South Carolina passes bill to fight anti-Semitism on campus
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – South Carolina has become the first U.S. state to pass legislation to fight anti-Semitism on campus, after supporters of the measure said it would help colleges battle discrimination amid growing numbers of such incidents n…
House to call U.S. Olympic chief to testify on sexual abuse of athletes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives plans to call top U.S. Olympic and sporting officials to a May 23 hearing on sexual abuse amid reports that hundreds of American athletes have been victims of it.
Trump says money for his lawyer Cohen ‘not from the campaign’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his lawyer Michael Cohen did not use presidential campaign funds to pay Stormy Daniels as part of a contract he said was aimed at stopping the adult-film star from making “false and ex…
‘Felony-friendly’ jobseekers offer U.S. labor market clue
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4 percent last month, a government report on Friday will likely show, but fresh clues in less-conventional job postings and searches suggest there may yet be slack in labor markets.
Protests for and against gun ownership expected at NRA meeting in Dallas
DALLAS (Reuters) – Police are bracing for a significant amount of protests for and against guns during the National Rifle Association’s meeting in Dallas this weekend following a spate of mass shootings, pro gun-control marches, and November’s congres…
Ex-Valeant official accused of kickback scheme faces trial
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc executive and the former head of mail order pharmacy Philidor Rx Services will face trial Thursday on charges they orchestrated a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme, more than two…
Arizona schools shut as teachers wait for deal on pay raise
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Dozens of school districts in Arizona canceled classes on Thursday as the prospect of another day of a statewide teacher walk-out grew more likely after lawmakers had still not reached a budget deal that would include a pay hike for…
U.S. teen praised for prom cheongsam after online dressing down
BEIJING (Reuters) – A U.S. high school student accused of cultural appropriation for her Chinese-style prom dress is receiving support online from some of the very people her critics say she offended.
Amazon halts plan for office tower in Seattle over proposed tax
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle and might sub-lease rather than occupy another future tower downtown, pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.
Gangs behind, detention ahead: migrants face predicament at U.S. border
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) – After Willians Bonilla fled threats from a street gang in Honduras two years ago to seek asylum in the United States, he spent seven months in detention only to be deported back to his native land in Central America to face …
