U.S. extends Terremark contract as HealthCare.gov host
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration said on Friday Verizon Communications Inc’s Terremark unit will remain under contract as host of the federal website HealthCare.gov to better ensure a smooth end to Obamacare’s open enrollment period on M…
Rand Paul urges conservatives to elect ‘lovers of liberty’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Rand Paul, a potential 2016 White House contender, on Friday accused President Barack Obama of restricting civil liberties and urged conservatives to “stand with me” in electing a president who would protect personal r…
Ohio Attorney General DeWine in hospital after falling ill
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine collapsed during a speaking engagement on Friday and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital, his office said in a statement.
U.S. State Department says June deadline on Syria chemical weapons at risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Friday that Syria is at risk of missing a June 30 deadline for disposing of chemical weapons but that the deadline can still be met.
Kansas violating state constitution in school funding, court says
(Reuters) – Kansas is violating the state constitution in its funding of public schools, a duty that is mandatory and not to be left to the whims of state legislators, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
U.S. readies for more ‘extremely tough’ trade talks with Japan
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – The United States is finding talks with Japan on opening its agricultural market “extremely tough”, a senior U.S. trade official said on Friday, as the two countries prepared for another round of bilateral negotiations.
U.S. Senate rejects a bid to overhaul how military handles sexual assault
(This version of the story corrects details of McCaskill-Ayotte bill in the 8th paragraph. The story was first filed on March 6)
Republicans see chance to seize Illinois governor’s seat
(Reuters) – Illinois, the longtime home of President Barack Obama, has chosen Democrats for president in every election since 1992 and for governor since 2002. But this year Republicans, finding a weak incumbent in Democratic Governor Pat Quinn, see an…
U.S. says ready to do business with Indian front runner Modi
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The United States would welcome Indian opposition leader Narendra Modi if he wins the upcoming election, a U.S. official said, in the clearest sign Washington will drop a travel ban on Modi imposed after anti-Muslim riots in 2002….
Idaho lawmakers pass bill allowing concealed guns on college campuses
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – Idaho lawmakers on Thursday approved a measure allowing concealed guns to be carried onto university and college campuses.
