Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Hillary Clinton Emails: Domestic Politics, Image

Wall Street JournalHillary Clinton Emails: Domestic Politics, Image-TendingWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—While serving as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton was keenly attentive to domestic political issues—following the gay-rights debate, staying in touch with Democratic allies and keeping tabs on her public image—a batch of emails ...Clinton emails show old friend advising on foreign policyReutersA glimpse at Hillary Clinton's e-mails, from celebrities to politiciansWashington PostMore of Hillary Clinton's emails say little about State Department tenureLos Angeles TimesThe Hindu -CNNall 567 news articles »

A historic black church burns near Charleston, the seventh in a spate of fires

TIMEA historic black church burns near Charleston, the seventh in a spate of firesWashington PostFour hours flames ravaged a historic black church just north of Charleston, S.C., Tuesday evening as fire crews from two counties battled to get the blaze under control. “It's gone,” local state senator Cezar McKnight told the Charleston Post and ...Another Historically Black Church in South Carolina BurnsNBCNews.comAnother black church in South Carolina burns; cause unknownChron.comSouth Carolina: Church BurnsNew York TimesReuters -ABC News -Huffington Postall 124 news articles »

President and first lady joke, banter with White House 'intruders'

USA TODAYPresident and first lady joke, banter with White House 'intruders'USA TODAYThe president and first lady decided to practice a new kind of security tactic when they ran into about 50 intruders on the White House South Lawn Tuesday night. They joined them. About 50 Girl Scouts were making themselves at home on the White House ...Obama to Girl Scouts: 'What are you guys doing in my yard?'Washington Post (blog)Girl Scouts Campout on White House LawnNBCNews.comGirl Scouts camp at White HouseThe Australian (blog)ABC News -Daily Mail -People Magazineall 106 news articles »

FIFA Women's World Cup: US beats Germany, 2

ESPNFIFA Women's World Cup: US beats Germany, 2-0, to advance to finalWashington PostMONTREAL — During its rough start to this World Cup, the U.S. women's national soccer team promised that brighter days were ahead, that the sputtering attack and grinding style would give away to the beauty and prosperity that has defined the program ...US Women's Soccer Team Beats Germany to Advance to World Cup FinalsABC NewsUS heads to World Cup final with 2-0 win over GermanyFox NewsThe US roars into World Cup final with fierce win over GermanyUSA TODAYWall Street Journal (blog) -New York Times -CBS Newsall 915 news articles »

Misty Copeland Is Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater

New York TimesMisty Copeland Is Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet TheaterNew York TimesMisty Copeland was fast becoming the most famous ballerina in the United States — making the cover of Time magazine, being profiled by “60 Minutes,” becoming a social media sensation and dancing ballet's biggest roles on some of its grandest stages.​Misty Copeland, a tour de force, breaks ballet barrierCBS NewsAmerican Ballet Theatre promotes Misty Copeland to principal dancer, making ...New York Daily NewsMisty Copeland Is American Ballet Theatre's First Black Female Principal DancerABC NewsChron.com -CNN -Reutersall 309 news articles »

US and Cuba to announce embassy openings

Fox News LatinoUS and Cuba to announce embassy openingsCNNWashington (CNN) The United States and Cuba on Wednesday plan to officially seal the renewal of diplomatic ties begun last year, announcing the reopening of embassies in Washington and Havana for the first time in more than half-a-century, two senior ...US, Cuba to announce embassy openingsUSA TODAYUS-Cuba deal to restore ties to be unveiled on WednesdayReutersUS, Cuba to Announce Deal to Open Foreign EmbassiesNBCNews.comLos Angeles Times -ABC News -Washington Postall 100 news articles »

Iran nuclear talks: Major powers agree to extend deadline for historic deal to ...

ABC OnlineIran nuclear talks: Major powers agree to extend deadline for historic deal to ...ABC OnlineIran and six major powers have given themselves until July 7 to clinch a historic nuclear deal as a midnight deadline approached in marathon talks with no breakthrough in sight. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, who joined the talks in Vienna on ...Amid chest thumping, US and Iran extend talks on nuclear dealChristian Science MonitorIran, Greece, Climate Change Dominate US-Brazil MeetingWall Street JournalKerry, Zarif had 'productive' meeting in Vienna -State DepartmentReutersFirstpost -Boston Heraldall 4,080 news articles »

Export

PoliticoExport-Import Bank set for midnight expiration, conservatives cheer demiseFox NewsConservatives cheered the demise of the federal Export-Import Bank Tuesday and vowed to beat back efforts to revive it, even as business leaders issued dire warnings that letting the agency expire at midnight would hurt U.S. competitiveness globally.US Export-Import Bank Expires as Political Fight ContinuesVoice of AmericaCongress Leaves For Recess Without Reauthorizing Export-Import BankNPRUS Export-Import Bank set for midnight expirationNew Zealand HeraldAL.com -The Seattle Timesall 237 news articles »

