as Citgo bypasses ‘burned up’ unit
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Citgo Petroleum Corp.’s refinery in Illinois may be operating at little more than half capacity for months as workers bypass a vital secondary unit that “burned up” in a three-hour fire last week, sources say.
Los Angeles creates ‘Cyber Intrusion Command Center’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, citing warnings by President Barack Obama and National Intelligence Director James Clapper about the threat of attacks on computer networks, on Wednesday announced the creation of the city’s firs…
New Yorkers target Barneys after black shoppers claim bias
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A small group of demonstrators gathered at the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers’ complaints they were stopped by police after making luxury purchases.
Mosquitoes known to carry dengue, yellow fever seen in California
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A tropical mosquito known to carry dengue and yellow fever has been detected in California, raising concerns among public health officials and prompting intense efforts to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly diseases.
New York judge says Met museum can charge admission fees
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A state judge on Wednesday approved the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art’s right to charge admission, delivering a partial victory to the museum in its battle against some patrons who claim visitors were tricked into paying a su…
