U.S. Justice Kavanaugh to make first major public speech since controversy
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has kept a low profile since sexual misconduct accusations almost derailed his appointment 13 months ago, will make his first major public appearance since his Senate confirmation when he addresses a frie…
Witnesses in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Witnesses have testified behind closed doors and in public in the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into whether Republican President Donald Trump abused the power of his office when he sought foreign interference against…
Ford uses Mustang name, hoping new electric SUV will zap Tesla
Ford Motor Co will tag its new electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) with the Mustang name, the automaker said on Thursday, seeking to entice customers into a new era by linking it to the model whose groundbreaking design in the 1960s combined sportine…
Republican Bevin concedes Kentucky governor’s race
Matt Bevin, the Republican Kentucky governor backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, conceded defeat on Thursday in a tight race against Democrat Andy Beshear.
Student gunman kills two, wounds three at California high school before shooting self
A California high school student pulled a .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun from his backpack and fired on fellow students as classes began on Thursday, killing two and wounding three others.
Ways Trump’s tax returns could come to light
U.S. President Donald Trump broke with a decades-long tradition of U.S. presidential candidates by not releasing his tax returns during his campaign, prompting state and congressional investigators to seek the returns through other means.
13.1 million TV viewers watch opening day of U.S. impeachment hearings
The first televised hearing of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Wednesday attracted 13.1 million viewers across six broadcast and cable networks, according to preliminary ratings data released by CNN on Thursday.
New York airport regulator partners with ride-share firm Via
Ride-share provider Via said on Thursday it had partnered with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to provide flat-rate shared trips from New York City’s LaGuardia Airport, which is plagued by congestion and limited access to public transit.
Goldman’s Blankfein calls Warren’s criticism of billionaires ‘tribalism’
Lloyd Blankfein, a former Goldman Sachs chief executive, criticized Elizabeth Warren for engaging in the “vilification” of billionaires on Thursday and said that “maybe tribalism is just in her DNA,” after he appeared in the presidential candidate’s l…
Student gunman kills one, wounds others at California high school
A California high school student dressed in black is suspected of having opened fire on campus on Thursday, killing at least one person and wounding five others before he was arrested, officials said.
