Apr 07 U.S.-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers By Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak, Associated Press On Thursday, Trump ordered the U.S. trade representative to consider imposing tariffs on up to $100 billion worth of Chinese products. Continue reading
Apr 07 Despite DeVos help, for-profit colleges yet to see a rebound By Maria Danilova and Richard Lardner, Associated Press The for-profit college industry is struggling under the weight of declining enrollment, stiff competition from traditional universities and a battered image. Continue reading
Apr 07 Gaza buries journalist killed while covering mass protests By Faras Akram, Associated Press Yasser Murtaja died from a gunshot wound he sustained while covering protests near the Israeli border. Witnesses described a chaotic scene but said he was more than 100 meters from the border, wearing a flak jacket marked "press" and holding… Continue reading
Apr 07 Russian embassy seeks Boris Johnson meeting over spy case By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Russia's embassy in London on Saturday sought a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson over the poisoning of a former Russian spy, saying its dealings with Britain over the issue had been "utterly unsatisfactory."… Continue reading
Apr 06 4 police misconduct cases had new developments this week. Here’s what happened By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas, Corinne Segal Here’s a look at the latest developments and what's next for the officers and families of victims involved. Continue reading
Apr 06 Texas Rep. Farenthold resigns abruptly amid sexual harassment allegations By Matthew Daly and Will Weissert, Associated Press Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Apr 06 Stocks dive as U.S. proposes more China tariffs, Dow falls 700 By Marley Jay, Associated Press Stocks are tumbling as investors worry that tariffs and harsh words between the U.S. and China will touch off a trade war that derails the global economy. Continue reading
Apr 06 FEMA: Puerto Rico running out of time as storm season nears By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency warned that Puerto Rico is not ready for another disaster. Continue reading
Apr 06 Did Cambridge Analytica get your data? You’ll know soon By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Anyone who's been wondering if their private Facebook data might have been swept up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal will soon get their first clues. Continue reading
Apr 06 Drug companies paid $116 million to patient advocacy groups in 2015 alone, new data suggests By Emily Kopp, Sydney Lupkin, Elizabeth Lucas, Kaiser Health News The database, called Pre$cription for Power shows that donations to patient advocacy groups tallied for 2015 — the most recent full year in which documents required by the Internal Revenue Service were available — dwarfed the total amount the companies… Continue reading