U.S. military envisions broad defense of Syrian oilfields
The United States will repel any attempt to take Syria’s oil fields away from U.S.-backed Syrian militia with “overwhelming force,” whether the opponent is Islamic...
California regulator to investigate utilities’ mass fire-prevention power outages
The California Public Utilities Commission on Monday said it would open a formal investigation of wide-scale precautionary power outages imposed by several utilities this month...
House to vote on Trump impeachment inquiry
The U.S. House of Representatives this week will debate legislation establishing procedures for the next phase of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, House...
Medicinal cannabis not proven in mental health, study finds
Evidence is weak for whether medicinal cannabis treatments can relieve mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and psychosis, and doctors should prescribe them with great...
Beyond Meat to offer more store discounts as competition heats up; shares fall
Beyond Meat Inc reported its first ever net profit and raised its full-year sales forecast, but shares tumbled 6.5% in extended trading as the vegan...
United, Avianca and Copa’s South American deal delayed as they mull fourth partner
A proposed joint venture between United Airlines , Colombia’s Avianca Holdings and Panama’s Copa Holdings has been delayed due to the potential inclusion of Brazil’s...
Iraqi minister of defense says a missile fell near Taji camp causing no damage
Iraqi Defense Minister Najah al-Shammari said on Tuesday a missile fell near Taji camp but caused no damage....
Democrats set Thursday vote on House path to Trump impeachment probe
Democrats in Congress, answering Republican complaints that their impeachment investigation of U.S. President Donald Trump is being conducted in secret, plan a vote on Thursday...
UK parliament rejects Johnson’s early election bid
The European Union agreed to a three-month flexible ‘Brextension’ on Monday but the British parliament rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bid to end the political...
Getty fire threatens posh L.A. homes as blaze in California wine country rages on
Wind-whipped flames chased thousands of residents from wealthy Los Angeles neighborhoods and threatened the city’s famed Getty Center museum on Monday, the latest outbreak in...
