U.S. transgender community fights against ‘bathroom bills’
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – After scoring wins for same-sex marriage rights and anti-discrimination protections, U.S. equality advocacy groups now find themselves in a battle over bathrooms.
Plan to raise California minimum wage to $15 clears key panel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – A plan to raise California’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022 cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, putting the state on track to become the first in the nation to commit to such a large pay hike for the w…
Arkansas to appeal judge’s backing of Fayetteville LGBT rights law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Reuters) – The Arkansas attorney general said on Wednesday her office will appeal a judge’s decision that upheld a city of Fayetteville ordinance forbidding discrimination against members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender…
Chipotle ‘Better Burger’ trademark filing hints at new chain launch
(Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has sought a trademark for the name “Better Burger”, suggesting that the burrito chain is looking to open a new restaurant format for hamburgers.
Obama gives second chance to 61 convicted drug offenders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama commuted prison sentences for 61 non-violent drug offenders on Wednesday and the White House said he hopes to issue more pardons and commutations during his remaining months in office.
Exclusive: Most Americans support torture against terror suspects – poll
(Reuters) – Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe torture can be justified to extract information from suspected terrorists, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, a level of support similar to that seen in countries like Nigeria where militant attacks ar…
Supreme Court sympathetic to property owner in wetlands dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared likely to rule that property owners can challenge the federal government in court over the need for permits under a national water protection law in a case involving a company’s plans …
Washington Monument reopens after elevator malfunction
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Washington Monument reopened on Wednesday after inspection of the elevator, which had halted the previous day stranding more than two dozen visitors, the National Park Service said.
After iPhone unlocking, Americans should still expect privacy: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The American people should “absolutely” still have confidence in their personal privacy despite the government’s success in unlocking an Apple iPhone belonging to a shooter in the San Bernardino, California, killings, the White H…
Newark police to revamp stop-and-frisk in civil rights accord
NEWARK, N.J. (Reuters) – Police in Newark, New Jersey, will institute sweeping reforms to resolve allegations of widespread civil-rights violations under the supervision of a federal monitor, U.S. and city officials announced on Wednesday.
