U.S. Army names first female infantry officer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Captain Kristen Griest became the U.S. Army’s first female infantry officer this week, the Army said, in a milestone for the U.S. military as it opens up combat roles for women.
Graffiti at Utah’s Arches National Park may be irreparable
(Reuters) – Graffiti etched into one of the popular red rock arches in Utah’s Arches National Park may be too deep to be repaired, the park’s superintendent said on Thursday.
U.S. teen births hit historic low with plunge in minority rate
(Reuters) – The birth rate among teenagers in the United States has fallen to a historic low, with births by black and Hispanic teens down by nearly half over the past decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday.
Minnesota police obtain sealed search warrant for Prince’s residence
(Reuters) – Authorities in Minnesota obtained a search warrant in connection with the death of pop star Prince and also won a court order to keep the findings secret, documents showed Thursday.
Congressman wants Homeland Security to address SAT cheating overseas
(Reuters) – A U.S. congressman called on the Department of Homeland Security to address whether foreign students are cheating on the SAT to get into American universities and illegally qualify for U.S. visas.
U.S. women may soon be required to register for the military draft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – American women could be required to register for the military draft as soon as next year under an amendment to a defense policy bill passed by a House of Representatives committee on Thursday, and supported by some key members of…
U.S. senators release final sentencing reform bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A revised criminal justice reform bill moved closer to a full U.S. Senate vote on Thursday when it gained support from more Republicans after being stalled for months in Congress.
N.Y. City mayor’s office subpoenaed amid corruption probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office has received subpoenas from both state and federal prosecutors, according to the mayor’s chief legal adviser, as investigators pursue a series of coordinated corruption probes that extend…
Lawsuit against ex-U.S. House Speaker Hastert can proceed: judge
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A $1.8 million civil lawsuit filed by a victim of former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, convicted of a financial crime linked to sexual abuse of high school wrestlers decades ago, can proceed, an Illinois judge ruled on Thursday…
Republicans, Obama immigration chief clash over criminal immigrants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said on Thursday her agency released 19,723 undocumented immigrants last year who had been convicted of crimes, drawing a volley of criticism from Republican lawmakers.
