‘News and Analysis’ Articles
Miami named most miserable U.S. city
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll.
Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure said on Friday it was retreating from a decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, and apologized for a move that thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy.
USDA awards $40 million grants to boost local farm/food projects
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Agriculture Department on Friday awarded $40.2 million in grants to farmers, ranchers and farmer-controlled rural business ventures aimed at spurring locally produced food supplies and renewable energy ventures.
Florida casino gambling bill appears dead for 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - A proposal to substantially expand gambling in Florida appeared dead on Friday as the sponsor of a destination resort bill pulled the measure from consideration for the 2012 legislative session.
Some colleges cut tuition, hasten graduation
(Reuters) - Even before President Barack Obama announced plans last month to push colleges to improve affordability, a number of schools beat him to the punch by lowering tuition and helping students graduate in fewer semesters.
Law grads go to court for bankruptcy protection
(Reuters) - When Diana Valle decided to intern at a bankruptcy firm during law school, she had no idea how useful the experience would prove - in her own case.
Packer fans warned of drunk driving with Super Bowl blues
MILWAUKEE, Wis (Reuters) - Many Green Bay Packers fans may be driven to drink this weekend as they watch the Super Bowl without their beloved team after its historic season came to an end abruptly three weeks ago.
Jury back to work in Pennsylvania corruption trial
HARRISBURG, Penn. (Reuters) - The jury was set to resume deliberations on Friday in the corruption trial of one of Pennsylvania's longest-serving lawmakers, accused of using state employees to campaign for him for free.
