Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen says his assistance justifies early prison exit
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer who is now seeking early release from prison, on Friday rejected the claim that his lies undermined his ability to help investigators on matters related to the U.S. president.
Bernie Sanders leads in closely watched Iowa poll
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders leads in the latest poll of Iowa voters released on Friday and conducted by the state’s largest newspaper, one of the most watched surveys in the state, which holds the first presidential primary contest next month.
U.S. regulator seeks to fine Boeing $5.4 million for defective parts on 737 MAX planes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it was seeking to fine Boeing Co $5.4 million, alleging it failed to prevent the installation of defective parts on 737 MAX airplanes.
U.S. FAA seeks to fine Boeing $5.4 million for defective parts on 737 MAX planes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it is seeking to fine Boeing Co $5.4 million, alleging it failed to prevent the installation of defective parts on 737 MAX airplanes.
Texas becomes first state to refuse refugees under Trump order
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas on Friday became the first governor in the United States to refuse to accept refugees under an executive order requiring local jurisdictions to actively opt in to the federal resettlement program.
U.S. Southern Plains could be hit by baseball-sized hail, hurricane gusts
Baseball-sized hail, hurricane-force wind gusts and tornadoes could hit portions of the U.S. Southern Plains on Friday evening into early Saturday, forecasters said.
New York settles with South Carolina firm it accused of predatory lending
New York regulators on Friday reached a $3.76 million settlement with a South Carolina firm that they said engaged in predatory lending by luring vulnerable consumers into buying rundown homes financed with costly loans it provided.
As Virginia governor vows new gun control push, capitol braces for protests
Backed by Virginia’s first Democratic-controlled legislature in over 20 years, Governor Ralph Northam vowed this week to push through new gun-control laws, angering gun-rights advocates who plan to respond with a rally of thousands of armed citizens.
Majority of Americans favor wealth tax on very rich: Reuters/Ipsos poll
The idea of imposing a wealth tax on the richest Americans has elicited sharply divergent views across a spectrum of politicians, with President Donald Trump branding it socialist and progressive Democratic presidential contenders Senators Elizabeth Wa…
Idaho avalanche survivor says he prepared himself to die
When snow covered the breathing hole Bill Fuzak made after being buried in an avalanche at an Idaho ski resort, the 62-year-old said he felt a surprising sense of calm, and prepared to die.
