California governor signs new horse racing rules after latest death
California’s governor on Wednesday signed legislation allowing state officials to suspend or shut down horse races with little notice, responding to a furor over the death of 30 horses since December at the famed Santa Anita track near Los Angeles.
Trump criticizes Rapinoe for spurning potential White House invite
(Note strong language in paragraph three and six that some readers may find offensive)
Trump criticizes Rapinoe for spurning potential White House invite
(Note strong language in paragraph three and six that some readers may find offensive)
Two more Florida deputies fired for inaction in Parkland massacre
A Florida sheriff has fired two more deputies, alleging that they failed to take action to stop the 2018 massacre of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Ex-USC gynecologist arrested in Los Angeles on sexual assault charges
A former University of Southern California gynecologist accused by hundreds of patients of molestation and other misconduct over the past three decades was arrested on Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting 16 students who were under his care.
U.S. EPA air chief under ethics scrutiny resigns
Bill Wehrum, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official in charge of revising power plant rules and revamping vehicle emission standards who came under scrutiny for ethics allegations, will step down in days, he said on Wednesday.
Bank of America to stop financing operators of private prisons, detention centers
Bank of America Corp said on Wednesday it will no longer finance operators of private prisons and detention centers, joining peers in distancing itself from a sector that has triggered protests over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
After fire, Philadelphia Energy Solutions to permanently shut oil refinery
Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) will seek to permanently shut its oil refinery in the city after a massive fire caused substantial damage to the complex, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a day after sources told Reuters about the plans.
After fire, Philadelphia Energy Solutions to permanently shut oil refinery
Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) will seek to permanently shut its oil refinery in the city after a massive fire caused substantial damage to the complex, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a day after sources told Reuters about the plans.
Ex-USC gynecologist arrested in Los Angeles amid sexual misconduct probe
Los Angeles police have arrested a former University of Southern California gynecologist who was under investigation for suspected sexual misconduct, an official said on Wednesday, in a case that has already resulted in a $215 million civil settlement….
