Blizzard dumps snow on Hawaii, California set for record winter rain
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – As California edged toward historic rainfall totals in one of the wettest winters in memory, its neighbor state across the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, has been hit with sustained blizzard conditions that have dumped 8 inches of snow …
U.S. prosecutors fight ruling limiting foreign bribery cases
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors on Thursday urged a federal appeals court to overturn a 2015 court ruling that sharply limited their ability to prosecute foreigners under a U.S. bribery law.
Minnesota governor undergoes surgery for prostate cancer
(Reuters) – Minnesota Democratic Governor Mark Dayton underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Thursday and will stay overnight at the hospital as he recovers, an aide said in a statement.
U.S. drugs czar stresses need to work with Mexico to stem drug flow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of counter-narcotics at the U.S. State Department stressed on Thursday the importance of working with Mexico in countering the flow of killer drugs, a cooperative effort that has been called into question by U.S. Preside…
Rachel Dolezal, activist who identified as black, changes name
(Reuters) – Rachel Dolezal, a former civil rights activist who was embroiled in controversy after identifying as black despite being the biological daughter of white parents, has changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, court records showed on Thursday…
The mouse that soared: Rodent discovery disrupts flight to San Francisco
(Reuters) – A mouse caused a big delay for a flight from London to San Francisco, forcing passengers to switch aircraft after the tiny stowaway was discovered.
U.S. authorities raid Caterpillar’s Illinois facilities
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Federal law enforcement officials conducting a criminal probe of heavy machinery manufacturer Caterpillar Inc searched three of its facilities on Thursday, prompting a sharp sell-off in the company’s stock.
Kansas Supreme Court finds state underfunds schools
(Reuters) – The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the state’s system of funding primary and secondary public schools falls short of an adequacy requirement in the state constitution.
U.S. judge dismisses stock scam charges against Texas attorney general
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A federal judge in Texas dismissed securities fraud charges on Thursday leveled against state Attorney General Ken Paxton, saying he did not act illegally in his dealing with a technology company U.S. regulators have accused o…
U.S. court rejects bid to overturn NYC law on sale of dogs, cats
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid to overturn a New York City law imposing tough restrictions on the sale of dogs and cats.
