Rep. Conyers steps down from committee while lawmakers probe harassment claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressman John Conyers is stepping down as ranking Democratic lawmaker of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, while lawmakers investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him, Conyers said in an emailed statement Sunday…
Black Friday, Thanksgiving online sales climb to record high
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United States surged to record highs as shoppers bagged deep discounts and bought more on their mobile devices, heralding a promising start to the key holiday season, according to re…
Cleveland police search for suspects in shooting that killed 12-year-old boy
(Reuters) – Cleveland police were searching on Saturday for suspects in a shooting that wounded five teenagers and killed a 12-year-old boy who had stepped outside his father’s store at the sound of gunfire, police and media reports said.
Florida teen held at Canadian border after body found
(Reuters) – A Florida teen was detained in western New York after he tried to cross the U.S.-Canada border late on Friday, as police sought to question him after they discovered what they believe is the body of his grandmother, U.S. border patrol agent…
U.S. Black Friday, Thanksgiving online sales climb to record high
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United States surged to record highs as shoppers bagged deep discounts and bought more on their mobile devices, heralding a promising start to the key holiday season, according to re…
Virginia pastor charged in Thanksgiving Day killing of his family
(Reuters) – A Virginia youth pastor remained in jail Saturday after being charged in the Thanksgiving night shooting deaths of his wife, stepdaughter and the stepdaughter’s boyfriend, police said.
Bangladesh arrests militant suspect in U.S. blogger murder
DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh police said on Saturday they had arrested an Islamist militant wanted in connection with the 2015 killing of a U.S. blogger critical of religious extremism.
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Texas trooper
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A man accused of shooting and killing a Texas state trooper during a traffic stop on Thanksgiving was charged with capital murder, which can bring the death penalty, jail records posted on Friday showed.
TransCanada recovers 44,400 gallons of oil from Keystone pipeline spill site
(Reuters) – TransCanada Corp said on Friday it has recovered 44,400 gallons, or 1,057 barrels, of oil from the Keystone pipeline spill site at Amherst, South Dakota.
Trump names interim consumer agency head, likely sparking showdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has designated White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau until a permanent director is nominated and confirmed, the White House said on Frida…
