Aircraft Carrier Wasn't Sailing to Deter North Korea, as U.S. Suggested Aircraft Carrier Wasn't Sailing to Deter North Korea, as U.S. Suggested:- Just over a week ago, the White House declared that ordering an American aircraft carrier into the Sea of Japan would send a powerful deterrent signal to North Korea and […]
A month after dismissing federal prosecutors, Justice Department does not have any U.S. attorneys in place Attorney General Jeff Sessions is making aggressive law enforcement a top priority, directing his federal prosecutors across the country to crack down on illegal immigrants and “use every tool” they have to go after […]
First protected DREAMer is deported under Trump Federal agents ignored President Trump's pledge to protect from deportation undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children by sending a young man back to his native Mexico, the first such documented case, a USA TODAY examination of the new administration's immigration […]
BofA's profit boosted by surge in trading, investment banking Bank of America (BAC.N) reported a higher-than-expected jump in quarterly profit as bond trading surged and the lender earned more from advising on debt and equity offerings and deals. Wall Street banks have been vitalized by increased market activity prompted by […]
J&J revenue misses on lower-than-expected pharmaceutical sales Johnson & Johnson, which is in the process of completing its $30 billion acquisition of Swiss biotech Actelion, reported on Tuesday quarterly revenue that missed analysts' estimates, hurt by lower demand for its pharmaceutical products. The diversified healthcare company's sales rose to $17.77 […]
Insurer UnitedHealth posts strong results, boosts forecast UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH.N), the largest U.S. health insurer, reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by strength across its businesses, and raised its profit and revenue forecast for the year. The company's shares were up 2.2 percent in premarket trading on Tuesday. UnitedHealth, which […]
Memphis coach Fizdale blasts unprofessional officiating Memphis coach Fizdale blasts unprofessional officiating:- Memphis coach David Fizdale blasted the officiating in Game 2 of the Grizzlies' first-round series against the Spurs, deeming it "unprofessional" and "unacceptable" before slamming his fist on a table and storming off. San Antonio held off a late rally […]
Bucks rookie Thon Maker leaves mark in return to Canada Bucks rookie Thon Maker leaves mark in return to Canada:- Milwaukee Bucks big man Thon Maker marked his first postseason game with a block party in familiar surroundings. The 7-foot-1 rookie wasn't worried about performing under playoff pressure against the […]
When fans see red, MLB men in blue may soon explain replays When fans see red, MLB men in blue may soon explain replays:- Adrian Gonzalez dives headfirst into home, seems to beat the tag by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, but is called out. Safe, shout fans at Dodger Stadium […]
Blazers need more than just Lillard, McCollum vs Warriors Blazers need more than just Lillard, McCollum vs Warriors:- Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum made brilliant playoff debuts, and it still wasn't enough for Portland in Game 1 against Golden State. The Trail Blazers know that if they are going to […]
