Wet weather eases California drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California’s years-long dry spell has lifted dramatically during several months of heavy rain and snow, leaving just 17 percent of the most populous U.S. state in conditions that scientists consider to be drought, officia…
Thousands of San Jose, California, residents allowed home after flooding
(Reuters) – Some residents of San Jose in Northern California who were forced out this week by flooding from a rain-swollen creek returned on Thursday to find their homes stayed dry, but nearly 4,000 people were still under evacuation orders, officials…
California county seeks nationwide halt of Trump sanctuary order
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – One of California’s most populous counties asked a judge on Thursday to suspend President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities for immigrants, saying the directive…
Illinois state worker union members approve strike if needed
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois could face a shutdown of its state government after its biggest labor union representing state workers said on Thursday its members overwhelmingly voted in favor of a strike.
Arrests among dwindling demonstrators as Dakota pipeline camp cleared
CANNON BALL, N.D. (Reuters) – Dozens of armed law enforcement officials swept through a protest camp near the site of the Dakota Access pipeline Thursday, clearing the camp that for months served as a base of opposition to the multi-billion dollar proj…
Florida police chief charged over shooting death put on leave
MIAMI (Reuters) – A Florida police chief has been placed on paid leave a day after being charged over the shooting death of a 73-year-old retired librarian who was struck by live fire during an August training exercise, officials said on Thursday.
U.S. extends its search for dirty money in real estate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said it will extend its search for criminals who seek to launder money by buying U.S. real estate.
Washington police veteran named chief; to work with residents to combat crime
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington police veteran Peter Newsham was named chief of the District of Columbia’s department on Thursday, taking over one of the highest-profile U.S. forces as it faces a years-long upturn in homicides.
Caitlyn Jenner, teen singer appeal to Trump on transgender rights
(Reuters) – A teenaged singer with a transgender sister, best known for performing the U.S. national anthem at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner have both asked to discuss the issue with him.
Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday revoked landmark guidance to public schools letting transgender students use the bathrooms of their choice, reversing a signature initiative of former Democratic President Barack Obama.
