New York, New Jersey governors veto proposed port agency overhaul
(Reuters) – The governors of New York and New Jersey vetoed sweeping legislation passed by lawmakers in both states intended to reform the embattled bi-state Port Authority, according to a joint statement released on Saturday.
Former President Bush, 90, to spend fourth night in Houston hospital
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Doctors in Houston have decided to keep former U.S. President George H.W. Bush in the hospital for a fourth night since his bout with shortness of breath, though his condition has improved and he “remains in high spirits,” his spoke…
Former South Carolina Governor Edwards dies at 87
(Reuters) – James Edwards, the first Republican elected governor of South Carolina since post-Civil War Reconstruction who also served in President Ronald Reagan’s Cabinet, died on Friday at age 87, his family said.
On Christmas visit with troops, Obama lauds end of Afghanistan mission
KANOEHE BAY, Hawaii (Reuters) – One week before the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan draws to a close, President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, thanked American troops on Thursday during a Christmas Day visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kano…
Former President George H.W. Bush spends Christmas in hospital
(Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush remained hospitalized on Thursday near his home in Houston after experiencing shortness of breath this week, and was in “great spirits,” his spokesman said.
Former President George H.W. Bush spends Christmas in hospital
(Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush remained hospitalized on Thursday near his home in Houston after experiencing shortness of breath this week, and was in “great spirits,” his spokesman said.
Former U.S. President Bush, 90, remains in Houston hospital: spokesman
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, 90, remained in a Houston hospital on Wednesday as a precaution after experiencing a shortness of breath, a spokesman for the 41st president said.
Former President Bush, 90, hospitalized for shortness of breath
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, 90, was hospitalized in Houston, Texas, late on Tuesday after experiencing shortness of breath, a spokesman for the 41st commander-in-chief said in a statement.
As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government is preparing to boost the number of private contractors in Iraq as part of President Barack Obama’s growing effort to beat back Islamic State militants threatening the Baghdad government, a senior U.S. officia…
U.S. judge throws out Arizona sheriff’s immigration suit against Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit brought against Barack Obama by an Arizona police chief who called the U.S. president’s sweeping immigration reforms unconstitutional, saying the plaintiff lacked legal standing in t…
