Father of Prince Harry’s U.S. fiancee wants to walk her down the aisle
LONDON (Reuters) - The father of Meghan Markle says he hopes to walk his daughter down the aisle when the American actress marries Britain’s Prince Harry next year, saying he was delighted at news of their upcoming wedding, Britain’s Daily Mirror reported on Friday....
Actor Geoffrey Rush sues Australian newspaper over ‘inappropriate behavior’ report
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian actor Geoffrey Rush said on Friday he had filed a defamation lawsuit against Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper after it published a report about a complaint alleging inappropriate conduct. Cast member Geoffrey Rush poses for a portrait...
Trump and Democrats face off over potential government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will face off with Democratic leaders of Congress on Thursday in a high-stakes White House meeting intended to bridge differences over a spending bill and prevent a government shutdown. U.S. President Donald Trump,...
Democratic Senator Franken to address calls to resign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Al Franken, facing pressure from his fellow Democrats to step down following allegations of sexual misconduct, will announce his decision on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) listens during the Senate Judiciary...
Cuts to homeowner tax breaks could cost Republicans in 2018 races
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Laura Russo is just the kind of voter the Republicans need, but the party’s proposed tax overhaul, which includes limits on the deductions for mortgage interest, state taxes and property taxes, is pushing her away. A 2,000 square foot...
Alabama Democrat turns up attacks on Roy Moore in Senate race’s final stretch
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Reuters) - Name-calling is not unusual in U.S. politics. But “child abuser” is not usually one of the names. Democratic Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones waits to address supporters while campaigning at an outdoor festival in Grove Hill,...
Time magazine names #MeToo ‘silence breakers’ as person of the year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Time magazine has named the social movement aimed at raising awareness about sexual harassment and assault, epitomized by the #MeToo social media hashtag, as the most influential “person” in 2017, the publication announced on Wednesday. FILE...
Comedian John Oliver confronts Dustin Hoffman about sexual harassment claim
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian John Oliver confronted Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman on stage about a sexual harassment accusation, offering an audience in New York on Monday a rare glimpse of a powerful man facing live questions about such an allegation. FILE...
Tillerson defends record at State Department
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson defended his handling of America’s foreign service on Tuesday during a visit to Brussels, seeking to reassure U.S. diplomats of American support under President Donald Trump. U.S. Secretary of State Rex...
Republican Party backs embattled Senate candidate Moore: official
(Reuters) - The Republican Party will resume funding the embattled U.S. Senate campaign of Roy Moore after President Donald Trump endorsed the Alabama Republican, who is accused of sexual misconduct against teenage girls. FILE PHOTO: Judge Roy Moore participates in...