U.S. Congress must decide about draft for women -Carter
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Wednesday it was up to Congress to decide whether to require women to register for the military draft, and he expected U.S. lawmakers to take up the issue th…
Oregon refuge holdouts frustrate jailed protesters
(Reuters) – In early January, occupiers of a wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon mulled how the siege would end and what would become of them, including facing prison or dying.
Obama budget to adjust health insurance ‘Cadillac tax’: adviser
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will propose tailoring the controversial “Cadillac tax” on expensive private health insurance plans to reflect regional differences when he releases his 2017 budget plan next week, a senior White House advi…
Grand jury indicts 16 in connection with Oregon occupation
(Reuters) – A U.S. grand jury returned an indictment on Wednesday against 16 people in connection with the armed occupation of a wildlife refuge in Oregon, prosecutors said.
Kentucky officials probing death of black girl in detention center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) – Kentucky authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old black girl at a regional detention center last month, state justice officials said on Wednesday.
U.S. medical boards fall short in tackling sexual misconduct: study
(Reuters) – Some U.S. state medical boards are not doing enough to protect the public from doctors who have engaged in sexual misconduct, consumer watchdog Public Citizen said.
IRS says experiencing computer failure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said on Wednesday it is experiencing computer failure across several systems and temporarily cannot accept many taxpayer returns.
Pentagon chief unveils plans to buy more high-end ships, fighters
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday said the U.S. Navy would buy more high-end submarines, destroyers, fighter jets and unmanned underwater vehicles in coming years, using $8 billion saved by scaling back orders for smaller,…
Michigan art dealer arrested by FBI for selling counterfeits
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Michigan art dealer was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for what authorities say was an extensive scheme to sell counterfeit works by renowned artists including Willem de Kooning.
Super Bowl security plan informed by Paris attacks: U.S. official
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. law enforcement officials preparing for Super Bowl 50 have worked with their French counterparts to learn from last year’s deadly attacks in Paris, as they plan safety for Sunday’s big game, the Secretary of Homeland Secu…
