Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as Oscar host on Sunday by immediately and unabashedly confronting the racially charged elephant in the room – the furor over the all-white field of performers nominated for Hollywoo…
Google says it bears ‘some responsibility’ after self-driving car hit bus
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Monday it bears “some responsibility” after one of its self-driving cars struck a municipal bus in a minor crash earlier this month.
Four students wounded in Ohio school shooting, suspect in custody
(Reuters) – Four students were wounded on Monday after a shooting at a high school in southwest Ohio, and one suspect was in custody, according to officials.
Sikh Army captain sues U.S. military over grooming policy tests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Sikh Army captain filed suit against the U.S. military on Monday after being ordered to undergo “extraordinary, targeted, repetitive testing” before receiving permanent permission to wear a beard and long hair for his religion,…
Suspect in Virginia students’ murders expected to enter guilty pleas
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – A former hospital worker is expected to enter guilty pleas this week to the high-profile murder and abduction of two Virginia university students, prosecutors said on Monday.
Navy SEAL who rescued American hostage awarded Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday awarded the country’s highest honor for valor to Navy SEAL Edward Byers, who used his body to shield an American hostage from gunfire during a rescue operation in Afghanistan.
Unlocking iPhone would leave millions exposed, Apple to tell Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters would leave hundreds of millions of Apple Inc device owners vulnerable to cybercriminals and other hackers, the company’s top lawyer is expected to tell U.S. lawmaker…
Appeals court pauses NYC restaurant salt warning rule
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York appeals court on Monday temporarily stopped New York City from enforcing a new rule requiring chain restaurants to post warnings on menu items high in sodium.
Texas judge back on bench after being injured in November shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas judge injured in a November shooting attack in front of her Austin home returned to the bench on Monday to a standing ovation from her co-workers and supporters, saying she felt as if she had been reborn.
New Jersey mother pleads guilty to burning baby to death in road
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New Jersey woman pleaded guilty on Monday to a reduced charge of aggravated manslaughter in the killing of her newborn daughter, who was set ablaze in the middle of a roadway, prosecutors said.
