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Stevie Wonder heads star line-up for Aretha Franklin funeral
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and country singer Faith Hill will sing at the funeral of Aretha Franklin in Detroit next week, her publicist said on Thursday.
U.S. senators seek review of lead in military housing, citing Reuters
Eight U.S. senators are pushing for a federal review of the military's plans to protect children from exposure to lead, citing a Reuters report on lead poisoning in military housing.
British Airways, Air France halting flights to Iran from next month
British Airways and Air France said on Thursday they would halt flights to Iran from September for business reasons, months after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would re-impose sanctions on Tehran.
Fidelity fund votes backed Tesla, potential sign of more support
Funds run by Fidelity Investments sided with Tesla Inc management on director votes and other controversial items this spring, filings showed on Thursday, and experts said that could indicate further support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk as he looks to tak...
British-Iranian aid worker temporarily released from Tehran jail
A detained British-Iranian aid worker sentenced to five years in jail in Iran has been released from detention for three days, her supporters and Iran's envoy to Britain said on Thursday, in a move welcomed by Britain's foreign minister.
New U.S. attorney general likely after elections: Senator Graham
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Thursday it was likely President Donald Trump would pick a new U.S. attorney general in his first term but warned him against doing so until after November congressional elections.
No-deal Brexit will bring tangle of red tape, Britain warns companies
Britain on Thursday told companies trading with the European Union they would face a tangle of red tape, possible border delays and more costly credit card payments if the government fails to negotiate an exit deal before Britain leaves the bloc.
Senate panel votes to advance Trump pick to head consumer watchdog
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump's pick to head the federal consumer watchdog despite criticism from Democratic senators.
Senate panel narrowly approves Trump's consumer financial protection chief pick
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's top consumer watchdog, despite criticism from Democratic senators.
British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe temporarily released from jail
Detained British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a project manager with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, has been released from jail in Iran for three days, her supporters said on Thursday.
Bolton says warned Russian envoy against election meddling in 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser said on Thursday that he warned his Russian counterpart against meddling in the U.S. elections in November in talks that he said also covered a phased withdrawal of Iran's presence in...
Hurricane Lane threatens direct hit on Hawaii, churns toward Oahu
Hurricane Lane, threatening a direct hit as Hawaii's worst storm in a quarter century, on Thursday churned toward Oahu, the island with the largest population, as schools, government offices and business closed and residents stocked up on suppli...
Reality Winner to be sentenced for leaking top secret U.S. report
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Reality Winner, who pleaded guilty to illegally leaking to a media outlet a top secret report on Russian interference in U.S. elections, was due to be sentenced on Thursday in Georgia.
Trump slams Justice Department, says will stay 'uninvolved'
President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for his former campaign manager Paul Manafort and said he would remain "uninvolved" after he attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Justice Department in an interview broadcast on Thursday.
California Congressman Hunter to be arraigned on campaign finance charges
California Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter was set to be arraigned on Thursday in federal court in San Diego on charges of misusing $250,000 in campaign funds, in a case that could hand the Trump supporter's otherwise safe seat to a Democra...
Britain's 'no deal' Brexit plans spell out trade disruption for firms
British firms trading with the European Union will face a tangle of red tape, possible delays at the border and cashflow disruption if the government is unable to negotiate an exit deal with Brussels before it leaves the bloc next March.
Detained Uganda lawmaker taken into civilian custody on new treason charges
A Ugandan lawmaker whose arrest sparked protest has been transferred from military detention to civilian custody and charged with treason, the state broadcaster reported on Thursday.
Siemens could cut 20,000 jobs as part of 'Vision 2020' strategy: Manager Magazin
German engineering giant Siemens sees potential for 20,000 job cuts at its as part of its "Vision 2020" strategy, Manager Magazin said in its online edition on Thursday.
Scramble for food and water as Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii
Hurricane Lane, threatening a direct hit as Hawaii's worst storm in a quarter century, churned toward the main island of Oahu on Wednesday as schools, government offices and business closed while residents stocked up on supplies and boarded up h...
Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stubbornly clung to power on Thursday as senior ministers deserted him, saying he would hold a second leadership vote on Friday only if he received a letter signed by the majority of the ruling party.