Nov 22 Attorney general unveils plan to help missing Native American women By Michael Balsamo, Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr announced a nationwide plan Friday to address the crisis of missing and slain Native American women as concerns mount over the level of violence they face. Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: Health groups urge Trump to move ahead with flavored e-cigarette ban By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Electronic cigarette use by teenagers has surged, but federal authorities have not finalized a plan for regulating e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Nov 22 FBI lawyer suspected of altering Russia probe document By Eric Tucker, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press An FBI lawyer is suspected of altering a document related to surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser, a person familiar with the situation said Friday. Continue reading
Nov 22 Jerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was resentenced Friday to 30 to 60 years in prison, the same penalty as before, for sexually abusing children. Continue reading
Nov 22 Diplomats question why U.S. military aid to Lebanon is being withheld By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration is withholding more than $100 million in U.S. military assistance to Lebanon that has been approved by Congress and is favored by his national security team, an assertion of executive control of foreign aid that is similar… Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump welcomes NCAA athletes to the White House By Associated Press The traditional honorary White House visit for champion college and pro sports teams has become a politically loaded event in Trump’s presidency. Continue reading
Nov 22 Epstein’s death was a ‘perfect storm of screw-ups,’ says AG Barr By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press In an interview with The Associated Press, Barr said his concerns were prompted by the numerous irregularities at the New York jail where Epstein was being held, but he said after the FBI and the Justice Department’s inspector general continued… Continue reading
Nov 21 First Honduran returned to Guatemala under U.S. asylum accord By Sonia Perez D., Associated Press The United States has begun carrying out a landmark policy shift on asylum that’s a top priority of President Donald Trump, returning a Honduran immigrant to Guatemala to pursue his asylum case. Continue reading
Nov 21 WeWork cuts nearly 20% of workforce in restructuring effort By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press WeWork said it has laid off 2,400 of its approximately 12,500 employees to “create a more efficient organization.”… Continue reading
Nov 21 Ohio State vows ‘monetary resolution’ for doctor’s victims By Kantele Franko, Associated Press Ohio State University is committed to a “monetary resolution” for men sexually abused decades ago by team doctor Richard Strauss, school leaders said Thursday, though no settlement has been reached in lawsuits alleging school officials ignored complaints and failed to… Continue reading