U.S. Top News: Public transportation surges as Americans return to work

	Click to View in Browser 03/11/2013 Public transportation surges as Americans return to work WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans commuting by public transportation rose to the second highest level on record last year, as more people returned to work, according to an annual survey released by the leading U.S. transit association on Monday. Jury reaches verdict in ex-Detroit mayor's corruption trial DETROIT (Reuters) - Jurors reached a verdict on Monday in the trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and two others charged with racketeering conspiracy following the biggest federal probe of public corruption in the city in decades. U.S. Bank Tower, tallest building west of Mississippi, changes hands (Reuters) - The U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles, the tallest building west of the Mississippi, and related properties is being sold for $367.5 million to Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd, a hotel and property group controlled by Indonesia's Lippo Group. History suggests Detroit bid to avoid state takeover is futile (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will argue its case on Tuesday against a state takeover of the city, but history shows a successful challenge would be unprecedented. California cat sanctuary where worker was killed reopens to public DUNLAP, California (Reuters) - The California wildlife sanctuary where an African lion attacked and killed a worker last week reopened on Sunday, allowing the public to view all the remaining wild cats, including the lion's mate. Maine town to take symbolic vote on mandatory gun ownership DURHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Residents of a Maine town are expected to vote on Monday on whether each household should be required to own a firearm, a decision that has thrust the tiny town of Byron into the heated national debate on gun control. New York City Council speaker joins race to succeed Mayor Bloomberg NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, considered a front-runner to be New York's next mayor, officially launched her candidacy on Sunday for the job that would make her the city's first female and first openly gay mayor. Six teenagers killed in car crash in northern Ohio (Reuters) - Six teenagers died in a car crash in northern Ohio on Sunday after the driver of sports utility vehicle hit a guardrail and the vehicle flipped into a pond, a police official. Miami real estate revival a boon for Latin American developers MIAMI (Reuters) - Argentine developer Jose Luis Melo watched as Miami's real estate market reeled from the U.S. housing crash and thousands of the city's condominiums sat unsold -- and decided it was time to build. Jeb Bush says he is not thinking about presidential bid - yet WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush appeared on five morning talk shows on Sunday to plug his new book on immigration, but said his heightened visibility does not mean he is re-entering politics or planning a White House run - not yet, anyway. Related Video Market Pulse: What's Moving Today and Why Not Made in China Great Debate Addressing global scourge of illicit drugs Keep terrorism trials in U.S. courts 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