Exclusive: Trump official quietly drops payday loan case, mulls others – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top cop for U.S. consumer finance has decided not to sue a payday loan collector and is weighing whether to drop cases against three payday lenders, said five people with direct knowledge of the matter. FILE PHOTO: White House budget...
Exclusive: U.S. miners’ union to endorse two more Democrats in coal country
(Reuters) - The main U.S. coal miners’ union is set to endorse two Democrats running for Congress in West Virginia, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday - a boost for Democrats trying to win over a constituency that voted heavily for Republican Donald...
House Republicans vote to release Russia probe report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Intelligence Committee Republicans voted on Thursday to release their report on the panel’s Russia probe, senior Republican Representative Mike Conaway said. FILE PHOTO: Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) looks on as executives appear before...
UK’s Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan invite 600 guests to wedding
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle have invited 600 guests to their wedding in May, his office said on Thursday. Invitations for Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in Windsor Castle in May, are seen after...
Marvin Gaye family prevails in ‘Blurred Lines’ plagiarism case
(Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a $5.3 million judgment against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copying a Marvin Gaye song to create their 2013 smash “Blurred Lines.” FILE PHOTO: Singer Pharrell Williams and singer Robin Thicke perform...
Newman concedes in Democratic Illinois congressional primary
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Democratic Representative Dan Lipinski held off a stiff challenge from businesswoman Marie Newman to win a nationally watched congressional primary in Illinois that pitted a long-serving centrist incumbent against the party’s liberal wing. Newman...
U.S. prioritizing election security over other critical sectors: DHS chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is prioritizing election cyber security above all other critical infrastructure it protects, the agency’s chief said on Wednesday, just months ahead of the November midterm elections. Homeland Security...
Marvin Gaye heirs prevail in appeal over ‘Blurred Lines’ plagiarism
(Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday let stand a $5.3 million judgment against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for allegedly copying a Marvin Gaye song to create their 2013 smash hit “Blurred Lines.” FILE PHOTO: Singer Pharrell Williams (L) and singer...
Markle’s wedding ring to follow royal tradition of Welsh gold
BODELWYDDAN, Wales (Reuters) - When Britain’s Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle in May he will be following a royal tradition started nearly 100 years ago of using a wedding band of Welsh gold. A vintage hallmarking press featuring a Welsh Dragon is seen at the...
Exclusive: Trump to boost exports of lethal drones to more U.S. allies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will soon make it easier to export some types of lethal U.S.-made drones to potentially dozens more allies and partners, according to people familiar with the plan. Trump is expected to ease rules for such foreign sales...