Pennsylvania Republicans ask Supreme Court to block new congressional map
(Reuters) – Pennsylvania Republicans on Wednesday filed an emergency appeal asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a new congressional map drawn by the state’s top court from taking effect ahead of this year’s mid-term elections.
Trump says arming teachers could help prevent school massacres
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that arming teachers could help prevent massacres like last week’s mass shooting at a Florida high school, voicing support for an idea backed by the National Rifle Association gun rig…
Judge dismisses New York Columbia University student’s claims over rape reports
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a Columbia University student’s lawsuit accusing the school of acting with deliberate indifference after she was sexually assaulted twice as a freshman in her dormitory room.
Ex-Arkansas judge who bartered in sexual favors sentenced to prison
(Reuters) – A former Arkansas district judge has been sentenced to five years in prison on charges that included granting leniency to defendants in his court if they gave him sexual favors in return, U.S. prosecutors said on Wednesday.
U.S. students turn to gun-control group after school shooting
NEW YORK (Reuters) – When they got prayers and thoughts from U.S. lawmakers after a massacre at a Florida high school that left 17 students and teachers dead, thousands of young people turned to the country’s largest gun-control advocacy group to learn…
Trump says arming teachers could prevent school massacres
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that arming teachers could help prevent massacres such as last week’s mass shooting at a Florida high school.
Trump says arming teachers could prevent school massacres
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that arming teachers could help prevent massacres such as last week’s mass shooting at a Florida high school.
Family of black man killed by Washington police gets $3.5 million settlement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The city of Washington will pay $3.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of an unarmed black man who was shot to death by police in 2016, officials said on Wednesday.
Family of black man killed by Washington police gets $3.5 million settlement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The city of Washington will pay $3.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of an unarmed black man who was shot to death by police in 2016, officials said on Wednesday.
United Technologies wins $2.5 billion U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United Technologies Aerospace Systems, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp, has been awarded a maximum $2.5 billion contract for aviation-related spare parts and related services, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
