Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell receive the 2,609th and 2,610th stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
U.S. House passes healthcare bill in big Trump victory
The House of Representatives approved a bill to repeal major parts of Obamacare, handing President Donald Trump his biggest legislative victory, but setting up a tough fight in the Senate. Fred Katayama reports.
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Puerto Rico, investors dig in for bankruptcy battle
The battle over Puerto Rico's bankruptcy filing, the largest ever by a local U.S. government, is expected to be long and bitter, as bondholders fight to stave off deep losses.
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United back on Capitol Hill
United Airlines President Scott Kirby testified in Senate on the forced removal of a passenger from a Chicago flight last month. Fred Katayama reports.
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American leadership: Presidents good, bad, and indifferent
On the heels of President Trump's 100th day in office, join Reuters for a panel discussion about the evolution of the American presidency.
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Trump trumpets House healthcare vote
President Donald Trump celebrates with House Republicans at the Rose Garden, after the House voted to repeal major parts of Obamacare and replace it with their own plan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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U.S. House passes healthcare bill in big victory for Trump
By a vote of 217-213, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation on Thursday to repeal major portions of Obamacare and replace it with a Republican healthcare plan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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U.S. House passes healthcare bill in big victory for Trump
By a vote of 217-213, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation on Thursday to repeal major portions of Obamacare and replace it with a Republican healthcare plan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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More rain, more floods for U.S. Midwest
More heavy rain is expected to drench the already saturated U.S. Midwest this week, with floods in the region already having killed at least five people. Nathan Frandino reports.
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U.S. House passes healthcare bill in big victory for Trump
By a vote of 217-213, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation on Thursday to repeal major portions of Obamacare and replace it with a Republican healthcare plan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Plea for billions to rebuild Iraq's war-torn Mosul
Bustling markets have sprung back into life in eastern Mosul, but the city's destroyed infrastructure and economy could take at least five years and billions of dollars to rebuild. Sara Hemrajani reports.
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Trump takes Manhattan - then splits for Jersey
President Donald Trump returns to his hometown for a rare trip outside of his presidential 'bubble' - opting to sleep in his New Jersey country home instead of Trump Tower.
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Viacom's profit beats targets
Quarterly profit plunged 60 percent at the media giant. But as Fred Katayama reports, its earnings results handily beat analysts' forecasts amid its drive to turn itself around.
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Adidas & Siemens lead German earnings race
Shares in Adidas have risen to a record high after the German sportswear firm reported a bigger-than-expected increase in first-quarter sales and profits. As Sonia Legg reports, it's one of several major German firms reporting better than expected earnings
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Trump takes Manhattan - then splits for Jersey
President Donald Trump returns to his hometown for a rare trip outside of his presidential 'bubble' - opting to sleep in his New Jersey country home instead of Trump Tower.
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Facebook shares fall on warning of revenue squeeze
Facebook has reported surging quarterly profit and revenue, helped by its fast-growing mobile ad business. But, as Sara Hemrajani reports, its shares dipped from a record high in after-hours trading as investors showed some nervousness about future earnings.
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France's Macron says debate revealed National Front's true nature
Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that far-right opponent Marine Le Pen revealed her true nature in the pair's televised debate. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump order to ease ban on church political activity
President Donald Trump will take executive action on Thursday to ease a ban on political activity by churches and other tax-exempt institutions as part of an order on religious liberties, a senior White House official said on Wednesday.
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High times as earnings boost European stocks
Euro zone businesses have raced into the second quarter, turning out their best performance in six years, according to new data. As David Pollard reports, European giants Shell and HSBC reflected the trend with better than expected first quarter results.
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France's Le Pen says she revealed the true Macron during debate
In an interview with French media on Thursday (May 4) Le Pen says she "lifted the veil" on her opponent, Emmanuel Macron. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump takes Manhattan - then splits for Jersey
President Donald Trump returns to his hometown in rare trip outside of his presidential 'bubble' - opting to sleep in his New Jersey country home instead of Trump Tower.
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Uber at the center of a high stakes lawsuit
Uber's court room battle with Google's Waymo over trade secrets of self driving cars could have dire consequences for the ride sharing company.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Three killed, 10 hurt in crash at Massachusetts car auction
At least three people were killed and 10 hurt on Wednesday when, officials say, a car being readied for sale was accidentally driven through a crowded auto auction in Billerica, Massachusetts. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Macron supporters watch heated debate with Le Pen
Supporters of centrist French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron gather in Paris to watch him clash with far-right candidate Marine Le Pen during a heated televised debate that covered their two visions of France's future, the euro and how to fight terrorism. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Tony nominees share the joy of being nominated
Theater professionals talk about the thrill of being nominated for their work on the stage. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Pop-up bar brings sci-fi dreams to Hollywood
For science-fiction fans who dream of having a night out with their favorite aliens, the wait is over as 'The Cantina of Scum & Villainy' in Hollywood provides fantasy entertainment. Rollo Ross reports.
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Puerto Rico files biggest ever U.S. local government bankruptcy
Puerto Rico's financial oversight board on Wednesday filed for a form of bankruptcy protection, touching off the biggest bankruptcy in the history of the U.S. municipal debt market.
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Microsoft, Apple scramble to keep up with Google school success
For most educators and school districts, Google's Chromebook is now the computer of choice. Microsoft's announcement of new education products shows the company's determination to reverse that.
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No federal charges for Louisiana officers in shooting of black man
Two white Louisiana police officers will not face federal charges for last year's fatal shooting of Alton Sterling, acting U.S. Attorney Corey Amundson said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Republicans fight the clock for health overhaul vote
A prominent Republican House lawmaker threw his support behind the party's healthcare overhaul plan on Wednesday after crafting changes to provide $8 billion over five years to shore up coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
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Fed holds interest rates steady
U.S. central bank policy makers downplayed weak economic growth. That's a sign they could rase rates as early as June. Fred Katayama reports.
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Massachusetts car auction crash kills at least three people: media
At least three people were killed when a car smashed through a crowded auto auction in Billerica, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, local media reported. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Bitcoin soars to all-time high near $1,500
Bitcoin further pushing closer to $1,500 as it surges to record territory as Japan approves the digital currency as a legitimate form of payment.
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Massachusetts car auction crash kills at least three people: media
At least three people were killed when a car smashed through a crowded auto auction in Billerica, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, local media reported. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pelosi says GOP's "latest version of Trumpcare, deadly"
As Republicans negotiate elements of their latest healthcare plan centered on pre-existing conditions, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says the "latest version of Trumpcare is deadly." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Ma.car auction crash kills at least three people: media
At least three people were killed when a car smashed through a crowded auto auction in Billerica, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, local media reported. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Theresa May: EU seeking to influence result of British election
British Prime Minister Theresa May accuses EU politicians and officials of seeking to influence the result of Britain's upcoming election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Eagles sue Hotel California
The American soft rock band filed a suit accusing the owners of a Mexico hotel of using the name of its hit song, "Hotel California." Lisa Bernhard reports.
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FUTUREPROOF Episode Two, Part Three
Matt Gooderick looks at how advances in technology are changing our lives and the way we do business, including the latest in 3D printing, communicating with smart devices and the threat from cyber criminals.
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FUTUREPROOF Episode Two, Part Two
Matt Gooderick looks at how advances in technology are changing our lives and the way we do business, including the latest in robotic delivery services and virtual reality film-making on show at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Julian Barratt talks 'silly' new comedy 'Mindhorn'
Julian Barratt says new detective comedy 'Mindhorn' is 'silly' and not 'surreal'. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)
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"Kong" powers Time Warner profit
"Kong: Skull Island" and "The LEGO Batman Movie" drove the media giant's quarterly profit and revenue sharply higher. Fred Katayama reports.
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Britain and EU must agree way of settling accounts - Barnier
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, says the UK and the EU need to agree on a clear way of calculating how much Britain owes the bloc. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Flooding ravages Missouri
Flooding continues to pummel Missouri from heavy rainfall. Three people are reportedly dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Islamic State suicide attack hits NATO convoy in Kabul
Islamic State claims responsibility for a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital that killed eight civilians in an attack on a convoy of NATO armoured personnel vehicles.
