For Notre-Dame, lessons from a fire-damaged New York cathedral
Before the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris can begin, engineers may have to tap nearly every stone in the cathedral and listen for subtle sounds of damage, according to specialists who repaired one of the largest cathedrals in the world in New York …
Judge upholds New York City’s mandatory measles vaccination order
A Brooklyn judge on Thursday ruled against a group of parents who challenged New York City’s recently imposed mandatory measles vaccination order, rejecting their arguments that the city’s public health authority exceeded its authority.
Some U.S. lawmakers will see less-redacted version of Mueller report next week
Some U.S. lawmakers will be able to read a less-redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report beginning next week, the Justice Department said in a letter on Thursday to the chairmen of the House and Senate judiciary committees.
U.S. court upholds most of California’s ‘sanctuary’ migrant laws
The Trump administration lost a court bid on Thursday aimed at striking down California’s “sanctuary” statutes that prevent local law enforcement from helping the U.S. government’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
Explainer: Five ways Trump’s moves to stem border surge have hit hurdles
Grappling with a ballooning number of migrants at the U.S. southern border, President Donald Trump has suggested increasingly bold steps to fulfill his signature campaign pledge to stem illegal immigration.
Judge rejects challenge of New York City’s mandatory measles vaccination order
A Brooklyn judge on Thursday denied a petition seeking to lift New York City’s recently-imposed mandatory measles vaccination order, dismissing a court challenge brought by an anonymous group of parents who argued the order was unconstitutional.
Key quotes from U.S. Special Counsel Mueller’s report
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday released a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on his nearly two-year investigation into whether President Donald Trump and his 2016 campaign colluded with Russia or attempted to obstru…
House Democratic leader Hoyer: impeachment ‘not worthwhile’: CNN
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said after the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Thursday that impeachment of President Donald Trump was not worthwhile with an election coming up in 18 months.
Banks ordered to disclose bondholder information to Puerto Rico board
A judge on Thursday ordered banks to comply with a request from Puerto Rico’s federally created financial oversight board to disclose customer information related to certain debt issued by the bankrupt U.S. commonwealth.
U.S. launches four-state study to find ways to reduce opioid overdose deaths
U.S. health officials on Thursday said they will spend $350 million in four states to study ways to best deal with the nation’s opioid crisis on the local level, with a goal of reducing opioid-related overdose deaths by 40 percent over three years in s…
