Watch Obama react to mass U.S. shootings
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Friday, June 10, 2016
U.S. Approves 6 Airlines for Direct Flights to Cuba
U.S. Approves 6 Airlines for Direct Flights to Cuba
Service was approved to nine cities in the latest piece of the Obama administration’s push to normalize relations.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
In Lawsuit, U.S. Says Queens School Discriminated Against 3 Black Teachers
In Lawsuit, U.S. Says Queens School Discriminated Against 3 Black Teachers
The lawsuit made it clear that the government believes that the principal of Pan American International High School targeted the teachers with the goal of having them removed from their jobs.
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose in April
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose in April
Stockpiles held by wholesale companies in the United States rose in April at the fastest pace in 10 months, while sales climbed by the largest amount in a year.
Drug That Killed Prince Is Making Mexican Cartels Richer, U.S. Says
Drug That Killed Prince Is Making Mexican Cartels Richer, U.S. Says
American officials warn that the cartels are using their own labs to produce fentanyl, a synthetic opioid tied to a rise in overdose deaths.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
U.S. Worker Productivity Slumped Again in First Quarter
U.S. Worker Productivity Slumped Again in First Quarter
American workers were less productive again in the January-March quarter, although the decline wasn’t as severe as first thought.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Sunday, June 5, 2016
U.S. to Press China to Curb Industrial Output
U.S. to Press China to Curb Industrial Output
“Excess capacity is not just a domestic issue,” Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said ahead of the two nations’ Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Iraqi Army Seen as Ill Equipped to Retake Mosul From ISIS, Despite U.S. Aid
Iraqi Army Seen as Ill Equipped to Retake Mosul From ISIS, Despite U.S. Aid
The Iraqis have trouble moving supplies to their troops on battlefields, and a planned offensive against the Islamic State’s stronghold will probably have to wait.
Okinawa Murder Case Heightens Outcry Over U.S. Military’s Presence
Okinawa Murder Case Heightens Outcry Over U.S. Military’s Presence
Okinawans have long complained of violence, noise and other problems associated with American bases. Now the bases’ very existence is drawing a backlash.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Bits: Huawei Draws Attention of U.S. Regulators
Bits: Huawei Draws Attention of U.S. Regulators
The Chinese tech company is being asked to explain sales to countries considered to be outlaw states.
U.S. Sanctions Expected to Hit Small Banks’ Business With North Korea
U.S. Sanctions Expected to Hit Small Banks’ Business With North Korea
The Chinese banks most affected by the sanctions on Pyongyang will be regional ones that facilitate the bulk of North Korea’s business in China.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
U.S. to Ban Commercial Trade of African Elephant Ivory
U.S. to Ban Commercial Trade of African Elephant Ivory
The new rules aim to protect the endangered African elephant and curb the illegal importation of ivory into the United States.
U.S. Subpoenas Huawei Over Its Dealings in Iran and North Korea
U.S. Subpoenas Huawei Over Its Dealings in Iran and North Korea
Officials are questioning the Chinese telecom giant’s exports to countries covered by sanctions, amid a broader debate over global communications.