12 prison staffers suspended after convicted killers escape

New York Post12 prison staffers suspended after convicted killers escapeNew York PostStaffers at the Clinton Correctional Facility are in hot water after David Sweat (left) and Richard Matt's escape. Photo: AP. FOLLOW THE STORY. 12 prison staffers suspended after convicted killers escape · Escaped killer tells all, throws Shaw-skank ...and more »

Mexico Drops Out of Donald Trump's Miss Universe Pageant

NBCNews.comMexico Drops Out of Donald Trump's Miss Universe PageantNBCNews.comFallout from Donald Trump's remarks about immigrants from Mexico continued Tuesday as a TV company backed by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim said it was scrapping a project in development with the outspoken mogul — and Mexico announced it won't ...Cheryl Burke dumps Trump, tooUSA TODAYMiss USA co-host Cheryl Burke drops out of pageant over Donald Trump's anti ...New York Daily NewsCheryl Burke becomes 3rd Miss USA co-host to drop outChron.comCNNMoney -CNBCall 2,646 news articles »

New York prison superintendent, 11 others on leave after inmates' escape

ReutersNew York prison superintendent, 11 others on leave after inmates' escapeReutersPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. The superintendent and 11 other workers have been put on leave at Clinton Correctional Facility after a pair of inmates escaped early this month, setting off a three-week-long manhunt, family members and New York state officials said ...and more »

Jeb Bush set to release 33 years of tax returns

U.S. News & World ReportJeb Bush set to release 33 years of tax returnsMiami HeraldJeb Bush on Tuesday will release 33 years of income tax returns, a figure his campaign says is more than any other presidential candidate in history. Much attention will be paid to Bush's later returns, when his final term as Florida governor ended. He ...GOP's Jeb Bush to Release 33 Years of Personal Tax ReturnsABC NewsRepublican candidate Bush to release years of tax returnsNew Zealand HeraldTuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.15MSNBCToronto Sunall 297 news articles »

How big a deal is Puerto Rico debt crisis? (+video)

Christian Science MonitorHow big a deal is Puerto Rico debt crisis? (+video)Christian Science MonitorNo US state has had, in recent memory, the kind of large-scale debt restructuring that's being talked about for Puerto Rico. Still, the crisis may have only a limited effect on financial markets. By Kevin Truong, Staff writer June 29, 2015. Save for ...and more »

Chris Christie's Uphill Run for President Relies on His Brash Touch

New York TimesChris Christie's Uphill Run for President Relies on His Brash TouchNew York TimesLIVINGSTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, whose meteoric rise as a national Republican in his first term was matched only by his spectacular loss of stature at home in his second, enters the 2016 presidential race on Tuesday morning ...Chris Christie, a faded Republican star, expected to launch presidential ...Washington Post (blog)Chris Christie facing uphill climb as he launches White House bidUSA TODAYChris Christie Poised to Announce Presidential CampaignBloombergSFGate -CBS Localall 561 news articles »

Indonesian Military Plane Crashes in Residential Area

ABC NewsIndonesian Military Plane Crashes in Residential AreaABC NewsAn Indonesian Air Force C-130 Hercules with 12 people on board crashed Tuesday into a residential area in Medan, the country's third largest city, authorities said. There was no immediate word on casualties.Indonesia Military Plane Crashes Into Hotel; Dozens KilledNBCNews.comAt least 5 dead after military plane crashes in Indonesian cityCNNIndonesia says air force transport plane crashes in Medan neighborhood, at ...Fox NewsWashington Post -Chron.com -Reutersall 173 news articles »

Monday, June 29, 2015

Man sets himself alight on Japan bullet train, second passenger dies: media

ReutersMan sets himself alight on Japan bullet train, second passenger dies: mediaReutersTOKYO Two passengers on a Japanese Shinkansen bullet train died after one doused himself in oil and set himself ablaze on Tuesday, media reports said. The train, carrying about 1,000 passengers, made an emergency stop on its way from Tokyo to the ...Passenger Sets Self on Fire on Japan's Bullet TrainNew York TimesFire on bullet train in Japan caused by apparent suicide attempt, officials sayCNNJapanese government says passenger on bullet train sets self on fire; 2 ...Washington PostTelegraph.co.uk -The Guardian -Times of Indiaall 89 news articles »

