California governor signs drug pricing transparency law
(Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed state legislation requiring drug companies to report certain price hikes for prescription medicines in a move that could set a model for other states to follow.
Melania Trump takes dim view of Ivana Trump’s ‘I’m first lady’ comment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Melania Trump had a message for U.S. President Donald Trump’s first wife Ivana on Monday: Enough of the self-serving comments.
Michigan to charge top medical official in Flint water deaths
(Reuters) – Michigan’s top medical official will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for her role in the city of Flint’s water crisis, which was linked to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that caused at least 12 deaths, state prosecutors said on Monday.
Wildfires prompt evacuations in California’s wine country
(Reuters) – Wildfires swept through California’s wine country on Monday, forcing some 20,000 residents to flee, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses and prompting at least two hospitals to evacuate, state officials said.
NFLPA’s Smith: ‘No player is disrespecting our country or our flag’
(The Sports Xchange) – NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith released a statement Monday regarding players protesting during the national anthem, saying “no player is disrespecting our country or our flag.”
‘Hell to pay’ over water, food deliveries, Puerto Rico governor warns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello on Monday ordered an investigation into water distribution on the hurricane-battered island and warned there would be “hell to pay” for mishandling of supplies.
EPA chief to sign rule on Clean Power Plan exit on Tuesday
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Monday he would sign a proposed rule on Tuesday to begin withdrawing from the Clean Power Plan, former President Barack Obama’s centerpiece regulation to fight…
Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday, not being extended: DHS
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday night and will not be extended, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
Democratic Senator Feinstein, 84, ‘all in’ on re-election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Dianne Feinstein, the oldest current U.S. senator, said on Monday she was “all in” to run for re-election next year in her home state of California.
Tropical Storm Ophelia forms over the open Atlantic
(Reuters) – Tropical Depression Seventeen strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia over the open Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
