Trump assails high drug prices, avoids direct hit on industry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blasted drugmakers and healthcare “middlemen” for making prescription medicines unaffordable for Americans, but healthcare stocks rose as his administration avoided aggressive direct measures to cut prices....
When Harry weds Meghan: A week until Britain’s royal wedding
WINDSOR, England (Reuters) - Britain’s Prince Harry weds American actress Meghan Markle next Saturday in a union of youthful royalty and Hollywood glamour expected to reinvigorate the venerable House of Windsor. Flags are seen for sale ahead of the forthcoming wedding...
Time travelers invited to Stephen Hawking send-off
LONDON (Reuters) - Stephen Hawking’s family have invited time travelers to his memorial service, seeking to tackle one of the curiosities that eluded the British physicist during his extraordinary life. FILE PHOTO: Physicist Stephen Hawking sits on stage during an...
EPA chief Pruitt’s ethics issues have raised concerns: White House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is pleased with Scott Pruitt’s performance as head of the Environmental Protection Agency but allegations of ethical missteps “have raised some concerns,” a White House spokesman said on Thursday. FILE...
Homeland Security chief Nielsen was close to resigning: New York Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told colleagues she was close to resigning after being criticized by President Donald Trump during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing several current...
Spotify removes R. Kelly’s music from playlists after boycott campaign
(Reuters) - American R&B singer R. Kelly’s music was removed from playlists and recommendations on Spotify, the streaming service said on Thursday, after a campaign to boycott the singer who has been accused of sexual misconduct. Kelly, 51, one of the most successful...
Harvey Weinstein’s estranged wife says accusations sickened her
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The estranged wife of producer Harvey Weinstein, designer Georgina Chapman, on Thursday broke her silence on accusations of sexual misconduct against him, saying they sickened her. FILE PHOTO: Harvey Weinstein and wife Georgina Chapman ararrive...
Upbeat Trump welcomes U.S. prisoners released by North Korea
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump welcomed three Americans who had been held prisoner in North Korea back home on Thursday, thanking its leader Kim Jong Un for their release and sounding upbeat about a planned U.S.-North Korea...
Pompeo to press allies on Iran after moves on North Korea: U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Having returned from North Korea on Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will embark on talks to persuade allies in Europe, the Middle East and Asia to press Iran to return to negotiations over its nuclear and missile programs, U.S....
North Korea releases detained Americans ahead of planned Trump-Kim summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea released three American detainees and handed them over to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, clearing a major obstacle to an unprecedented summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un....