California governor signs state law to reinstate ‘net neutrality’
California Governor Jerry Brown late on Sunday signed legislation to restore open internet protections known as net neutrality in the state after the Trump administration repealed the rules in December 2017.
Trump administration plans to sue California over net neutrality law: Washington Post
The Trump administration plans to sue California over the new net neutrality law the state enacted on Sunday, according to an article in the Washington Post.
Officials suspend search in Alaskan waters for helicopter crash victims
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search on Sunday for three missing people from a helicopter crash in the frigid waters near Lituya Bay, about 116 miles (187 km) northwest of Juneau, Alaska.
Next battle in war over Kavanaugh: FBI probe
Democratic U.S. senators expressed concern on Sunday over reports the White House was working with Republicans to narrow the scope of an FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Four in 10 believe allegations against Kavanaugh, three in 10 do not: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Four in 10 Americans believe sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, while three in 10 do not and the rest do not know, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that split largely along party lines.
ATP roundup: Tomic ends three-year title drought
Ending a title drought that stretched back to July 2015, Australian qualifier Bernard Tomic completed an epic run at the Chengdu Open by beating top-seeded Italian Fabio Fognini 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7) in the final Sunday in Chengdu, China.
White House adviser Conway: ‘I’m a victim of sexual assault’
Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Donald Trump, said on Sunday that she was the victim of sexual assault and that women who survive such experiences should be heard.
White House says not ‘micromanaging’ FBI probe of Kavanaugh
The FBI is free to investigate any sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that it deems credible, two White House spokeswomen said on Sunday, rebuffing reports that the administration has tried to limit the probe.
Overshadowed by Kavanaugh drama, new Supreme Court term looms
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday in an awkward position, down one justice as the fierce fight unfolds in the Senate over confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to a lifetime job as a justice.
Hurricane Rosa loses strength as it spins toward California
Hurricane Rosa dwindled to a Category 1 storm as it spun in the Pacific Ocean towards Baja California early Sunday and was forecast to become a weaker tropical storm later in the day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
