(Reuters) - The judge overseeing Harvey Weinstein's criminal trial in Manhattan on Thursday declared a mistrial on a rape charge against the former Hollywood movie mogul, after one of the jurors refused to continue deliberations. The mistrial came a day after the jury convicted Weinstein on a separate sex abuse...
What to Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump’s Policies on Saturday
Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday. The “No Kings” protests are set to take place to counter what organizers say are Trump’s plans...
Most G7 Members Ready to Lower Russian Oil Price Cap Without US
BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G7 price cap on Russian oil even if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to opt out, four sources familiar with the matter said. G7 country leaders are due to meet...
Republicans in Congress Set to Grill Democratic Governors on Immigration
WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are set on Thursday to question three Democratic governors about their states’ immigration policies, amplifying a partisan clash as President Donald Trump continues a showdown with California officials and anti-deportation protests spread across the country. The three governors — Tim Walz of Minnesota, JB Pritzker of...
US Files Lawsuit Against New York for Blocking Immigration Officials Near Court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that blocks immigration officials from arresting individuals at or near New York courthouses. "Specifically, the complaint challenges a law, called the Protect Our Courts Act, that purposefully shields...
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Highway 180 in Sequoia National Forest Identified
A Visalia man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening along Highway 180 in the Sequoia National Forest, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. Eric Abbot, 42, was identified as the rider who died at the scene, the Fresno County Sheriff - Coroner's Office said Wednesday. The...
Marines Prepare for Los Angeles Deployment as Protests Spread Across US
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California will face off with the Trump administration in court on Thursday over the deployment of U.S. troops in Los Angeles after demonstrators again took to the streets in major cities to protest President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Some 700 U.S. Marines will be on the...
Boeing Shares Drop as Air India Crash Revives Safety Concerns
(Reuters) -The crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet minutes after taking off on Thursday poses a major setback for Boeing, whose new CEO has been trying to rebuild trust following a series of safety and production challenges. The disaster, in which most of the 242 people on board...
Wall Street Dips as Middle East Tensions Rise, Boeing Drops
(Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Thursday as signs of rising tensions in the Middle East hurt risk sentiment and investors sought more clarity on Washington's recent trade deals with China. Boeing declined 4.7% after an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet crashed minutes after taking off in India's...
Fed Seen on Track to Resume Rate Cuts After Inflation, Job Market Data
(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's path to interest rate cuts starting in September appeared to widen on Thursday, after a pair of government reports pointed to cooler inflation and signs of potential weakening in the labor market. U.S. producer prices advanced 2.6% in May from a year earlier, after rising...