Harvard discriminates against Asian-Americans, lawyer says at trial
Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants in order to illegally limit how many it admits, a lawyer for a group suing the school said on Monday at the start of a closely watched trial.
Most F-35 jets resume flights after engine inspections: Pentagon
More than 80 percent of Lockheed Martin Co-made F-35 fighter jets in the United States and around the world have cleared engine inspections and are now approved for flights, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Trump, first lady to tour hurricane-ravaged Florida Panhandle
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headed to Florida’s storm-ravaged Panhandle and Georgia on Monday to see the destruction caused by deadly Hurricane Michael.
Trial starts on claim Harvard discriminates against Asian-Americans
A trial began on Monday in a lawsuit alleging Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants, a closely watched case that could influence how U.S. colleges may use race as a factor in their admissions decisions.
Senator Warren, mocked by Trump as ‘Pocahontas,’ releases DNA test
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has released a DNA test that shows “strong evidence” she has Native-American heritage, a smackdown of President Donald Trump’s ridicule of her as “fake Pocahontas” while she signals a possible 2020 presidential run.
U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs companies over lead paint liability
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected appeals by three paint manufacturers challenging a California court ruling that held them liable for millions of dollars in damages relating to the use of lead paint decades ago.
Hurricane Michael insured losses will cost as much as $10 billion – AIR Worldwide
Insured losses for wind and storm surge from Hurricane Michael will run between an estimated $6 billion and $10 billion, risk modeler AIR Worldwide said on Monday.
Business jet show kicks off amid optimism over U.S. tax cut-spurred demand
The latest trends in corporate jets, from high-end technology to hot showers at 40,000 feet, are on display at a flagship industry show in Orlando this week, where planemakers expect booming demand, helped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s changes to th…
Business jet show kicks off amid optimism over U.S. tax cut-spurred demand
The latest features of corporate jets, from high-end technology to hot showers at 40,000 feet, are on display at a flagship industry show in Orlando this week, where planemakers expect booming demand, helped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s changes to …
Factbox: Some 240,000 U.S. customers without power after Hurricane Michael
Some 240,029 homes and businesses on the U.S. East Coast were without power on Monday in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, according to local power companies.