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Apple shares fall on surprise dip in iPhone sales
Apple has reported a surprise fall in iPhone sales for its second quarter, indicating that customers may have held back purchases in anticipation of the 10th-anniversary edition of the company's most important product later this year. David Pollard reports
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China's all-girl 'boy band' blurs rigid gender lines
China's first androgynous pop group is gaining hundreds of thousands of fans, as its members push the boundaries of gender and sexual identity in a country with strictly defined boundaries. Reuters reporter Muyu Xu caught up with Acrush at their recent Album launch.
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Trump and Abbas have their work cut out for them
U.S. President Donald Trump and Palestinian Authority President Mamoud Abbas will meet at the White House Wednesday, amid a vast array of roadblocks and complications standing in the way of peace between Israel and Palestine.
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Africa cocoa producers losing to low global prices
Ghana has missed out on nearly $1 billion in export earnings due to a steep decline in global cocoa prices that has also forced Ivory Coast to slash its 2017 budget. David Pollard reports.
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Eight civilians killed in NATO convoy attack
A suicide bombing near the U.S. embassy in Kabul on Wednesday (May 3) killed eight civilians and wounded at least 25, officials say. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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Apple posts surprise dip in iPhone sales
Apple reported a surprise fall in iPhone sales for its second quarter on Tuesday, indicating that customers may have held back purchases in anticipation of the 10th-anniversary edition of the company's most important product later this year.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
"Today is a day of victory" says Walter Scott's mother
Judy Scott, the mother of a black man who was fatally shot by a white former South Carolina police officer, says "we got justice" after Michael Slager's admission that he used excessive force against Walter Scott in 2015. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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United CEO takes responsibility for passenger incident
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz apologizes for a series of failures that led to the April 9 forced removal of passenger David Dao from a United flight in Chicago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Is Tesla getting into the upcycling game?
A northern California recycling company lists two Tesla executives as officers – a possible sign that the company’s commitment to re-using materials may be deeper than the industry thought.
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Apple falls; Wall Street rallies
Disappointing iPhone sales pressured Apple stock after hours. Earlier, as Fred Katayama reports, tech and industrial stocks helped lift the markets.
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Airlines threatened with legislation after United dragging
U.S. lawmakers threatened United Airlines and other U.S. carriers on Tuesday with legislation aimed at improving customer service after a passenger was dragged down the aisle of an overbooked flight last month.
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Former U.S. officer who fatally shot black man pleads guilty to federal charge
Michael Slager, the white former South Carolina police officer who was filmed as he shot a fleeing, unarmed black man in the back, has plead guilty to federal charges stemming from the incident. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Breakingviews TV: Money-management woes
Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle explain how AllianceBernstein CEO Peter Kraus’s ouster fits into the tough battle active managers are fighting as passive funds win assets and crush fees.
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Infosys to hire 10,000 U.S. workers
India-based IT services firm Infosys plans to hire 10,000 workers in the next two years and open four technology centers in the United States. Alicia Powell reports.
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United CEO testifies before House committee
The chief executive of United Airlines sat down before a House panel on Tuesday to testify about the forced removal on April 9 of a passenger from a Chicago flight, an incident that drew international condemnation.
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Israel celebrates its 69th Independence Day
Israel on Tuesday (May 2) celebrates its 69th Independence Day anniversary with a ceremony at the President's Office. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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United CEO takes responsibility for passenger incident
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz apologizes for a series of failures that led to the April 9 forced removal of passenger David Dao from a United flight in Chicago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Refurbs and rental jets in vogue for China's elite
China's rich are opting for second-hand private jets or rentals instead of new planes. Ryan Brooks reports.
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Greeks angry after leaders cut deal with lenders
Promising to cut pensions and give taxpayers fewer breaks, Greece has paved the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds from international lenders and possibly opened the door to reworking its massive debt. Laura Frykberg reports
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U.S. East and Midwest count cost of deadly storms
Officials in the U.S. Midwest and Eastern states are assessing the damage inflicted by deadly tornadoes and heavy flooding brought by severe storms across the region. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Economy: currencies boost euro zone, UK factories
European manufacturers begin the second quarter at a blistering pace, with the euro zone's factories increasing activity at the fastest rate in six years. As David Pollard reports, factories across much of Asia also got off to a solid start in the second quarter, buoyed by strong global demand, particularly for hi-tech gadgets.
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Without school, children of Mosul feared lost to poverty and conflict
Tens of thousands of children have been orphaned or left homeless by the war on Islamic State and forced to work to support their families in Mosul, the militants' last major city stronghold in Iraq. Sarah Charlton reports.
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Hamas' softened stance on Israel met with skepticism
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has dropped its longstanding call for Israel's destruction, but it was met with skepticism by both Israel and the political party of Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas.
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'147-year-old man' laid to rest in Indonesia
An Indonesian man who claimed to be the world's oldest person was laid to rest on Monday. According to his identity card, he was born on December 31, 1870. Graham Mackay reports.
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Indian mob kills two Muslims over suspected cow theft
A mob in India beat to death two Muslims who were accused of trying to steal cows for slaughter, police say, the latest incident in a surge of violence blamed on hardline Hindu groups.
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Sea World Australia's polar bear Liya gives birth to twin cubs
Sea World Australia releases video of two newly born polar bear cubs feeding from their mother inside their den. No reporter narration.
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Macron, Le Pen exchange May Day blows
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron accuses Marine Le Pen's National Front of being "anti-France" in a blistering attack on his far-right rival. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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Stars let loose on fashion choices for the Met Gala
Celebrities turn heads on the red carpet at the annual Met Gala, letting loose on their dress choices on fashion's night of nights. No reporter narration.
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Monday, May 1, 2017
Celebrities turn heads at the Met Gala
Celebrities strut their stuff as they arrive for the annual Met Gala, fashion's biggest night out. No reporter narration.
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Puerto Rican police fire tear gas on May Day protesters
Police fire tear gas on thousands marching in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan, protesting austerity measures as the deadline approaches for the country's debt restructuring deal. No reporter narration.
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Patch the one-eyed horse set to run the Kentucky Derby
A one-eyed horse named Patch is set to run in the Kentucky Derby for the first leg of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. No reporter narration.
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Blast hits Toronto financial district
A blast, that officials say may have been caused by a power transformer explosion, prompted Toronto police to close off a section of the city's financial district as heavy smoke billowed out of sewer grates. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Michael Moore to target Trump in Broadway one man show
Michael Moore announces that he is appearing on Broadway for 12 weeks in a production he hopes will bring down US President Donald Trump through satire. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.
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Suspect in shooting of Dallas medic found dead in home
A man suspected of shooting a Dallas paramedic on Monday was found dead of an apparent suicide after a police robot search of a home. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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3D-printed 'chain mail' could provide protection in space
A "fabric" designed by NASA could one day provide protection in space, as well as be the basis for shape-changing surfaces. Bob Mezan reports.
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Apple, tech lift Wall Street
Wall Street got a boost from gains in Apple and other big tech stocks that more than offset weak economic data and pushed the Nasdaq to another record high. Angela Moore reports.
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The $1 trillion budget deal
The House is likely to vote first on the package, probably early in the week, and send it to the Senate for approval before Friday's midnight. Alicia Powell reports.
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The Met celebrates Rei Kawakubo
Fashions from the Japanese designer go on display at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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GOP lawmaker Ros-Lehtinen, a Trump critic, to retire
U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a moderate Republican from South Florida who has been critical of President Donald Trump, said on Monday she plans to retire when her term is up next year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Hamas to drop call for Israel's destruction: sources
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will drop its longstanding call for Israel's destruction as well as its association with the Muslim Brotherhood in a new policy document to be issued on Monday, Gulf Arab sources said.
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Breakingviews TV: Deal finance 101
Purdue University is buying online diploma factory Kaplan in a first-of-its-kind-transaction. Kate Duguid and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss whether the idea makes the grade.
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Images of April
Images taken by Reuters photographers around the world for the month of April 2017, including a show of force by North Korea, protests in Venezuela, and President Donald Trump. Produced by David Lucas.
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Marine Le Pen is gaining on Emmanuel Macron
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen tells supporters she is counting on them and to "stay free" by denying Emmanuel Macron the presidency. Report by Pascale Davies.
