Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Flynn “has a story to tell”, his lawyer says President Donald Trump’s ex-national security adviser, Michael Flynn, wants immunity to testify on alleged Russian election meddling, his lawyer says. Robert Kelner says his client “has a story to tell”, but needs to guard against “unfair prosecution”. Congress is investigating […]
Image copyright Reuters President Donald Trump’s fired national security adviser reportedly wants immunity to testify at hearings into alleged Russian election meddling. Michael Flynn’s lawyer says his client “has a story to tell”, but needs to guard against “unfair prosecution”. The Senate opened its hearing earlier, with one member warning of Kremlin “propaganda on steroids”. […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The number of Americans denied entry to Canada has been growing The number of American citizens turned away at the Canadian border has reportedly jumped significantly in recent years. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) figures obtained by Montreal newspaper La Presse suggest 31% more US citizens were turned away […]
Image copyright SPACEX Image caption The upper-stage of the rocket and the satellite cover, or fairing, were new California’s SpaceX company has successfully re-flown a segment from one of its Falcon 9 rockets. The first-stage booster, which was previously used on a mission 11 months ago, helped send a telecommunications satellite into orbit from Florida’s […]
Media caption“What will be, will be. You just got to accept it.” An 85-year-old woman survived in her car for five days with nothing but her pet cat, some spare clothes, snacks and a tin of cat food. Ruby Stein’s ordeal began when she took a wrong turn on 21 March while driving in Colorado’s […]
Image copyright ABC Image caption Ruby Stein and her cat, Nikki, recover from their ordeal An 85-year-old woman survived in her car for five days with nothing but her pet cat, some spare clothes, snacks and a tin of cat food. Ruby Stein’s ordeal began when she took a wrong turn on 21 March while […]
Image copyright Corey Hancock Image caption Mr Hancock said it “wasn’t a typical situation” and he would rescue the bear again A hiker in the US has avoided criminal charges after rescuing what appeared to be an abandoned black bear cub from an Oregon trail. Corey Hancock, 41, spotted the bear lying on his back […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Forcing transgender people into specific bathrooms was the best-known effect of HB2 North Carolina lawmakers have approved the repeal of a controversial law that limits protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. A key element banned transgender people from using toilets in accordance with their chosen gender, earning […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mark Warner (L) and Richard Burr will try to avoid the acrimony of the House panel The Republican and Democrat leaders of a Senate panel investigating alleged Russian interference in the US election have vowed a thorough inquiry. The pledge comes as a similar inquiry in the House remains mired […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The revised travel ban has drawn protests across the US A US federal judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended the suspension of President Trump’s new travel ban. Judge Derrick Watson’s ruling means Mr Trump will be barred from enforcing the ban on six mostly Muslim nations while it is […]
