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.
Trump, foundation seek dismissal of New York ‘self-dealing’ lawsuit
U.S. President Donald Trump, his three adult children and his namesake foundation are seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit by the New York state attorney general accusing the nonprofit of “self-dealing” for Trump’s benefit, including for his 2016 preside…
New Jersey couple must turn over funds they raised for homeless man
A New Jersey couple who raised more than $400,000 online for a homeless man who spent his last $20 to help one of them last year has been ordered by a judge to place the money in escrow and provide a full account of how it has been spent.
Exclusive: Chief U.S. spy catcher says China using LinkedIn to recruit Americans
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.
Washington comes together for McCain, with one exception
When Washington’s political leaders gather in the U.S. Capitol on Friday to commemorate the late Senator John McCain, President Donald Trump will travel to one of his private golf clubs for a campaign fundraiser.
U.S. Coast Guard responding to oil spill near Corpus Christi, Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard said about 1,176 gallons of oil was spilled from an overloaded barge moored at Flint Hills east dock near Corpus Christi, Texas Thursday evening.
Seven dead in New Mexico after bus collides with truck
Seven people were killed in New Mexico on Thursday after a Greyhound passenger bus collided head-on with a semi-trailer truck that jumped a highway median strip, state police said.
California looks to adopt Obama-style net neutrality rules
California lawmakers moved on Thursday toward imposing the nation’s strictest net neutrality laws on internet providers, flying in the face of sweeping new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules seen as a win for the companies.