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Duterte White House invitation raises eyebrows at U.N.
The White House is defending President Donald Trump's decision to invite Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation is needed to counter North Korea and despite his alleged support of extra-judicial killings of drug suspects. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Hundreds detained at Istanbul May Day protests
Turkish police arrested dozens of people and fired rubber bullets as anti-government protesters tried to breach a ban on access to the main Taksim Square in Istanbul to mark May Day. Francis Maguire reports.
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Cannes' Palme d'Or to shine with 167 diamonds
Cannes Palme d'Or trophy will be encrusted with 167 diamonds for the 70th anniversary of the prestigious film festival. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)
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U.S. lawmakers reach deal averting shutdown
Negotiators in the U.S. Congress reached a deal late on Sunday on around $1 trillion in federal funding that would avert a government shutdown later this week, while handing President Donald Trump a downpayment on his promised military build-up.
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Samsung Heavy Industries' crane collapses in Geoje, kills five
Authorities say at least five people are dead after a crane collapsed and fell onto a construction site in Geoje, South Korea. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Macron pays tribute to Moroccan drowned in 1995, after far-right activists pushed him into Seine
French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron on Monday paid homage to a young Moroccan man who drowned in the Seine 22 years ago after being pushed into the river by skinheads on the fringes of the National Front's traditional May Day rally. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Turkish police arrest dozens on May Day protest in Istanbul
Turkish police arrested dozens of people as anti-government protesters tried to breach a ban on access to the main Taksim Square in Istanbul to mark May Day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration.
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Turkish police disperse May Day protesters with rubber pellets
Turkish police arrested dozens of people and fired rubber bullets as anti-government protesters tried to breach a ban on access to the main Taksim Square in Istanbul to mark May Day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Cast of 'The Godfather' reunite for emotional 45th anniversary
The Tribeca film festival in New York ended on Saturday with an emotional reunion: the cast of "The Godfather" on the film's 45th anniversary. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Sunday, April 30, 2017
"Pre-existing conditions are in the bill": Trump
"We really have a good (healthcare) bill. I think they could have voted on Friday," says U.S. President Donald Trump on CBS News' Face the Nation program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump says 'eventually' North Korea will have 'good missiles'
U.S. President Donald Trump discusses North Korea's missiles on CBS' Face the Nation, saying "Perhaps they're just not very good missiles but eventually he'll have good missiles... if that happens, we can't allow it to happen." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Iranian TV mogul shot dead in Istanbul
Owner and founder of Iran satellite TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul, private Dogan news agency reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Turkey's Erdogan says will ask Trump about U.S.-YPG cooperation in Syria
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the United States must stop cooperating with the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia. Rough cut. No reporter narration.
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Tornadoes kill at least five people in Texas
At least five people were killed and about 50 people injured when tornadoes tore through Van Zandt County, some 60 miles east of Dallas. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Trump supporters, protesters meet in Pennsylvania
At least one arrest was reported when supporters and opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump gathered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania close to where the president held a rally touting his initial achievements. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Madeleine McCann's parents talk of 'stolen' time 10 years after disappearance
A decade after three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished on a family holiday in Portugal, her parents Kate and Gerry speak about their difficulties over the years and the pain of marking the anniversary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Joshua stops Klitschko in 11th-round
Anthony Joshua delivered one of the great nights in British boxing annals by stopping Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round to be crowned IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger receives Legion of Honour for environmental work
Actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger receives France's highest honour. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Trump rips media while touting 100 days
At a rally in Pennsylvania, U.S. President Donald Trump is letting it be known that he's not missing out at all on the annual White House press dinner in Washington, D.C. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Saturday, April 29, 2017
Stars arrive for Trump-less White House press dinner
Journalists, politicians, and celebrities have arrived for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, but there's one person missing: the one who occupies the White House, President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump trolls White House press dinner during Pennsylvania rally
U.S. President Donald Trump mocks members of the media attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner back in Washington, D.C. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Chileans demand government to accept more Syrian refugees
Chileans are marching through the streets of Santiago urging President Michelle Bachelet to welcome more Syrian refugees and accelerate the visa process. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Russians, in peaceful protest, call for Putin to quit
Russians lining up in cities around the country Saturday urging President Vladimir Putin to quit.
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Friendly fire may have killed U.S. troops in Afghanistan: Pentagon
The bodies of U.S. Army Rangers Joshua Rodgers and Cameron Thomas, who were killed during a raid on an ISIS compound in Afghanistan, arrived at Dover Air Force Base on Friday. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Climate protesters march through Washington as Trump marks milestone
Protesters marched in Washington on a second consecutive Saturday to challenge President Donald Trump's stance on the environment and call on him to stand by policies to stop climate change championed by his predecessor.
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Climate protesters march through Washington
The Peoples Climate Marches in dozens of cities including the U.S. capital brought tens of thousands of protesters out to voice concern over climate change, and marking the 100th day of Donald Trump's presidency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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France's Macron visits farm, says Le Pen project is "dangerous"
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron criticises his opponent Marine Le Pen, calling her plans for France 'dangerous.' Rough cut, no reporter narration.
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EU leaders agree to a tough stance on Brexit
EU leaders meet for the first time since British Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggered a two-year countdown to Brexit to finalise divorce guidelines. Pascale Davies reports.
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Trump touts 'successful' 100 days
U.S. President Donald Trump says his first 100 days have been "about the most successful in our country's history," during his weekly address to the nation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pope celebrates Mass in Cairo, urges unity
Pope Francis calls for tolerance and blesses Egypt as one of the earliest nations to embrace Christianity, as he leads mass in Cairo's Air Defence Stadium. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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First Britain-China direct freight train arrives back in China
First freight train linking Britain with China arrives in the city of Yiwu in eastern China. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Tusk says EU's unity in Brexit talks is in Britain's interest
Tusk says that the 27 remaining countries in the EU want a "close and strong future relationship" with London, but also solid guarantees for the roughly five million Brexit affected citizens. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Islamic State claims car bombing in Baghdad, 4 police killed
Security forces say four policemen were killed in suicide car bombing in Iraq. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Thousands cheer pope, arriving to conduct mass in Cairo
Pope Francis arrives at Egypt's Air Defence Stadium to conduct mass for thousands of worshippers on the second day of his visit to Egypt. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Nationwide strike hobbles Brazil
A nationwide strike is underway in Brazil, where protesters are fighting against the president's austerity measures. Nathan Frandino reports.
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ASEAN Leaders' Summit kicks off in Manila
ASEAN leaders sit down for talks in Manila, South China Sea, trade and North Korea on agenda. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Friday, April 28, 2017
Soft GDP data weighs on Wall Street
Weak data on economic growth and consumer sentiment dragged stocks lower on the final trading day of April. But the major indexes notched weekly gains, as Fred Katayama reports.
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Congress sidesteps shutdown - for at least a week
The House and Senate both voted for a one-week extension of government funding Friday, just hours before a possible government shutdown to mark President Donald Trump's 100th day in office.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs calls his Tribeca moment 'surreal'
The rapper hosts a mini Bad Boy reunion at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his new documentary, "Can't Stop Won't Stop: The Bad Boy Story." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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GM profit soars 33 percent
GM's dominance in trucks and sport utilities helped drive profit higher. Fred Katayama reports.
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Le Pen's replacement turns down party role amid Holocaust controversy
The man due to temporarily replace French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen as head of the far-right National Front party refuses the job over allegations he made questionable comments about the Holocaust. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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U.S. House passes bill to avert government shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly passed stopgap legislation to avert a government shutdown at midnight and buy time on reaching a deal on federal spending through the end of the fiscal year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pope Francis denounces barbarity during Egypt visit
Pope Francis, making a two-day visit to Egypt, urges Muslim leaders to unite in renouncing religious extremism at a time when Islamist militants are targeting ancient Christian communities across the Middle East.
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Trump expands offshore drilling with executive order
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling to areas currently off limits, reversing the Obama administration's 'Arctic-leasing ban.' Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Humanoid robot aims to be affordable home help
Roboticists from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) say their R1 robot is an affordable domestic helper able to perform simple service tasks around the home. Matthew Stock reports.
