Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
Eisai seeking accelerated FDA review of Alzheimer’s drug after U.S. coverage decision
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) - Eisai Co Ltd on Friday said it still planned to seek an accelerated U.S. approval pathway for its experimental Alzheimer's drug even after the Medicare health plan decided...
Apr 08, 2022
Chevron, union negotiators to meet over California oil refinery strike
By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Negotiators from Chevron Corp and the United Steelworkers union (USW) are scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss a possible end to a strike at the company's oil refin...
Apr 08, 2022
Former USC water polo coach convicted in college admissions scandal trial
BOSTON (Reuters) - A former University of Southern California water polo coach was convicted on Friday on charges he accepted more than $200,000 in bribes to help children get into the school as fake ...
Apr 08, 2022
U.S. FAA to announce record unruly passenger fines — Buttigieg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the government plans to announce record fines for unruly airline passengers. "The FAA is actually getting ready to announce rec...
Apr 08, 2022
Proud Boys senior member to plead guilty to U.S. Capitol riot charges
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leader of the far-right Proud Boys is expected to plea guilty on Friday to charges related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing, a victo...
Apr 08, 2022
A third of Puerto Rico remains in the dark for the second day
(Reuters) - More than a third of all homes and businesses in Puerto Rico remained without power on Friday, the second day of a massive outage on the Caribbean island that may have been caused by a fir...
Apr 08, 2022
Jury in Michigan governor kidnapping case resumes deliberations
(Reuters) - A federal jury resumed deliberations for a fifth day on Friday in the trial of four men charged with a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor, allegedly over her COVID restrictions and with ho...
Apr 08, 2022
Amid COVID rise in Washington, White House celebrates Judge Jackson confirmation
By Alexandra Alper and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will celebrate the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court in an outdoor e...
Apr 08, 2022
Omicron spawns U.S. search for better kids’ masks, new standard
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The fast-spreading Omicron variant stoked U.S. interest in better masks for children to ward off COVID-19, and that is adding fuel to an effort that could set...
Apr 08, 2022
California food waste law proves heavy lift in small towns as fuel costs spike
By Nathan Frandino and Christopher Walljasper CHICO, Calif. (Reuters) - A California law requiring grocery stores and restaurants to donate leftover food has been hard for local food banks and small t...
Apr 08, 2022
