Jun 08 With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Trump called off plans Friday to impose a 5% tax on Mexican exports, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, speaking to reporters Saturday in Fukuoka on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the Group of 20 major… Continue reading
Jun 07 Trump suspends plan to place tariffs on Mexican goods By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press "I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," he wrote. Continue reading
Jun 07 Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes By Terry Spencer, Associated Press After California detectives used a popular online DNA database to track down a suspect in the decades-old Golden State Killer slayings last year, at least 50 other killings and rapes have been solved nationwide by using partial DNA matches to… Continue reading
Jun 07 AP analysis: Trump routinely stirs up discord on visits to U.S. allies By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump has proven himself to be an impolitic guest, soaking up pomp and pageantry while leaving behind hosts he scorched despite their best efforts to favor the president with flattery. Continue reading
Jun 07 Social media ‘influencers’ promoted vaping without suitable warnings, FDA says By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters Friday to four companies that used paid social media influencers to pitch nicotine solutions to their online followers, including flavors like Watermelon Patch and Strawberry Kiwi. Continue reading
Jun 07 Court lifts injunction that blocked Keystone XL pipeline construction By Matt Volz, Associated Press It's not clear whether the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling will have any immediate effect. Continue reading
Jun 07 Construction to begin soon on taller White House fence By Associated Press The Secret Service says the $64 million construction project will soon begin on what eventually will be a 13-foot, 1-inch fence, including wider and stronger pickets. Continue reading
Jun 07 White House says Mexico tariffs set to take effect as talks continue By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press Republicans in Congress have warned the White House that they are ready to stand up to the president to try to block his tariffs, which they worry would spike costs to U.S. consumers. Continue reading
Jun 07 NASA to open International Space Station to visitors By Jeremy Rehm, Associated Press The round-trip ticket will cost an estimated $58 million. Accommodations aboard the orbiting outpost will run about $35,000 per night, for trips of up to 30 days long. Continue reading
Jun 07 Ex-Minneapolis officer who shot 911 caller sentenced to more than 12 years in prison Mohamed Noor was convicted in April of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia. Continue reading