The Academy’s First Black President Is Stepping Down From Its Governing Board
Cheryl Boone Isaacs spearheaded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' diversity initiative.
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Widespread Cyber Attacks Hit England and Spain
The attacks in the two countries appear to be the same type of malware.
Sessions Instructs Federal Prosecutors to Seek Harshest Possible Punishments
"It is a core principle that prosecutors should charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense," Sessions wrote.
Appeal Likely in Alabama School Desegregation Case Allowing Mostly White Town to Leave Largely Black District
Gardendale can take over control of its two elementary schools from the Jefferson County district this fall for a three-year period.
High Court Likely to Classify Uber as Taxi Company
An advocate general at the European Court of Justice declared that Uber is not chiefly a digital platform, but a transportation services company, in a highly influential recommendation to the court.
Acting FBI Director Contradicts White House in Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee
Andrew McCabe also assured the committee that he would not inform the president of ongoing investigations into Russia's influence over the election.
Uber Raises Rates in Eight States to Offer Drivers Limited Injury Insurance
Riders in Arizona, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and West Virginia will pay $0.05 more per mile to cover the optional insurance.
Officials Say James Comey Asked the DOJ for More Funding for Russia Investigation; DOJ Denies Claim
Members of Congress from across the aisle were troubled by the timing of Comey's dismissal.
Senate Fails to Overturn Obama-Era Methane Regulation
The regulation is expected to save taxpayers $330 million a year.
Scott Gottlieb Confirmed as Head of the FDA
Gottlieb is a partner at a venture capital firm, New Enterprise Associates, which invests in drugs that may come before the FDA for approval.