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Wednesday, December 19th 2018 - 14:56 UTC
Trump administration bans bump stocks that can turn rifles into machine guns

The Trump administration has banned the use of bump stocks, devices that let rifles fire like machine guns, after promising to do so earlier this year. The final date to destroy or turn in the devices is 21 March, said White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.
Wednesday, December 19th 2018 - 10:07 UTC
Newly discovered amphibian has been named after Donald Trump

United States presidents tend to receive their fair share of honors, but Donald Trump may want to ignore his latest one. A newly discovered amphibian that buries its head in the sand has been named after him, apparently in response to his comments about climate change.
Wednesday, December 19th 2018 - 10:01 UTC
Trump foundation to close down amid allegations of illegal misuse of funds

United States President Donald Trump's troubled charity foundation has agreed to close down amid allegations that he and others illegally misused its funds. The move was announced by the Attorney General of the state of New York, Barbara Underwood, who will supervise the distribution of its remaining monies.
Wednesday, December 19th 2018 - 01:15 UTC
Actress, director Penny Marshall dies of diabetes-related complications at age 75

Penny Marshall, known worldwide for her acting role in the TV series “Laverne & Shirley” and for her many achievements as a film director such as “A League of Our Own,” “Big” or “Awakenings,” has died in her California home Monday night of complications from diabetes, a spokesperson for the family confirmed Tuesday. She was 75.
Tuesday, December 18th 2018 - 09:08 UTC
US wins “dolphin safe” tuna-labeling legal battle against Mexico at WTO

The United States won a legal battle over “dolphin safe” tuna-labeling on Friday, when the World Trade Organization’s appeals judges dismissed Mexico’s argument that the U.S. labeling rules violated WTO rules
Tuesday, December 18th 2018 - 07:04 UTC
Pompeo will lead US delegation to Brazilian president Bolsonaro's inauguration

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will lead a delegation to the January first presidential inauguration of Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, president Donald Trump announced on Monday.
Saturday, December 15th 2018 - 09:20 UTC
Investigation into the death of Guatemalan child in the custody of US Border Patrol

An investigation has been launched after a seven-year-old girl died while in the custody of the US Border Patrol. The Guatemalan child, named as Jakelin Caal Maquin, was detained last week after crossing the US-Mexico border with her father, officials say.
Saturday, December 15th 2018 - 09:00 UTC
Johnson & Johnson shares plunge following on Reuters' report of asbestos in talcum powder

Shares in Johnson & Johnson plunged more than 10% on Friday, after Reuters reported that the US pharmaceutical giant had known about asbestos tainting its talcum powder for decades.
Saturday, December 15th 2018 - 08:49 UTC
Apple pledges to build a “Silicon Valley” in Texas: US$ 1bn investment

Apple has announced plans to build a new campus in Austin, Texas, saying the project will involve a one-billion-dollar investment. The company already has an existing base in the city. The iPhone-maker said it expected the latest move would eventually make it in the state's capital biggest private employer.
Saturday, December 15th 2018 - 08:36 UTC
Brazil prepared if global soy market normalizes, following the US/China spat

Brazil is prepared in the event China removes tariffs on U.S. soy, which had driven down prices for the oilseed in Chicago and driven up the premiums over U.S. prices paid for Brazilian beans, outgoing Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi said on Friday.