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Trump's 100 days: a European business view
As President Trump completes his first 100 days in office, Sara Hemrajani reports on the view from European markets and business analysts on the U.S. leader's policies.
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Spicer says 'need to do everything to deter' North Korea
During an interview with Reuters, White House Spokesman Sean Spicer says Americans should not be worried about a possible escalation of tension with North Korea but adds "we need to do everything to deter them." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Spicer calls Trump's 100 Days an 'artificial deadline'
White House Spokesman Sean Spicer tells Reuters that U.S. President Donald Trump has made "a lot of headway" but says the idea of the 'First 100 Days' is an "artificial deadline." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Republicans step back from healthcare vote
U.S. House leaders have decided against holding a vote on a reworked healthcare system overhaul this week after failing to find the necessary support.
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Humanoid robot aims to be affordable home help
Roboticists from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) say their R1 robot is an affordable domestic helper able to perform simple service tasks around the home. Matthew Stock reports.
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The tech race to combat social media violence
After a string of violent crimes shown live on social media, companies around the world are racing to improve artificial intelligence so software can automatically spot and block undesirable videos. Rosanna Philpott reports.
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Scientists storing solar energy for future use
Researchers in Sweden work on how to efficiently store solar energy in a chemical liquid which can be transported and then released as heat whenever needed. Francis Maguire reports.
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Syria, N. Korea test Trump's 'America First' pledge
100 days into his presidency, Donald Trump is learning his pledge to stay focused on the needs of Americans at home is harder to keep in office than it was when using it to whip up crowds on the campaign trail.
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Ready for a fight, conservatives host tame free speech rally
Police at the University of California at Berkeley braced for civil unrest in the aftermath of a canceled speech by conservative commentator Ann Coulter, but the campus remained tranquil through the day while hundreds of her supporters rallied nearby.
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
Exclusive: Trump says "major conflict" with N.Korea possible
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
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Trump: "Major, major" conflict with N.Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Protesters converge on Berkeley in support of Ann Coulter
Police at the University of California at Berkeley are bracing for potential civil unrest stemming from a now-canceled speaking engagement by conservative commentator Ann Coulter. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Activism begins at home for women resisting Trump
Wine, politics and change - women resist the agenda of President Donald Trump with a new kind of political activism. Jane Ross reports.
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Trump signs whistleblower protection order at Veterans Affairs
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that creates a new whistleblower protection office at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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United Airlines settles with Dr. David Dao - CNBC
United Airlines settled will its passanger who was yanked from his seat to make room for airline crew members. Separately, the airline offered up to $10,000 for forfeiting seats on overbooked flights. Fred Katayama reports.
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Ryan: Obamacare repeal is back on track
House Speaker Paul Ryan tells reporters a new amendment to the American Health Care Act by moderate Republican Tom MacArthur allowing states to opt in or out of certain Obamacare mandates is breathing new life into the push to repeal and replace the law. But a vote will wait.
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Spicer: Flynn's clearance last reissued by Obama administration
White House Spokesman Sean Spicer says President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who is being investigated for possible wrongdoing in connection with a trip he took to Russia, had his security clearance last reissued by the Obama administration in 2016. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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British Prime Minister comments on Westminster arrest
The British prime minister, Theresa May, commended police and security services on Thursday (April 27) after the arrest of a man on terror charges just yards away from her Westminster office. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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White House covering up for Flynn: Cummings
Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, slams the White House for refusing to comply with a bipartisan request to produce documents relating to President Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Collision with cargo ship sinks Russian navy vessel
A Russian naval intelligence ship was evacuated and sank off the coast of Turkey after colliding with a vessel carrying livestock, according to Turkish officials, in a dense fog. Matthew Larotonda reports.
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Breakingviews TV: Buoyant boutiques
With Lazard joining Evercore and Moelis in reporting strong earnings, Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how smaller investment banks are cleaning up on the rise in M&A activity.
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Germany: economy growing but so is inequality
For all its economic success, Germany has a growing problem with inequality and poverty. As Sonia Legg reports, it even has a greater proportion of working poor than Britain, France, Hungary and Cyprus.
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Taiwan "looking forward to communicating directly with Trump" - President Tsai
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says she looks forward to a more open dialogue with the U.S. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Death toll from Venezuela anti-government unrest hits 29.
The wave of protests since early April against socialist President Nicolas Maduro has sparked Venezuela's worst violence since 2014.
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Migrants fleeing U.S. may not find Canada a haven
Migrants who applied for asylum in the United States but then fled north, fearing they would be swept up in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, may have miscalculated in viewing Canada as a safe haven.
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'Tremendous' Trump impersonator wins Los Angeles contest
A professional impressionist from Las Vegas took home first prize in a contest impersonating Donald Trump, earning a role hosting an online fake news comedy show.
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ASEAN to go easy on Beijing over South China Sea
There'll be a softer than usual tone about South China Sea disputes at the ASEAN leaders' summit in Manila this weekend, at the same time as China is showing support for finalizing a code of conduct. Though some remain unconvinced of Beijing's sincerity.
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Trump tells Canada, Mexico, he won't terminate NAFTA treaty yet
U.S. President Donald Trump told the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that he will not terminate the NAFTA treaty at this stage, but will move quickly to begin renegotiating it with them, the White House said.
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British still have "illusions" about Brexit - Merkel
Germany's Merkel says expects strong signal of unity from EU27 at weekend summit on Brexit, adding negotiations in 2-year window will be demanding for both sides. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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100 days: U.S. Muslims still wary
Among those most affected by Donald Trump's presidency have been America's 3.3 million Muslims. As Trump nears the 100th day of his administration, Muslim Americans in Paterson, New Jersey say they are fearful that he "might do something overnight that we wouldn't expect."
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Opposition struggles to maintain peace in Venezuela protests
The opposition's so-far unsuccessful struggle to contain its violent factions has helped President Nicolas Maduro depict it as a group of thugs plotting to overthrow him.
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100 days: World leaders meet Trump's presidency
A hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency has reverberated on the world stage, complicating ties with some global leaders but it may also be healing other relationships.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
'Silence of the Lambs'' Jonathan Demme dies aged 73
Jonathan Demme, the eclectic movie director whose work ranged from thrillers like "The Silence of the Lambs" to documentaries on leading musicians, died on Wednesday of cancer, his publicist said. (Rollo Ross reports)
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White tiger cubs born in Austrian zoo
Four white Bengal tiger cubs presented to the public at the White Zoo in Austria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Wall Street dips on tax uncertainty
U.S. stocks ticked lower on uncertainty over the feasibility of President Donald Trump's tax cuts. Roselle Chen reports.
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Los Angeles mayor declares April 25 'La La Land Day'
Brightly-dressed dancers abseil down Los Angeles City Hall as Mayor Eric Garcetti declares April 25 to be 'La La Land Day,' in honor of the Oscar-winning film. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump plan slashes business taxes
The Trump Administration billed its plan as one of the biggest tax cuts in American history. But as Fred Katayama reports, critics fear revenue losses could add to the federal deficit.
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Trump orders rollback of 'federal power grab' in education
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that requires Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to review whether federal regulations 'obstruct' education in K-12 schools. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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White House unveils 'biggest tax cut' in U.S. history
The White House unveils U.S. President Donald Trump's tax plan which would slash the U.S. tax rate on business profits to 15 percent, while also offering tax cuts to average Americans. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Jessica Biel goes 'deep within' for her new role
The actress shares details about her character in the new television series, "The Sinner," at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Fox News slapped with new racial discrimination lawsuit
Eleven current and former Fox employees, including news anchor Kelly Wright, filed an amended lawsuit on Tuesday claiming they were demeaned, humiliated and paid less than their white coworkers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Breakingviews TV: Twitter's challenge
The human newswire's user growth rose in the first quarter, but revenue declined. Jennifer Saba and Rob Cox discuss why advertisers are shying away from Twitter.
