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…
Factbox: New revelations from the Mueller report
There are several aspects of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election campaign that were not previously known until the release of his report on Thursday.
Man who carried gas cans into NY cathedral charged with attempted arson
A 37-year-old man who entered New York’s famed St. Patrick’s Cathedral carrying two full gasoline cans, lighter fluid and lighters was charged with attempted arson on Thursday, police said.
Japan extradites father, son charged by U.S. in $1.5 billion Ponzi scheme
Japan has extradited a father and son to the United States to face charges in Las Vegas over their alleged roles in a $1.5 billion Ponzi scheme that bilked thousands of Japanese residents.
In unflattering detail, Mueller report reveals Trump actions to impede inquiry
(Advisory: Story includes language that might offend some readers.)
In unflattering detail, Mueller report reveals Trump actions to impede inquiry
(Advisory: Story includes language that might offend some readers.)
