American soldier found dead at U.S. Army base in South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) – A U.S. soldier attached to an intelligence battalion in Japan has died during training exercises in South Korea, the U.S. military said in a statement on Thursday.
ACLU sues Idaho for ‘repeated failures’ in its public defender system
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – The American Civil Liberties Union sued Idaho on Wednesday for “enormous and repeated failures” in its public defense system, saying that indigent defendants have been forced to go before judges for bail hearings and even to e…
Redesigned $10 U.S. bill to feature a woman, democracy
(Reuters) – For the first time in more than a century, U.S. paper currency will feature the face of a woman.
U.S. White House hopeful Paul backs 14.5 percent federal flat tax
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. presidential candidate Rand Paul is proposing that businesses and individual Americans pay a federal flat tax of 14.5 percent in a plan that would cut the government’s tax revenue by more than $2 trillion over 10 …
Experts spar in Virginia court over status of accused Russian fighter for Taliban
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – Attorneys for a former Russian army officer charged with terrorism and conspiracy for his role in a Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan argued in federal court in Virginia on Wednesday that the case should be dismisse…
Exclusive: U.S. regulators detail alleged Fiat Chrysler recall failings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators have “tentatively concluded” that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV did not adequately remedy safety defects in a timely manner, notify car owners of recalls or keep federal officials informed about ongoing issues, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
City officials urge Washington state ex-NAACP official to quit commission
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Former Washington state NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal, who drew national attention after being accused of lying about her racial background, has violated ethics rules while heading a police oversight commission and is facing pressure …
Atlantic City casino workers arrested in protest over benefit cuts
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Reuters) – Hundreds of workers mobilized by their union protested on Wednesday outside the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where nearly 70 demonstrators were arrested as they denounced court-approved cut…
Two jets rolled at each other on takeoff in Chicago: officials
(Reuters) – Two passengers jets taking off at Chicago Midway Airport rolled toward each other on intersecting runways before air traffic controllers noticed the problem and prevented a possible collision, officials said on Wednesday.
Oklahoma man tells court he has no memories of molesting Kenyan children
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – An Oklahoma man charged with sexually molesting children at a Kenyan orphanage told a U.S. federal court on Wednesday he was innocent but believed he was possessed by an evil spirit that made him do things he does not remember…