Clinton's capital gains tax plan to urge focus on long-term growth
Presidential contender Hillary Clinton’s proposed plan to overhaul capital gains taxes aims to foster long-term growth by taxing some short-term investments at higher rates, an aide for her campaign said on Monday. Under her proposal, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the maximum capital gains tax rate on investments held at least a year, currently 23.8 percent, would rise to at least the 28 percent proposed by President Barack
Military site shootings crystallize FBI terrorism concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly shootings at military sites in Tennessee illustrate the threat that FBI officials have warned about: violence directed against a vulnerable government target by a lone gunman with apparent terrorist aspirations.
AP-GfK Poll: Americans divided over same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON (AP) — People in the United States are evenly divided over the Supreme Court case that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll.
Buckingham Palace slams images of queen's Nazi salute as child
Buckingham Palace voiced disappointment after a British newspaper on Saturday published images showing a young Queen Elizabeth II giving a Nazi salute in the early 1930s. The front page of The Sun showed the queen, then aged around six, raising her right hand in the air as her mother, the late Queen Mother, does the same. The headline on the story read: “Their Royal Heilnesses” — a reference to the
U.S. Navy says sailor injured in Tennessee shooting has died
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez pulled up to his military targets in a rented, silver Mustang convertible, wearing a vest with extra ammunition, wielding at least two long guns — either rifles or shotguns — and a handgun. His once clean-shaven face was covered with a bushy beard.
Winds force second-ever British Open Monday finish
Saturday winds forced a long suspension of play which will lead to the first Monday finish since 1988
Saudi Arabia says it stopped Islamic State attacks; 400 held
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Saturday it broke up planned Islamic State attacks in the kingdom, announcing it has arrested over 400 people in its raids.
California brush fire forces evacuation of more than 300 campers: fire officials
(Reuters) – Dozens of children were among more than 300 people evacuated from campgrounds early Saturday morning as firefighters battled brush fires burning in Southern California’s drought-parched foothills, fire officials said. It has charred more that 125 acres northwest of San Bernardino, according to an online U.S. Forest Service post. At least five campgrounds near the fire were evacuated, sending 300 campers, including 130 children with special needs, to a
Navy sailor dies, becoming fifth serviceman killed in Chattanooga
A male U.S. Navy petty officer has died of wounds sustained in this week’s shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the U.S. Navy said on Saturday, raising the number of people killed in the attack to five. The suspected shooter, Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez, a Kuwaiti-born naturalized U.S. citizen, also died on Thursday in a firefight with police after the rampage at a military recruiting office and a training center six miles away.
KKK, African-American group plan rallies at South Carolina Capitol
A Ku Klux Klan chapter and an African-American group plan overlapping demonstrations on Saturday outside the South Carolina State House, where state officials removed the Confederate battle flag last week. Governor Nikki Haley, who called for the flag’s removal from the State House grounds after the killing of nine African-Americans in a Charleston church last month, urged South Carolinians to steer clear of the Klan rally. “Our family hopes the
Tributes pour in for Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi
NICE, France (AP) — Tributes poured in from the world of Formula One for French driver Jules Bianchi, who died after a long fight against horrendous injuries sustained in a head-on crash during the Japanese Grand Prix last October.
One-way ticket at heart of Tenn. shooting probe
In 2014, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez traveled to Jordan, and ended up spending seven months overseas.
Boston Marathon bomber moved to Colorado Supermax prison
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR’ tsahr-NEYE’-ehv) is now detained in the highest-security prison in the country.
Slain Marine's final text: 'ACTIVE SHOOTER'
Twenty-four hours after a deadly shooting spree that began at one military recruitment center in Chattanooga, Tenn., and ended at another, details are starting to emerge about the four Marines who were killed in Thursday’s attack.
Details emerge on 'lone wolf' Tenn. shootings
Yahoo’s Bianna Golodryga and guests break down what we know about Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.
First victims in Chattanooga shooting identified
Twenty-four hours after a deadly shooting spree that began at one military recruitment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and ended at another, details are starting to emerge about the four Marines who were killed in Thursday’s attack.
Bush: Clinton’s good intentions can't fix economy
The presidential candidate says the Democrat’s economic plan would stifle innovation.
Holmes verdict offers some relief to families
Three years after 12 died and 70 were injured in a Colorado movie theater, James Holmes is found guilty.
Chattanooga shooting suspect's Mideast travel being probed
By Rich McKay CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are investigating trips that the suspect in the fatal shootings of four Marines in Tennessee took to the Middle East, including at least one to Jordan and a possible visit to Yemen, a source close to the probe said on Friday. Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez, 24, identified as the shooter by the FBI, was shot to death in a rampage on Thursday
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Turkey stages first airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria, rounds up Kurds
By Orhan Coskun and Dasha Afanasieva ANKARA/ELBEYLI, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkish warplanes pounded Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time on Friday, with President Tayyip Erdogan promising more decisive action against both the jihadists and Kurdish militants at home. The air strikes, which followed a phone conversation between Erdogan and U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday, were accompanied by a series of police raids across Turkey to detain
Al Qaeda operational commander killed in U.S. air strike: Pentagon
A U.S. air strike in Afghanistan has killed a high-ranking al Qaeda operational commander, the U.S. military said on Friday. The U.S. military named the target of the strike as Abu Khalil al-Sudani, saying he was killed in a July 11 strike in the Bermal district of Afghanistan’s Paktika province. In a statement, it said he was head of al Qaeda “suicide and explosives operations” and was linked to plots
Security worries delay start of Greece's new bailout talks
BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) – Talks on tying up a new bailout deal for Greece failed to start on Friday as had been expected, with officials blaming security worries for delaying the negotiations with international creditors who are detested by many Greeks. Greek government officials had said this week that the talks on the third bailout program worth up to 86 billion euros ($94 billion) would start in Athens on Friday.
