Washington lauds McCain as one of America’s ‘bravest souls,’ Trump absent
Washington’s bitterly divided leaders came together on Friday to praise the late Senator John McCain as an embodiment of America’s fighting spirit, idealism and sense of humor, but there was one notable absentee: President Donald Trump.
University of North Carolina to relocate toppled Confederate statue
The University of North Carolina will seek a “safe, legal and alternative location” for a Civil War Confederate soldier statue that was toppled last week on campus and criticized as a symbol of the South’s legacy of slavery.
California couple plead not guilty to torturing their 13 children
A Southern California couple accused of beating, shackling and starving their 13 children as captives in the family’s home pleaded not guilty on Friday to dozens of charges of torture, false imprisonment and abuse.
Federal judge rules against Texas request to end ‘Dreamers’ program
A federal judge on Friday denied a request by Texas and other states governed by Republicans to immediately end a program launched by Democratic former president Barack Obama that protects immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children.
Trump, foundation say New York lawsuit tainted by political ‘bias’
U.S. President Donald Trump and his namesake foundation asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by New York’s attorney general over the nonprofit’s activities, including in the 2016 presidential campaign, calling it a politically motivated attack.
United Continental raises fees for checked bags on certain routes
United Continental Holdings Inc on Friday increased its checked bag fees on routes to and from North America, the Caribbean and Central America, the company said, as it grapples with rising fuel costs.
Trump, foundation seek to end New York lawsuit, call it political attack
U.S. President Donald Trump and his foundation asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by New York’s attorney general over the nonprofit’s activities, including during the 2016 presidential campaign, calling it a politically motivated attack.
Senate cancels postal service hearing; Trump’s Amazon crusade delayed
A Senate hearing about reforming the U.S. Postal Service that could have scrutinized what Amazon.com Inc and others pay for package delivery has been delayed, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, moving back President Donald Trump’s ef…
California hospital chain with ties to billionaire files for bankruptcy
Verity Health System of California Inc, a non-profit operator of six California hospitals managed by billionaire former surgeon Patrick Soon-Shiong’s NantWorks LLC, filed for bankruptcy on Friday to help resolve a cash crunch while it seeks a buyer.
Exclusive: U.S. accuses China of ‘super aggressive’ spy campaign on LinkedIn
The United States’ top spy catcher said Chinese espionage agencies are using fake LinkedIn accounts to try to recruit Americans with access to government and commercial secrets, and the company should shut them down.
