As Trump again attacks minority congresswomen, House moves towards condemnation vote
A resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s racially charged attacks on four Democratic congresswomen was headed for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on...
HBO and ‘Game of Thrones’ lead nominations for television’s Emmy awards
HBO and its medieval fantasy series “Game of Thrones” led nominations on Tuesday television’s Emmy awards....
Reports: Knicks finalize deals with Bullock, Morris
The New York Knicks signed free agent forwards Reggie Bullock and Marcus Morris to contracts, according to reports on Tuesday....
Warren slams Trump’s defense nominee, citing ethics concerns
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s nominee Mark Esper should not be confirmed as U.S. defense secretary because of ethical...
Researchers try to make ICU less traumatic for patients, families
(Reuters Health) – Intensive care units (ICUs) can be extremely stressful for patients and families. Changes in the way ICUs are run may help mitigate...
Global stocks slip, U.S. yields rise on retail sales data
A gauge of global equities edged lower on Tuesday and U.S. Treasury yields climbed as a stronger-than-anticipated report on retail sales raised the possibility that...
Two leaders of Malian al Qaeda affiliate put on U.S. terrorism list
The United States added two leaders of al Qaeda’s affiliate in Mali to its global terrorism list on Tuesday, accusing them of engaging in destabilizing...
Penguins re-sign F Blueger to two-year contract
Forward Teddy Blueger re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $1.5 million....
Oil steadies as U.S. supply ramps up after storm
Oil prices steadied on Tuesday, paring gains as U.S. offshore crude production resumed after Hurricane Barry and tensions between the U.S. and Iran were seen...
Jordan names new envoy to Qatar, two years after downgrading ties
Jordan appointed a new ambassador to Qatar on Tuesday, a step toward restoring normal relations two years after Amman withdrew its ambassador in solidarity with...