Former Missouri House Speaker Sentenced to Prison for COVID Relief Fraud
A former top Missouri lawmaker has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for misusing pandemic relief funds
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
World Cup Chief Operating Officer Says Tournament Is ‘Too Big’ to Be Postponed Amid Global Turmoil
DALLAS (AP) — FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Speaking Monday at the International Broadcast Center for the 48-nation tournament, which starts June 11, Heimo Schirgi said FIFA continues to closely monitor the …
For 2nd time, judge rules top DOJ officials in New Jersey are serving unlawfully
A federal judge disqualified the heads of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey on Monday, marking the second time in less than a year that a judge has ruled the top leaders of the Justice Department outpost were serving unlawfully. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann, who ruled last summer that President Trump’s former personal …
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
At this moment, 2.5 billion people – a population bigger than China’s – own Apple products. But it all started on a sidewalk near Cupertino, California, where, in 1971, engineering prodigy Steve Wozniak met a charismatic, rebellious high-schooler named Steve Jobs. “And who was to know there was gonna be a company in the future?” …
California Has 40,000 Affordable Housing Units Ready to Break Ground. One Setback Is Holding Them Up
The apartment building planned on East Morris Avenue in Modesto is exactly the kind of thing that California’s political leaders want to see a whole lot more of: The project promises 44 units of affordable housing — half reserved for people without homes. It’s received zoning approval, weathered public feedback, earned the support of local …
Teen charged in death of Georgia teacher after alleged prank goes wrong
Teen charged in death of Georgia teacher after alleged prank goes wrong – CBS News Watch CBS News A Georgia community is in mourning after a beloved teacher died during an alleged student prank gone wrong. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.
Ohio State President Resigns Following ‘Inappropriate Relationship’
By Helen CosterNEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) – The president of Ohio State University resigned after disclosing to university trustees that he…
Trump tells CBS News he’s considering taking over Strait of Hormuz
Trump tells CBS News he’s considering taking over Strait of Hormuz – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump told CBS News’ Weijia Jiang on Monday that the Iran war could be almost over and that he’s eyeing control of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details on …
Trump to hold news conference in Florida as Iran war rages
Washington — President Trump will speak to reporters at his Miami-area golf club at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, his first formal news conference since the U.S. and Israel began strikes on Iran. The president is expected to give an update about the situation in Iran and take questions, the White House said. Earlier Monday …