U.S. court voids Indiana school’s short hair rule for boys
(Reuters) – A divided federal appeals court on Monday said an Indiana school district’s policy requiring that boys who want to play interscholastic basketball cut their hair short violated federal equal protection laws.
California lawmaker surrenders to face corruption charges
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California state senator turned himself in on Monday to face charges he took bribes from a businessman and from undercover FBI agents posing as Hollywood film executives to steer legislation in their favor.
George W. Bush launches program to help veterans transition from war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George W. Bush on Sunday promoted a new initiative to help veterans transition back to civilian life and aid in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Consumer class actions get boost from U.S. top court
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Supreme Court gave consumers a victory on Monday by allowing them to proceed with class-action lawsuits alleging that millions of front-loading washing machines they bought suffered from mold or musty odors.
Small Nebraska agency might further complicate Keystone fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A small Nebraska state commission that has never considered a major oil pipeline route could soon play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline, a project brimming with political risk for both the U.S. and …
Nissan recalls 16,838 trucks in North America for electrical issue
DETROIT (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is recalling 16,838 Frontier pickup trucks in North America to address an electrical issue that could cause a fire, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
Alec Baldwin strikes back at critics, vows to leave N.Y
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Actor Alec Baldwin said New York City’s tabloid media culture was forcing him to move out of town after a series of headline-grabbing incidents he was involved in last year, according to an article published on Monday.
Arkansas lawmakers to vote on funds for alternative to Obamacare
LITTLE ROCK (Reuters) – Arkansas lawmakers will try once again this week to provide funding for the state’s Private Option medical insurance plan that has drawn interest from lawmakers in other states as an alternative to Obamacare.
Supreme Court declines challenges to gun laws
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to wade into the politically volatile issue of gun control by leaving intact three court rulings rejecting challenges to federal and state laws.
Colorado approves limits on air pollution from oil, gas drilling
DENVER (Reuters) – Colorado health and environment officials on Sunday approved new rules to limit air pollution from oil and gas drilling in the state, including what regulators said is the nation’s first-ever plan to detect and reduce methane emissio…
