House panel probes Commerce Secretary Ross over Trump Dorian tweet kerfuffle
A U.S. House panel on Wednesday opened an investigation into U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ potential role in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s decision to rebuke an Alabama weather service office for dismissing a warning on …
NFL star Antonio Brown accused of rape in lawsuit by former trainer
Newly signed New England Patriots player Antonio Brown has been accused of rape and sexual assault by his former personal trainer in a federal lawsuit filed in Florida, a claim the athlete denied in a statement issued by his lawyer.
GM recalls 3.5 million U.S. vehicles due to braking issue
General Motors Co said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries.
Warren rises as solid Democratic option behind Biden, Sanders: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Support for U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren rose more than that of any other Democratic presidential hopeful over the past month, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, solidifying her status as a top contender behind Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
From removing doors to checking sleeves, U.S. schools seek to snuff out vaping
Students caught vaping in school can expect a lot more than a warning or detention in one North Texas district starting this fall. They will be forced to attend a special, isolated disciplinary school for a month.
As Democratic White House hopefuls debate in Houston, party eyes lower-tier gains in Texas
While 10 Democratic presidential contenders debate in Houston on Thursday, the party is eyeing gains farther down the ballot in Texas next year in races for the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislature, party strategists and political expert…
Jury to weigh trespassing case against Chinese woman arrested at Mar-a-Lago
A federal court jury was due to begin deliberations on Wednesday in the trespassing trial of a Chinese woman accused of hoodwinking her way past U.S. Secret Service agents to gain illegal entry to President Donald Trump’s Florida resort.
California Senate passes bill to tighten ‘gig’ worker rule
The California State Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a bill that would make it much more difficult for gig economy companies like Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Trespassing trial of Chinese woman arrested at Mar-a-Lago moves to jury
A Chinese woman accused of hoodwinking U.S. Secret Service agents to gain illegal entry to President Donald Trump’s Florida resort repeated her assertion that she “did nothing wrong” as her federal court trial was handed to a jury on Tuesday.
White House invites biofuel company officials to meet over stalled deal: sources
White House officials have arranged to meet representatives of biofuel companies on Wednesday to discuss the administration’s plan to increase biofuel blending mandates, in a bid to secure industry support, two sources familiar with the matter said.