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Trump signs order requiring review of national monuments
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to identify national monuments whose designation can be rescinded or area resized - part of a push to open up more federal lands to drilling, mining and other development. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Cashless society getting closer, survey finds
A new survey by ING reveals that more than a third of European and American consumers would be happy to go cashless and use electronic forms of payment. Saskia O'Donoghue reports
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"Getting really close" to funding deal: Ryan
House Speaker Paul Ryan says negotiators are close to reaching a deal to fund the U.S. government through October as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a spending bill. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Higher prices boost PepsiCo revenue
Demand for healthier snacks and beverage drove quartelry revenue higher at PepsiCo. But, as Fred Katayama reports, analysts were cautious about its results.
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Alitalia in crisis after rescue plan rejected
Alitalia is preparing for special administration proceedings after workers rejected its latest rescue plan. As Sara Hemrajani reports, this makes it impossible for the loss-making Italian airline to secure funds to keep its aircraft flying.
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'Pope Francis' Laundry' opens in Rome
Pope Francis has launched a laundromat for the poor, where homeless and impoverished people can come and wash their clothes for free. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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May and Corbyn face off in last PMQs before British election
Prime Minister Theresa May and Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn clash in the final Prime Minister's Questions in parliament before Britain's general election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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The schoolchildren trained in cyber warfare
A new generation of school-aged cyber defenders have competed in a cyber security championship organised by defence giant Northrop Grumman, as the industry looks to youth to fill a worrying skills gap. Rosanna Philpott reports.
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Better times for Europe's banks?
Credit Suisse will raise around $4 billion from its shareholders to try to close the gap in financial strength with rivals. David Pollard reports on their results and some of their rivals.
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Trump tax plan will slash corporate tax rates
U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing to slash the corporate income tax rate and offer multinational businesses a steep tax break on overseas profits brought into the United States, officials said late on Tuesday.
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Serena says pregnant selfie share was accidental
Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the '20 weeks' photo of herself on Snapchat, the world number one said on Tuesday.
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China unveils its first home-built aircraft carrier
China celebrates the launch of its first domestically built aircraft carrier, which will join an existing one bought second-hand, amid rising tensions over North Korea and worries about Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea. As Michael Martina reports, its a sign of the ever growing significance of China's navy.
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100 Days: Trump's victories dimmed by misfires
President Donald Trump has racked up notable successes in his first 100 Days - chief among them the arrival of Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court, but the wins have been outnumbered by setbacks and stumbles. Andy Sullivan reports.
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French election is a big win for pollsters
Pollsters accurately predicted the two candidates to make it into next month's French presidential election run-off, going some way to restoring their reputation before other important votes across Europe.
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NASA's Super Pressure Balloon lifts off in New Zealand
A stadium-sized super pressure balloon, designed by NASA, takes flight in New Zealand. No reporter narration.
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Romanian child pulled from well after 12 hour rescure operation
A two-year-old boy is pulled alive from a well in Romania after a 12 hour rescue operation by the emergency services. No reporter narration.
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One dead, 10 injured in fiery Los Angeles crash
One person is killed and ten others injured in a crash involving a big rig in Los Angeles. No reporter narration.
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Schumer calls Flynn allegations 'troubling'
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says allegations that former national security adviser Michael Flynn may have broke the law when he received payments from Russia are "troubling." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Family ties test 'The Guardians of the Galaxy'
The unconventional group of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' who became a family in the first film are back for the sequel with many of the characters now dealing with their blood families. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.
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Earnings power Wall Street
Nasdaq hit a record high, while the Dow and S&P 500 brushed against recent peaks as strong earnings underscored the health of corporate America. Roselle Chen reports.
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Wells Fargo board gets black eye in shareholder vote
Wells Fargo shareholders showed displeasure with the scandal-hit bank's board on Tuesday, offering scant support for a dozen directors, including Chairman Stephen Sanger, in a vote capping a contentious annual meeting.
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Trump: 'The wall is gonna get built'
U.S. President Donald Trump says the border wall with Mexico will get built. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Spicer: 'Ridiculous' to ask White House to produce Flynn documents
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says a request from the House of Representatives oversight panel to release documents regarding former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is unwieldy and concerns actions that took place before President Trump took office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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United passenger was 'combative': police report
One of the police officers who forcibly removed a passenger from a United Airlines flight said "minimal but necessary force" was used in the incident after the passenger became 'combative' according to a report released by the city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Canada is not 'a good neighbor': Commerce Secretary Ross
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says Canada is a close ally, but says that by 'dumping' lumber, is 'not a good neighbor'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Retired NYPD cops, ex-prosecutor charged in gun bribery scheme
U.S. officials announce the arrest of three retired New York City police officers and a former Brooklyn prosecutor involved in an alleged corruption scheme involving gun licenses. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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VERBATIM: Ivanka Trump hears groans at women's summit
Ivanka Trump joined some of the world's most powerful women - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and IMF Chief Christine Lagarde among them - for a panel discussion at Berlin's Women20 Summit, but heard jeers as she tried to defend her father President Trump's position on women's equality and empowerment.
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GOP's Chaffetz believes Flynn 'did not seek permission' for foreign payments
Republican Jason Chaffetz said on Tuesday that President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn 'appears' to have 'failed' to seek permission to receive foreign payments. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Flooding swamps North Carolina
Heavy rains cause major flooding in Raleigh, North Carolina prompting closures and rescues. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Ann Coulter vows to speak at Berkeley
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter says threats of violence won't stop her from speaking at the University of California at Berkeley on Thursday. Linda So reports.
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A Thai man murders his baby on Facebook Live
Thai police arrive at an abandoned building in Thailand to retrive bodies of a Thai man and his 11-month-old daughter. The man filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter in two video clips posted on Facebook before committing suicide. Pascale Davies reports.
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Injured manatee back in the wild after rehab
An injured manatee is released into the sea after spending eight months in rehabilitation at the Miami Seaquarium.
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Ivanka Trump defends her father at women's summit
Ivanka Trump was invited to speak at a G20 women's conference in Berlin by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but found herself defending her father against reports of bias and misogyny. Matthew Larotonda reports.
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Chicago residents say bars and bullets don't mix
A proposed new zoning law that would allow the construction of a gun range with bar service, has residents in suburban Chicago fired up. Nathan Frandino reports.
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"Guardians" cast on joining next "Avengers" movie
The cast of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" talk about the ever expanding Marvel universe at the film's European premiere. Sara Hemrajani reports.
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Zoe Saldana on filming "Avatar" sequels
Actress Zoe Saldana says she doesn't want to "get too old" to film "Avatar 2", which is slated for release in December 2020. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Special Report: Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown
Reuters Myanmar Bureau Chief Antoni Slodkowski leads a special investigation into the bloody crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority that took place in the country's lawless northeast at the end of 2016.
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Trump may delay push for wall to avert shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated an openness to delaying his push to secure funds for his promised border wall with Mexico, potentially eliminating a sticking point as lawmakers worked to avoid a looming shutdown of the federal government.
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Special Report: Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown
Reuters Myanmar Bureau Chief Antoni Slodkowski leads a special investigation into the bloody crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority that took place in the country's lawless northeast at the end of 2016.
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100 days, Trump hits high note in middle America
Ohio voters, who helped U.S. President Donald Trump win the White House, says he has accomplished more in his first 100 days in office than any other president in history.
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102nd anniversary of Gallipoli landing marked in Turkey
A dawn service is held at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli to mark the 102nd anniversary of the day Australian and New Zealand troops landed during World War I. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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North Korea holds artillery drill as tension spikes
North Korea puts on a massive live-fire artillery drill as a U.S. submarine docks in the South amid growing concern over Pyongyang's nuclear program. Ryan Brooks reports.
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Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Chile's coast
Residents on alert after a magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off the coast of Chile. No reporter narration.
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Le Pen steps aside as National Front leader
Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says she is temporarily stepping aside from the leadership of her party to "unite" the French people. Julian Satterthwaite reports.
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Monday, April 24, 2017
Heath Ledger's artistic side is celebrated in a new documentary
The life and career of the later actor is highlighted in the new documentary "I Am Heath Ledger." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Wall Street rallies on French vote
U.S. stocks shot up after centrist candidate and markets favorite Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election. Roselle Chen reports.
