Supreme Court declines to hear Alaska climate change case
An Alaskan village wanted to sue oil companies over increased erosion. [...]
966
Like
Save
Immigration agency employee's union president denounces reform bill
The plan gives legal status to millions without necessary interviews, says the USCIS leader. [...]
860
Like
Save
787s return to skies above the U.S.
After battery problems grounded the jet, United will begin flying the Boeing aircraft. [...]
822
Like
Save
Online takeout companies GrubHub and Seamless to merge
By Sarah McBride SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two of the nation's biggest online food delivery businesses said they are merging in a deal that they hope will drive more orders, in more cities, through their platforms. GrubHub and Seamless, which allow consumers to easily order online from various restaurants, are part of a group of fast-growing businesses that standardize local services under a national umbrella. Think restaurant reservations, where OpenTable dominates, or car services, where privately held startups such as Uber are making significant inroads. ... [...]
969
Like
Save
Toronto mayor urged to step down if crack allegations true
By Julie Gordon TORONTO (Reuters) - The mayor of Canada's largest city, facing allegations that he smoked crack cocaine, and made racial and homophobic slurs on video, must either refute the accusations or step down, fellow city politicians say. "If the allegations are false, then the mayor is owed some apologies," said Councillor Josh Matlow, who has clashed with Ford on transit issues, but who usually takes a centrist line in a polarized city council. "If the allegations are proven true beyond a reasonable doubt, then the mayor should resign." An editor from U.S. ... [...]
767
Like
Save
Moscow blasts alleged vote theft at Eurovision
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts — alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest. [...]
943
Like
Save
'The myth of suburban prosperity'
The suburbs struggle as the nation's poor migrate out of the cities. [...]
739
Like
Save
NYPD to increase presence after bias killing
NEW YORK (AP) — A spate of anti-gay attacks in New York City is prompting police to increase their presence in some gay-friendly neighborhoods heading into what's usually a time for celebration. [...]
726
Like
Save
Five die in van crash along Illinois highway
VANDALIA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police say five people were killed and six others injured when a van in which they were riding left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times. [...]
779
Like
Save
Senate panel OKs tax-welfare benefits for newly legal immigrants – Washington Times
Washington TimesSenate panel OKs tax-welfare benefits for newly legal immigrantsWashington TimesThe SenateJudiciary Committee voted Monday to allow illegal immigrants who get legal status to begin collecting tax-welfare payments, as the panel spent a fourth day working through amendments to the massive immigration bill and party-line splits began to ...Conservatives declare opposition to Senate immigration billThe HillImmigration Reform: Week Two Is ThroughAmerican Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog)Durbin debates immigration reform billWLSall 140 news articles » [...]
934
Like
Save
'Downright chilling' targeting of Fox News reporter
The media outlet denounced the Justice Department’s investigation of one of its reporters. [...]
835
Like
Save
Searching...