‘Bomb Cyclone’ brings snow, high winds to U.S. Plains states
A late-winter blizzard pounded U.S. Rocky Mountain and Plains states on Wednesday, unleashing a “bomb cyclone” of high winds and drifting snow that stranded motorists, canceled airline flights and forced government offices, schools and businesses to cl…
U.S. looks to test ground-launched cruise missile in August
The United States aims to test a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of about 1,000 km (620 miles) in August, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday, after Washington announced last month it plans to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear …
Associate of self-help guru Raniere pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy in NY court
A former associate of self-help guru Keith Raniere, who is expected to face trial on sex trafficking and other chargeslater this year, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to taking part in a criminal conspiracy with him.
Deadly 2017 wildfire found sparked by Southern California Edison power lines
The devastating Thomas Fire that killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 structures northwest of Los Angeles in December 2017 was sparked by power lines owned by Southern California Edison Co, the Ventura County Fire Department said on Wednesda…
Ex-Pimco chief out on bond after $25 million U.S. college entrance scam exposed
Douglas Hodge, the former chief executive of the investment firm Pimco, appeared in federal court in Boston on Wednesday accused of taking part in a sprawling scheme in which wealthy parents paid for their children to cheat their way into elite U.S. co…
California governor halts death penalty: ‘I couldn’t sleep’
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday halted the death penalty, saying he was deeply troubled by the possibility of executing an innocent person even though California voters have repeatedly backed capital punishment.
Federal landlord blames Congress for FBI HQ delay, change
The U.S. agency in charge of federal buildings is blaming Congress for delays and a sudden change in plans for a new FBI headquarters, an issue that lawmakers are investigating as a possible conflict of interest for President Donald Trump.
Law firm Willkie places co-chairman on leave after U.S. college fraud bust
Law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher said on Wednesday it had placed co-Chairman Gordon Caplan on a leave of absence following charges involving a U.S. college fraud scheme.
Advantage Lithium CEO charged in U.S. college admissions scandal
The chief executive of Advantage Lithium Corp, which is developing lithium projects in Argentina, has been arrested by U.S. authorities as part of a sweeping college admissions fraud scheme, according to court documents.
Ex-Trump aide Manafort charged with mortgage fraud in New York
Paul Manafort has been charged in New York with residential mortgage fraud and other felonies, as state lawmakers move to ensure that U.S. President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman can be prosecuted even if he receives a presidential pardon.
