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Justice Department readopts firing squads in US federal executions

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is taking actions to strengthen the federal death penalty, including firing squads and readopting the lethal injection protocol. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has authorized seeking death sentences against nine people after... Read More.

Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday, removing an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the central bank. The... Read More.

Union says US bailout of Spirit Airlines must protect employees

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

By David Shepardson April 24 (Reuters) - A union representing workers at Spirit Airlines said on Friday any U.S. bailout of the bankrupt low-cost carrier must protect employees. The Trump administration has made a financing offer to help the airline exit bankruptcy that was being reviewed... Read More.

After waiting years for justice, many Purdue opioid victims are defeated — by paperwork

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

By Dietrich Knauth April 24 (Reuters) - Tammy Blanton's life unraveled after years of taking opioids initially prescribed for migraines, according to her daughter Mary Anne, who says the drugs left her mother isolated, unemployed and estranged from her family. Tammy was given opioid prescriptions by... Read More.

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is due in court

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A U.S. Army special forces soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is due in court Friday after being charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market. Federal... Read More.

Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Nearly a year after the assassination of a Minnesota legislative leader, lawmakers across the U.S. have worked to fortify security in state capitols and improve safeguards when officials are in their communities. The changes have followed a rise in political... Read More.

Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate - the first birth of a koala and a newly renovated habitat for the cuddly creatures is opening to the public on Saturday. "For the zoo and for us... Read More.

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

April 24 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort to reduce delays and paperwork for patients and doctors. U.S. health insurers, which... Read More.

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘going global’

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that a U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington. "Our blockade is growing and going global," Hegseth told reporters. "No one... Read More.

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it is taking steps to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week. Trump signed the executive order... Read More.

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Justice Department readopts firing squads in US federal executions

Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan

Union says US bailout of Spirit Airlines must protect employees

After waiting years for justice, many Purdue opioid victims are defeated — by paperwork

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is due in court

Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination

Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘going global’

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

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