Mormon Church accused of stockpiling billions, avoiding paying taxes
A whistleblower alleges in the complaint, filed with the IRS, that billions of dollars collected in tithes — mandatory donations…
Brian Tarantina died from effects of multiple drugs, medical examiner says
The 60-year-old actor’s death was accidental, according to the medical examiner’s office. He was found in his midtown Manhattan apartment…
Pro-impeachment protests span the country ahead of historic vote
They weren’t alone. Rallies sprang up from Oregon to Florida on the eve of the vote on two articles of…
Explainer: How the 737 MAX production freeze affects airlines across the globe
SYDNEY/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Boeing Co has decided to suspend production of its best-selling 737 MAX model from January, the plane…
China’s November industrial output, retail sales beat expectations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industrial output and retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in November, suggesting resilience in the…
Malaysia to work with UNICEF on polio vaccination in Sabah state
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s health authorities on Sunday said they are working with UNICEF to bring polio vaccines to…
‘Penis fish’ wash up by the thousands on a California beach
Wildlife enthusiast David Ford captured the foreboding scene, which looks as though a plane full of frankfurters flung open the…
Officials release surveillance video that shows killing of Fayetteville Officer Stephen Carr
Stephen Carr, 27, of Fayetteville was sitting in his patrol vehicle behind the Police Department on the night of December…
A porch pirate stole a package from a home, then threw shade with a snarky thank-you note
Hilary Smith ordered a Christmas gift for her boss and had it delivered to her snowy home in St. Paul,…
Telenor says Huawei will still play role in 5G rollout
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Telenor (TEL.OL) will use equipment from Huawei in building Norway’s 5G network, the telecoms operator said on…
Aramco shares up 1.6% in third consecutive day of gains
FILE PHOTO: Participants attend the official ceremony marking the debut of Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering (IPO) on the Riyadh’s…
California governor rejects PG&E bankruptcy reorganization plan
(Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan submitted by PG&E Corp (PCG.N), the state’s…
U.S. Justice Department preparing legal action against Live Nation: source
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, U.S., April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Amr…
What’s in the U.S.-China ‘phase one’ trade deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China have agreed on the terms of a “phase one” trade deal that…
U.S.-China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm purchases
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States and China cooled their trade war on Friday, announcing a “Phase one” agreement that…
Exclusive: Hudson’s Bay Co’s take-private deal falls short in shareholder vote – sources
(Reuters) – Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson’s Bay Co (HBC.TO) has fallen short of securing enough shareholder support for a…
Bristol-Myers wins $752 million in U.S. patent case against Gilead
FILE PHOTO: Logo of global biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb is pictured on the blouse of an employee in Le Passage,…
Biogen scraps development of therapy for rare brain disease
(Reuters) – Biogen Inc said on Friday it would discontinue the development of its experimental therapy for a rare brain…
U.S. agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use
TFILE PHOTO: he company logo is pictured on a Tesla Model X electric car in Berlin, Germany, November 13, 2019.…
CVS to increase genetic testing for some cancer patients
(This December 12 story corrects to Missouri from Montana in last paragraph) By Caroline Humer and Julie Steenhuysen NEW YORK…
Gender bias roughly similar among scientists in Spain, Britain: survey
(Reuters Health) – A new study adds to evidence that male and female scientists in Europe have very different perceptions…
U.S. FDA approves Tandem’s predictive insulin pump software
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted approval for Tandem Diabetes Care’s software program that…
Two-century trend of Army suicide decrease during war reversed in past two decades
(Reuters Health) – While army suicides have historically decreased during wartime, that trend appears to have reversed in recent decades,…
End of life planning tied to longer survival with terminal illness
(Reuters Health) – (Reuters Health) – Terminally-ill patients who discussed their options for end-of-life care tended to survive longer than…
Sarepta shares surge after surprise approval of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy drug
(Reuters) – Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (SRPT.O) soared 36% on Friday after U.S. regulators shocked Wall Street by approving…
Food labels with caloric costs in exercise could lead to healthier choices
(Reuters Health) – Consumers might make healthier choices if food labels showed how many minutes of walking or running was…
U.S. FDA gives early approval to Sarepta’s newest DMD treatment
FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland November 4,…
Airbus beats Boeing to become preferred supplier for Qantas Sydney-London flights
