Key U.S. lawmaker says Obama war funding request too low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry, the chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, said on Thursday he would review President Barack Obama’s request for $11.6 billion in supplemental war-related funding bu…
Spa owner who catered to ‘Real Housewives’ stars pleads guilty over Botox
(Reuters) – The owner of a medical spa frequented by stars on Bravo’s hit television show “Real Housewives of Orange County,” has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge that she purchased Botox with foreign labels, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
California budget watchdog boosts Los Angeles Olympic bid
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California’s budget watchdog on Thursday gave its blessing to Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2024 Olympic games, saying its a “low-cost, low-risk” approach will not require building major new venues and will not subject the stat…
U.S. judges probe spoofing in convicted trader’s appeal
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A panel of U.S. appeals court judges sought answers on Thursday about how widespread spoofing is in U.S. financial markets and whether it represents an advancement in trading, as they considered whether to overturn the nation’s firs…
UAW says will work with Trump on NAFTA reform
DETROIT (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers union will work with president-elect Donald Trump to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, its President Dennis Williams said on Thursday.
2016 deadliest year on record for U.S. transgender people, campaigners say
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Murders of transgender people hit an all-time high in the United States this year, campaigners said on Thursday, amid fears of a backlash against the transgender community following the election of Donald Trump a…
Obama to protesters: We’re all Americans – White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama believes in the right of Americans to protest the election of Donald Trump in a non-violent manner, but wants people to hear the message that “we’re Americans and patriots” before Democrats and Republi…
Aetna CEO expects some ACA benefits to stay: Dealbook conference
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Aetna Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Bertolini said he expected some benefits of President Barack Obama’s national healthcare reform law will stick under President-elect Donald Trump, like allowing young adults to stay on their f…
Two police officers shot in Pennsylvania, one dies: reports
(Reuters) – Two police officers were shot in southwestern Pennsylvania and one died early on Thursday after they responded to a call about a domestic dispute, local media reported.
Five shot in downtown Seattle near scene of anti-Trump protests
(Reuters) – A gunman opened fire in downtown Seattle on Wednesday evening following an argument and wounded five people, one man critically, not far from protests against the surprise victory of Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election…
