California’s desert blooms as drought comes to an end
LAKE ELSINORE, California (Reuters) – Southern California’s deserts and hillsides are ablaze with color after a wet winter spurred what scientists say is the biggest wildflower bloom in years.
Trump barnstorms to push healthcare plan; signs of conservative support
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump used his barnstorming strategy on Wednesday to try to build momentum for his first legislative initiative, a healthcare overhaul, by holding a massive rally in Nashville, Tennessee, reminiscent of his campaign ev…
U.S. gives Florida nightclub shooting victims nearly $8.5 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The victims of a mass shooting at a Florida nightclub in June 2016 will receive nearly $8.5 million for emotional and financial support for victims’ families, those wounded in the attack and responders, the U.S. Department of Jus…
Bird flu infects Alabama poultry, likely low pathogenic -officials
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Bird flu has infected poultry at three sites in northern Alabama shortly after being found at two farms in neighboring Tennessee, and more chickens have been culled to contain the virus, state and industry officials in Alabama said …
U.S. taxpayers procrastinate on filing returns this year
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tax season in the United States is off to a slow start.
SpaceX scrubs rocket launch in Florida due to high winds
(Reuters) – Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, on Tuesday delayed the launch of a rocket set to carry a commercial communications satellite into orbit, because of high winds at its Florida launch site.
Late-season snowstorm throws U.S. Northeast for a loop
NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) – A late-season snowstorm swept the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States on Tuesday, closing public school systems from Washington, D.C., to Boston, grounding thousands of airline flights and knocking out electricity to…
U.S. hate crimes up 20 percent in 2016 fueled by election campaign-report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hate crimes in nine U.S. metropolitan areas rose more than 20 percent last year, fueled by inflamed passions during the presidential campaign and more willingness for victims to step forward, a leading hate crimes researcher said o…
Florida tightens death penalty law to require unanimous jury recommendation
(Reuters) – Florida’s governor signed legislation on Monday tightening state law to require a unanimous recommendation by a jury before judges can impose the death penalty.
Illinois comptroller stops payments for governor’s computer modernization
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ state comptroller has suspended $27 million in payments for a computer technology initiative launched by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner, according to a letter seen by Reuters, opening a new front in an ongoing feud over …
