U.S. Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley resigns: source
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has resigned, a personal familiar with the situation said on Tuesday, and the White House said she would appear with President Donald Trump at an event later in the morning. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump likes Taylor Swift ‘about 25 percent less’ as singer gets political
Taylor Swift's decision to break her silence on politics triggered a storm on Monday, with even U.S. President Donald Trump weighing in on the pop music star's remarks in support of Democrats.Powered by WPeMatico
Bill Cosby seeks new sexual assault trial, reduced prison sentence
Citing new evidence, Bill Cosby has asked the Pennsylvania judge who sent him to prison for up to 10 years for sexual assault to grant him a new trial, or to reduce his sentence because of alleged procedural errors.Powered by WPeMatico
Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein flying with Trump to Florida
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, a frequent target of President Donald Trump's criticism over the federal investigation into Russian activities during the 2016 presidential election, is flying to Florida with Trump on Monday, according to an official familiar...
Republicans fear Democratic ‘blue wave’ spreading to once-safe districts
The last time U.S. congressional elections were held in this central Virginia district, Meg Sneed voted for the Republican incumbent, Representative Dave Brat. Her friend, Cheryll Lesser, did not vote at all. Powered by WPeMatico
Mourners bid farewell to legendary Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe
Spanish royalty, politicians and Catalan tenor Jose Carreras joined family and friends of legendary soprano singer Montserrat Caballe for her funeral on Monday, two days after her death at the age of 85.Powered by WPeMatico
Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams arrested in Oregon assault
Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams was arrested for allegedly assaulting a limousine driver at a Portland, Oregon airport in a confrontation over the transportation of the celebrity's dog, authorities said on Sunday.Powered by WPeMatico
Justice Kavanaugh tainted by bruising battle: Democratic senator
A senior adviser to President Donald Trump on Sunday said new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will move past his bruising confirmation battle and apply the law fairly, while a Democratic senator said he is tainted by the experience. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump to announce pro-ethanol measure on Tuesday ahead of Iowa trip: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the lifting of a federal ban on summer sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline on Tuesday in Washington DC ahead of a trip to Iowa the same day, according to two sources familiar with the planning of the event....
Senate heads to final vote on Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination
Brett Kavanaugh, the embattled U.S. Supreme Court nominee put forward by President Donald Trump, looked likely to win final Senate confirmation on Saturday, weathering sexual misconduct allegations and attacks on his character and temperament. Powered by WPeMatico