U.S. to end protected status for Haitians in July 2019
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States in July 2019 will end a special status given to about 59,000 Haitian immigrants that protects them from deportation after a devastating 2010 earthquake, senior Trump administration officials said on Monday.
Witness in U.S. FIFA trial describes off-books payments to soccer officials
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A government witness in the U.S. corruption trial related to soccer’s world-governing body FIFA testified on Monday about millions of dollars paid to former soccer officials in exchange for broadcasting and sponsorship rights for i…
Hundreds of Las Vegas shooting victims file lawsuits in California court
(Reuters) – Hundreds of victims of the Oct. 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas filed five lawsuits on Monday in a California court against the operators of the hotel from which the gunman fired, the organizers of the country music festival he targeted and th…
Nebraska clears path for Keystone XL pipeline, challenges remain
LINCOLN, Neb./CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Nebraska regulators approved a route for TransCanada Corp’s Keystone XL pipeline through the state on Monday, removing a big regulatory obstacle for the long-delayed project backed by President Donald Trump, …
Uber hit with $8.9 million fine in Colorado over unqualified drivers
(Reuters) – Colorado regulators on Monday fined Uber $8.9 million, saying the ride-services company allowed 57 people to drive for it although they lacked valid driver’s licenses or had committed other offenses that would have disqualified them.
Elephant advocates sue Trump administration on trophy hunting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conservation groups sued the U.S. government on Monday over a plan to allow hunters to bring home elephant and lion trophies from Zimbabwe, following changing statements about the possible move by President Donald Trump’s adminis…
Second woman accuses Senator Al Franken of groping: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A second woman has accused Democratic Senator Al Franken of inappropriately touching her, this time in 2010 after he had been elected to public office, CNN reported on Monday.
Antitrust lawyer admits to scheme to defraud New York law firms
(Reuters) – An antitrust lawyer pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges that she conspired with her husband to use two bogus vendors to defraud two New York law firms out of $7.8 million.
Trump calls for Lynch suspension if anthem protest continues
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch should be suspended by the NFL if he continues to protest during the national anthem after Lynch sat during a rendition of the song before Sunday’s game …
Yellen to leave Fed board once successor Powell sworn in
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday she will resign her seat on the Fed’s Board of Governors once Jerome Powell is confirmed and sworn in to replace her as head of the U.S. central bank.
