Biden and Harris to square off in Round 2 of Democratic presidential debate
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris will stage a rematch of last month’s explosive debate confrontation during Round 2 on Wednesday, with a re-energized Biden promising a more aggressive approach.
U.S. federal death penalty protocol faces fresh legal scrutiny
Plans by President Donald Trump’s administration to resume executions of inmates sentenced to death for federal crimes is set to face a stiff court challenge, but a judge’s decision on the legality of its new protocol for lethal injections may come too…
Trump firms up plan to import medicines; pharma companies resist
The Trump administration took a step Wednesday toward allowing importation of medicines from Canada, an action the president has advocated as a way to bring cheaper prescription drugs to Americans, but the pharmaceutical industry was quick to resist t…
Exxon fights fire at Baytown, Texas, oil complex; six injured
Exxon Mobil Corp said it was fighting a fire that erupted on Wednesday at its Baytown, Texas, refining and chemical plant complex injuring six people and sending nearby residents indoors.
Exxon fighting fire at Baytown, Texas, refinery and chemical complex
Exxon Mobil Corp said it was fighting a fire that erupted on Wednesday at its 560,000 barrels per day Baytown, Texas, refining and chemical plant complex.
Jeffrey Epstein could face sex trafficking trial next June
Financier Jeffrey Epstein could go to trial on charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of underage girls as early as next June, though his lawyers told a court on Wednesday they may need more time.
Puerto Rico governor’s pick for successor faces opposition in legislature
The lawyer tapped by Puerto Rico’s outgoing governor to lead the bankrupt U.S. territory faced opposition from legislators on Wednesday, two days before the island’s top executive plans to bow to the demands of protesters and resign.
Trump firms up plan to import medicines but pharma companies resist
The Trump administration took a step Wednesday toward allowing importation of medicines from Canada, an action the president has advocated as a way to bring cheaper prescription drugs to Americans, but the pharmaceutical industry was quick to resist t…
Facebook defeats appeal in U.S. claiming it aided Hamas attacks in Israel
Facebook Inc on Wednesday defeated an appeal by American victims of Hamas attacks in Israel, who sought to hold the company liable for providing the group a social media platform to further its terroristic goals.
Facebook defeats appeal in U.S. claiming it aided Hamas attacks
Facebook Inc on Wednesday defeated an appeal by American victims of Hamas attacks in Israel, who sought to hold the company liable for providing the group a social media platform to further its goals.
