Feb 21 Watch 5:22 Why MLB players are frustrated over Astros’ lack of punishment The fallout from a major cheating scandal in Major League Baseball continues. After investigators found that the Houston Astros used an elaborate sign-stealing scheme in 2017, when they won the World Series, members of the team's front office were disciplined. Continue watching
Feb 21 Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks without a warrant By Gene Johnson, Associated Press In an emailed statement, the company said it would notify the Department of Homeland Security that it does not consent to unwarranted searches on its buses or in areas of terminals that are not open to the general public. Continue reading
Feb 21 Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion to resolve disputes over unauthorized accounts By Ken Sweet, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The $3 billion will settle criminal and civil investigations into a long-running practice whereby company employees opened millions of unauthorized bank accounts in order to meet unrealistic sales goals. Continue reading
Feb 21 Sanders condemns any Russian influence in election By Associated Press The Vermont senator issued a statement immediately after the Washington Post reported U.S. officials have told Sanders that Russia was trying to help his campaign. The statement did not confirm the report. Continue reading
Feb 21 Weinstein jury indicates it is split on some charges By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press In a note sent to the judge, jurors asked if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault while reaching a unanimous verdict on other charges. Continue reading
Feb 21 Trump searches for a permanent national intelligence director By Ben Fox, Associated Press U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell is the nation's new acting top intelligence official, but he's expected to have only a short-term tenure. Rep. Doug Collins, who was being considered for the post, said he's not interested. Continue reading
Feb 21 Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan would rely on federal spending By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Trump has outlined a new $1 trillion plan for spending on roads, rails, water systems and other infrastructure. He is proposing to rely fully on federal spending. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S. women’s soccer team seeks $66 million in damages By Ronald Blum, Associated Press The request for damages is part of the team's gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S.-Taliban ‘reduction in violence’ takes effect, setting stage for peace deal By Kathy Gannon, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The seven-day reduction in violence will start the countdown to the signing of a peace agreement between the Taliban and the United States at the end of the month. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 4:42 Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison for witness tampering, lying to Congress A U.S. District Court judge in Washington has sentenced Trump ally Roger Stone to 40 months in prison for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Stone is the seventh presidential associate to face jail time for crimes stemming from the… Continue watching