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) said on Friday is has chosen Airbus SE (AIR.PA) as preferred supplier for…
A$AP Rocky Gives Concert In Sweden After Assault Conviction
Stockholm (Reuters) – U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky returned to Sweden to perform at a concert on Wednesday, just months after…
Golfer Tommy ‘Two Gloves’ Gainey busted in Florida sex crime sting
Gainey, 44, was charged with soliciting a prostitute, a misdemeanor in Florida, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Gainey was…
Clinton Portis is among 12 retired NFL players accused of health benefits scam worth over $3 million
Ten retired NFL players were charged in two indictments for allegedly submitting phony health care claims seeking to be reimbursed…
NJ shooter’s ex-wife didn’t see signs of violence
He wanted to talk with Kathleen about an individual she hadn’t spoken with since 2003: her ex-husband, David Anderson, the…
$10 million surprise stuns employees
St. John Properties, a real estate firm, made a surprise announcement that it is giving its 198 employees collectively $10…
Plane's crash landing caught on camera
Surveillance footage caught the moment a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a street in Phoenix.…
Man who slapped reporter's backside on live TV apologizes
WSAV TV reporter Alex Bozarjian was reporting live from a race in Savannah, Georgia, when a runner hit her on…
Saudi Aramco tops Crown Prince’s $2 trillion goal as shares surge
DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) topped the $2 trillion target sought by Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
See man's quick thinking when dog's leash gets caught between elevator doors
Security footage shows a Texas man leap into action and save his neighbor’s Pomeranian after its leash got caught in…
Fed holds rates steady, expects moderate economic growth next year
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to…
GM, doubling down on big SUVs, unveils longer Chevy Tahoe, Suburban
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) could expand the lineup of vehicles using its large truck and sport utility…
U.S. Supreme Court justices lean toward insurers on $12 billion Obamacare claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared sympathetic to claims made by health insurers seeking $12 billion…
High school responds after student disappears for two days
A high school student disappeared for two days. Then his guidance counselor found out he was detained by ICE. Here’s…
This high school changed after ICE arrested a student
ICE had detained a student. “Everyone was worried and asking around,” says Sandy Martinez-Paz, a 17-year-old junior at the school.…
Bill Cosby’s appeal of his sexual assault conviction is denied
On Tuesday, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed each of the eight decisions and rejected Cosby’s appeal in each instance.…
Missouri teacher on leave after asking students to ‘set your price for a slave’
A social studies assignment from Blades Elementary School in Oakville, Missouri, had asked some students, including her biracial son, to…
A real estate company surprised employees with $10 million in bonuses at a holiday party
So when the 198 employees of St. John Properties received surprise bonuses averaging $50,000, it was a holiday miracle most…
Boston doctors murder trial: Teixeira found guilty of killing doctors in their penthouse
Teixeira, a 33-year-old who had worked as a concierge in the building, was convicted of fatally stabbing 39-year-old Lina Bolanos…
Jersey City shooting: Six dead, including police officer, authorities say
Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly said the six dead also included two suspects and three people believed to be…
Choppy markets leave U.S. bank bonus decisions in limbo
NEW YORK (Reuters) – December is always a month of suspense on Wall Street, as dealmakers, traders and money managers…
Asian shares buoyed by Wall St rally, but China worry caps gains
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks edged up on Monday, catching some of Wall Street’s momentum after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs…
Pensacola shooting: Tweet purportedly from gunman suggests al Qaeda inspiration
“I can’t say it’s terrorism at this time. I think we need to let the investigators of the FBI do…
Pensacola shooter had extreme anti-American views, SITE intel group says
In a report using tweets attributed to the Saudi Arabian military member who fatally shot three people at a US…
Sailors killed at Pensacola Navy base saved lives when they ran toward the gunman, officials say
“When confronted … they ran towards it and saved lives. If not for their actions, and the actions of the…
At least one Saudi national filmed Pensacola attack, US Defense Secretary Esper says
Friends of shooter Mohammed Alshamrani were detained after the killing of three US Navy sailors Friday. Esper said one or…
Bankrupt PG&E reaches $13.5 billion settlement with California wildfire victims
(Reuters) – California’s bankrupt power producer PG&E Corp (PCG.N) said on Friday it had reached a $13.5 billion settlement with…
Mexico official lauds progress on trade deal but says work remains
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mexico’s deputy foreign minister for North America, Jesus Seade, said on Friday that negotiators made “good progress”…