Pope says its crazy to see his meeting with Bernie Sanders as political
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Saturday that his meeting with Bernie Sanders, contesting the Democratic candidacy for the U.S. Presidency, was not meddling in politics and that anyone who thought otherwise should “look for a ps…
Pope discussed moral economy with Bernie Sanders before Greece trip
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis met U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in the Vatican on Saturday morning and the two discussed the need for morality in the world economy before the pontiff left for a visit to the Greek island of Lesbos….
Former TV ‘Apprentices’ denounce Trump White House bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of former contestants on Donald Trump’s reality television show “The Apprentice” put their old boss in the hot seat on Friday, saying the U.S. Republican front-runner has widened racial divisions and should not be preside…
Sanders’ tax returns highlight contrast with rival Clinton
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who has made income inequality a top campaign theme, had taxable income of $205,271 in 2014, putting him almost in the top 5 percent of American earners, according to the release of Fri…
Carnival expects Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans on inaugural cruise
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cruise company Carnival Corporation believes Cuba will soon modify rules that bar Cuban-Americans from traveling on its planned cruises to the island, the company said on Friday, after pressure mounted for the trip to be postponed.
Protesters nationwide denounce big money in U.S. politics
BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conservative and independent protesters channeling themes from the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders dumped faux contributions into Boston Harbor on Friday, one of some 30 nationwide demonstrations …
Puerto Rico rescue falters under attack by conservatives, investors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An aggressive advertising and lobbying campaign by conservative activists and financial interests this week stalled a plan in the U.S. Congress to rescue Puerto Rico from crippling debt, while lawmakers adjourned on Friday with n…
Obamas donated less to charities in 2015 as income slipped
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle donated less to charities in 2015 as their income also dipped, tax returns released by the White House showed on Friday.
Obama tax inversion rules may overstep authority: U.S. lawmaker
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s proposed rules to stop U.S. companies from reincorporating abroad, if only on paper, to avoid U.S. income taxes appear to overstep legal authority, a top Republican lawmaker said on Friday.
Mississippi governor signs law allowing armed church security
(Reuters) – Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a gun rights bill on Friday allowing churches to create security programs designating members to carry firearms to defend worshipers against violence.
