Friday, October 26, 2012

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Obama administration looking at new tax cut: Washington Post
Oct 27th 2012, 03:05

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally in Las VegasWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is considering a possible tax cut that would increase workers' take-home salaries and replace the payroll tax reduction set to expire at the end of the year, The Washington Post reported on Friday. Citing sources familiar with the administration's thinking, the newspaper said the new tax reduction could add hundreds of dollars to employees' annual pay and show up in every paycheck. The Post said the administration believed the economy could use further stimulus despite signs of improvement. ...


Penn State trustees clear way for deals with Sandusky sex abuse victims
Oct 27th 2012, 01:14

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Penn State University's Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Friday giving a special committee the authority to approve settlements on the school's behalf with victims of convicted child sex offender Jerry Sandusky. The resolution passed unanimously, although several board members were not present, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. Sandusky, 68, the former defensive coordinator for the Penn State football team, is in state prison after being sentenced to 30 to 60 years for his June conviction on 45 counts of sexually abusing 10 boys. ...

Penn State trustees clear way for deals with Sandusky sex abuse victims
Oct 27th 2012, 01:14

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Penn State University's Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Friday giving a special committee the authority to approve settlements on the school's behalf with victims of convicted child sex offender Jerry Sandusky. The resolution passed unanimously, although several board members were not present, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. Sandusky, 68, the former defensive coordinator for the Penn State football team, is in state prison after being sentenced to 30 to 60 years for his June conviction on 45 counts of sexually abusing 10 boys. ...

New York nanny attempted suicide in front of dead children's mom: police
Oct 27th 2012, 00:45

General view of the apartment building where Yoselyn Ortega lives in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - The nanny suspected of slaying a Manhattan professional couple's two young children began stabbing herself as the mother entered the bathroom and began screaming when she saw the dead bodies in the bathtub, New York's police commissioner said on Friday. The nanny, YoSelyn Ortega, had been employed by the family of Kevin and Marina Krim for two years before she killed their children and attempted suicide on Thursday in the family's luxury apartment, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said. ...


New York nanny attempted suicide in front of dead children's mom: police
Oct 27th 2012, 00:45

General view of the apartment building where Yoselyn Ortega lives in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - The nanny suspected of slaying a Manhattan professional couple's two young children began stabbing herself as the mother entered the bathroom and began screaming when she saw the dead bodies in the bathtub, New York's police commissioner said on Friday. The nanny, YoSelyn Ortega, had been employed by the family of Kevin and Marina Krim for two years before she killed their children and attempted suicide on Thursday in the family's luxury apartment, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said. ...


Senator Reid treated for minor injuries in car crash
Oct 27th 2012, 00:17

Reid talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in WashingtonLAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was treated for minor rib and hip injuries on Friday after the vehicle in which he was riding was involved in an accident on a Las Vegas interstate highway, his office said. The 72-year-old Democratic senator, who was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident, walked in on his own to the University Medical Center Hospital, his office said in a statement. Reid was released from the hospital later on Friday. "He's fine," said University Medical Center spokeswoman Karen Gordon. ...


Senator Reid treated for minor injuries in car crash
Oct 27th 2012, 00:17

Reid talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in WashingtonLAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was treated for minor rib and hip injuries on Friday after the vehicle in which he was riding was involved in an accident on a Las Vegas interstate highway, his office said. The 72-year-old Democratic senator, who was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident, walked in on his own to the University Medical Center Hospital, his office said in a statement. Reid was released from the hospital later on Friday. "He's fine," said University Medical Center spokeswoman Karen Gordon. ...


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