China cracks down on celebrity hype and fake click-through rates
Chinese broadcasters and online entertainment sites should avoid celebrity hype and crack down on fake audience and click-through rates, state media quoted the National Radio and Television Administration as saying.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says he did not discuss Russia probe with acting attorney general
President Donald Trump on Friday said he did not discuss the U.S. special counsel's ongoing Russia investigation with Matt Whitaker before appointing him as acting attorney general this week. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump signs immigration order on asylum
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he has signed an immigration proclamation, an order that would help effectively ban migrants who cross the U.S. border with Mexico illegally from qualifying for asylum. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrat beats Republican Karen Handel in Georgia House race
Democrat and gun-control advocate Lucy McBath defeated Republican U.S. Representative Karen Handel in a congressional race in Georgia, racking up another seat for Democrats who won control of the House of Representative in Tuesday's elections. Powered by WPeMatico
Factbox: Can the new U.S. attorney general shut down the Mueller probe?
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision on Wednesday to oust Attorney General Jeff Sessions and replace him with a noted critic of Special Counsel Robert Mueller raised immediate fears among Democrats about the future of Mueller's investigation of Russian interference...
Democratic US senator eyes recount in battleground Fla. race
Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, seeking to hold onto his seat in Florida, vowed on Wednesday to pursue a recount in his race against his Republican challenger and close Trump ally Rick Scott. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrats will seek to rein in Trump after taking U.S. House
Donald Trump faced greater restraints on his presidency and intrusive investigations from Democrats who won control of the U.S. House of Representatives and pledged to hold the Republican accountable after a tumultuous two years in the White House. Powered by...
Michael Douglas joins dad Kirk with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Michael Douglas celebrated his 50th year in showbusiness on Tuesday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near that of his screen legend father, Kirk Douglas, now 101.Powered by WPeMatico
Republican strategists sweat over suburban, women votes in mid-terms
Republican strategists Douglas Heye and Michael Steel were among U.S. political commentators and strategists interviewed by Reuters Global Markets Forum in the past week as investors and analysts searched for insight into the outcome of Tuesday's mid-term elections....
Control of Congress, and verdict on Trump, at stake in U.S. elections
After a divisive campaign marked by fierce clashes over race, immigration and other cultural issues, Americans began casting votes early on Tuesday to determine the balance of power in the U.S. Congress and shape the future of Donald Trump's presidency. Powered by...