Protesters gather as U.S. regulators meet to end net neutrality
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to rescind rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet, as protesters gathered to oppose the change.
Drone operator caused U.S. Army helicopter collision: safety board
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A September collision between a small civilian drone and a U.S. Army helicopter was caused by the drone operator’s failure to see the helicopter because he was intentionally flying the drone out of visual range, the U.S. National…
Fierce winds to intensify as California wildfire grows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California firefighting crews may face strong winds on Thursday that could feed a volatile wildfire which has grown into one of the biggest in state history.
Record number of Americans to travel during Christmas holiday: AAA
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. travelers will hit the roads, rails and skies this Christmas holiday in their largest numbers on record, lured by cheap plane tickets and a growing economy, the nation’s largest motor advocacy group said on Thursday.
U.S. weather forecaster sees La Niña chances exceeding 80 percent
(Reuters) – A U.S. government weather forecaster on Thursday said La Niña conditions are predicted to continue through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2017-18.
With no deal on children’s health plan, U.S. states scramble for Plan B
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For Nancy Minoui of Portland, Oregon, and Crystal Lett of Dublin, Ohio, Congress’ failure to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program is not some distant tale of political wrangling.
Federal Communications Commission set to reverse net neutrality rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to rescind rules that were aimed at ensuring a free and open internet, as protesters gathered online and in front of FCC headquarters to oppose the change.
Fierce winds to intensify as firefighters battle California wildfire
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California firefighting crews may face on Thursday another round of fierce gusts that have fed a volatile wildfire, one of the largest in the state’s history, as they protect homes from flames and build control lines.
U.S. executions edge up in 2017 but stay at decades’ low: study
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – U.S. executions and new death sentences rose slightly in 2017 from a year ago but remained the lowest in decades as capital punishment has declined in the country, a survey released on Thursday showed.
Kentucky lawmaker a ‘probable suicide’ amid sexual misconduct accusations
(Reuters) – Kentucky state Representative Dan Johnson, who was facing sexual assault accusations, died in a probable suicide on Wednesday, Bullitt County Coroner Dave Billings said.