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Burt Reynolds brings his star power to the Tribeca Film Festival
The veteran actor, Kobe Bryant, Tracy Morgan and others premiere films at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Armenians march in L.A. to commemorate 1915 killings
Thousands of Armenians and Armenian-Americans march through Los Angeles to commemorate victims of the 1915 mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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U.S slaps sanctions on 271 Syrian govt. employees: Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the U.S. put sanctions on employees of a Syrian research center that develops chemical weapons. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Panera to add 10,000 jobs
Panera Bread will add more than 10,000 new delivery jobs by the end of the year, as it expands the service to as much as forty percent of its restaurants. Alicia Powell reports.
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Trump challenges U.N. Security Council on N. Korea
At a White House meeting with United Nations ambassadors, President Trump says the 'status quo' in North Korea is 'unacceptable' and that the Council 'failed again' to respond to Syria's use of chemical weapons. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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German business morale defies political risks
German business morale brightens more than expected in April, hitting its highest in nearly six years. As Ivor Bennett reports, the IFO survey suggests company executives are more upbeat about the current state of Europe's largest economy.
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Dolls, teddy bears return to eastern Mosul after Islamic State
Toy shops are thriving in eastern Mosul, with Iraqi children once again able to buy dolls, teddy bears or action figures after the Islamic State was driven out of the area.
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Breakingviews TV: $24 bln of needles and tubes
Robert Cyran and Richard Beales discuss the rationale for Becton Dickinson's agreed purchase of U.S. medical-devices rival C.R. Bard given the weakness of the financial logic.
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Muddy drama in Thai tractor race
Thai farmers hop on their modified tractors in an annual competition held during off-seasons while waiting for the next farming period. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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In Afghanistan, Mattis sees 'another tough year' ahead in fight
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he sees 2017 as "another tough year for the valiant Afghan security forces and the international troops." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Why markets see Macron as next Obama or Trudeau
Euro zone money markets have priced in a higher chance of a rise in ECB interest rates after Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election. But as Sonia Legg reports, investors are still bracing for the next round and what could follow even if the former banker and economy minister is elected in two weeks.
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Generation Maker: To survive, a bookbinder sheds its skin
In a town where “scale” is worshipped, San Francisco’s DODOcase has stayed small to build a new future making custom leather products for the digital age.
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Tesla bets big on Model 3 production gamble
Tesla's Elon Musk is making a bold move to shorten production times for the highly anticipated Model 3 electric car, which could help Tesla meet demand and finally start making money.
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High density dwelling helping oysters reproduce
A research programme hopes to restore the overfished population of oysters off the south coast of England with high density dwelling to encourage the mollusc to make babies. Stuart McDill reports.
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North Korea's Air Koryo branches out as sanctions loom
North Korea's national carrier expands into everything from cigarettes and cola to gas stations and taxis as the United States weighs up more sanctions on Pyongyang. Ryan Brooks reports.
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Indian chief cooks for 53 hours straight to set world record
A chef in India's Nagpur city finishes off a marathon session of cooking to try to set a new Guiness World Record. No reporter narration.
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Trump condemns anti-Semitism on Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day
President Donald Trump said anti-Semitism should be defeated and called the Holocaust the "darkest chapter of human history" in a video address on Sunday, following two recent bungles by him and his administration regarding Jews and their treatment during World War II. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
Elvis Presley's old home charred from fire
Officials are working to determine the extent of the damages to Elvis Presley's first owned home after a fire broke out. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Fire kills five in Queens, New York
Fire officials say three children were among the five people who died when a fire quickly spread through a Queens Village home. Mayor Bill de Blasio says it is "a devastation of a family we rarely, rarely see." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Clashes in Paris as election results announced
Demonstrators at Paris' Place de la Bastille clash with police as the results of the first round in the French presidential election are announced. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Projections say Macron, Le Pen in French vote runoff
Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are set to face each other in a May 7 runoff for the French presidency after coming first and second in Sunday's first round of voting, early projections indicated. Mia Womersley reports.
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North Korea says ready to sink U.S. aircraft carrier
North Korea said on Sunday it was ready to sink a U.S. aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military might, as two Japanese navy ships joined a U.S. carrier group for exercises in the western Pacific.
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Florida residents return home to destroyed belongings from wildfire
As firefighters contain the more than one hundred wildfires in Florida, residents in central and southwestern parts of the state who are able to return home struggle with the aftermath. Colette Luke reports.
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Mulvaney says budget deal may be close
Mick Mulvaney, the director of the office of Management and Budget, tells FOX News that negotiations to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the week are ongoing, but a deal could come any time.
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Pence gets friendly with Aussie wildlife, visits Sydney Harbour
Vice President Mike Pence and his family were introduced to a variety of native Australian animals during the final leg of his 10-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Candidates vote in French election
French presidential candidates cast their votes as France goes to the polls in the first round of what could be a country-changing election. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.
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British royals cheer London marathon runners
Runners in the London Marathon on Sunday were cheered on by Britain's young royals. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Shi'ite pilgrims in Baghdad mark death of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim
Hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite pilgrims converge on a golden-domed Shi'ite shrine in Baghdad for ceremonies marking the eighth-century death of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Candidates vote in French election
French presidential candidates cast their votes as France goes to the polls in the first round of what could be a country-changing election. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.
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Far-left presidential candidate Melenchon votes in Paris
Hard-left presidential challenger Jean-Luc Melenchon casts his vote in the first round of France's presidential election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Macron casts his vote in Le Touquet
Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron casts his vote in Le Touquet, where his family home is. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Conservative candidate Fillon casts vote in French election
French conservative candidate and former Prime Minister Francois Fillon casts his vote in Paris on Sunday. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Voting underway in France's presidential election
People in France are voting in the first round of presidential elections amid tight security. Annabel Reid reports.
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Mad scientists protest from coast to coast
Thousands of people turn out in cities across the U.S. for a collective 'March for Science', standing up to what organizers say is a growing disregard for evidence-based knowledge in Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
Trump presents Purple Heart to injured Army soldier
U.S. President Donald Trump awards Army Sergeant First Class Alvaro Barrientos the Purple Heart, the medal given to members of the U.S. military wounded or killed in battle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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U.S. scientists rally to protest on Earth Day
U.S. scientists are staging a March for Science rally in Washington, D.C., in outcry over steep cuts President Donald Trump has proposed for science and research budgets.
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'Handmaid's Tale's familiar dystopia premieres at Tribeca
The upcoming Hulu TV series, based on Canadian author Margaret Atwood's bleak portrait of a totalitarian near future where women are forced into sexual servitude, is seen as having new relevance at a time when many American women feel their reproductive rights are under threat.
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Florida wildfires force evacuations, destroy homes
A wildfire is burning in drought-stricken parts of southwestern Florida on Saturday. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Unions, activists protest ahead of first round of French presidential election
Hundreds of people demonstrate in Paris, calling for social change ahead of the first round of France's presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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France prepares to elect new president
French citizens prepare to vote in unpredictable presidential election, where centrist Emmanuel Macron and far right candidate Marine Le Pen are front-runners. France's overseas territories, such as Guiana, starting voting in the first round on Saturday. Saskia O'Donoghue reports
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U.S. scientists rally in Washington to protest Trump policies on Earth Day
U.S. scientists are staging a March for Science rally in Washington, D.C., in outcry over steep cuts President Donald Trump has proposed for science and research budgets. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Voters uncertain 24 hours before first round of French presidential election
With some 24 hours left to pick their candidate in the first round of the French presidential election, voters in Paris say many issues will be difficult to solve regardless of who wins the tight race. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Voters uncertain 24 hours before first round of French presidential election
With some 24 hours left to pick their candidate in the first round of the French presidential election, voters in Paris say many issues will be difficult to solve regardless of who wins the tight race. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Pence talks immigration deal in Australia
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration would honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia in a joint press conference with the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Afghan army base death toll at 140 - officials
As many 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base, officials said. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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Cologne police brace for riots at anti-immigration AfD party meeting
German authorities brace for riots as the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party meets for a congress, with leftist organisations calling for disruptions. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Cologne police brace for riots at anti-immigration AfD party meeting
German authorities brace for riots as the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party meets for a congress, with leftist organisations calling for disruptions. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Pence talks immigration deal in Australia
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration would honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia in a joint press conference with the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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TV series 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres at Tribeca
Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes hit the red carpet for Hulu's new television series "The Handmaid's Tale" at its Tribeca Film Festival premiere. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Friday, April 21, 2017
San Francisco power outage caused by failed circuit breaker: PG&E
PG&E's Vice President of Electric Distribution Barry Anderson apologized for the power outage that happened Friday morning affecting 88,000 customers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Passenger dragging costs United CEO future chairman job
United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz will not chair the company's board in 2018, according to a regulatory filing on Friday, following a high-profile incident in which an elderly passenger was dragged from a flight.
