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• Supreme Court says former Virginia governor McDonnell can stay out of prison pending appeal
• 'Deflategate' judge to rule soon after Brady, NFL talks fail
• A look at Trump University and a growing immigration crisis
• Judge to rule on deflate-gate 'in next day or two'
• White House renames Mount McKinley as Denali on eve of trip
• Suspect in Houston deputy shooting to appear in court
• How Trump could turn the presidency into a 'litigation circus'
• Fred becomes second hurricane of 2015 Atlantic season
• Horror master Wes Craven dies at 76
• White House says Mount McKinley to be renamed Denali

Supreme Court says former Virginia governor McDonnell can stay out of prison pending appeal Posted: 31 Aug 2015 01:01 PM PDT By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted a request by former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell to remain out of prison while he appeals his corruption convictions. In a brief unsigned order, the court said McDonnell, who was governor from 2010 until 2014, would not have to report to prison until he completes the appeals process. Last week, Chief Justice John Roberts gave McDonnell a temporary reprieve while the court awaited the government's response to his application.

'Deflategate' judge to rule soon after Brady, NFL talks fail Posted: 31 Aug 2015 11:06 AM PDT By Nate Raymond and Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League and its players union failed to reach a settlement in their dispute over New England quarterback Tom Brady's four-game "Deflategate" suspension despite weeks of talks, leaving a federal judge to resolve the issue in the coming days. Following a final round of unsuccessful private discussions, U.S. District Judge Richard Berman said at a brief court hearing on Monday that he will likely decide whether to uphold or throw out the suspension within one or two days. The Patriots open their season on Sept. 10 at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A look at Trump University and a growing immigration crisis Posted: 31 Aug 2015 10:49 AM PDT Yahoo News Live has an investigation into Donald Trump's one time Trump University. Yahoo News Global Anchor Katie Couric speaks to Yahoo's Chief Investigative...

Judge to rule on deflate-gate 'in next day or two' Posted: 31 Aug 2015 09:10 AM PDT The NFL and Tom Brady failed to reach a settlement in their deflate-gate court proceedings, and the judge will rule soon.

White House renames Mount McKinley as Denali on eve of trip Posted: 31 Aug 2015 08:04 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will change the name of North America's tallest mountain peak from Mount McKinley to Denali, the White House said Sunday, a major symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives on the eve of President Barack Obama's historic visit to Alaska.

Suspect in Houston deputy shooting to appear in court Posted: 31 Aug 2015 07:47 AM PDT Shannon Miles was due to appear at 9 a.m. EDT in Harris County District Court, records show. Miles is accused of shooting Deputy Darren Goforth in the back on Friday evening at a Houston-area gas station as Goforth fueled his patrol car, sheriff's officials said. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered on Monday state flags in Harris County to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Goforth.

How Trump could turn the presidency into a 'litigation circus' Posted: 31 Aug 2015 01:50 AM PDT

Fred becomes second hurricane of 2015 Atlantic season Posted: 30 Aug 2015 11:22 PM PDT (Reuters) - Fred, formerly a tropical storm, has strengthened into the second hurricane of the 2015 Atlantic season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday. Fred, now a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, is located about 70 miles (115 km) east-northeast of Praia, Cape Verde Islands, with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour (120 kph), the NHC said. Fred will move through the Cape Verde Islands this afternoon and tonight, the Miami-based weather forecaster said. Hurricanes range in severity from Category 1 to catastrophic Category 5. ...

Horror master Wes Craven dies at 76 Posted: 30 Aug 2015 08:38 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wes Craven, the prolific writer-director who thrilled audiences with iconic and bloody suburban slashers like "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Scream" that made his name synonymous with horror, has died. He was 76.

White House says Mount McKinley to be renamed Denali Posted: 30 Aug 2015 04:05 PM PDT President Barack Obama will change the name of North America's tallest mountain peak from Mount McKinley to Denali, the White House said Sunday, a major symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives on the eve of the president's historic visit to Alaska.

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