Roseanne Barr blames sleep aid Ambien for racist tweet
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. comedian Roseanne Barr said she was tired of “being attacked and belittled” and blamed sleep aid Ambien for her tweet that compared a black former Obama administration official to an ape, a racist remark that sparked a wave…
Los Angeles police launch sexual misconduct probe of college doctor
(Reuters) – Los Angeles police said on Tuesday that they had launched a criminal investigation into accusations that a gynecologist at the University of Southern California engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with students over a 26-year period.
Missouri governor stepping down amid sex, fundraising scandals
(Reuters) – Missouri Governor Eric Greitens on Tuesday said he was resigning, avoiding potential impeachment after he became embroiled in scandals tied to an extramarital affair and his political fundraising.
Tesla hits parked California police vehicle; driver blames ‘Autopilot’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The driver of a Tesla Inc Model S crashed into an unoccupied, parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, California, on Tuesday and the driver told investigators the Tesla was in “Autopilot” mode at the time, police said.
Trump administration will fingerprint child migrants’ parents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration will soon begin fingerprinting parents claiming custody of children who entered the United States illegally without an adult relative, officials said on Tuesday, prompting criticism that children may be a…
Missouri governor to step down amid sex, fundraising scandals
(Reuters) – Missouri Governor Eric Greitens on Tuesday said he will resign from office this week, avoiding potential impeachment after he became embroiled in sexual misconduct and political fundraising scandals.
TV show ‘Roseanne’ abruptly canceled after star’s racist tweet sparks furor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co’s ABC network on Tuesday swiftly canceled the popular U.S. television comedy “Roseanne” after star Roseanne Barr incited outrage by comparing a black former Obama administration official to an ape in remarks on Tw…
Tesla in ‘Autopilot’ mode crashes into parked police vehicle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The driver of a Tesla Inc vehicle crashed into an unoccupied, parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, California, on Tuesday and the driver told investigators the Tesla was in “Autopilot” mode at the time, a police spokesman said…
‘Roseanne’ abruptly canceled after star’s racist tweet sparks furor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co’s ABC network on Tuesday canceled the popular U.S. television comedy “Roseanne” after star Roseanne Barr incited outrage by comparing a black former Obama administration official to an ape in remarks on Twitter.
Fast lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano closes highway
HONOLULU (Reuters) – Fast-moving lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano forced officials to close part of a highway on Tuesday, and they warned that sharp, thin strands of volcanic glass fibers carried by the wind could injure eyes and lungs.
