Man convicted of killing New York police officer in 2015
(Reuters) – A New York man was convicted on Monday of first-degree murder for gunning down a police officer in 2015, a case that angered officials because the shooter was on the street after being sentenced to treatment instead of prison for a drug cha…
Self-driving bus with no back-up driver nears California street
SAN RAMON, Calif. (Reuters) – A pair of $250,000 autonomous buses began driving around an empty San Francisco Bay Area parking lot on Monday, preparing to move onto a local public road in California’s first pilot program for a self-driving vehicle with…
New charges for former California mayor accused in strip poker case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The former mayor of Stockton, California, pleaded not guilty to embezzlement, grand theft and money laundering on Monday, charges that were in addition to an earlier arrest for allegedly playing strip poker with minors at a yo…
Nine children found in filthy Chicago apartment without heat, food
(Reuters) – Nine children have been removed from a filthy Chicago apartment reported to lack heat or food, and authorities said on Monday they were investigating neglect allegations.
Some U.S. schools to close Wednesday as women request day off to protest
(Reuters) – At least two U.S. school districts have announced plans to close on Wednesday in anticipation of staff shortages for the nationwide “Day Without A Woman” strike.
Senate approves measure to kill Obama-era contractor rule
(Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. Senate passed a measure to eliminate an Obama administration rule that would require prospective federal contractors to report violations of more than a dozen U.S. labor and employment laws.
Democrats fight Trump-backed U.S. healthcare plan, Ryan defends it
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats mounted a fierce uphill battle on Wednesday to thwart a Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, even as the legislation also drew fire from a top medical group and dissat…
Storms, tornadoes rake Midwest as high winds fuel prairie fires
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A line of thunderstorms packing hail and isolated tornadoes rumbled across the Midwest from Oklahoma to Minnesota on Monday as wind-fueled prairie fires forced thousands of people from their homes in Colorado and Kansas.
U.S. high court action leaves transgender students in legal limbo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Transgender students at U.S. public schools were left in legal limbo on Monday about whether a federal anti-discrimination law enables them to use the bathroom of their choice after the Supreme Court sidestepped a major ruling on…
Father of slain soldier who criticized Trump says travel rights reviewed
(Reuters) – The father of an American soldier killed in Iraq who came under criticism last year from then-candidate Donald Trump said he has canceled a speaking engagement in Toronto after being notified that his U.S. travel privileges were under revie…
