Obama weighs Republican governor for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON - Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, a Republican and former federal judge, is among candidates being considered by Obama for appointment to the Supreme Court, a source said.

China stocks tumble more than 6 percent, post biggest 1-day loss in a month 4:25am EST

SHANGHAI China stocks tumbled more than 6 percent on Thursday, their biggest one-day loss in a month, as investors booked profits after the market's recent rebound and awaited policy cues from global leaders gathering in Shanghai for a G20 meeting.

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook speaks during a event for students to learn to write computer code at the Apple store in the Manhattan borough of New York December 9, 2015. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/Files

Unlocking iPhone 'bad for America': Apple CEO

WASHINGTON - Apple chief Tim Cook said complying with a court order to help the FBI break into a San Bernardino shooter's iPhone would set a legal precedent offensive to many Americans.  Full Article 

Donald Trump addresses supporters after being declared by television networks as the winner of the Nevada Republican caucuses at his caucus night rally in Las Vegas. REUTERS/Jim Young

Bets are on Trump

The odds of Donald Trump winning the Republican nomination shot to a record high on global betting websites on Wednesday as he won his first endorsement from a member of Congress.  Full Article 

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Links between talcum and cancer inconclusive

CHICAGO - A jury verdict linking regular use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder to a woman's death from ovarian cancer has spurred new concern from consumers, but scientists say the evidence of real danger is inconclusive at best.  Full Article 

A variety of SanDisk memory cards are seen with a Western Digital hard drive box in Golden, Colorado in this photo illustration October 21, 2015 file photo.  REUTERS/Rick Wilking

The Washington machine churning China deals

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK - A spate of proposed Chinese takeovers of U.S. companies has created a vibrant business for a small circuit of Washington insiders who advise on how to get cross-border deals approved by the government.  Full Article 



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Chinese study finds animal drugs in children

A study in China finds a wide range of antibiotics in a group of schoolchildren in Shanghai. Reuters' Adam Jourdan explains that health experts are worried overuse of the drugs in China could trigger the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

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