Category Archives: CP_World

Senators consider automatic tax hikes if revenue falls short
WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans are considering a trigger that would automatically increase taxes if their sweeping legislation fails to generate as much revenue as they expect. It’s an effort t...
Nov 27, 2017

Harry Potter-themed town celebration draws droves of muggles
NEWTON, N.J. - Wizards and muggles have turned out in droves for a Harry Potter-themed celebration in a small community, so much so the town is now looking to turn it into an annual event. Spring Stre...
Nov 27, 2017

CNN's Blitzer fights back against Trump's attack
NEW YORK - CNN fought back against President Donald Trump on Monday with a lengthy video showing its reporters in dangerous situations and Wolf Blitzer saying that despite the insults, “even the...
Nov 27, 2017
Powell, in prepared remarks, backs further slow rate hikes
WASHINGTON - Jerome Powell says that if confirmed as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, he expects the Fed to continue raising interest rates gradually to support its twin goals of maximum empl...
Nov 27, 2017

Actress sues Weinstein, accusing him of sex trafficking
NEW YORK - A New York lawsuit accuses Harvey Weinstein of sex trafficking by luring an aspiring actress into a French hotel room and sexually assaulting her. The lawsuit was filed Monday and says the ...
Nov 27, 2017
UN urges Syrian government to attend Geneva talks
GENEVA - The U.N.’s top envoy for Syria said Monday he hopes and expects the Syrian government will show up for “serious talks” with the opposition this week in Geneva, despite reluc...
Nov 27, 2017

Royal romance: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to wed next year
LONDON - Newly engaged Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Monday lifted the secrecy that had shrouded their 18-month romance, revealing they met on a blind date, bonded during a camping trip under the ...
Nov 27, 2017
Michigan, Enbridge reach deal to boost safety of pipelines
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian oil transport company Enbridge Inc. announced a timeline Monday for determining the future of twin pipelines beneath the channel where Lak...
Nov 27, 2017
Police stop car with massive Christmas tree on top
SUDBURY, Mass. - Police in a Massachusetts town are showing residents how not to transport their holiday trees. Sudbury police posted a picture Friday of a vehicle with a large tree on top of it. Almo...
Nov 27, 2017

Dancing ballerinas help kick off Christmas at White House
WASHINGTON - Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose fo...
Nov 27, 2017