Cubans imagine new, more prosperous life without an old foe
HAVANA (Reuters) – From bus drivers to bartenders and ballet dancers, many Cubans are already imagining a more prosperous future after the United States said it will put an end to 50 years of conflict with the communist-run island.
Obama signs Russia sanctions bill, says no new penalties planned
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday he had signed into law a new Russian sanctions bill passed by Congress but did not intend to impose further sanctions against Moscow for now.
Sharpton stops short of calling on Sony executive to resign
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton on Thursday did not call for Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Amy Pascal to step down over racially insensitive emails, despite expectations that he might seek her resignation.
White House does not dismiss idea of Castro visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House does not dismiss the possibility of an eventual, precedent-shattering visit to Washington by Cuban President Raul Castro as part of President Barack Obama’s plans to normalize relations with Havana.
Obama to hold White House news conference on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a White House news conference on Friday before leaving on a two-week vacation in Hawaii, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said.
White House says U.S. weighing proportionate response to Sony hack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Thursday that U.S. officials were treating a cyber attack on Sony Pictures as a serious national security matter and that President Barack Obama’s National Security Council was considering a proportionate …
Castro visit to White House not ruled out: Obama spokesman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A White House spokesman on Thursday declined to rule out an eventual visit to the White House by Cuban President Raul Castro a day after President Barack Obama announced plans to normalize U.S. relations with Havana.
Obama will sign Russia sanctions bill without imposing new penalties: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will sign a Russian sanctions bill passed by the U.S. Congress but will not yet use the legislation to impose new penalties on Moscow, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Thursday.
Democratic lawmakers warn against investment rules in trade pacts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some Democratic lawmakers have urged the U.S. administration to exclude foreign investment protections from major free trade agreements, warning they might undermine buffers against future financial crises and hurt public support…
Iowa and New Hampshire voters will listen before they judge Bush
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Reuters) – Life-long Republican Bob Shelley neatly folds his newspaper and uses it as a coaster, placing his coffee mug over a photo of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who just announced he will explore a bid for the White House in 2…
