Republicans have an extreme problem Republicans have an extreme problem:- The good news for Republicans is that they have nearly unprecedented political power — both inside and outside of Washington — starting Friday. The bad news is that America is already concerned they’ll go too far with it. A new […]

Scott and Taylor return to Scotland squad Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has recalled Gloucester centre Matt Scott to his squad ahead of the Six Nations. Fellow centre Duncan Taylor, of Saracens, is back after missing the autumn Tests through injury. Uncapped Edinburgh forwards Simon Berghan and Cornell du Preez […]

Pittsburgh Steelers player faces punishment for live locker room video Pittsburgh Steelers player faces punishment for live locker room video:- Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown faces punishment for posting a live video of head coach Mike Tomlin’s post-game locker-room speech. The wide receiver broadcasted on Facebook after the Steelers’ 18-16 win […]

Oil price slides on prospect of rising U.S. production Oil price slides on prospect of rising U.S. production:- Oil prices fell on Wednesday on expectations that U.S. producers would boost output. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were down 82 cents $54.65 a barrel at 1008 GMT. […]

Fed’s Williams calls for further gradual U.S. rate hikes Fed’s Williams calls for further gradual U.S. rate hikes:- San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams on Tuesday called for gradual U.S. interest-rate hikes over the next few years to keep the economy from overheating and ultimately falling into recession. […]

Trump team defends health pick Tom Price over ethics charge Trump team defends health pick Tom Price over ethics charge:- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team defended his nominee for health and human services (HHS) secretary, Tom Price, from charges that he bought shares in a company days before introducing legislation […]