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.
Lawmakers call on U.S. Marines to investigate nude photo network
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. lawmakers on Sunday condemned the suspected distribution of nude photographs of female Marines to military personnel and veterans via a social media network that promotes sexual violence, and called on the Marine Corp…
New York police say no vandalism at Jewish cemetery
(Reuters) – New York City police said on Sunday there was no indication of vandalism after several headstones were found toppled at a predominately Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn over the weekend.
U.S. soccer players must stand for national anthem
(The Sports Xchange) – The United States Soccer Federation has instituted a policy that requires players on a national team to “stand respectfully” during national anthems, the New York Times and other media reported on Saturday.
