Kerry says additional sanctions on Iran now would be a mistake
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry will tell U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday it would be a mistake for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran now amid talks with Tehran over its nuclear program, the State Department said.
U.S. mayor plans ballpark near site of slave cemetery, market
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – The mayor of Richmond, Virginia, announced plans on Monday to build a minor-league baseball park near the site of a slave market and cemetery, prompting an outcry over what protesters said would be desecration of the area…
Heroin overdose, drug deal cases go before Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court took on cases involving a heroin overdose and a drug deal gone wrong on Tuesday as the justices weighed what prosecutors needed to prove in order to convict defendants of certain federal offenses.
New Obamacare sign-up effort aligns with expected website fix
(Reuters) – A new push to sign up Americans for insurance under President Barack Obama’s healthcare law will begin in December, when the government’s faulty enrollment website is expected to work better, an advocacy group leading the campaign said on T…
White House says world powers are united in Iran talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday that world powers are united in their effort to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran in spite of signs of a split.
California governor has high approval but many voters undecided on re-election
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – Approval ratings for Democratic California Governor Jerry Brown are at their highest point since he took office, but that popularity may not translate into votes among independents in his bid for a fourth term next ye…
U.S. sends aircraft carrier to bolster Philippines relief efforts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is sending the USS George Washington aircraft carrier and other ships to bolster relief efforts in the Philippines after a devastating typhoon killed thousands of people, U.S. officials said on Monday.
United States honors its veterans with ceremonies, parades, tributes
(Reuters) – The United States marked Veterans Day on Monday with ceremonies across the nation, from small-town parades honoring those who served in the armed forces to the president marking the day at Arlington National Cemetery.
Initial Obamacare enrollment estimates far short of targets: reports
(Reuters) – Initial enrollment estimates for President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform program show participation is falling far short of expectations, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, raising pressure on the White House to get its ro…
Senate will wait before moving on Iran sanctions: aides
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers will wait for a briefing by Secretary of State John Kerry this week before deciding whether to impose tough new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Senate aides said on Monday.
