2020

BBC Sound of 2020: Bono’s son and his band Inhaler tipped for success

Image caption Eli Hewson (second right) with bandmates Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating and Ryan McMahon Inhaler want to make it on their own terms, just like any band. The way they tell their story, the fact their frontman is the son of one of the world’s biggest rock stars is almost irrelevant. Yes, Elijah Hewson […]

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As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence were two of the most hawkish voices arguing for a response to Iranian aggression, according to administration officials. Mr. Pence’s office helped run herd on meetings and conference calls held by officials in the run-up to the strike. Mr. Esper and General Milley declined to

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US construction spending up 0.6% in November, led by housing

Spending on U.S. construction projects rose a solid 0.6% in November as gains in home building and government projects offset weakness in nonresidential construction By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer January 3, 2020, 3:18 PM 2 min read WASHINGTON — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose a solid 0.6% in November as gains in home

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Antiwar Protesters Across U.S. Condemn Killing of Suleimani

Thousands of antiwar protesters gathered in communities across the country on Saturday to condemn the American drone strike in Baghdad that killed Iran’s top security and intelligence commander. In cities and towns across the United States, more than 80 demonstrations were planned to oppose the killing of the commander, Qassim Suleimani, and the Trump administration’s

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