Trump vows rapid, high tariffs on Mexico unless illegal immigration ends
U.S. President Donald Trump, responding to a surge of illegal immigrants across the southern border, vowed on Thursday to impose a tariff on all goods coming from Mexico, starting at 5% and ratcheting much higher until the flow of people ceases. Powered by WPeMatico
R. Kelly charged with new felony sex assault, abuse counts: Chicago Sun Times report
Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly was charged on Thursday with 11 new felony counts of sexual assault and abuse that could, if he is convicted, send the R & B singer to prison for 30 years, the Chicago Sun Times reported.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says he was not told of request to move USS John McCain ‘out of sight’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was unaware of any effort to move the USS John S. McCain that was stationed near the site of his recent speech in Japan. Powered by WPeMatico
Louisiana governor to sign ‘heartbeat’ ban, latest move to curb U.S. abortion rights
Louisiana's Democratic governor said on Wednesday he would sign a bill passed earlier in the day to ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected, the latest legislation in a movement in mostly Southern and Midwest states to curb abortion rights. Powered by...
Moby cancels book tour after furor over Natalie Portman claims
American musician Moby on Wednesday canceled his book tour after mischaracterizing a past relationship with actress Natalie Portman in his new book.Powered by WPeMatico
Ashton Kutcher ‘freaking out’ after date found slain, Los Angeles court told
Actor Ashton Kutcher told a Los Angeles jury on Wednesday that he was "freaking out" after learning that a young woman was found dead in Hollywood the day after he called at her home for a date.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Special Counsel Mueller to speak on Russia probe at 11 a.m. ET
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller will make a statement at 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) for his first public comments on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrat O’Rourke unveils “community-based” immigration plan
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke proposed a new immigration plan on Wednesday that will allow churches and local communities to sponsor immigrants to the United States in becoming American citizens. Powered by WPeMatico
Stressed ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington getting treatment
"Game of Thrones" actor Kit Harington is undergoing treatment after the end of the HBO television series in which he starred as the heartthrob Jon Snow, his representative said on Tuesday.Powered by WPeMatico
Illinois to ask residents to vote on how income tax is levied on 2020 ballot
The Illinois House of Representatives on Monday voted to put a proposal that would change the state's personal income tax system on a ballot to take place alongside the 2020 U.S. national election vote. Powered by WPeMatico