U.S. justices weigh racially charged Alabama redistricting plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared unsure how to resolve a challenge to a state legislature redistricting plan in Alabama that packed black voters into certain districts in a way that critics say diminishes their influe…
Obamacare enrollment group has less money, bigger outreach goal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Enroll America, the U.S. government’s private-sector flagship for reaching Americans who lack health insurance, has raised less money than last year to promote enrollment in Obamacare health plans but still expects to reach more …
U.S., China sign symbolic emissions plan, play down rivalry
BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States and China announced a largely symbolic plan on Wednesday to implement new limits on carbon emissions, the highlight of a summit between Barack Obama and Xi Jinping at which both leaders played down suggestions of d…
U.S. states’ pot legalization not in line with international law: U.N. agency
VIENNA (Reuters) – Moves by some U.S. states to legalize marijuana are not in line with international drugs conventions, the U.N. anti-narcotics chief said on Wednesday, adding he would discuss the issue in Washington next week.
Pentagon No. 2 urges end to U.S. defense cut ‘madness’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work appealed on Wednesday for lawmakers to “end this madness” of across-the-board Pentagon spending cuts, saying they threaten U.S. military readiness and technological dominance at a time of…
George W. Bush likes idea of Jeb Bush vs Hillary Clinton in 2016
DALLAS (Reuters) – Never mind the potential for name fatigue. Former U.S. President George W. Bush likes the idea of a 2016 presidential matchup between his Republican brother Jeb Bush and Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Votes still being tallied in Alaska where Republican leads in Senate race
(Reuters) – Alaska election officials on Tuesday were tallying more than 50,000 ballots in a tight U.S. Senate race that could add to decisive Republican gains in last week’s midterm elections.
U.S., China to announce deals to reduce military tensions: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China are planning to announce military agreements aimed at reducing the possibility of confrontation between the two powers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed U.S. officials.
Senator sees American prisoner in Cuba ‘closer’ to release
HAVANA (Reuters) – An American government contractor jailed in Cuba for crimes against the state may be closer to returning home, in part because he has threatened to end his life if he is not released, a U.S. senator said on Tuesday.
U.S. telecoms to battle Obama Internet plan in courts, Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. telecommunications industry plans to fight tooth and nail against President Barack Obama’s call for stricter regulations on Internet service providers, taking its case to regulators, courts and Congress.
