Florida tower scaffold collapse kills three -Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
(Reuters) – Three men were killed in Florida on Wednesday afternoon when they fell 300 to 400 feet after scaffolding collapsed at a television transmitting tower north of Miami, authorities said.
Trump proposal slashes taxes on businesses, the rich; fuels deficit worries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades, offering to cut taxes for most Americans but prompting criticism that the plan favors the rich and companies and could add trillions of …
Trump vows another healthcare vote next year, eyes executive order
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump, faced with the latest Republican failure to undo Obamacare, pledged on Wednesday to tackle it again next year, suggesting without evidence that he had the votes to pass reform and promising to work with De…
U.S. student held in North Korea died of oxygen starved brain: coroner
(Reuters) – An American student who had been imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, an Ohio coroner said on Wednesday.
Puerto Rico seeks waiver of shipping restrictions to speed hurricane relief
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) – Puerto Rico officials pressed the Trump administration on Wednesday to lift a ban on foreign shipping between American ports while the U.S. island territory struggled with fuel, water and medical shortages one week aft…
Trump admin proposes to further cut refugee cap in report to Congress
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed admitting a maximum of 45,000 refugees next year, the lowest cap in decades, which officials said was necessary to ensure U.S. security as the government tightens its screen…
U.S. meat company in ‘pink slime’ case launches fund for ex-workers
(Reuters) – The South Dakota meat processor that sued ABC News over the characterization of its top-selling product as “pink slime” in TV news reports has set up a $10 million fund to help former employees and communities affected by the plants it clos…
With fuel and water scarce, Puerto Rico presses for U.S. shipping waiver
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico/NEW YORK (Reuters) – As Puerto Rico struggles with a lack of fuel, water and medical supplies following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, it is pressing the Trump administration to lift a prohibition on foreign ships delivering …
Trump proposal slashes taxes on businesses, the rich amid deficit worries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades, offering to cut taxes for most Americans but prompting criticism that the plan favors the rich and companies and could add trillions of …
Fiat Chrysler to engage in settlement talks over diesel emissions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will engage in settlement talks with lawyers representing vehicle owners suing the automaker over excess diesel emissions in Washington on Oct. 12, a court-appointed settlement adviser said Wednesday….
