Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Democrats drafting list of Trump-led regulations to be repealed: senator
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said Tuesday that Democrats were drawing up a list of recent rules established by President Donald Trump-led regulators they hoped to q...
Jan 12, 2021
More COVID-19 relief will be top priority under Democratic Senate: Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new Democratic-controlled Senate will take up further COVID-19 relief legislation as soon as Democrats take control of the chamber, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schum...
Jan 12, 2021
U.S. Senior Women’s Open rescheduled to July
The U.S. Senior Women's Open is being rescheduled to remove a conflict with the AIG Women's British Open. Both tournaments were scheduled for Aug. 19-22. The USGA announced Tuesday that the U.S. Senio...
Jan 12, 2021
Dutch COVID-19 lockdown extended by three weeks until Feb. 9
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Lockdown measures in the Netherlands, including the closure of schools and shops, will be extended by at least three weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the government d...
Jan 12, 2021
Steinmetz denies corruption in Guinea case; says he was not in charge
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz on Tuesday denied any role in corruption or forgery linked to mining rights his company secured in Guinea, describing himself...
Jan 12, 2021
Michigan State Police arrest Calhoun County shooting suspect
ALBION TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Michigan State Police say a Jackson resident has been arrested in connection with a Calhoun County shooting one week ago. They say the suspect has been charged ...
Jan 12, 2021
U.S. set to require negative COVID-19 tests for all international air passengers: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to sign an order on Tuesday expanding coronavirus testing requirements for all international ai...
Jan 12, 2021
KC Fed’s George: Vaccine delays among most substantial risks to U.S. recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delay in the rollout of coronavirus vaccines is now among the most substantial risks facing the United States, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Esther George said on Tuesda...
Jan 12, 2021
Facebook says it removed record number of disinformation campaigns in December
LONDON (Reuters) - Facebook Inc identified and suspended 17 disinformation networks on its platforms in December, representing its largest monthly takedown, the U.S. tech giant said on Tuesday. The so...
Jan 12, 2021
U.S. State Department says Pompeo’s trip to Brussels this week canceled
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that all travel including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Brussels has been canceled, as the agency carried out the transition...
Jan 12, 2021
