Top US News: March 3, 2017

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U.S. authorities raid Caterpillar's Illinois facilities CHICAGO (Reuters) - Federal law enforcement officials conducting a criminal probe of heavy machinery manufacturer Caterpillar Inc searched three of its facilities on Thursday, prompting a sharp sell-off in the company's stock.

Eleven U.S. states to drop suit over transgender bathroom order (Reuters) - Eleven U.S. states have agreed to drop a lawsuit against an Obama administration order for transgender students to use bathrooms of their choice after the measure was revoked by President Donald Trump, a court filing showed on Thursday.

Parents fearing deportation pick guardians for U.S. children SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Parents who immigrated illegally to the United States and now fear deportation under the Trump administration are inundating immigration advocates with requests for help in securing care for their children in the event they are expelled from the country.

Ex-Christie associates lose bid for new trial in 'Bridgegate' case NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected a request for a new trial by two former associates of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie who were convicted for their roles in the "Bridgegate" lane closure scandal.

Former Utah attorney general acquitted in corruption case: media (Reuters) - A former Utah attorney general was found not guilty on Thursday of bribery and corruption charges after he was accused in a pay-to-play graft scandal, media said.

Germany's Merkel to visit Washington March 14 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Washington on March 14 to meet President Donald Trump, their first encounter after a rocky start to relations amid disagreements about trade, Trump’s travel ban and his comments about the media.

ADL says arrest made in probe of bomb threats to U.S. Jewish groups NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Anti-Defamation League said on Friday that federal and New York law enforcement had informed them of an arrest made in connection with bomb threats made against the Jewish advocacy group and other Jewish groups in the United States.

Two inmates killed in Nebraska prison disturbance - media (Reuters) - Two inmates have been killed during a disturbance at a maximum security prison in Nebraska, the second deadly incident at the facility over the last two years, a local newspaper reported on Friday.

Blizzard dumps snow on Hawaii, California set for record winter rain LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As California edged toward historic rainfall totals in one of the wettest winters in memory, its neighbor state across the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, has been hit with sustained blizzard conditions that have dumped 8 inches of snow onto mountain peaks.

Jewish cemetery vandalized in New York, third case in two weeks NEW YORK (Reuters) - The vandalism of more than a dozen headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Rochester is being investigated by a New York hate crime task force, the third known case of a Jewish cemetery desecration in the country in the last two weeks.

Technology Report: March 3, 2017

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Uber loses court case to stop strict new rules in London LONDON (Reuters) - Taxi app Uber [UBER.UL] lost a court battle on Friday to stop plans for strict new rules on the need for its drivers and those of other private hire services to prove their reading and writing skills in English to operate in London.

Samsung chief's 'trial of the century' to start next week SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee will go on trial for bribery and embezzlement on Thursday, a court said, amid a corruption scandal that has rocked South Korea and led to the impeachment of the president.

Snap's shares pop after year's biggest IPO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Snap Inc's shares ended up 44 percent on their first day of trading as investors flocked to buy into the hottest technology stock offering in three years, overcoming doubts about the loss-making messaging app company's slowing user growth.

India's Paytm E-Commerce raises $200 million from Alibaba, SAIF Partners MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Paytm E-Commerce Pvt Ltd has raised $200 million from China's Alibaba Group Holding and venture capital fund SAIF Partners to expand its online retail business in a market dominated by homegrown Flipkart and U.S. tech giant Amazon.

Spotify says it reaches 50 million paid subscribers (Reuters) - Spotify said on Thursday it has reached 50 million paid subscribers, growing 25 percent in less than six months and extending the Swedish music streaming service's lead over its closest rival, Apple Music.

Snap HQ spoils community, Venice Beach protesters say LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As shares of California-based Snap Inc began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, two dozen residents of the company's adopted home of Venice Beach protested outside its offices, accusing the growing tech company of spoiling their seaside community.

Uber says to seek permit to restart self-driving pilot in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday it plans to comply with California regulations and seek permits to put its self-driving cars back on the state's roads, an about-face following the company's legal spat with state officials in December.

Amazon blames human error for cloud-service disruption (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc blamed human error for the disruption in its cloud services that resulted in widespread glitches for its clients from news sites to government services on Tuesday.

Amazon deepens university ties in artificial intelligence race SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc has launched a new program to help students build capabilities into its voice-controlled assistant Alexa, the company told Reuters, the latest move by a technology firm to nurture ideas and talent in artificial intelligence research.

Companies back transgender rights in Supreme Court fight A coalition of 53 companies on Thursday backed transgender rights at the U.S. Supreme Court, signing on to a brief supporting a Virginia student who is fighting to use the school bathroom that corresponds with his gender identity.