McConnell opposes impeachment witnesses now — but supported them during Clinton trial – CNN
McConnell opposes impeachment witnesses now — but supported them during Clinton trial CNN Schumer wants McConnell to allow these witnesses to testify in Senate impeachment trial CNN...
Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave
A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out of control, damaging buildings and cutting off major roads, authorities said,...
U.S. approves Roche’s $4.3 billion purchase of Spark Therapeutics
Swiss drugmaker Roche has won U.S. antitrust approval for its $4.3 billion deal to buy gene therapy specialist Spark Therapeutics clearing the way for Roche’s...
Mexico, U.S. seek to dispel tension over labor tweak to trade deal
The U.S. and Mexican governments on Monday sought to defuse a controversy over Washington’s plan to monitor Mexican labor standards under a new regional trade...
Male researchers call their work ‘novel’ more often than women
(Reuters Health) – Male scientists are more likely than their female counterparts to use superlatives like “first” or “novel” to describe their work, a new...
Hollywood celebrates a closing ‘Star Wars’ chapter at world premiere
Colorful droids and armor-clad stormtroopers were expected to rub shoulders with Hollywood VIPs on Monday at the world premiere of “Star Wars: The Rise of...
Britain’s GSK seeks U.S approval for rival to J&J’s multiple myeloma drug
GlaxoSmithKline said on Monday it had applied for U.S. approval for its experimental multiple myeloma drug that showed meaningful response in nearly a third of...
Senate advances massive defense policy bill
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to advance a $738 billion defense policy bill, clearing the way for a vote on final passage on...
EU landmark law on sustainable investments back on track after lawmaker approval
European Union lawmakers agreed on Monday to support a proposal on rules governing which financial products can be called “green” and “sustainable” after EU member...
Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut
Lebanese army troops on Tuesday lobbed tear gas to disperse hundreds of supporters of the Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal who tried to storm a...