Strange twist in Texas murder case surfaces on death row, delaying execution
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas inmate Larry Swearingen, who has been sitting on death row for 17 years, may have been plotting to avoid his date with the execution chamber in November by having a serial murderer take the fall for his crime, according …
Schumer calls on Trump to appoint official to oversee Puerto Rico relief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Charles Schumer, the top Democrat in the U.S. Senate, called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to name a single official to oversee and coordinate relief efforts in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Listeria risk prompts Meijer to recall produce in six U.S. states
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Retailer Meijer Inc said it was recalling packaged vegetables in six U.S. states because of possible contamination from Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which can cause fatal food poisoning in young children, pregnant women and eld…
Search for missing Texas oil-barge crew members suspended
HOUSTON (Reuters) – A sea and air search was suspended on Sunday for two crew members who went missing after an oil barge caught fire early on Friday and leaked an undetermined amount of the fuel into the Gulf of Mexico off Port Aransas, Texas, authori…
McConnell on healthcare bills: What does Trump want?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday he was willing to bring healthcare legislation up for a vote but was waiting for the go-ahead from President Donald Trump, who sent mixed signals last week about a bipa…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says would travel to North Korea: NYT
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said he would be willing to travel to North Korea on behalf of the Trump administration to help diffuse rising tensions, The New York Times reported on its website on Sunday.
Trump video played at hurricane relief concert
(Reuters) – In a rare show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump praised all five of his living predecessors on Saturday, thanking them in a video for their work helping to raise funds to aid victims of recent hurricanes.
Trump video to be played at hurricane relief concert
(Reuters) – In a rare show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump praised all five of his living predecessors on Saturday, thanking them in a video posted online for their work helping to raise funds to help victims of recent hurricanes.
Trump defends tweets as key to White House victory
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump defended his regular use of social media, especially Twitter, and said he may not have won the White House without it.
Fox signed O’Reilly again knowing of new harassment settlement: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bill O’Reilly, the Fox News commentator forced to resign in April, agreed to a $32 million sexual harassment settlement in January, and the network’s parent knew about the deal when it gave him a new contract the next month, the Ne…
