U.S. to expand mental health care for some veterans
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said on Wednesday that it intends to expand mental health care to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges.
Tennessee bus driver indicted in crash that killed six children
(Reuters) – The driver of a school bus that crashed in Tennessee last year, killing six children, was charged with vehicular homicide in an indictment unsealed on Wednesday, local media reported.
Former analyst sues Oppenheimer, alleging discrimination
(Reuters) – Financial services firm Oppenheimer & Co Inc was sued on Wednesday by a gay former analyst who claimed he suffered retaliation and was eventually fired for taking parental and medical leave.
Jewish leaders express frustration with investigation into threats
NEW YORK (Reuters) – More than 140 Jewish community center leaders sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday expressing frustration with the progress made in identifying whoever is responsible for this year’s wave of bomb threat…
Massachusetts judge considers right-to-die lawsuit
BOSTON (Reuters) – Two Massachusetts doctors urged a judge on Wednesday to let them proceed with a lawsuit seeking an order that the state’s murder and manslaughter laws do not apply to physicians who offer lethal medications to terminally ill patients…
FAA investigates Michigan team charter flight that slid off runway
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it is investigating a charter flight carrying the University of Michigan men’s basketball team that slid off the runway at a suburban Detroit airport, sustaining extensiv…
Son of 2016 Democratic VP nominee Kaine arrested at anti-Trump protest
(Reuters) – The son of 2016 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine was arrested last weekend during a protest against President Donald Trump in Minnesota after a scuffle with law enforcement, police said on Wednesday.
Forecast peak for Washington cherry blossoms moved back to March 19-22
(Reuters) – The start of the predicted peak bloom of Washington’s renowned cherry blossoms was moved back to March 19-22 on Wednesday, revising a forecast for a near-record early bloom prompted by a remarkable winter heat wave, the National Park Servic…
Seattle judge weighs fate of arrested Mexican ‘dreamer’
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A Seattle federal judge on Wednesday wrestled with whether he has the power to release a Mexican immigrant with a work permit who was arrested by U.S. authorities last month.
Hawaii issues first challenge to Trump’s new travel ban
(Reuters) – The state of Hawaii requested emergency court intervention on Wednesday to halt a revised executive order from President Donald Trump placing U.S. entry restrictions on refugees and travelers from six Muslim-majority countries.