China says U.S. trying to influence Philippines' sea case
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday the United States was trying to influence a South China Sea arbitration case filed by the Philippines after a senior U.S. official said China would be obligated to abide by the tribunal’s decision. China has for years insisted that disputes with rival claimants to the South China Sea be handled bilaterally. China has refused to take part in the case.
Special Report: How Sony sanitized Adam Sandler movie to please Chinese censors
By Clare Baldwin and Kristina Cooke HONG KONG/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – In a 2013 script for the movie “Pixels,” intergalactic aliens blast a hole in one of China’s national treasures – the Great Wall. Sony executives spared the Great Wall because they were anxious to get the movie approved for release in China, a review of internal Sony Pictures emails shows. It is just one of a series of changes
Syrian government says too early for more U.N.-backed peace talks
By Laila Bassam and Sylvia Westall BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syria’s foreign minister said on Friday it was too early to hold another United Nations-backed peace conference on Syria, indicating the dim prospects for diplomacy as a U.N. envoy wraps up three months of consultations on the war. Walid al-Moualem also reiterated his government’s view that Iran’s support for Damascus would continue after its nuclear deal with world powers including the
US stock indexes move lower; Amazon soars on surprise profit
Major U.S. stock indexes veered lower in morning trading Friday, weighed down by disappointing quarterly results from several companies and increased worry that China’s economy is slowing. Health care stocks were among the biggest decliners.
'Landmark' trade deal on slashing tech tariffs agreed
BERLIN (AP) — Forty-nine countries have reached a deal to cut tariffs on around 200 technology products, a decision that could pave the way for lower prices for consumers.
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a predicted but controversial third consecutive term in office, according to official election results announced Friday. Nkurunziza won 69.41 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s vote, handing him an immediate first-round victory, the election commission said. Nkurunziza’s candidacy was condemned as unconstitutional by the opposition and provoked months of protests and an attempted coup in the central African nation.
Burundi: President Nkurunziza wins third term amid unrest
BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a third term in office, an electoral official announced Friday, amid unrest over whether his third term is constitutional.
Greece faces recession warning as bailout talks set to open
Greece’s most influential think tank warned on Thursday of a sharp drop back into recession in a report that came hours after parliament approved a second package of reform measures aimed at securing a new bailout from international lenders. In its quarterly report, the IOBE institute said that capital controls imposed last month to stop a bank run pushing the financial system into collapse would exact a heavy toll across
Greece faces recession warning as bailout talks set to open
Greece’s most influential think tank warned on Thursday of a sharp drop back into recession in a report that came hours after parliament approved a second package of reform measures aimed at securing a new bailout from international lenders. In its quarterly report, the IOBE institute said that capital controls imposed last month to stop a bank run pushing the financial system into collapse would exact a heavy toll across
Kerry mounts furious defense of Iran nuclear deal
By Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry mounted a furious counterattack against critics of the Iran nuclear deal on Thursday, telling skeptical lawmakers that rejection of the accord would give Tehran “a great big green light” to swiftly accelerate its atomic program. Testifying before Congress for the first time since Iran and world powers reached the deal last week, Kerry fought back
Kerry mounts furious defense of Iran nuclear deal
By Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry mounted a furious counterattack against critics of the Iran nuclear deal on Thursday, telling skeptical lawmakers that rejection of the accord would give Tehran “a great big green light” to swiftly accelerate its atomic program. Testifying before Congress for the first time since Iran and world powers reached the deal last week, Kerry fought back
Iraq deploys coalition-trained troops to Ramadi fight for first time
By Phil Stewart BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has for the first time deployed troops trained by the U.S.-led coalition in their campaign to retake the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants, sending 3,000 of them in recent days, a Pentagon spokesman said on Thursday. Colonel Steve Warren told reporters traveling with Defense Secretary Ash Carter that 500 Sunni tribesmen, whose training by Iraqis was overseen by U.S. troops, were
Iraq deploys coalition-trained troops to Ramadi fight for first time
By Phil Stewart BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has for the first time deployed troops trained by the U.S.-led coalition in their campaign to retake the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants, sending 3,000 of them in recent days, a Pentagon spokesman said on Thursday. Colonel Steve Warren told reporters traveling with Defense Secretary Ash Carter that 500 Sunni tribesmen, whose training by Iraqis was overseen by U.S. troops, were
Senate panel passes amendment to end restrictions on travel to Cuba
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 18-12 on Thursday to end restrictions on Americans travel to Cuba, a committee spokesman said. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Bill Trott)
Senate panel passes amendment to end restrictions on travel to Cuba
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 18-12 on Thursday to end restrictions on Americans travel to Cuba, a committee spokesman said. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Bill Trott)
Greek bailout vote puts Syriza party rebellion to the test
By Costas Pitas and Angeliki Koutantou ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s leftist government tried on Wednesday to contain a rebellion in Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza party ahead of a vote in the evening on reforms required to start talks on a rescue deal. A first set of reforms that focused largely on tax hikes and budget discipline triggered a rebellion in Syriza last week and passed only thanks to votes
Suicide bomber on motorcycle kills 15 near Afghan market
A suicide bomber on a motorcycle killed at least 15 people and wounded 38 near a busy marketplace in northwest Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said. No one claimed responsibility, but Taliban militants have regularly use suicide bombers to attack Afghan government and foreign troops in the area. Five of the dead were Afghan security force personnel and the rest civilians, Faryab’s acting governor, Satar Barez, said.
