TORONTO/BERLIN (Reuters) – Deep divisions at the Federal Reserve were on display on Tuesday, just two weeks before the U.S. central bank's next policy-setting meeting, with one top Fed official pushing for more easing, and another advoca ting limits. The divide underscores the hurdles Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke faces as he tries to win consensus among his fellow policymakers on the central bank's sometimes controversial efforts to bring down the nation's lofty unemployment rate, which registered 7.9 percent last month. … Drunk 'Bohemian Rhapsody' singer convicted, wears Viking horns to court
EDSON, Alta. – The Alberta man who became a YouTube sensation for enthusiastically belting out “Bohemian Rhapsody” from the back seat of an RCMP cruiser has been convicted of impaired driving and refusing a breathalyser test.
Nurses file lawsuit against Douglas Kennedy in NY hospital case
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two nurses have filed a $200,000 civil lawsuit against the son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, accusing him of negligence, assault and battery, as well as causing them emotional and physical distress.
Majority of Britons want press watchdog backed by law -poll
LONDON (Reuters) – More than two-thirds of Britons are in favour of an independent press regulator established by law, according to an opinion poll published in the Guardian newspaper on Wednesday, a day before a judge is expected to issue a report on problems in the industry. The poll found that 79 percent of Britons surveyed want the government to introduce legislation to create an independent press regulator. Only 9 percent oppose tough measures regulating the press. …
Toronto council says zoo elephants to be California-bound before end of year
TORONTO – Toronto city council has voted to transfer the Toronto Zoo’s three remaining elephants to a sanctuary in California before the end of the year.
SEC's Walter seen taking similar path to ally Schapiro
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For the past four years, Elisse Walter stood out at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for her deep loyalty to SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro. Now the veteran regulator and SEC commissioner – one of two Democrats on the SEC & #8211; is moving to the fore at the powerful agency, taking over the chairmanship after Schapiro steps down next month. The promotion is prompting regulatory watchers to talk about whether Walter will blaze her own path. … US rabbi visits jailed American, reports he is in good health
HAVANA – A prominent rabbi and physician says an American jailed in Cuba is in good health and a growth on his right shoulder appears benign.
A new way to see Las Vegas: Flying from 11-story slot machine down zip line past casinos
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Tourists will soon have a new way to see the lights of Las Vegas: By being spit out of the mouth of an 11-story slot machine and zinged down a five-block zip line past some of the city’s oldest casinos.
US rabbi says jailed American in good health
A prominent rabbi and physician says an American jailed in Cuba is in good health and a growth on his right shoulder appears benign.
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