U.S. Supreme Court declines billionaire appeal in California beach access suit
The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to proponents of open access to California’s coastline on Monday, declining the appeal of a billionaire venture capitalist seeking to keep a popular beach locked behind a gate as his exclusive property.
FBI digs into U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s past
Days after being ordered to look into sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the FBI has talked with his high school friend Mark Judge, but the interview is not complete, his attorney said on Monday.
Trump administration rejects states’ argument on net neutrality
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai rejected arguments Monday that states should be able to impose their own net neutrality protections after the Trump administration in December withdrew them.
Emboldened protesters step up effort to block Kavanaugh confirmation
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell struggled to get through a terminal at a Washington airport on Monday as protesters confronted him, asking if he believed sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen treated again for cancer
Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen said on Monday he had started treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the same type of cancer he overcame nine years ago.
Nevada woman sues soccer star Ronaldo for alleged sexual assault
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Trump says FBI has free rein on interviews in Kavanaugh probe
President Donald Trump said on Monday he has given the FBI free rein to interview any witnesses it deems necessary for a comprehensive investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, his U.S. Supreme Court nominee.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen treated again for cancer: statement
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen said on Monday he had started treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the same disease he overcame in 2009.
New U.S. FAA rules on airplane seat size may not create more leg room
A bill that will regulate minimum seat size on U.S. passenger airplanes for the first time is unlikely to lead to more leg or elbow room for cramped flyers, airline consultants said.
One year later, Las Vegas honors 58 killed in mass shooting
As white doves flew overhead – each tagged with a name of one of the 58 people killed a year ago on Monday when a sniper opened fire in Las Vegas – loved ones gathered at sunrise to remember victims of the largest mass shooting in modern American histo…
