U.S. government posts $8 billion deficit in June
The U.S. government posted an $8 billion budget deficit in June, according to data released on Thursday by the Treasury Department....
Gulf of Mexico U.S. oil output cut by 53% ahead of storm – U.S. govt
Energy companies have cut crude oil production in the U.S.-regulated areas of the Gulf of Mexico by 53.39%, or 1 million barrels per day (bpd),...
Storm Barry bears down on New Orleans with ‘extreme rain,’ flooding risk
Some residents and visitors prepared to flee New Orleans on Thursday as Tropical Storm Barry closed in and officials warned of “extreme rain” and flooding...
Pelosi says ‘respects’ value of every member
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that her party “respects the value” of every member of the caucus a day after she urged...
Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Kamala Harris unveils plan to tackle rape kit backlog
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on Thursday pledged the nation’s backlog of rape kits needing review would be processed by the end of her first four-year...
Candidate Biden says Trump’s foreign policies have damaged America’s standing
Looking to steady his presidential campaign after a debate performance against other Democratic contenders that hurt him in public opinion polls, Joe Biden on Thursday...
New Orleans braces for Mississippi flooding as storm Barry bears down
Some residents and visitors prepared to flee New Orleans on Thursday as Tropical Storm Barry closed in and city officials warned of severe flooding if...
Ethiopia’s TPLF demands clarity on 2020 elections, blasts ADP over ‘coup’ – Africanews English
Ethiopia’s TPLF demands clarity on 2020 elections, blasts ADP over ‘coup’ Africanews English News: TPLF threatens to distance itself from ADP; demands independent investigation into assassinations...
White House scraps key plan to lower U.S. drug prices; may target drugmakers
The Trump administration on Thursday scrapped one of its most ambitious proposals for lowering prescription medicine prices, backing down from a policy aimed at health...
Breakingviews TV: Going viral
McAfee is reportedly tilting at an IPO. Its original core business is in decline, but the company has been spruced up by its private equity...