Kerry to announce ‘significant’ boost in U.S. aid for Syrian refugees: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will announce “significant new contributions to support relief efforts” for Syrian refugees on Thursday at an international donor conference in London, the White House said on Tuesday.
Top U.S. generals: Women should have to register for draft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. Marine Corps and Army generals said on Tuesday that women should be required to register for the military draft, along with men, as the armed forces move toward integrating them fully into combat positions.
Son of indicted U.S. congressman gets five years prison for fraud
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The son of U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah of Philadelphia was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in federal prison for defrauding banks to obtain business loans he used for personal expenses, including paying gambling debts and b…
Detroit school system’s manager to step down this month
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit Public Schools’ emergency manager Darnell Earley is stepping down later this month, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said on Tuesday.
Russia slaps travel ban on five U.S. officials
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had introduced a travel ban on 5 law-enforcement officials from the United States in retaliation for a similar action by Washington.
Ex-drug executive Shkreli hires lawyer to celebrities for fraud case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former drug executive Martin Shkreli, facing an indictment for engaging in securities fraud, replaced his legal team on Tuesday with a New York lawyer whose past clients have included former International Monetary Fund chief Domini…
White Michigan ex-cop to be sentenced in beating of black motorist
DETROIT (Reuters) – A white former suburban Detroit police officer is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday for the beating last year of a black motorist during a traffic stop caught on video.
Chicago sees January murder surge as Emanuel’s poll numbers fall
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The number of homicides in Chicago increased 76 percent in January compared to last year as Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s approval rating slumped to a record low in the aftermath of the release of a video showing a white police officer killi…
Exclusive: U.S. budget plan includes over $13 billion for new submarine – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon’s next five-year budget proposal seeks over $13 billion in funding for a new submarine to carry nuclear ballistic missiles, plus orders for more Boeing Co and Lockheed Martin Corp fighter jets, according to sources f…
Teacher arrested in Southern California jail escape freed
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A teacher arrested in connection with the escape of three inmates from a Southern California jail was freed from custody on Monday after prosecutors said they did not have enough evidence to charge her with a crime.
