New York’s Cuomo rejects NRA claim that ‘blacklisting’ jeopardizes mission
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday rejected a claim by the National Rifle Association that his efforts to get banks and insurers to stop doing business with the group threatened its ability to advocate for gun rights.
Man in Yellowstone bison video arrested on wildlife harassment charge
A man seen in a widely circulated video provoking a Yellowstone National Park bison by waving his arms at the creature, prompting it to charge him, was arrested by rangers on suspicion of harassing wildlife, park officials said on Friday.
Judge calls U.S. efforts to reunite deported parents ‘unacceptable’
A federal judge on Friday described as “unacceptable” the U.S. government’s progress in reuniting immigrant children in the United States with deported parents and ordered the government to appoint a person to take charge of its efforts.
Brookfield gains lease on Kushner’s indebted New York tower
Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management said on Friday it acquired a 99-year lease on a flagship New York office tower controlled by the family of Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, capping a long saga to refinance the building….
Worker dies from injuries in west Texas pipeline blaze
One worker died after a fire and series of pipeline explosions two days ago in Midland County, Texas, officials said on Friday.
Brookfield acquires lease of Kushner-owned Manhattan tower
Brookfield Asset Management said on Friday it acquired a 99 year lease on a Manhattan office tower majority-owned by a company that was previously run by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Texas jury indicts Arkema, two executives over chemical releases
A Texas grand jury on Friday indicted chemicals manufacturer Arkema North America and two of its executives for releasing emissions that allegedly endangered the public after a 2017 hurricane.
Police find Chinese girl who disappeared from Washington airport
A 12-year-old Chinese girl who went missing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been found with her parents in the New York borough of Queens, authorities said on Friday.
Who let the goats out? Runaway herd invades Idaho neighborhood
More than 100 goats burst into a neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, startling residents and captivating spectators on social media as they feasted on lawns, flower bushes and tree leaves.
Mendocino becomes largest of California’s ‘killer’ wildfires
A wildfire churning among mountain towns in Mendocino County in California mushroomed into the largest in the state on Friday, threatening 9,200 homes, as fatigued firefighters battled gusting winds fanning multiple other blazes.
