Accused Florida gunman to appear in court as gun debate rages
(Reuters) – The Florida teenager accused of carrying out the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in U.S. history will appear in court on Tuesday as a long-simmering national debate rages on between proponents of gun rights and advocates of firearm…
Twenty states sue federal government, seeking end to Obamacare
(Reuters) – A coalition of 20 U.S. states sued the federal government on Monday over Obamacare, claiming the law was no longer constitutional after the repeal last year of its requirement that people have health insurance or pay a fine.
Twenty U.S. states sue federal government seeking end to Obamacare
(Reuters) – A coalition of 20 U.S. states sued the federal government on Monday over Obamacare, claiming the law was no longer constitutional after the repeal last year of its requirement that people have health insurance or pay a fine.
U.S. federal judge rejects challenge to marijuana prohibition
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the United States’ longstanding prohibition of marijuana on the grounds that the ban was unconstitutional, with the judge finding that the issue could not be decided by the c…
U.S. asset manager State Street to press gunmakers on safety efforts
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. asset manager State Street Corp said it plans to seek details from gunmakers on how they will support the “safe and responsible use of their products,” adding to pressure on the industry after the Feb. 14 shooting that killed 17…
Education Department to probe Michigan State over sex abuse scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Education will investigate how Michigan State University handled reports of sex abuse made by female athletes against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, the department said on Monday.
In a first, openly transgender recruit signs up for U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A transgender recruit has signed a contract to join the U.S. military for the first time since a federal court ruled late last year that the military would have to accept openly transgender people, the Pentagon said on Monday.
FedEx won’t drop NRA from discount program
(Reuters) – FedEx Corp said on Monday it would allow the National Rifle Association (NRA) to continue using a discount program but said it opposed sales of assault rifles.
Florida Sheriff’s Office could be sued over deputy’s inaction: experts
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Sheriff’s Office in Broward County, Florida, could be sued over the failure of one of its deputies to enter a high school while a gunman was killing 17 people earlier this month, legal experts said.
U.S. Supreme Court liberals skeptical of American Express merchant fees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Liberal U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday sharply questioned American Express Co over its policy of forbidding merchants from encouraging customers to use rival credit cards with lower fees, a practice that some states and t…
