Democratic upset brings new blood, new battles to Congress
A Boston city councilor’s historic defeat of a 10-term Democratic congressman was the latest sign of a generational shift in the party that is strengthening the clout of women and minority candidates, inspired by anger at Republican U.S. President Dona…
Parents, fraternity reach agreement on Penn State hazing death
The parents of a Penn State student who died during an alcohol-fueled fraternity hazing last year have reached an agreement with the fraternity that requires it to make a number of structural changes, including make frat houses “substance-free.”
Republicans welcome ‘no drama,’ no shutdown ahead of election
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s move away from a possible government shutdown, saying party leaders wanted “no drama” ahead of the Nov. 6 election to decide whether fellow conservatives keep hold of Congress.
At least 19 on Emirates flight confirmed ill: New York mayor’s office
At least 19 people aboard an Emirates flight from Dubai to New York were confirmed ill when the aircraft landed on Wednesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport, after as many as 100 passengers and crew reported feeling sick, authorities said.
About 100 people fall ill on Emirates flight to New York: CDC
As many as 100 passengers and crew reported feeling ill on Wednesday during an Emirates flight from Dubai to New York, and health workers were evaluating them as the airplane sat on the tarmac of JFK International Airport, authorities said.
Collusion probe off limits in second Manafort trial, U.S. judge rules
The federal judge overseeing the second trial of Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman, ruled on Wednesday that a federal investigation of possible collusion between the campaign and Russia cannot be discussed during the tr…
Man arrested after crashing truck into Dallas TV station
A man was arrested in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday after repeatedly crashing his truck into a building that housed a television station, apparently to highlight a grievance, police said.
U.S. court says no time to redraw North Carolina maps before election
A U.S. court panel has ruled there is not enough time to recast North Carolina’s congressional maps ahead of the November elections even though it found the Republican-constructed lines were illegally drawn for partisan purposes.
Amazon’s Bezos gives $10 million to bipartisan campaign fund
Amazon.com Inc founder and Chief Executive Jeff Bezos has entered the American political arena with a $10 million contribution to a nonpartisan campaign fund dedicated to electing military veterans to Congress, the fund said on Wednesday.
Anadarko returning workers to Gulf of Mexico platforms as Gordon weakens
Anadarko Petroleum Corp said on Wednesday it had begun moving people back to its Horn Mountain oil platform and Marlin oil and natural gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico, as storm Gordon weakened while moving onshore.
