Economy glides, but fading ‘Trump bump’ may cast shadow over 2020 race
President Donald Trump's bet that tax cuts and a gush of government spending would smooth the path to a second term may falter as cracks begin to appear in a decade-old recovery. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. lifts sanctions on top Turkish officials as tensions ease
The United States lifted sanctions on Friday on two top officials in Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's cabinet, a sign of improved relations after Turkey freed an American pastor from detention three weeks ago. Powered by WPeMatico
Oprah backs Stacey Abrams in historic Georgia governor’s race
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey lent her star power on Thursday to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, who is vying to become the first female black governor in the United States, while saying she has no political aspirations of her own.Powered by WPeMatico
In U.S. campaign homestretch, Democrats focus on healthcare
From suburbs to conservative rural areas, Democrats seeking a majority in at least one house of the U.S. Congress in next week's elections are spending the last days of the campaign on one message: They will protect Americans' healthcare coverage. Powered by...
Trump to give remarks on immigration: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will make remarks on immigration on Thursday before he leaves for a political rally, a White House official told Reuters. Powered by WPeMatico
Oprah to shine star power on Democrat Abrams in Georgia governor’s race
Oprah Winfrey is lending her star power on Thursday to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, who is vying to become the first female black governor in the United States.Powered by WPeMatico
San Francisco Giants famed slugger Willie McCovey dead at 80
- San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame slugger Willie McCovey, one of the most formidable batters in Major League Baseball, died on Wednesday at age 80, following a "battle with ongoing health issues," the team said.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Constitution doesn’t cover birthright citizenship, says Trump
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee the right to citizenship to everyone born in the country and he would continue his push to end it, bringing his tough line on immigration to the fore as the country heads into next...
U.S. House within Democrats’ grasp, Senate a long shot
After two years of wielding no practical political power in Washington, the Democratic Party faces a strong chance of winning control of the U.S. House of Representatives in next week's election, with Republicans likely to keep the Senate. Powered by WPeMatico
Los Angeles prosecutors decline to charge Stallone after sexual assault allegation
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has decided there is not enough evidence to prosecute "Rocky" actor Sylvester Stallone over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 1987 and 1990, according to an agency document released on Tuesday.Powered...