In Detroit bankruptcy trial, union says city had pensions in sight
DETROIT (Reuters) – A trial on Detroit’s eligibility for bankruptcy protection kicked off on Wednesday with opponents claiming the city tried to bypass restrictions on cutting workers’ pensions, as experts in municipal bankruptcy around the country wat…
Teenage polar explorer will race to break world record to South Pole
NEW YORK (Reuters) – American teenage polar explorer Parker Liautaud plans to attempt to set a record as the fastest person to reach the South Pole, with a 397-mile (639-km) trek by foot and ski that will begin on December 3.
University of Iowa aide emails nude photos instead of study guide
(Reuters) – University of Iowa officials are exploring disciplinary options after a teaching assistant accidentally sent nude images of herself in an email attachment to her students, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
World War II P-51 plane owned by museum crashes in Texas, killing two
HOUSTON (Reuters) – A World War II-era P-51 Mustang plane owned by a Texas museum and once used by the Air Force of El Salvador crashed into Galveston Bay on Wednesday, killing the two people who were on board, the Texas Highway Patrol said.
Judge orders release of parents’ indictment in JonBenet Ramsey case
(Reuters) – A Colorado judge on Wednesday ordered the release of the 1999 indictment of JonBenet Ramsey’s parents in the child beauty queen’s killing, offering a glimpse into the investigation of a crime that has long captivated the nation.
Massachusetts teen pleads not guilty to murdering teacher
BOSTON (Reuters) – Massachusetts authorities on Wednesday charged a 14-year-old high school student in the murder of a math teacher after finding the teacher’s body in woods near the school.
Gay marriage foes rally in Illinois a day after supporters
(Reuters) – Chants of “One man! One woman!” filled the Illinois Capitol building on Wednesday as opponents of gay marriage rallied to protest a measure that would legalize same-sex unions in the state.
U.S. agencies moving slowly to tighten data security, despite major leaks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite saying they suffered major damage from classified documents made public by an Army soldier and a National Security Agency contractor, U.S. government agencies have fallen behind in installing computer software to stop suc…
Manhattan to get first Teavana tea bar since Starbucks deal
Starbucks Corp, which has doubled down on its tea bet, is opening its first Teavana tea bar in New York City this week, aiming to do for tea, the world’s second most popular beverage after water, what it has done for coffee.
Ohio grand jury indicts daughter of Steubenville school employee
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – An Ohio grand jury probing whether additional crimes were committed in the Steubenville teen rape case has indicted on theft charges the daughter of a school employee accused of obstructing the investigation, authorities said on W…
