U.S. says Michael Avenatti’s ‘agenda’ was to extort Nike, as trial nears end
Michael Avenatti had an “agenda” to shake down Nike Inc for millions of dollars by threatening to tar the apparel company with corruption allegations, a prosecutor said on Tuesday near the end of the celebrity lawyer’s extortion trial.
Nearly 200 Americans evacuated from China set to be freed from quarantine
Nearly 200 Americans evacuated from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China could be released from quarantine at a U.S. Air Force base in California on Tuesday after 14 days, a leading U.S. health official said.
Jeffrey Epstein’s estate blames U.S. Virgin Islands AG for lack of payouts to victims
A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Tuesday blamed the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands for its inability to begin payouts to victims of the late financier’s sexual abuse.
Tesla driver in fatal crash had reported problems before with ‘Autopilot’ feature
A Tesla driver killed in a March 2018 crash in California while using the Autopilot driver-assistance system had reported that on prior trips, the car had steered away from the highway, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) disclosed in docum…
Weinstein accuser’s agent testifies in New York rape trial
A former agent of accuser Jessica Mann took the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial on Tuesday, testifying that Mann showed no signs of distress on the morning she claims she was sexually assaulted by the Hollywood producer.
Dog fanciers await crowning of Westminster Kennel Club’s ‘Best of Show’
A Havanese, a standard poodle, a Shetland sheepdog and a whippet are among the seven finalists that will vie for the title “Best of Show” in Tuesday’s grand finale of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York.
U.S. allows government staff to leave Hong Kong over coronavirus worries
The United States has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. government employees and their family members from Hong Kong in light of the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus, the State Department said on Tuesday.
NY attorney general considers appealing ruling OK’ing Sprint T-Mobile merger
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday the state may appeal a court ruling approving a merger between No.3 and No.4 wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp.
11 Democrats still in U.S. presidential race as New Hampshire votes
The presidential nominating contest for both the Democratic and Republican parties continues Tuesday in New Hampshire.
Some 70,000 Valentines sent to 104-year-old in tribute to military veterans
William White, a 104-year-old U.S. Marine veteran who earned a Purple Heart in World War Two, is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year like never before, surrounded by a mountain of 70,000 love letters and well-wishes sent from all over the world.
