EPA says to take tougher stance on auto emissions tests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. environmental regulators said on Friday they are sending a letter to all automobile manufacturers saying they are stepping up emissions-testing activities in response to Volkswagen’s alleged violations of pollution laws.
Addressing Congress, pope urges U.S. to end hostility toward immigrants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Pope Francis beseeched Americans to end hostility toward immigrants in a historic speech before the U.S. Congress on Thursday, weighing in forcefully on a divisive issue that is stirring debate in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Christian right summit speakers list: Trump yes, Jeb no
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – When several thousand Christian conservative activists gather in Washington on Friday, they will hear from Donald Trump and seven other Republican presidential candidates. But one big name with religious bona fides will be absent:…
Saudi prince arrested on sex crime charge at Los Angeles mansion
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Saudi prince has been arrested on charges of trying to force a worker at a Beverly Hills estate to perform oral sex, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.
Four students killed after tour buses collide on Seattle bridge
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Four students were killed on Thursday when an amphibious tour bus and a charter bus carrying foreign college students collided head-on on a Seattle bridge, authorities said.
U.S. Border Patrol agent indicted for murder over 2012 shooting
TUCSON, Ariz. (Reuters) – A U.S. Border Patrol agent has been indicted for murder in a cross-border shooting of a Mexican teenager in 2012 in what an attorney for the victim’s family on Thursday called an unprecedented move.
New California water bond seeks to plug funding holes
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) – California environmentalists plan to file a new water bond proposal with the secretary of state next week, a measure backers say will provide critical money for programs that were under funded by the $7.8 billion bond passed by v…
Transgender inmate wins suit against Maryland prison officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A transgender inmate who says guards called her an animal and encouraged her to kill herself has won a legal battle against Maryland prison officials in the first successful lawsuit of its kind against a U.S. correctional facilit…
China’s Xi arrives in Washington for first U.S. state visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Thursday for a state visit and talks with President Barack Obama expected to be clouded by differences over alleged Chinese cyber spying, Beijing’s economic policies and terri…
Georgia inmates and prison guards face drugs and bribery charges
(Reuters) – A dozen people, including two former employees of the Georgia Department of Corrections and seven current and former inmates were indicted on charges involving the use of cellphones to conduct drug trafficking, extortion, wire fraud and ide…
