In reversal, EPA halts approval process for Alaska mine project
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a surprise move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reversed itself on Friday and halted the approval process for the proposed Pebble Mine copper and gold mine project in southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
USA Gymnastics board resigning amid sexual abuse scandal
(Reuters) – The remaining directors of the U.S. gymnastics governing body are resigning in the wake of this week’s sentencing of the former national team doctor for molesting female athletes, USA Gymnastics said on Friday, complying with a demand by th…
Family of rancher slain during wildlife refuge standoff sues U.S., FBI
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Family members of a rancher who was shot and killed by police during the 2016 armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge have sued the U.S. government, Federal Bureau of Investigation, state of Oregon and others claiming he w…
FBI raid ends with Texas kidnap victim dead, three charged in abduction
(Reuters) – Three people were charged with aggravated kidnapping on Friday in the abduction of a Texas man who was shot in an FBI raid to free him, arrest affidavits released on Friday showed.
USA Gymnastics board to resign amid sex abuse scandal
(Reuters) – The remaining directors of the U.S. gymnastics governing body are resigning in the wake of this week’s sentencing of the former national team doctor for molesting female athletes, USA Gymnastics said on Friday, complying with a demand by th…
Kentucky school shooting suspect did not target victims: local prosecutor
(Reuters) – The teenaged boy who opened fire in a Kentucky high school this week, killing two students and wounding many others, appeared not to have targeted his victims and shot at random, a local prosecutor said on Friday.
White House counsel was ‘fed up’ with Trump: source
(Reuters) – White House Counsel Donald McGahn threatened to quit last June because he was “fed up” after President Donald Trump insisted he take steps to remove the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, a person …
Trump to ask for $716 billion in defense spending in 2019 budget: U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to ask for $716 billion in defense spending in the 2019 budget he is to unveil next month, two U.S. officials said on Friday, representing a 7 percent increase over the 2018 budget.
Lawsuit over surprise ‘mandatory’ restaurant tips can proceed: N.Y. judge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Many restaurants now require minimum tips, but a federal court ruling in Manhattan on Friday suggests that customers ought to be told about them up front.
U.S. judge blocks prompt deportation of Cambodians
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge late on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s administration cannot immediately deport 92 Cambodian citizens from the United States without first allowing them a chance to challenge the action in cour…
