U.S. Top News: Jobless claims jump, government flags seasonal factors

	Click to View in Browser 10/18/2012 Jobless claims jump, government flags seasonal factors WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits spiked last week, reversing a sharp decline in the prior week but still pointing to a labor market that is slowly healing. Bangladesh father denies son involved in New York bomb plot DHAKA (Reuters) - The father of a Bangladeshi man accused of attempting to blow up the New York Federal Reserve Bank denied on Thursday that his son was involved and said he was the victim of a "racist conspiracy". Texas to execute man who killed police officer in 1998 AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A man who shot to death a Houston police officer in 1998 is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday in Texas. Prosecutors can view accused Colorado theater gunman's college records DENVER (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the case against accused movie theater gunman James Holmes can see his college records that could shed light on the former graduate student's intent and motive, a judge ruled on Wednesday. FBI arrests man for attempting to bomb New York Federal Reserve NEW YORK (Reuters) - The FBI on Wednesday arrested a Bangladeshi man in a sting operation on charges he attempted to blow up the New York Federal Reserve Bank with what he believed was a 1,000-pound (450-kg) bomb, federal authorities said. Newsweek magazine to stop printing, go all-digital (Reuters) - Newsweek, the venerable U.S. weekly magazine covering current events, will publish its final print edition on December 31 and move to an all-digital format early next year, two top executives said on Thursday. Meningitis deaths rise, FDA faces new questions WASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - The death toll from a meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated steroids jumped to 19 on Wednesday, while U.S. lawmakers pressed federal health regulators to explain what they knew about the pharmacy that produced the drugs. Lance Armstrong steps down from charity, Nike drops him AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer support charity he founded, as Nike Inc dropped the disgraced cyclist over the doping scandal that will likely cost him his seven Tour de France titles. Colorado police probe dismembered body, suspect under arrest DENVER (Reuters) - A 24-year-old Colorado man was being held without bond on suspicion of first-degree murder after the dismembered remains of a woman who may be his missing mother were found in his car, police said on Wednesday. Los Angeles County tax assessor arrested, charged with bribery LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles County's tax assessor was arrested on Wednesday and charged with accepting bribes from a consultant whose clients he allegedly aided by slashing their property values to save them millions of dollars in taxes, prosecutors said. Related Video Reuters Right Now: Morgan Stanley posts net loss, but revenue up U.S. Morning Call: Morgan Stanley beats revenue forecast Great Debate Has rising inequality actually hurt anyone? Apple and Samsung's cone of silence A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend