Woman kidnapped in Washington state found dead two days later
(Reuters) – A woman kidnapped for ransom in southern Washington state was found dead over the weekend, two days after her disappearance and the arrest of a suspect who was known to the victim, police said on Monday.
U.S. actor says no apology needed for ‘Hamilton’; remarks to Pence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An actor from the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” who angered Donald Trump when he appealed on-stage for Vice President-elect Mike Pence to ensure the incoming administration respected all Americans said on Monday he would not ap…
Ex-S&P executive goes on trial before SEC over mortgage bond ratings
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday took a former Standard & Poor’s executive to trial over claims that she engaged in a fraud that inflated ratings of commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Sessions
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The main U.S. visa program for technology workers could face renewed scrutiny under President-elect Donald Trump and his proposed Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions, a long-time critic of the skilled-worker program.
Russian arms trafficker Bout loses bid for new U.S. trial
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Monday denied a new trial for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year prison sentence for plotting to sell missiles to people he thought were Colombian rebels.
Protesters target gathering of white nationalists in Washington: reports
(Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters rallied in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to express outrage at a gathering of white nationalists celebrating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, according to media reports.
Police clash with North Dakota pipeline protesters, arrest one
(Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters opposed to a North Dakota oil pipeline project they say threatens water resources and sacred tribal lands clashed with police who fired tear gas at the scene of a similar confrontation last month, officials said.
Gun shops eye busy Black Friday despite Hillary Clinton loss
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Christmas came early for U.S. gun shop owners – who saw a rush of firearms purchases ahead of the presidential election – but they may now be hard-pressed to match last year’s record holiday sales.
Texas police officer slain during traffic stop; manhunt underway
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – A manhunt was underway in Texas on Sunday for a gunman who shot and killed a San Antonio police detective sitting in a squad car during a routine traffic stop outside the city’s police headquarters, authorities said.
St. Louis police officer shot in face, critically wounded in ambush
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – A St. Louis police officer was shot twice in the face and critically wounded on Sunday in an ambush while sitting in his patrol car, city police said.
