Apr 24 Company formerly known as Yahoo will pay $35 million to settle federal charges over 2014 hack By Associated Press Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. Continue reading
Apr 24 FDA warns retailers against illegal sale of e-cigarettes to children By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a month-long operation against illegal sales of Juul to children. Investigators targeted 7-Eleven locations, Shell gas stations and Cumberland Farms convenience stores as well… Continue reading
Apr 24 Supreme Court decision pending in Texas redistricting case By Associated Press The Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says North Korea wants meeting as soon as possible, praises leader as ‘honorable’ By Associated Press Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June. Continue reading
Apr 24 What we know — and don’t know — about the Toronto van collision By Michael Rios On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the van collision does not threaten national security, and he dismissed the possibility of terrorism, adding that this incident did not change the threat level of terrorism in Canada. Continue reading
Apr 24 Senate delays hearing for Ronny Jackson, Donald Trump’s doctor and pick to run Veteran Affairs By Hope Yen and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The hearing for Ronny Jackson, Trump's White House doctor and a Navy rear admiral, was scheduled for Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program, Trump says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump issued his warning alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office, where the two allies discussed the multinational nuclear agreement, the war in Syria and trade issues during a day of meetings at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 24 Medicare doesn’t cover methadone treatment. Here’s how Congress may change that By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Federal money is flowing to states to open new methadone clinics through the 21st Century Cures Act, but despite the nation's deepening opioid crisis, the Medicare drug program for the elderly covers methadone only when prescribed for pain. Continue reading
Apr 24 Facebook releases its 27-page list of banned activities on the service By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The updated community standards will mirror the rules its 7,600 moderators use to review questionable posts, then decide if they should be pulled off Facebook. And sometimes whether to call in the authorities. Continue reading
Apr 23 George H.W. Bush hospitalized with infection, spokesman says By Associated Press The 93-year-old Bush is "responding to treatments and appears to be recovering." He was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist Hospital after an infection spread to his blood, McGrath said. Continue reading