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Family affair as Chris Pratt gets star
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris get emotional as the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' leading man gets his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Rough Cut - no reporter narration
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Florida governor says 'all resources' will fight brush fires
Florida Governor Rick Scott says "we're sending the resources, all the resources that are necessary" to control two brush fires in Naples that have forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Bebe to shut all its stores
Struggling apparel retailer Bebe Stores said on Friday it would close all its stores by the end of May, another casualty of the rise of retail giant Amazon and fast-fashion brands.
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Bebe to shut all its stores
Struggling apparel retailer Bebe Stores said on Friday it would close all its stores by the end of May, another casualty of the rise of retail giant Amazon and fast-fashion brands.
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Deadly riots break out in Venezuela
Eight people are electrocuted to death during a looting incident in Caracas amid violent protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by opponents accusing him of seeking to create a dictatorship.
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Powerful women unite
Variety magazine honors Jessica Chastain, Blake Lively and others at its annual Power of Women: New York luncheon. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Wall Street slips ahead of French election
U.S. stocks dipped on as investors are cautious ahead of the first round of the closely-contested French presidential election. Roselle Chen reports.
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Four-legged fugitive in Vegas police chase
A mysterious, four-legged fugitive gambled and lost in Las Vegas Thursday when it was caught after leading police on a wild chase. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Einstein TV series 'Genius' premieres at Tribeca
Stars of the National Geographic television series "Genius," based on the life of Albert Einstein, hit the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Volkswagen put on probation, hit with criminal fine
A federal judge in Detroit on Friday sentenced Volkswagen to three years of probation and ordered the automaker to pay a $2.8 billion criminal fine tied to the emissions cheating scandal, which it settled earlier this year.
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Trump welcomes released Egyptian-American woman home
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes to the White House Aya Hijazi, the Egyptian-American woman detained in Egypt for nearly three years on human trafficking charges, who was flown back to the United States this week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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What a whiskey cocktail tells us about Virtual Reality
An upscale hotel bar in London is serving whiskey cocktails with a virtual reality tour of the drink's origin, as decreasing costs for the tech make it more accessible to smaller organisations.
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Chileans, Mexicans urge marijuana legalization on 'weed day'
Marijuana users hold 'smoke outs' in Mexico City and Santiago as part of international 4/20 events for cannabis legalization.
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Miami dealership's electric opportunity in Cuba
A Miami car dealership seeks to make inroads into Cuba's car market with electric vehicles amidst a gasoline shortage on the Caribbean island. Ciara Lee reports.
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School board president arrested for child porn in California
Authorities in Los Angeles have arrested a school board president suspected of trafficking child pornography. Nathan Frandino reports.
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UK sales post biggest quarterly fall since 2010
British retail sales posted the biggest quarterly fall in seven years during the first three months of 2017, as rising prices since last year's Brexit vote started to pressure consumers. David Pollard reports.
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Trump budget cuts could increase lead hazards
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan focused national attention on the dangers of lead exposure, and over the past year Reuters has found more than 3,400 neighborhoods across the United States where childhood lead poisoning rates are at least twice as high as Flint’s. Now President Trump is pushing for steep budget cuts that experts say could cause more children, not fewer, to suffer the lifelong effects of lead exposure.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis meets Israeli Prime MInister Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes shift in U.S. policy, ahead of a private meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Chinese car brand 'Trumpchi' weighs a name change
When they first launched their flagship car the 'Trumpchi', executives at Chinese automaker GAC didn't even know who Donald Trump was. Now that they do, they're considering a re-brand. Jake Spring reports from the Shanghai Auto Show.
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Paris shooting disrupts French election
News of Thursday's gunman attack in Paris reached French presidential candidates during a televised debate, just days before Sunday's election. Matthew Larotonda reports.
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Chinese car brand 'Trumpchi' weighs a name change
When they first launched their flagship car the 'Trumpchi', executives at Chinese automaker GAC didn't even know who Donald Trump was. Now that they do, they're considering a re-brand. Jake Spring reports from the Shanghai Auto Show.
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Police hunt for second suspect in Paris shooting
French police are hunting for a second suspect after the deadly shoot out on the Champs-Élysées on Thursday night, which left a policeman and the attacker dead.
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France investigates police killing claimed by ISIS
French authorities say the dead suspect of Thursday's Islamic State-claimed shooting has been identified, while the Champs-Élysées remains on lockdown.
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Head to head: Which duel for the French presidency?
On Sunday France will head to the polls for the first round of the presidential election. With the margins between the four leading candidates ever smaller, Reuters looks at the various possible outcomes.
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Eyewitness to Paris shooting describes hiding in shop
An eyewitness who saw an attacker open fire on police on the Champs-Elysees says he hid from the incident in a nearby shop. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
Media rides 'Trump Bump' to reach viewers, readers
The Trump administration's combative view of the traditional news media as the "opposition party" and "fake news" has turned out to be good news for the media. Roselle Chen reports.
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Robots and chefs hope to bring lion fish to a restaurant near you
A newly developed unmanned robot capable of hunting and catching invasive lionfish is being tested in Bermuda where celebrity chefs have gathered for a cooking competition aimed at raising awareness to the threats the marine eco-system killing predator poses. Ben Gruber reports.
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Lauren Hutton strips down for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign
Director Sophia Coppola calls on the veteran model and others for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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California "nuns" respond to a higher calling
Self-described 'weed nuns' grown and harvest their own healing cannabis. Angela Moore reports.
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Lauren Hutton strips down for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign
Director Sophia Coppola calls on the veteran model and others for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Wall Street rallies on earnings
U.S. stocks rallied, with the Nasdaq closing at a record, as a round of solid earnings led by American Express pushed equities higher. Roselle Chen reports.
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Verizon loses subscribers
Verizon reported quarterly results that missed estimates and said it lost subscribers despite re-launching unlimited data plans. Alicia Powell reports.
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'Shot Spotter' a key technology in Fresno arrest
Fresno Police Chief, Jerry Dyer, says his department's 'Shot Spotter' technology detected gunfire on Tuesday that led to the quick apprehension of Kori Ali Muhammad, accused of fatally shooting three men. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Famous explorer’s descendant drives car across Antarctic
The great grandson of famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton drives a car across the Antarctic to retrace his forebear's footsteps. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Conservative pundit Coulter defiant after Berkeley speech cancellation
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter says she will still speak, as planned, at the University of California's Berkeley campus despite officials canceling her appearance due to safety concerns. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Buffett likely backed Wells Fargo's board
Wells Fargo's largest investor, Warren Buffett, has likely already voted his shares to support the bank's board ahead of its annual shareholder meeting next week, a source told Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.
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Breakingviews TV: Verizon's M&A call
The U.S. wireless giant lost customers and its profit fell, perhaps helping explain CEO Lowell McAdam's recent remarks about mergers. Jennifer Saba and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss.
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France, markets on election alert
With just four days to go, investors are bracing for the first round of the presidential election in France. With just a few points separating the top four candidates, including two who oppose the euro, Paris bankers and brokers will be on call, ready to scoot to the office as results of the first round start to dribble in this Sunday night. David Pollard reports.
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IMF can cooperate with Trump on trade - Lagarde
World finance leaders are gathering on U.S. President Donald Trump's home turf to try to nudge his still-evolving policies away from protectionism and show broad support for open trade and global integration. David Pollard reports.
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Inflation gives Unilever sales a surprise lift
Consumer goods maker Unilever has reported a surprise acceleration in quarterly sales, helped by price increases. But, as Ivor Bennett reports, its Swiss rival Nestle hasn't yet felt the benefit from inflation - it's been hit by weak consumer demand for packaged foods in North America and weaker prices in western Europe.
