Trump kills TPP, giving China its first big win
Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today's WorldView newsletter. President Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the United States' participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a sweeping trade pact negotiated with eleven other nations. It was neither ratified by American lawmakers nor expected to pass a vote in Congress. But Trump chose to kill it anyway ..>> view originalWorkers Dismayed by President Trump's Federal Hiring Freeze
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A U.S. federal judge blocked Aetna's proposed $34 billion merger with rival Humana, saying it was illegal under antitrust law. (Reuters) This story has been updated. A federal judge has prohibited the merger of two health insurance giants, Aetna and Humana, upholding the Justice Department's decision that the $37 billion deal would hurt competition and raise prices for consumers. "The Court is unpersuaded that the efficiencies generated by the merger will be sufficient to mitigate the ant..>> view originalLimo torched in DC protests belongs to Muslim immigrant, may cost ...
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President Trump had just returned to the White House on Saturday from his final inauguration event, a tranquil interfaith prayer service, when the flashes of anger began to build. Trump turned on the television to see a jarring juxtaposition — massive demonstrations around the globe protesting his day-old presidency and footage of the sparser crowd at his inauguration, with large patches of white empty space on the Mall. As his press secretary, Sean Spicer, was still unpacking boxes in his spa..>> view originalCapitals remain red hot with another dominant win against the ...
Capitals forward T.J. Oshie beats Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward with a backhand shot in the third period of Washington’s 6-1 win over Carolina. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post) Flashing red goal lights, blaring horns and celebratory hugs and helmet pats were once again in abundance at Verizon Center. Consider it just another day at the office for these Washington Capitals, who have been scoring touchdowns with the regularity of a football team. The Capitals have collected goals with ease ..>> view original
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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