Trump defends trade policies to farmers, vows fair deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended his tough trade policies in front of thousands of farmers who have suffered because of his trade war with China, disappointing some who had hoped to hear a plan for a swift resolution.
Wisconsin kidnapper targeted teen after seeing her get on school bus: prosecutor
The Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl after murdering her parents then holding her hostage for months, sometimes under his bed, told police he picked his victim after seeing her get on a school bus, prosecutors said on Monday.
Wisconsin man admitted kidnapping teen, killing parents, police say
The Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl, after killing her parents, and holding her hostage for months, sometimes under his bed, told police he had picked his victim at random, prosecutors said on Monday.
New Illinois governor promises balanced budget for state
Billionaire political newcomer J.B. Pritzker took office as Illinois governor on Monday, pledging to pass a balanced budget and take on the state’s “challenging” financial problems with “hard choices.”
Trump defends tough trade policies to farmers, vows fair deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended his tough trade policies in front of thousands of farmers, a key constituency that has struggled because of his trade war with China, and promised fair trade deals that will put America’s rural heartland b…
Los Angeles teachers strike, claiming ‘existential battle’ over schools
More than 30,000 Los Angeles teachers demanding pay raises and smaller classes walked off the job in America’s second-largest school system on Monday, marching downtown in the rain after negotiations over a new contract broke down.
Judge says accused NYC bike path attacker still a threat, eases conditions
A federal judge on Monday said Sayfullo Saipov, who could face the death penalty if convicted of killing eight people on a New York City bike path, should remain subject to special detention measures to protect against terrorism, but eased restrictions…
Wisconsin authorities say man confessed to kidnapping girl, 13
The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl after murdering her parents confessed to the crimes after his arrest, prosecutors said in papers filed on Monday ahead of his initial court appearance.
Standoff at New Jersey UPS facility ends with police shooting suspect
A standoff at a United Parcel Service Inc sorting facility in New Jersey that began on Monday morning when an armed man opened fire and held two employees at gunpoint ended a few hours later when police shot him and freed the hostages, officials and UP…
U.S. farmers seek answers on trade from Trump
Thousands of U.S. farmers waited to hear President Donald Trump speak in Louisiana on Monday, hoping for an update on a White House trade war with China that has left them struggling.
