Pennsylvania court: congressional map unconstitutionally gerrymandered
(Reuters) – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map as unconstitutionally gerrymandered and gave lawmakers until Feb. 9 to redraw the boundaries, a decision that will have major ramifications for the 2018 midter…
U.S. requires tougher cargo screening from Middle East airports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said on Monday it will require six Middle Eastern carriers to undergo enhanced cargo screening as part of an effort to raise global aviation security.
Three USA Gymnastics board members resign in wake of sex abuse scandal
(Reuters) – Three USA Gymnastics board members resigned on Monday in the wake of its former team physician sexually abusing female gymnasts, a step the organization said would support its reform efforts.
Illinois budget impasse cost state $1 billion in late payment penalties
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois incurred $1.03 billion in late bill payment penalties last year largely as a result of the state’s unprecedented two-year budget impasse, the state comptroller reported on Monday.
Senate moves to end government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators voted to move forward on legislation that would reopen the federal government until Feb. 8, ending a three-day standoff between Democrats and President Donald Trump’s Republicans over immigration and border security…
Five workers missing in explosion at Oklahoma drilling site: sheriff’s office
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Five workers were missing in a gas explosion on Monday at an Oklahoma drilling site controlled by Red Mountain Operating Co, local officials said.
Senators reach deal to reopen government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers struck a deal to reopen the federal government three days into a shutdown prompted by an impasse over immigration and border security, the Senate Democratic leader said on Monday.
U.S. top court backs police over arrests at racy Washington party
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out almost $1 million in damages won by a group of partygoers in a civil rights lawsuit against Washington police stemming from a 2008 gathering in a vacant house featuring scantily clad wom…
Judge rejects Uber $3 million settlement with New York drivers
(Reuters) – A federal judge refused to grant preliminary approval for Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] proposed $3 million class-action settlement with 2,421 New York drivers who accused the ride-sharing company of retaining excessive fees from their …
Kentucky accuses McKesson of helping fuel opioid epidemic
(Reuters) – Kentucky’s attorney general on Monday accused drug distributor McKesson Corp of helping fuel the opioid epidemic by failing to halt shipments of suspiciously large or frequent orders by pharmacies of prescription painkillers.
