U.S. nuclear general says would resist ‘illegal’ Trump strike order: CBS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. nuclear commander was quoted as saying on Saturday that he would resist President Donald Trump if he ordered an “illegal” launch of nuclear weapons.
U.S. destroyer slightly damaged in collision with tug off Japan: U.S. Navy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold,, sustained slight damage when a Japanese tug drifted into it during a towing exercise off central Japan on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said.
Trump halts decision to allow elephant trophy imports after uproar
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Friday he is putting a decision to allow imports of elephant trophies on hold after a torrent of criticism from conservation advocates and across social media.
Trump adds five conservatives to list of possible Supreme Court picks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a move certain to please conservatives, President Donald Trump on Friday added five names to his list of candidates for a prospective U.S. Supreme Court vacancy as he presses ahead with a campaign to move the federal judiciary…
Florida men found guilty of illegally transferring money from Venezuela
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The owners of a Florida construction equipment exporter were convicted of illegally transferring more than $100 million from businesses largely in Venezuela to U.S. and foreign bank accounts.
Pentagon discloses data on sexual assault reports on military bases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military on Friday disclosed for the first time base-by-base data on sexual assault reports, showing a higher number of reports at big military installations like Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia as well as overseas hub…
Trump adds five names to list of possible Supreme Court nominees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has added five names to the list he will use to pick a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court if a vacancy arises, the White House said on Friday.
Ivanka Trump, Italy’s Aquazzura end ‘Wild Thing’ shoe lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Italian shoemaker Aquazzura Italia SRL has dismissed its lawsuit accusing Ivanka Trump of stealing the design of its “Wild Thing” stiletto-heeled shoe for her own, less-expensive “Hettie” model.
Florida Democratic Party chief resigns after women say he made them uneasy
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Reuters) – The chairman of the Florida Democratic Party resigned and apologized on Friday after being accused of creating an uncomfortable work environment for women by making suggestive comments and leering at them.
South Carolina ex-cop faces December sentencing for motorist’s shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – A white former South Carolina police officer filmed as he fatally shot an unarmed black motorist in the back two years ago will be sentenced on Dec. 4 on a federal civil rights charge, court officials said on Friday.