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Steel towns test mettle of French candidates
The popularity of the National Front has made the French election a big political risk for markets. As Sonia Legg reports, many say the weakness of the French economy has led voters to favour more extreme politicians.
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Bodies suggest extrajudicial killings in Iraq
Unidentified bodies found in areas of Iraq seized from Islamic State suggest a wave of extrajudicial revenge killings are being orchestrated against captured militants or their suspected sympathizers.
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Bid to annul Turkish referendum rejected
Protesters take to the streets in Turkey for a third night after a bid to overturn Sunday's referendum is rejected. Pascale Davies reports.
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Scientists take quantum leap with computer blueprint
An international team of scientists believe their blueprint for a quantum computer will prove as disruptive a technology as the personal computer. Jim Drury has more.
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Calls for suspended jail term for Jakarta governor
Indonesian prosecutors call for a suspended jail term for Jakarta's governor, as a Muslim scholar takes a decisive lead in the race for the top job, according to pollsters.
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Arkansas court blocks multiple executions
Arkansas has said it will appeal a court ruling that bars the U.S. state's use of a lethal injection drug and effectively puts a stop to its plans to execute eight prisoners in 11 days.
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Volume 2 of Marvel space romp kicks off in Hollywood
Chris Pratt launches the second installment of Marvel's surprise hit 'Guardians of the Galaxy' at the world premiere in the heart of Hollywood. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.
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Beijing wants an electric car boom, buyers want SUVs
Electric cars are the main event at this year's Shanghai auto show, but Chinese consumers really want to buy gasoline-fueled SUVs. Reuters' Joseph White looks at why car makers are so keen to go electric in the world's largest auto market.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Fresno gunman is a 'racist' not a terrorist: police
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said shooting suspect, Kori Ali Muhammad, told police that he did not like white men and that he was not affiliated with a terrorist group. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Patriots' Gronkowski interrupts Spicer at White House briefing
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski asks White House Spokesman Sean Spicer, 'You need some help?'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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An 'unchecked Iran' could follow same path as North Korea: Tillerson
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the Iran nuclear deal ignores the other serious threats posed by Tehran and that, if it continues, Iran may go down the "same path" as North Korea. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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O'Reilly is out at Fox
Fox News parts ways with star host Bill O'Reilly following allegations of sexual harassment. Roselle Chen reports.
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Violence erupts in 'Mother of all marches' in Venezuela
Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head.
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Trump honors Super Bowl champions
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Fox News fires Bill O'Reilly over sex harassment allegations
Fox News let go of its top anchor Bill O'Reilly Wednesday following a review of sexual harassment claims. Conway G. Gittens reports.
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'Mother of all marches' turns deadly in Venezuela
Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head. Havovi Cooper reports.
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Exclusive: Russian think tank hatched plot to tilt '16 elections
Officials tell Reuters a Russian think tank, controlled by Vladimir Putin, conceived the plot to tilt the U.S. election to Donald Trump.
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Tennis star Serena Williams may be pregnant
Tennis superstar Serena Williams on Wednesday appeared to reveal she was pregnant, posting a photo of herself with the caption, '20 weeks.'
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UK ponders pound after May's election day alert
Inflation ate further into the budgets of British households last month, according to a survey of consumers, adding to signs that households will be feeling under pressure in the run-up to the June snap election planned by Prime Minister Theresa May. David Pollard reports.
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Chaffetz announces retirement
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, abruptly announces he will not run for reelection Wednesday.
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Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has been readmitted to a Houston hospital for treatment of a mild case of pneumonia, his second bout of that respiratory illness in three months, but "is going to be fine," his spokesman said on Tuesday.
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Breakingviews TV: Morgan beats Goldman
Morgan Stanley hit its return target with $1.8 bln in first-quarter earnings. Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how the strong showing put traditional rival Goldman Sachs in the shade.
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Paint maker & takeover target plans to split firm
Akzo Nobel, the Dutch paint maker trying to fend off a 24.6 billion euro takeover by U.S. rival PPG Industries Inc, outline an alternative plan to separate its chemicals business and pay shareholders 1.6 billion euros in extra dividends this year. Ivor Bennett reports.
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North Korea mock-up video shows 'attack' on U.S.
North Korea put on a musical show to mark the birthday of founding father Kim Il Sung, ending with a mock-up video of missiles engulfing the United States in flames.
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Runoff to settle much-watched U.S. congressional race
A novice Democratic candidate weathered attacks from President Donald Trump and finished well ahead of his Republican rivals in a much-watched Georgia congressional race on Tuesday, but appeared to fall short of the majority he needed to win outright. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Thriller genre gets feminine twist in 'Unforgettable'
A mainly female cast and crew come together to make new romantic, revenge thriller "Unforgettable". George Sargent reports.
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Ex-NFL star Hernandez commits suicide in jail: officials
Former U.S. football star Aaron Hernandez was found dead inside his prison cell in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts state Department of Corrections. Erica Ferrari reports.
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Indonesians vote in Jakarta governor election
Residents of the Indonesian capital cast their votes in a religiously divisive election for the governor's office.
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Georgia race heads to runoff, to Trump's joy
A novice Democratic candidate weathered attacks from President Donald Trump and finished well ahead of his Republican rivals in a much-watched Georgia congressional race on Tuesday, but appeared to fall short of the majority he needed to win outright.
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Ex-NFL star Hernandez commits suicide in prison: officials
Former U.S. football star Aaron Hernandez was found dead inside his prison cell in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts state Department of Corrections.
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U.S. 'armada' was far from North Korea during tension
When Donald Trump boasted he'd ordered an 'armada' as a warning to deter North Korea. the naval strike group was sailing in the opposite direction. Reuters' Tim Kelly explains where it went instead.
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UV-blocking algae could be nature's own sunscreen
Growing algae to harvest nature's own sunscreen could replace synthetic varieties, sometimes blamed for adverse effects on human skin. Matthew Stock reports.
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Three killed in Fresno shooting spree, suspect arrested
Police say Kori Ali Muhammad shot and killed three people in downtown Fresno, California before he was taken into custody while shouting "Allahu Akhbar." Colette Luke reports.
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Why Hungary's mortgage market is taking off
The Hungarian mortgage market takes off after years in doldrums with some developers expecting "the big leap in 2018 and 2019". As Laura Frykberg reports, it's mainly down to the country's low interest rates.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Drug overdose deaths in U.S. peaked in 2015: DHS Secretary
Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says transnational criminal organizations smuggle in a vast amount of marijuana and hard drugs in the U.S. and in 2015, there were over 50,000 deaths caused by drug overdose. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Bill O'Reilly's fate at Fox News in doubt
Million dollar legal settlements, protesters, advertiser defections, and another sexual harassment allegation may not be enough alone to force out Fox News star Bill O'Reilly, but a risk to Rupert Murdoch $14 billion plan to buy the Sky TV network might be.
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Kevin Spacey to host Broadway's Tony awards
The actor will host the New York based award show for the first time. Alicia Powell reports.
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Trump looks at tightening H-1B visa program
President Donald Trump says a new executive order will ensure that federal agencies enforce rules to end abuse of the H-1B visa program used to bring high-skilled foreign workers to the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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U.N. says Aleppo bus attack likely war crime
The bomb attack on a crowded bus convoy outside Aleppo on Saturday likely amounts to a war crime, U.N. Human Rights spokesman Rupert Colville said.
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Boeing to lay off hundreds more engineers - source
Boeing plans another round of involuntary layoffs affecting hundreds of engineers at its commercial airplanes unit, according to a source and a memo seen by Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.
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Zuckerberg vows to help prevent repeat of Cleveland murder posting
Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will keep 'doing all we can to prevent tragedies' like the Cleveland murder posting from happening. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Facebook murder suspect kills himself: Police
Officials say Steve Stephens, suspected of killing a Cleveland man and posting a video of the murder on Facebook, fatally shot himself after a "brief pursuit" by Pennsylvania State Police officers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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UK's Labour welcomes snap vote but feels pressure
The UK's Labour Party has welcomed the Prime Minister's call for an early election in Britain, but will now feel the pressure over the next seven weeks in the lead up to the June 8 vote.
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Goldman Sachs profit misses
Goldman Sachs reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit as gains in investment banking were offset by weak trading revenue. Roselle Chen reports.
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