Clean energy sector swings Republican with U.S. campaign donations

U.S. solar and wind energy companies have donated far more money to Republicans than Democrats in congressional races this election cycle, according to a Reuters analysis of campaign finance data, an unprecedented tilt to the right for an industry long associated with the environmental left.

Trump says campaign funds were not used to pay adult-film star

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday money from his presidential campaign was not used to pay off adult-film star Stormy Daniels, publicly acknowledging the payment for the first time and denying any sexual encounter with her years ago.

Crash of U.S. military plane in Georgia kills all nine on board

(Reuters) - All nine people on board were killed when a Puerto Rico Air National Guard cargo plane crashed on Wednesday near Savannah, Georgia, scattering fiery debris over a highway and railroad tracks, authorities said on Thursday.

Protests for and against gun ownership expected at NRA meeting in Dallas

DALLAS (Reuters) - Police are bracing for a "significant amount" of protests for and against guns during the National Rifle Association's meeting in Dallas this weekend following a spate of mass shootings, pro gun-control marches, and November's congressional elections sharpening an always volatile debate.

House to call U.S. Olympic chief to testify on sexual abuse of athletes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to call top U.S. Olympic and sporting officials to a May 23 hearing on sexual abuse amid reports that hundreds of American athletes have been victims of it.

Arizona schools shut as teachers wait for deal on pay raise

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Dozens of school districts in Arizona canceled classes on Thursday as the prospect of another day of a statewide teacher walk-out grew more likely after lawmakers had still not reached a budget deal that would include a pay hike for educators.

Arizona governor signs bill to boost teachers' wages

(Reuters) - Arizona's governor signed a budget bill on Thursday that will increase teachers' wages by 20 percent over the next three years, after dozens of the state's school districts canceled classes as part of a strike to demand pay raises.

South Carolina passes bill to fight anti-Semitism on campus

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) - South Carolina has become the first U.S. state to pass legislation to fight anti-Semitism on campus, after supporters of the measure said it would help colleges battle discrimination amid growing numbers of such incidents nationwide.

'Felony-friendly' jobseekers offer U.S. labor market clue

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4 percent last month, a government report on Friday will likely show, but fresh clues in less-conventional job postings and searches suggest there may yet be slack in labor markets.

Amazon halts plan for office tower in Seattle over proposed tax

(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle and might sub-lease rather than occupy another future tower downtown, pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

Gangs behind, detention ahead: migrants face predicament at U.S. border

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - After Willians Bonilla fled threats from a street gang in Honduras two years ago to seek asylum in the United States, he spent seven months in detention only to be deported back to his native land in Central America to face his attackers anew.

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