Category Archives: World
Trump picks Michigan's Ronna Romney McDaniel for RNC chair
DES MOINES, Iowa - Michigan’s Republican Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become the new Republican National Committee chair next year. The niec...
Dec 14, 2016

Who else sang the anthem at presidential inaugurations?
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump picked “America’s Got Talent” star Jackie Evancho to sing the national anthem at his Jan. 20 inauguration. Here’s a list of some prev...
Dec 14, 2016

Fed's forecast after raising key rate: 3 more hikes in 2017
WASHINGTON - After raising its benchmark interest rate in response to a strengthening U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve foresees three more hikes in 2017. The Fed’s move to raise its key rate wi...
Dec 14, 2016
Louisiana governor's LGBT rights order thrown out by judge
BATON ROUGE, La. - An executive order issued by Louisiana’s governor that was aimed at protecting the rights of LGBT people in state government was thrown out Wednesday by a judge who said the g...
Dec 14, 2016

Chicago alderman indicted on extortion, other charges
CHICAGO - A prominent Chicago alderman has been charged with stealing at least $30,000 from a charitable fund set up in part to help poor constituents and spending it at casinos and to pay his daughte...
Dec 14, 2016
Dollar surges on prospect of more Fed rate hikes
LONDON - The dollar surged to near-14 year highs against the euro Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in a year and indicated that there could be another three ...
Dec 14, 2016

TV's Evancho to sing national anthem at Trump inauguration
WASHINGTON - “America’s Got Talent” star Jackie Evancho will sing the national anthem at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. The 16-year-old Evancho said Wednesday on NBC...
Dec 14, 2016

Italy's new premier wins 2nd confidence vote in his govt
ROME - Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni has won a second vote of confidence in Parliament, paving the way for his new government to lead Italy until it holds a new election. The Senate voted 169-99 Wed...
Dec 14, 2016
The Latest: Cosby hearing adjourns, no decision on accusers
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The Latest on Bill Cosby’s latest court appearance in his sexual assault case (all times local): 5:10 p.m. A Pennsylvania judge says he’ll take some time before deciding ...
Dec 14, 2016

Former SEAL Zinke tapped to lead Interior Department
BILLINGS, Mont. - Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana made no secret of his ambitions to join a Donald Trump Cabinet, and yet his nomination as interior secretary is in some ways an unlikely fit for the retire...
Dec 14, 2016