NEW YORK — A federal appeals court refused Friday to reconsider a ruling that dealt a blow to U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and the prosecution of insider trading on Wall Street. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a one-paragraph ruling turning down a petition from Bharara’s office. It said neither the three-judge panel […]
2015
Posted inBusiness
Analysts blame economic chill on snow and cold
‘My gut feel is that weather played a big role,’ one economist says.
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Posted inBusiness
Hiring takes ‘a breather’ in March
The weak increase – 126,000 jobs – breaks a year-long string of monthly gains in excess of 200,000 and corresponds with a first-quarter ‘soft patch.’
Posted inMaine
Labyrinth at meetinghouse open to walkers of all stripes
Members of an Episcopal church put the meditative path in the Quaker space where they worship.
Posted inNation & World
Pope decries ‘complicit silence’ on slaying of Christians
Presiding at a Good Friday procession, the pontiff points to the present-day martyrdom of Christians in parts of the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere.
Posted inNation & World
Al-Qaida jihadists advance in Yemen
They overrun an army headquarters and seize most of in Mukalla, while Saudi planes airdrop arms to fighters battling Houthi rebels in Aden.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: American economy still missing at least 3 million jobs
Unemployment is low, but damage remains from the financial crisis of 2008 and needs to be addressed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Governor should step up weak drug-control plan
A law enforcement-only approach won’t change the behavior that is ruining lives.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Depression is as real a disease as diabetes – and staggeringly common
The clinically depressed Germanwings pilot was a victim of a very dangerous disease.
Posted inReligion and Values
Transgender Mormons finding acceptance
Although Mormonism sees gender as ‘eternal,’ some transgender Mormons gain surprising welcome.