U.S. sentences N.J. man to five years prison on biodiesel fraud
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Department of Justice said on Friday it had sentenced the owner of a New Jersey feedstock processor to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit fraud in a scheme connected to credits for making biodiesel.
Kansas lawmakers approve amusement ride law following child’s death
(Reuters) – Kansas lawmakers on Friday approved legislation that would tighten regulations of amusement rides following the death of a state representative’s son last year on the world’s tallest water slide.
Alabama court allows release of evidence against governor
(Reuters) – An Alabama state court on Friday rejected Governor Robert Bentley’s request to block a legislative committee from releasing evidence about wrongdoing stemming from his relationship with a former aide to be used for impeachment proceedings.
Single-engine plane crashes, killing four, near Eugene, Oregon
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Four people died when a single-engine plane crashed on approach to a municipal airport in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday morning, county officials said.
State Department memo shows unconstitutionality of Trump travel ban: ACLU
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Internal State Department instructions to implement President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban on citizens of six Muslim-majority nations help demonstrate that the ban violates the constitution, the American Civil Lib…
New York can destroy personal documents in ID program but not yet: judge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York judge ruled on Friday that New York City officials should be allowed to destroy copies of personal documents collected through a local identification card program aimed in part at helping illegal immigrants.
Atlanta storm halts thousands of Delta Air flights
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines Inc said it had canceled nearly 3,000 flights this week after a severe storm hit its hometown of Atlanta, Georgia and apologized for its response to the “unprecedented” weather.
Las Vegas sports gambler Walters convicted of insider trading
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Famed Las Vegas sports gambler William “Billy” Walters was convicted on Friday of insider trading charges in a scheme that prosecutors said enabled him to make more than $40 million and involved a stock tip to star professional gol…
Drones barred over U.S. military bases due to security risks: agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Flights of nearly all unmanned aircraft, or drones, have been banned over 133 U.S. military facilities due to security concerns over the use of unauthorized drones, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday.
Trump, celebrity chef settle lawsuit over scrapped restaurant plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and celebrity chef Jose Andres have reached a settlement over a scrapped deal for a restaurant in Trump’s Washington hotel, the parties said in a statement on Friday.
