Arizona governor announces deal to raise teacher pay 20 percent by 2020
(Reuters) – Arizona Governor Doug Dacey on Friday announced a deal with legislative leaders to raise pay for teachers 20 percent by 2020, as teachers stayed away from classrooms for a second straight day in an educators’ revolt over salaries and school…
Suspect in ‘Golden State Killer’ case makes court appearance in wheelchair
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) – An ex-policeman charged with murder in connection with a string of rapes and killings across California attributed to the “Golden State Killer” made a brief initial court appearance on Friday, sitting in a wheelchair and speaking…
After Cosby’s conviction, his alma mater rescinds honorary degree
(Reuters) – Temple University on Friday rescinded an honorary doctorate it had awarded to Bill Cosby, a longtime fundraiser and graduate of the Philadelphia school, where years later he met the victim of the sexual assault that resulted in his convicti…
Judge puts Stormy Daniels’ lawsuit against Trump lawyer on hold
(Reuters) – Adult-film star Stormy Daniels’ lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, will be paused for 90 days, the federal judge in the case ordered on Friday, saying that Cohen’s constitutional rights could be en…
Ex-cop charged in ‘Golden State Killer’ case appears in California court
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) – An ex-policeman charged with murder in connection with a string of rapes and killings across California attributed to the “Golden State Killer” made a brief initial court appearance on Friday, sitting in a wheelchair and speaking…
U.S. likely to back freezing fuel economy standards from 2020-26: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is likely to propose freezing fuel economy standards from 2020 through 2026, according to three people briefed on the matter, a move likely to spark a fight with California and other states backing toughe…
Passenger sues Southwest Airlines over fatal engine explosion
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A lawsuit against Southwest Airlines Co has been filed by a passenger who was flying on last week’s flight 1380, in which an engine exploded and one person was killed.
Teacher protests in Colorado, Arizona close schools for 2nd day
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Teachers in Colorado and Arizona donned red t-shirts and rallied for a second day on Friday to demand higher pay and school funding in a growing revolt by U.S. public school educators.
U.S. likely to back freezing fuel economy standards from 2020 through 2026: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is likely to propose freezing fuel economy standards from 2020 through 2026, according to three people briefed on the matter, a move likely to spark a fight with California and other states backing toughe…
Ninety-eight now sick from romaine lettuce-linked E. coli: CDC
(Reuters) – Fourteen more people fell ill from an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, U.S. health officials said on Friday, bringing the number of people affected to 98 across 22 U.S. states.
