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US to send up to 450 more troops to train Iraqis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the United States will send up to 450 more troops to Iraq to boost the training of local forces. It’s a response to recent setbacks at the hands of the Islamic State and Baghdad’s appeals for more help.
House plans Friday vote on bill key to Pacific trade pact
By Richard Cowan, David Lawder and Krista Hughes WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans aim to hold a vote on Friday on legislation key to President Barack Obama’s signature Pacific trade pact after reaching a deal with Democrats on funding to help workers who lose their jobs due to trade deals. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner urged both parties to back legislation to streamline the passage of trade deals through
5 Things About Trans Fats and the FDA’s Proposed Phase Out
Administration says Americans still eat about a gram of trans fat every day, and phasing it out could prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths each year.
Wall St jumps on report Germany may consider Greece aid
The blue-chip Dow Industrial Average opened higher for the first time in 5 days, while the Nasdaq Composite snapped a four-day losing streak, rising the most in a month.
Katy Perry Is the New Face of Moschino, Sports Gold Bra (And Major Bling) in Her First Ad—Take a Look!
Katy Perry has landed a Moschino campaign, y’all, and it’s super ’90s. (Yep, we’re psyched!) The songstress shared her first ad with followers on Instagram this morning,…
Katy Perry Is the New Face of Moschino, Sports Gold Bra (And Major Bling) in Her First Ad—Take a Look!
Katy Perry has landed a Moschino campaign, y’all, and it’s super ’90s. (Yep, we’re psyched!) The songstress shared her first ad with followers on Instagram this morning,…
USA vs. Sweden: What you need to know about the Women's World Cup showdown
Michigan's satellite camp in Dallas gets 5-star rating
Giants' Hunter Pence could be headed back to disabled list (Yahoo Sports)
Hunter Pence could be headed back to the disabled list. The San Francisco Giants right fielder, who didn’t make his season debut until mid-May because of a fractured left forearm, has not played since June 2 because of a sore left wrist. San Francisco could make a DL stint retroactive and Pence would be eligible to be activated June 17.