Records reveal details of South Carolina church gunman’s mental health
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – The white supremacist who murdered nine black parishioners in a racially motivated attack at a South Carolina church suffered from a number of mental disorders, his attorney said ahead of his federal trial, according to new…
U.S. House Republicans to tackle tax plan later this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Republicans are unlikely to begin tackling tax reform legislation until the summer, after first moving to revamp the nation’s healthcare system, House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday.
North Dakota leads majority of U.S. states in revenue rebound
CHICAGO (Reuters) – North Dakota, fueled by a boom in oil fracking, leads U.S. states with the highest tax revenue growth rate since the 2007-09 recession, according to a report released on Thursday.
Minnesota governor evaluating cancer treatment options: staff
(Reuters) – Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is evaluating treatment options for cancer and he will be able to continue his work without significant interruption, officials said Thursday.
Starbucks responds to criticism over refugee hiring blowback
(Reuters) – Starbucks Corp , facing backlash from some customers over its plans to hire refugees, said it would speed up its previously stated goal of hiring 10,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018.
Minnesota man found guilty in shooting of black protesters
(Reuters) – A white Minnesota man was found guilty of opening fire and wounding five men protesting the fatal shooting of a black man by police officers two years ago.
U.S. lawmaker to scrap bill to sell public lands after backlash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz said on Thursday he plans to withdraw a bill that would have sold off more than 3 million acres of federal land to private interests after it drew a barrage of negative comments from hun…
U.S. labor market tightening, productivity still weak
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to tightening labor market conditions that should support the economy this year.
U.S. hopes to have border wall finished within two years: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said on Thursday he hoped to have a wall along the southern U.S. border with Mexico finished within two years, according to an interview with Fox News.
Jetpac aims to boost Muslim participation in American politics
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Reuters) – A newly formed U.S. political advocacy group is ready to launch a campaign aimed at inspiring more Muslim Americans to run for office, in what it describes as a long-term effort to give Muslims more of a voice in a hostile …
