Music producer Russell Simmons steps down after sex assault claim
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Music producer Russell Simmons said on Thursday he was stepping down from his fashion and production businesses after a screenwriter said in a column in the Hollywood Reporter that Simmons sexually assaulted her in 1991.
More than 400 U.S. troops leaving Syria: coalition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 400 U.S. Marines and their artillery are leaving Syria after helping to capture the city of Raqqa from Islamic State, the U.S.-led coalition fighting the militant group said on Thursday.
Securities and Exchange Commission ratifies administrative law judges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that it had ratified the prior appointment of its administrative law judges.
Turkish gold trader says he discussed Iran scheme with Indian company
(Reuters) – A Turkish-Iranian gold trader on Thursday told jurors in a federal court in Manhattan that he met with representatives of an Indian company in 2012 to discuss moving Iranian funds out of India, a new development in a case that has so far ce…
Matt Lauer apologizes after ‘Today’ firing as more women come forward
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Longtime “Today” show host Matt Lauer apologized for what he called his “troubling flaws” in a statement read out on the NBC morning show on Thursday, a day after the network fired him for inappropriate sexual behavior.
Hurricane Harvey makes Houston reassess growth-friendly policies
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Melinda and Joel Loshak raised two children in a stylish ranch house in Houston’s upscale Meyerland neighborhood and planned to retire there. Now they are hoping the government will knock it down.
Matt Lauer apologizes, says he’s ‘soul searching’ after ‘Today’ show firing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Matt Lauer apologized and said he was “soul searching” in a statement read out on NBC’s “Today” show on Tuesday, a day after he was fired from his role as co-host of the popular morning show for what the network said was inappropri…
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy declines release from jail during trial
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy won a court order releasing him from jail to home confinement for the duration of his federal conspiracy and assault trial in Las Vegas, but he has opted to remain locked up on principle, his attorney s…
Elon Musk to compete to fund high-speed Loop in Chicago
(Reuters) – Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Tuesday The Boring Company will compete to fund, build and operate a high-speed Loop connecting O’Hare Airport to downtown Chicago.
Lawyer admits trying to sell secret U.S. whistleblower lawsuits
(Reuters) – A former partner at a major law firm in Washington pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges that he tried to sell copies of sealed whistleblower lawsuits against corporations that he obtained while working at the U.S. Justice Department.
