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WASHINGTON (AP) — In yet another 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that some companies can avoid the contraceptives requirement in the health care overhaul based on religious objections. The conservative majority ruled that the mandate violates the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. One constitutional scholar says the ruling could allow many companies to discriminate against employees.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's sending about 200 more U.S. troops to Iraq to protect Americans and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The president notified congressional leaders in a letter sent today. The additional forces will include rotary-wing aircraft pilots and support for security, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The announcement will bring to nearly 800 the total number of U.S. forces in and around Iraq.
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a tough job, but President Barack Obama has found someone to head the troubled Veterans Affairs Department. He nominated former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald. Obama says McDonald is a person of integrity and "an expert in making organizations better." An administration review found that the department is marred by mismanagement and long waiting-times for veterans.
WASHINGTON (AP) — France's largest bank has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay nearly $9 billion to resolve criminal allegations that it violated U.S. trade sanctions by doing business with clients in Sudan and other blacklisted countries. BNP Paribas (pa-rih-BAH') had been under investigation for processing financial transactions for clients in Sudan, Cuba and Iran.
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' list of recalls keeps growing. The automaker added 8.2 million vehicles to those being recalled because of faulty ignition switches. The latest models with the problem include the Chevrolet Malibu from 1997 to 2005, the Pontiac Grand Prix from 2004 to 2008 and the 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS. GM has recalled 29 million vehicles this year.
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