Americas

USA

Large majority of nonvoters plan to cast ballots in November, new report finds

Both pro- and anti-Trump attitudes were motivating factors to vote in 2020, with 19 percent supporting the president and 22 against.

19/02/2020

USA

Barr said to have considered resigning over Trump tweets

But a Justice Department spokeswoman said Tuesday night that "the attorney general has no plans" to leave the job.

19/02/2020

USA

'I'm a Trump-ocrat': Blagojevich thanks president for setting him free

After his release from prison, Blagojevich, who was a Democrat, said that he's "profoundly grateful" to President Donald Trump.

19/02/2020

USA

Bloomberg would sell company if elected, campaign says

Bloomberg's company is worth an estimated $40 billion.

19/02/2020

USA

Bloomberg is making his debate debut. His past face-offs may shed light on how he'll fare.

A campaign official said Bloomberg has been preparing for the spotlight, and he's readying to take plenty of "incoming fire."

19/02/2020

USA

Euroviews. Primary voters know Bernie Sanders can beat Trump with his vision for America ǀ View

With the slogan “Not me. Us,” Sanders acknowledges he’s part of something larger than himself: A movement for social justice and economic democracy to counter the threat of right-wing authoritarianism.

18/02/2020

USA

NBC News/WSJ poll: Sanders opens up double-digit lead nationally in Democratic race

The Vermont senator's lead in the Democratic race comes as former Vice President Joe Biden's standing has dropped by 11 points since January.

18/02/2020

USA

Earth's coral reefs could be gone by 2100, research finds

The bleak outlook forecasts that warming oceans and rising seas could have a devastating impact on ocean ecosystems.

18/02/2020

USA

5 things to watch for at the Democratic debate in Nevada

Mike Bloomberg joins the stage, Bernie Sanders leaps into front-runner status, and others fight to stay afloat at what's shaping up to be a lively faceoff.

18/02/2020

USA

Queen Elizabeth's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, and wife announce plans to divorce

The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family.

18/02/2020

USA

Trump expected to grant clemency to former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich, ex-NYPD Commissioner Kerik

Blagojevich was sentenced in 2011 to 14 years in federal prison on corruption charges related to his solicitation of bribes in an attempt to "sell" Barack Obama's open Senate seat.

18/02/2020

USA

Nevada Democratic presidential debate: Everything you need to know

The Las Vegas debate, featuring six candidates, is the last before the Nevada caucuses

18/02/2020

USA

Mike Bloomberg bets on zigging while other presidential candidates are zagging

A late entrant into the Democratic presidential race, the former New York City mayor is making a billion-dollar bet that the old rules no longer apply.

18/02/2020

USA

Trump grants clemency to former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr.

The football icon pleaded guilty to a felony charge in 1998 related to a payment to former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards to help secure a casino license.

18/02/2020

USA

Kickstarter workers vote to form first union in tech industry

The historic vote comes amid growing discontent among employees at technology companies such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft, who have started to organize.

18/02/2020

USA

Here's what Michael Bloomberg joining the debate stage means for Wednesday night

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

18/02/2020

USA

Kenan Thompson, Hasan Minhaj to headline White House Correspondents' Dinner

Minhaj headlined the 2017 dinner.

18/02/2020

USA

HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in deep overhaul

The bank plans to reduce its workforce from 235,000 to 200,000 in the next three years.

18/02/2020

USA

Court reinstates order for Russia to pay $50 billion over Yukos

"This is a victory for the rule of law," said the leader of a group of Yukos shareholders.

18/02/2020

USA

Bloomberg qualifies for next Democratic debate

The late entrant to the presidential race got the final poll he needed to make the debate stage in Las Vegas.

18/02/2020

USA

Early voting a boon for Las Vegas Strip workers

Las Vegas Strip workers don't need to travel far to cast their votes ahead of Saturday's caucuses.

18/02/2020

USA

Graham tells Defense Secretary Esper he could 'make your life hell' in battle over Trump Africa policy

During a meeting in Munich, Graham warned Defense Secretary Mike Esper there would be consequences if the Trump administration pulled U.S. troops from Africa.

18/02/2020

USA

Amazon's Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to tackle climate change

The Bezos Earth Fund will give money to scientists, activists and NGOs to "amplify known ways and develop new ways" of fighting climate change.

18/02/2020

USA

Warren: Sanders 'has a lot of questions to answer' about supporters' attacks

"That is not how we build an inclusive Democratic party. ... We do not build on a foundation of hate," Warren says after threats made to union that criticized his healthcare plan.

18/02/2020

USA

Bolton book remains stuck in White House classification review

A Bolton adviser says the delay is "more about suppressing" the former national security adviser's book than concerns over classified information.

17/02/2020

USA

Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to combat climate change

"Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet," Bezos said.

17/02/2020