Democrats target union workers who regret Trump vote

DUBUQUE, Iowa (Reuters) - Inside Knicker’s Saloon, a factory worker hangout here, Jesse Oberbroeckling has just finished his shift at the John Deere plant when he reveals his regret.

Months after Parkland shooting, Trump to embrace NRA in rally-like speech

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, who briefly pledged to "fight" the National Rifle Association after a February mass shooting at a Florida high school, is expected to throw his full weight behind the powerful gun rights group on Friday at an event in Dallas.

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts, forcing hundreds to evacuate

(Reuters) - Hundreds of people on Hawaii's Big Island were ordered to evacuate their homes after the Kilauea Volcano erupted, belching ash into the sky and spewing fountains of lava in a residential area, officials said on Friday.

Georgia set to execute man convicted of murdering off-duty prison guard

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Georgia is scheduled on Friday to execute a man convicted of stealing a car from an off-duty prison guard he met at a Wal-Mart in 1996 and murdering him with a blast to the head from a sawed-off shotgun.

Pro-gun voices dominate in debate over Trump's bump-stock ban

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Young advocates for tighter U.S. gun controls have walked out of schools, filled city streets in rallies nationwide and pressured politicians since a February school massacre in Florida revived passions on both sides of America's gun debate.

Strong thunderstorms threaten to hit Ohio Valley, New England and Texas

(Reuters) - Strong thunderstorms packing damaging winds and severe hail along with the possibility of tornadoes will threaten the U.S. Ohio Valley, New England and Texas on Friday, meteorologists said.

Hospital operator HCA spends big to keep nurses on board

NEW YORK (Reuters) - HCA Healthcare is raising the stakes in a fiercely competitive labor market, pledging $300 million for employee benefits that are largely designed to attract nurses, company executives told Reuters.

Oklahoma passes adoption bill critics say is biased against gay couples

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled Oklahoma legislature approved an adoption measure on Thursday that critics say discriminates against same-sex couples, non-Christians and single parents.

Missouri lawmakers to weigh possible impeachment of governor on May 18

(Reuters) - The Missouri General Assembly will convene a special session on May 18 to consider impeachment or any other discipline that a special House investigative panel may recommend against Governor Eric Greitens, legislative leaders announced on Thursday.

Under fire, Academy of Motion Pictures expels Cosby, Polanski

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled television's Bill Cosby and Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski on Thursday as the Academy Awards presenter responded to sexual misconduct allegations roiling Hollywood.

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