Two separate assessments from government watchdog institutions made public this week show growing concerns about the Trump administration’s ethical behavior. On Tuesday, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) made public a memo by acting director David Apol sent to all government agency heads on Oct. 5 stating he’s “deeply concerned […]
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Stunned U.S. face major questions after World Cup debacle
United States’ Christian Pulisic and Trinidad’s Kevan George and Shahdon Winchester in action. REUTERS/Andrea de Silva October 11, 2017 By Simon Evans (Reuters) – In one of the biggest upsets of this qualifying cycle, the United States failed to reach the World Cup for the first time in more than […]
Brazil’s president treated for small coronary blockage
FILE PHOTO – Brazil’s President Michel Temer reacts during press statement at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, September 28, 2017. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino October 11, 2017 BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Michel Temer is being treated for a slight blockage of a coronary artery, his office said on Wednesday, denying […]
WATCH: Audio from Harvey Weinstein sting operation released
Now Playing: Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual harassment from famous actress and young assistants Now Playing: Harvey Weinstein fired after misconduct allegations Now Playing: New York Times reporter who broke Harvey Weinstein story believes it will continue ‘for weeks to come’ Now Playing: Keke Palmer discusses her role on the […]
Coal industry supporters celebrate EPA repeal of Clean Power Plan
The rollback of the Obama-era Clean Power Plan is being seen as a boon to the coal industry and a win for supporters of President Donald Trump, while environmental advocacy groups say the move is a step backwards. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt announced Tuesday that the agency will […]
Trump nominates Kirstjen Nielsen as homeland security secretary
President Donald Trump nominated Kirstjen Nielsen as homeland security secretary on Wednesday. Nielsen previously served at the Department of Homeland Security as the chief of staff for John Kelly before he left to become the White House chief of staff. She followed him to the White House, where she has […]
BlackRock closes in on $6 trillion in assets as index funds boom
FILE PHOTO: The BlackRock logo is seen at the BlackRock Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo October 11, 2017 By Trevor Hunnicutt and Diptendu Lahiri (Reuters) – BlackRock Inc <BLK.N> is closing in on an industry-record $6 trillion in assets under management as investors storm […]
U.S. still seeking explanation for arrest of staff in Turkey: ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass speaks during a meeting with media members in Ankara, Tukey, October 11, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer October 11, 2017 By Tulay Karadeniz and Gulsen Solaker ANKARA (Reuters) – The United States is still seeking an explanation from Ankara for the detention of staff at U.S. missions […]
Brazil Olympic committee chief resigns amid bribe scandal
FILE PHOTO: President of Brazil’s Olympic Committee Carlos Arthur Nuzman is seen arriving at the Planalto Palace before a meeting with Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff (not pictured) in Brasilia July 11, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino October 11, 2017 RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The head of Brazil’s Olympics committee announced his […]
At least 21 dead in horrific California wildfires, hundreds missing
Massive wildfires sweeping through California have killed at least 21 people and damaged thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings, authorities said. Firefighters were still battling 22 wildfires in multiple California counties Wednesday morning. Intensified by strong winds, the flames have charred about 170,000 acres of land, damaged or destroyed […]