U.S. antitrust regulators said Friday they are closely monitoring oil markets for potential price-fixing or market monopolization, and they urged state attorneys general to assist in investigating unlawful conduct. “Recent volatility in crude oil prices does not suspend either the antitrust laws or state consumer protection laws, and it does not authorize companies to manipulate…
15m ago Iran’s foreign minister holds second round of calls with Saudi, Pakistani leaders in 24 hours Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has held a second round of phone calls with Saudi and Pakistani leaders in 24 hours, according to Iran’s foreign ministry. Araghchi spoke to his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and…
9/18: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump bans 3 media outlets from White House; Details of power bank fire on plane. Source link
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called for recognising Pakistan’s rapidly expanding populace and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to “responsible” population planning for an equitable and prosperous future. The premier’s message on World Population Day focused on Pakistan’s annual population growth rate of 2.55 per cent. He urged all stakeholders to recognise the urgency of…
16m ago U.S. commander warns troops not to share video of strikes on bases, says it could be helping Iran U.S. troops across the Middle East have been warned that cellphone videos they share online could help Iran target American bases, the Reuters news agency reported Wednesday. Admiral Brad Cooper, overall commander of U.S….
Tiger Woods changed his plea on Wednesday to guilty of reckless driving in his Florida DUI case, months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges. The golf legend agreed to a five-year suspension of his driver’s license and a $1,000 fine. He was seen smiling during the hearing at Martin County Courthouse. Woods previously…
Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage, including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing Medicaid cuts, and lowering the Medicare eligibility age. But Democratic strongholds across the country — including Oregon, California, New York, and Washington — have more ambitious goals: single-payer, universal healthcare…
Two people, including a police officer, were killed in a Montreal, Canada, shooting on Monday. The suspect was also killed, police said. Shanelle Kaul reports. Source link
Search-and-rescue teams have not given up in Venezuela, more than a week after the double earthquakes. On Thursday, a man was pulled out alive after being fed for days through a syringe, the only way to reach him through the rubble. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Source link
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to purchase “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices” for officers and agents by March, according to a notice published Monday by…
