Ex-Stanford swimmer appeals sexual assault conviction
(Reuters) – A former Stanford University swimmer found guilty of sexual assault in California has appealed his conviction after serving a sentence that many condemned as an example of how the justice system fails to take such crimes seriously enough.
Man charged as authorities says missing North Carolina girl presumed dead
(Reuters) – A man has been arrested and charged in North Carolina in connection with the disappearance of three-year-old Mariah Woods who went missing from her bedroom five days ago, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local sheriff said on Saturda…
Man charged as FBI says missing North Carolina girl presumed dead
(Reuters) – A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in North Carolina in connection with the disappearance of 3-year-old Mariah Woods who went missing from her bedroom five days ago, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Saturday.
Senate approves major tax cuts in victory for Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a tax overhaul on Saturday, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a big step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans a mixed b…
U.S. judge rejects delay of foreign entrepreneur immigration rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to rescind its delay of a rule that allows some foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the United States to grow their companies, court documents show.
EPA passes on rule covering U.S. hardrock miners’ cleanup costs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it would not act on a proposal to require hardrock mining companies to show they can afford to clean up their sites.
First U.S. birth for woman with transplanted uterus occurs in Texas
(Reuters) – For the first time in the United States, a woman with a transplanted uterus gave birth, officials at a Dallas hospital said on Friday.
American Air reaches deal with pilots over scheduling error
NEW YORK (Reuters) – American Airlines has reached an agreement with its pilots union over premium pay for some December flights, both groups said on Friday, after a scheduling snafu gave too many pilots holiday time off and sent the airline scrambling…
U.S. flight crews ill-equipped for sexual harassment complaints
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Many U.S. flight attendants lack the training in how to deal with complaints of on-board sexual harassment, an industry union and Democratic lawmakers say, raising questions about whether airlines are prepared to protect passengers…
U.S. prosecutors seek arrest of illegal immigrant acquitted of Kate Steinle murder
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors on Friday sought to arrest an illegal immigrant acquitted of murdering a San Francisco woman in a case raised during the 2016 presidential campaign, saying his conviction on a lesser weapons charge violated the …