Obama plans to extend overtime to more salaried workers

ReutersObama plans to extend overtime to more salaried workersWashington PostPresident Obama said Monday that he wants to require overtime pay for salaried workers who make up to $50,400 a year, a proposal that the White House estimates will cover nearly 5 million workers. The changes would go into effect in 2016 and would ...New federal rules to boost overtime pay for millionsLos Angeles TimesObama to push OT protection for 5 million unprotected workersChristian Science MonitorObama Set to Expand Overtime Eligibility for Millions of WorkersBloombergNPR -Minneapolis Star Tribuneall 110 news articles »

Some Ky. clerks defy same

USA TODAYSome Ky. clerks defy same-sex rulingUSA TODAYLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Defying the Supreme Court and Gov. Steve Beshear's orders, clerks in at least five Kentucky counties are refusing to issue marriage licenses to any couples to avoid having to grant them to gay and lesbian partners. But their defiance ...Civilities: Jim Obergefell on what's next for him and the LGBT communityWashington PostBobby Jindal says Louisiana will comply with Supreme Court same-sex ...Fox NewsMost Louisiana parishes issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples Monday ...NOLA.comKansas City Star -NMPolitics.netall 3 news articles »

Contagion from Greek exit likely to be limited

USA TODAYContagion from Greek exit likely to be limitedUSA TODAYA Greek default and exit from the eurozone probably would have limited effects on the region and global economy because of new financial safety nets and European nations' improving fortunes, analysts say. The growing prospect of a Greek exit from the ...The only prudent way forward for GreeceWashington PostEurope to Greece: Get back to the bargaining table before it's too lateLos Angeles TimesMarkets Are Shaken by Turmoil in EuropeWall Street JournalReuters -Irish Examiner -Irish Timesall 13 news articles »

Recaptured killer: Escapees were headed to Mexico

USA TODAYRecaptured killer: Escapees were headed to MexicoUSA TODAYALBANY, N.Y. — Recaptured killer David Sweat told authorities that he and Richard Matt had planned to flee to Mexico in the hours after their spectacular escape from prison three weeks ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. The plan apparently went awry ...and more »

David Sweat wheeled off a plane during transfer to trauma unit

Daily MailDavid Sweat wheeled off a plane during transfer to trauma unitDaily MailGov. Cuomo said Monday that David Sweat, 35, who was nabbed Sunday, had split up from his older escape partner Richard Matt five days ago; It's also been revealed that Sweat's condition was upgraded to serious overnight when it was determined he ...and more »

David Cameron Vows a 'Full' Response to Tunisia Attack

New York TimesDavid Cameron Vows a 'Full' Response to Tunisia AttackNew York TimesLONDON — Shocked by the deadliest terrorist attack on Britons in a decade, Prime Minister David Cameron promised a “full spectrum” response on Monday to the assault, which killed 39 tourists at a resort in Sousse, Tunisia, on Friday. At least 18 of ...Quick succession of terrorist attacks has officials worriedCNNObama Speaks to Cameron, Tunisian Leader in Attack AftermathABC NewsTunisian beach hotel attack: Obama offers US helpCBC.caTelegraph.co.uk -BBC News -Irish Timesall 6,591 news articles »

NY looks at prison reforms after spectacular escape

USA TODAYNY looks at prison reforms after spectacular escapeUSA TODAYALBANY, N.Y. — New York's prison system likely will undergo changes after two killers broke June 6 out of a maximum-security prison in upstate New York. But while the capture of the two escapees in recent days raises new questions, some prison groups ...Trooper Had the Law on His Side When He Shot Unarmed EscapeeABC NewsDavid Sweat Says Prison Guard Gene Palmer Not Involved in Escape: ProsecutorNBCNews.comGuard charged in aiding prison escape appears in courtCBS NewsCNN -Fox News -Fox News Latinoall 1,482 news articles »

Obama signs trade bills into law, says tough battle still ahead

ReutersObama signs trade bills into law, says tough battle still aheadReutersWASHINGTON U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law legislation that gives him "fast-track" power to push ahead on a Pacific Rim trade deal that has been the subject of intense debate in Congress and across the nation. Flanked by some ...Obama Signs Trade Bill Into LawWall Street Journal (blog)In bipartisan ceremony, Obama signs trade legislation, calls for ...Washington Post (blog)Obama Signs Trade, Worker Assistance Bills Into LawABC NewsUSA TODAY -Fortuneall 150 news articles »

Supreme Court Allows Texas Abortion Clinics to Remain Open

USA TODAYSupreme Court Allows Texas Abortion Clinics to Remain OpenNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed nine Texas abortion clinics to remain open while the justices consider whether to hear an appeal from a decision effectively ordering them to close. The vote was 5 to 4, with Chief Justice John G.Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas abortion restrictionsWall Street JournalSupreme Court blocks Texas from enforcing some abortion-clinic restrictions.Washington PostSupreme Court blocks enforcement of Texas anti-abortion lawUSA TODAYNBCNews.com -CBS News -Reutersall 19 news articles »