Last Updated Jan 26, 2018 2:37 AM EST SEOUL, South Korea — A fire spread flames and smoke through much of a South Korean hospital Friday morning, killing 37 people, mainly from suffocation, and injuring more than 100 others in one of the country’s deadliest blazes in years, authorities said. […]
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Hospital fire kills dozens, injures more than 100
Last Updated Jan 26, 2018 2:37 AM EST SEOUL, South Korea — A fire spread flames and smoke through much of a South Korean hospital Friday morning, killing 37 people, mainly from suffocation, and injuring more than 100 others in one of the country’s deadliest blazes in years, authorities said. […]
Trump’s infrastructure plan comes with a huge hole
WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump unveils his plan to beef up the nation’s infrastructure plan next month, it will include a crater-sized hole. Continue Reading Below The trust fund that pays for most federal highway and transit aid is forecast to go broke in about three years unless the […]
Secret report: Honduras’ new top cop helped cartel move coke
The newly appointed national police chief in Honduras, a key ally in the U.S. war on drugs, helped a cartel leader pull off the delivery of nearly a ton of cocaine, according to a confidential security report obtained by the Associated Press. Chief Jose David Aguilar Moran, who was sworn […]
Trump turns again on immigration, allies bash ‘Amnesty Don’
NEW YORK – Fearing betrayal on a signature campaign issue, President Donald Trump’s loyalists across the country are lashing out against his proposal to create a path to citizenship for nearly 2 million “Dreamer” immigrants. Continue Reading Below Trump-aligned candidates from Nevada and Virginia rejected the notion outright. The president’s […]
Wage growth, tax-bonuses spark shopping in retail stocks
U.S. fund managers are betting that rising wages and the effects of the Republican-led corporate tax cut will prove a lifeline to middle-market retailers who have struggled to remain relevant in the age of Amazon. Continue Reading Below Wells Fargo, CM Advisors and Plumb Funds are among those asset management […]
No hostages harmed in Michigan bank standoff
A suspect is in custody after attempting to rob a bank and holding hostages on Thursday in Canton Township, Michigan. “It’s kind of disturbing. Makes you want to do direct deposit,” Canton resident Craig Noble told ABC-affiliate WXYZ. “I guess it’s becoming more common. We just had one,” said Noble, […]
Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea. Putin would have his reasons
President Donald Trump made major news last week when he accused Russia of helping North Korea evade international sanctions. Reports that Russian tankers helped deliver fuel to the pariah state underscore that contention, but that occurrence alone doesn’t explain why the Kremlin would actively undermine the international community. The reason, […]
Asian stocks trade mixed as dollar wobbles following overnight gains
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as the dollar wobbled after gaining overnight following comments from President Donald Trump. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index gave back morning gains to trade 0.06 percent lower. Major exporters traded mixed as the dollar held onto slight overnight gains against the yen, while financial […]
Trump plan offers citizenship path to 1.8 million immigrants
WASHINGTON – The White House has unveiled a proposal that provides a pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million young immigrants living in the country illegally, in exchange for new restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security. Continue Reading Below The plan, announced Thursday, was applauded by some […]