U.S. top court rejects ex-UBS trader’s challenge to Libor indictment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by a former trader with Swiss global financial services company UBS AG to dismiss a criminal indictment filed by U.S. prosecutors over his alleged role in Libor benchmark interest r…
Twin Rhode Island sisters, 97, die in falls on frigid weekend
BOSTON (Reuters) – A pair of 97-year-old twin sisters died over the weekend after one fell while exiting her car and the other appeared to trip while rushing into their Rhode Island home to call for help, police said.
Trump signs revised travel ban in bid to overcome legal challenges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning citizens from six Muslim-majority nations from traveling to the United States but removing Iraq from the list, after his controversial first attempt was bl…
Accused Qaeda operative faces U.S. trial, despite refusal to appear
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An accused al Qaeda operative charged with engaging in attacks on U.S. forces that killed at least two American servicemen in Afghanistan is set to face trial on Monday in federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Ally of New Jersey Governor Christie avoids jail for airline scheme
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former New Jersey attorney general and confidant of Governor Chris Christie avoided prison on Monday for pressuring United Airlines into operating a flight to an airport near his vacation home, a case that grew out of the Bridgeg…
U.S. Republicans expected to unveil healthcare bill this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. lawmakers expect to unveil this week the text of long-awaited legislation to repeal and replace the Obamacare healthcare law, one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities, a senior Republican congres…
Trump uncertainty slowing U.S. travel bookings: report
BERLIN (Reuters) – Demand for travel to the United States over the coming months has flattened out following a positive start to the year, with uncertainty over a possible new travel order likely deterring visitors, travel analysis company ForwardKeys …
Bird flu found in Tennessee chicken flock on Tyson-contracted farm
(Reuters) – A strain of bird flu has been detected in a chicken breeder flock on a Tennessee farm contracted to U.S. food giant Tyson Foods Inc, and the 73,500 birds will be culled to stop the virus from entering the food system, government and company…
Afghan family released after detention in Los Angeles
SANTA ANA (Reuters) – A family from Afghanistan detained on their arrival in Los Angeles last week despite holding special visas granted for the father’s service to the U.S. government in that country has been released, their attorneys said Monday.
Muslim students asked ‘Do you beat your wife?’ by Oklahoma lawmaker
(Reuters) – Muslim students visiting an Oklahoma lawmaker’s office in the state capitol were required to fill out a form that asked if they beat their wives and other questions that offended them, an Islamic advocacy group said.
