Puerto Rico governor weighs future after protests -spokesman
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló was weighing his political future on Wednesday after almost two weeks of protests demanding his resignation over the publication of offensive chat messages and a corruption scandal, his spokesman said.
Federal court blocks Arkansas from enforcing recently passed 18-week abortion ban
A federal judge temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a recently passed ban on abortion for women who are more than 18 weeks pregnant, just minutes before the new law was to take effect on Wednesday.
Puerto Rico governor may resign after days of protests: reports
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló could step down on Wednesday after almost two weeks of protests against his administration, sparked by the publication of offensive chat messages and a corruption scandal, local media reported.
Dunkin’ to add Beyond Meat sausages in breakfast sandwiches
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc said on Wednesday it would add vegan burger maker Beyond Meat Inc’s plant-based sausages to its breakfast menu at stores in Manhattan.
Explainer: After Mueller, what do U.S. House Judiciary Democrats do about Trump?
Democrats in control of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee hope that Robert Mueller’s testimony on Wednesday will boost their wide-ranging investigation of President Donald Trump, but it is not entirely clear where that inquiry is headed.
Puerto Rico governor in ‘Rickyleaks’ scandal expected to quit Wednesday
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló was expected to step down on Wednesday after almost two weeks of protests against his administration that were sparked by the publication of offensive chat messages with aides, several of whom have already quit.
Embattled Puerto Rico governor may resign soon, media reports
Embattled Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello may resign on Wednesday after 11 days of protests against his administration, local media reported, but some protesters warned his resignation would not end demonstrations.
U.S. to pay $15 minimum per acre to farmers hurt by China trade war
The U.S. government will pay a minimum of $15 per acre to farmers hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China under an aid package to be unveiled before the end of the week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico governor’s chief of staff quits amid scandal probe
The chief of staff for Puerto Rico’s governor resigned on Tuesday as prosecutors investigated a scandal in his administration that has sparked 11 days of protests demanding the Caribbean island’s leader step down.
Rains aid in battling ponderosa pine fire near Flagstaff, Arizona
Flames raged mostly unchecked for a third day through America’s largest ponderosa pine forest, threatening thousands of residents in and around Flagstaff, Arizona, but firefighters made the most of afternoon rains on Tuesday to finally take the offensi…
