Exclusive: U.S. aircraft carrier to support Philippines relief efforts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will send the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to support relief efforts in the Philippines, as the U.S. military ramps assistance after a devastating typhoon killed an estimated 10,000 people, a U.S. defe…
U.S. mayor plans ballpark on site of slave cemetery, market
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – The mayor of Richmond, Virginia, announced plans on Monday to build a minor-league baseball park on the site of a slave market and cemetery, prompting an outcry over what protesters said would be desecration of the area.
Chicago bonds hold up in light trading after downgrade
(Reuters) – U.S. municipal bonds issued by Chicago held up in light trading on Monday even as the city’s debt suffered another triple-notch ratings downgrade on mounting concerns about its public pension liabilities.
Senator to block Obama’s nominations over Benghazi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday said he will try to block White House nominations for key jobs until he gets more information on last year’s attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, even after a TV network pulled back …
New Jersey Governor Christie hedges on serving out full term
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Newly re-elected New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, widely considered a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2016, on Sunday declined to say whether he would serve out his full four-year term rather than run.
Yellen to prevail over Fed critics at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Janet Yellen will be forced to defend the Federal Reserve’s ultra-easy monetary policy when she faces senators later this week, but critics have little hope of sinking her nomination to become the first woman to ever lead the U.S…
Early Obamacare data to signal how many still waiting to enroll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration will release healthcare enrollment numbers for Obamacare’s rocky October rollout this week that could be more important for what they fail to say, than for what they do.
Sarah Palin tells Iowa conservatives it’s time ‘to stiffen our backs’
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who rallied members of the Tea Party in their failed effort to defund Obamacare, lashed out on Saturday against members of the Republican Party who agreed to end the government shutdown.
White House urges Congress to regain U.S. UNESCO vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House national security adviser Susan Rice on Saturday urged Congress to allow the United States to regain its vote at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, which it lost for not paying dues…
Female U.S. general who overturned sex-assault ruling to retire
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first woman from the U.S. military to go into space has decided to retire after her promotion to a top Space Command job was blocked in the Senate due to her decision to overturn a sexual assault conviction.
