More cases of human plague confirmed in New Mexico
June 27, 2017
Two new cases of the plague have been confirmed in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, according to health officials.
Cyber attack sweeps globe, researchers see ‘WannaCry’ link
June 27, 2017
MOSCOW/KIEV/WASHINGTON – A major global cyber attack on Tuesday disrupted computers at Russia's biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms with a virus similar to the ransomware that last month infected more than 300,000 computers.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump’s travel ban, in part
June 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to let President Trump's immigration travel ban go into effect for some travelers, reversing the actions of lower federal courts that had put the controversial policy completely on hold.
Theresa May signs agreement with Northern Ireland’s DUP
June 26, 2017
Agreement to enable Theresa May's Conservative Party to govern the country despite losing its majority in parliament.
May shakes hands with DUP's Foster outside 10 Downing Street in central London [Reuters]
‘Keep the bridge with India open,’ Modi tells Indian Americans
June 26, 2017
By Geeta Goindi
The Indian prime minister addresses event that drew 700 plus prominent community leaders from across the US.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a community event in Tysons, VA, on June 25, 2017.
How actress Hedy Lamarr became the ‘mother of Wi-Fi’
June 25, 2017
Known as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr starred in dozens of films over a career that spanned decades.
In Trump era, mental health experts are rethinking Goldwater Rule
June 25, 2017
Since Donald Trump became president, commentary about his public statements, tweeting habits, predilections and even his personality has become something of a national pastime.
AP Photo Former Sen. Barry Goldwater is pictured speaking, Aug. 1967.
Carrier workers facing layoffs feel betrayed by Trump
June 25, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS – A promise made before Christmas is fizzling before the Fourth of July.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at an event at Carrier HVAC plant in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dec. 1, 2016. – REUTERS
Egypt’s Sisi ratifies contested deal handing Red Sea islands to Saudi...
June 25, 2017
CAIRO - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday ratified an agreement that cedes sovereignty over two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, brushing off widespread public criticism of the deal.
Melania Trump Hires White House Chief Usher From the Family Business
June 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the past, White House chief ushers have largely been public servants, military personnel or career staff members who worked their way up the usher ladder over several administrations. But in naming a new chief usher on Friday, Melania Trump elevated someone from within a close network of family employees to be her in-house right hand.
