New Jersey ‘Bridgegate’ judge delays closing arguments
NEWARK, N.J. (Reuters) – Closing arguments in New Jersey’s “Bridgegate” trial were unexpectedly postponed by a day on Thursday because of an unspecified “legal issue” that must be resolved, the trial judge said.
Russia’s Putin says Trump behaves extravagantly to get message across
KRASNAYA POLYANA (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump behaved extravagantly during his campaign because he represented ordinary voters and wanted to get his message across.
Arkansas court strikes down a medical marijuana proposal on ballot
(Reuters) – The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down on Thursday one of two proposals in the November election to allow for the use of medical marijuana in the state, saying the proposal did not receive the required number of signatures to be on the ball…
Trump pushes Melania back onto campaign stage: interview
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Melania Trump will give two or three speeches in the final days of the U.S. presidential race, Republican candidate Donald Trump said in a television interview, apparently surprising his wife.
Tech privacy ally Feingold leads in Wisconsin Senate race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Next month’s Senate election in Wisconsin could gain Silicon Valley a key ally in Washington in the high-tech industry’s battle against the U.S. government’s growing appetite for more access to private data.
In hats and t-shirts, Trump fans rally in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – On a rooftop overlooking the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, around 200 American-Israeli fans of Donald Trump gathered to proclaim their support for the Republican candidate, convinced he will be Israel’s best friend if elected.
More Republicans expect Clinton, rather than Trump, to win U.S. election
NEW YORK (Reuters) – More Republicans now think Democrat Hillary Clinton, rather than Donald Trump, will win the presidency, as their party’s candidate struggles with difficulties including allegations of sexual misconduct and his suggestion he may not…
Trump touts urban policy following detour to open new hotel
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in an appeal on Wednesday to African-Americans and working-class voters, promised “21st century” banking industry reforms and tax changes to spur job creation and investment in…
To applause and boos, Kerry urges Congress to ratify Pacific trade pact
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Failure to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal would be a major setback for U.S. interests in Asia as Washington seeks to deepen alliances in the region, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday, urging Congress …
Clinton expresses concern about AT&T-Time Warner deal
ABOARD CLINTON CAMPAIGN PLANE (Reuters) – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday the proposed tie-up between AT&T Inc and Time Warner Inc raised concerns that needed study.
