Monsanto Weed Killer Roundup Was ‘Substantial Factor’ in Causing Man’s Cancer, Jury Says
The finding was the first verdict from a federal jury in thousands of similar cases against the company.
Cleveland Police Officer Contacted 2,300 Women Using Work Computer, Authorities Say
Sgt. Michael Rybarczyk was already facing charges that he solicited prostitutes when he was accused of sending messages to women on social media from a police computer.
Slaughterbound Calf Escapes on Expressway, Earning New Name and a Life of Leisure
A lamb, a goat and a calf all made a run for it in New York City in recent days. Animal control said that was an unusually large number of escapes.
Rachel Ingalls, Rediscovered Author of ‘Mrs. Caliban,’ Dies at 78
Her 1982 tale of a lonely woman who falls in love with a sea creature had a revival, dovetailing with the release of the 2017 film “The Shape of Water.”
Like ‘House Arrest’: Flooded Roads, Swamped Bridges Strand Nebraskans
Water levels receded from record floods, but damaged roads and destroyed bridges have left many in the Midwest struggling to get to work or the grocery store.
West Virginia Sues Bishop and Diocese Over Sex Abuse, Citing Consumer Protection
The consumer-protection lawsuit says the Roman Catholic Church failed to disclose to parents the “danger” of sending their children to the church’s schools and camps.
Amid 19-Year Drought, States Sign Deal to Conserve Colorado River Water
Seven states, including California and Arizona, agreed to voluntarily cut their water use. But as the climate warms, any victory may be short-lived.
Appeals Court Judges Appear Skeptical of Emoluments Case Against Trump
A three-judge panel sharply questioned the legal basis for the suit alleging that the president’s profits from his luxury Washington hotel violate the Constitution’s anti-corruption clauses.
F.D.A. Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression
The medication works quickly, within 48 hours. But it’s an expensive infusion and requires a stay in a medical center.
Where Spider-Man and Captain America Intern: The White House Economic Team
Hidden in a 705-page economic report are superheroes masquerading as interns for the Council of Economic Advisers.
Square Feet: Another Role for Construction Cranes: Economic Indicator
To help its clients assess hiring trends, a construction consulting firm created a crane index, which also provides a snapshot of the economy.
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