Yellen to leave Fed board once successor Powell sworn in
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday she will resign her seat on the Fed’s Board of Governors once Jerome Powell is confirmed and sworn in to replace her as head of the U.S. central bank.
Conservationists sue Trump administration over elephant trophy move
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conservation groups sued the U.S. government on Monday over President Donald Trump’s decision to let hunters bring in lion and elephant trophies from Zimbabwe, days after Trump said the move had been put on hold.
Nebraska clears path for Keystone XL pipeline, in boost for Trump
LINCOLN, Neb./CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Nebraska regulators approved a route for TransCanada Corp’s Keystone XL pipeline through the state on Monday, lifting the last big regulatory obstacle for the long-delayed project that U.S. President Donald T…
Yellen to leave Fed board once Powell sworn in as central bank chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will leave her seat on the central bank’s Board of Governors once Jerome Powell is confirmed and sworn in to replace her as head of the Fed, the central bank and Yellen announced on Monday….
Second woman accuses U.S. Senator Franken of groping: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A second woman has accused Democratic Senator Al Franken of inappropriately touching her, this time in 2010 after he had been elected to public office, CNN reported on Monday.
In win for Trump, Nebraska approves Keystone XL pipeline route
LINCOLN, Nebraska/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Nebraska regulators approved a route for TransCanada Corp’s Keystone XL pipeline through the state on Monday, lifting the last big regulatory obstacle for the long-delayed project that U.S. President Dona…
Tyson puts Kansas plant on hold, to build facility in Tennessee
(Reuters) – Tyson Foods Inc said it was putting on hold plans to build a chicken production plant in Kansas following opposition from local residents and the No. 1 U.S. meat processor said it would build a new $300 million facility in Tennessee.
U.S. general sets two-year goal for driving back Afghan Taliban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. general in Afghanistan said on Monday he believes he could help Afghan forces drive back the Taliban enough to control at least 80 percent of the country within two years, compared with about two-thirds today.
Nebraska regulators approve Keystone XL pipeline route in win for Trump
LINCOLN, Nebraska/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nebraska regulators voted on Monday to approve a route for TransCanada Corp’s Keystone XL pipeline through the state, lifting the last big regulatory obstacle for the long-delayed project that U.S. President Do…
Zarrab trial in U.S. is a ‘clear plot against Turkey’, government says
ANKARA (Reuters) – A U.S. court case against a wealthy Turkish gold trader is a “clear plot against Turkey” that lacks any legal basis, Ankara’s government spokesman said on Monday, ratcheting up rhetoric ahead of a trial that has strained diplomatic r…
