Friday, 2 March 2018

Gymnast Raisman sues U.S. Olympic Committee over Nassar abuse

Gymnast Raisman sues U.S. Olympic Committee over Nassar abuse

(Reuters) - U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman has sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics over former USA Gymnastics' team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, contending the organization knew or should have known about his behavior.

Shots fired on Central Michigan University's campus: college official

(Reuters) - Police in Michigan were responding to reports of a possible shooter on Friday inside a dormitory at Central Michigan University about 125 miles northwest of Detroit, according to the university.

Flood barriers and canceled flights as storm pounds U.S. Northeast

BOSTON (Reuters) - Businesses near Boston Harbor set up temporary flood barriers and piled sandbags around their doors on Friday as the northeastern United States felt the brunt of a powerful storm that threatened to flood coasts from Maine to Virginia.

L.L. Bean joins Kroger, Walmart in raising minimum age for gun sales

(Reuters) - Outdoor gear maker L.L. Bean will raise the minimum age for purchasers of guns to 21 from 18, joining a list of retailers putting restrictions on firearm sales following a mass shooting at a Florida high school last month.

Exclusive: U.S. nursing home chain HCR ManorCare set to file for bankruptcy

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The second largest U.S. nursing home operator, HCR ManorCare, has reached an agreement with its landlord, Quality Care Properties Inc , for a debt-for-equity swap as part of an imminent Chapter 11 filing, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

U.S. evangelist Billy Graham to be laid to rest in North Carolina

(Reuters) - U.S. evangelist Billy Graham, who preached to millions around the world in a 70-year career, will be laid to rest on Friday in his native North Carolina following a funeral service that will draw thousands of mourners including President Donald Trump.

Smith & Wesson maker says increased gun sales reported after Florida attack

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The chief executive officer of American Outdoor Brands Corporation , maker of Smith & Wesson guns, on Thursday said some gun retailers reported increased foot traffic and sales after the Florida high school shooting.

Pennsylvania mayor convicted on 47 corruption charges

(Reuters) - The long-serving mayor of Pennsylvania's third-most populous city was convicted on Thursday on federal charges he shook down vendors for campaign funds, a U.S. prosecutor and local media reported.

Female-led investor group to buy Weinstein Co assets

(Reuters) - A former Obama administration official on Thursday reached a deal to purchase assets of The Weinstein Company and said she will use a majority-female board to rebuild the Hollywood studio tarnished by sexual misconduct allegations.

Kroger joins Walmart, Dick's, raises minimum age for gun buyers to 21

(Reuters) - Kroger Co said on Thursday it will stop selling firearms and ammunition to buyers under the age of 21 at its Fred Meyer stores, becoming the third major U.S. retailer to set restrictions that are tougher than government regulations.

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