Initial rulings in Chicago schools’ funding lawsuit due April 28
CHICAGO (Reuters) – An Illinois judge said on Wednesday he will rule later this month on whether to temporarily halt how the state distributes funds for public schools after lawyers for Chicago’s cash-strapped school system argued the current funding formula is racially discriminatory.
Last stand: Nebraska farmers could derail Keystone XL pipeline
Neligh, NEBRASKA (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump handed TransCanada Pipeline Co. a permit for its Keystone XL pipeline last month, he said the company could now build the long-delayed and divisive project “with efficiency and with speed.”
Ohio man admits soliciting murder of U.S. military members
(Reuters) – An Ohio man who professed support for the Islamic State militant group has pleaded guilty to soliciting the murder of U.S. military personnel, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
U.S. high court says Colorado must refund exonerated defendants
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Colorado law that allowed the state to keep fees and restitution paid by criminal defendants even when their convictions are overturned, calling it an unconstitutional violation of their rig…
Two inmates claiming innocence try to stop Arkansas executions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Reuters) – Arkansas plans to carry out its first executions in a dozen years on Thursday by killing two inmates who claim they are innocent and have launched last-minute appeals to have their lives spared.
Trump to hold news conference next week on U.S. veterans issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will hold a news conference on April 27 to discuss veterans issues, as he tries to elevate an issue he campaigned on heavily last year.
Trump to host Palestinian President Abbas on May 3: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will host Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Washington on May 3, the White House said on Wednesday.
U.S. justices lean toward church in key religious rights case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared poised to expand religious rights and potentially narrow the separation of church and state after liberal and conservative justices alike signaled support for a church denied Missouri …
House Oversight head Chaffetz to leave Congress after 2018
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, who chairs a House committee with broad investigative powers, on Wednesday announced his plans to leave Congress after the 2018 midterm elections, saying he had no intention of running for any …
Emirates reduces flights on five U.S. routes as restrictions hit demand
DUBAI (Reuters) – Emirates [EMIRA.UL], the largest international airline by passenger traffic, said on Wednesday it was cutting flights on five U.S. routes after restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration weakened demand from the M…
