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Senator McCain vows to fight cancer, return to Washington
By Susan Heavey and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John McCain on Thursday vowed a quick return to Washington despite his newly diagnosed brain cancer in a show of the fighting spirit that has come to define the war hero and which prompted a wave of support across the political spectrum. "I greatly appreciate the outpouring of support - unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I'll be back soon, so stand-by!" McCain wrote on Twitter shortly before issuing a news release through his office related to Syria. From his home in Arizona, McCain was working the telephones to stay on top of the hottest issues being debated in Congress.
Unilever first half profits soar 22.4 percent
Food and consumer products giant Unilever said on Thursday profits soared in the first half of 2017, raking in 3.3 billion euros after the Anglo-Dutch firm spurned a takeover bid by US rival Kraft Heinz. The 22.4 percent hike in the first six months compared to the same period last year showed "a substantial step-up in profitability despite the persisting volatile global trading environment," chief executive Paul Polman said. "The transformation of Unilever into a more resilient, more competitive and more profitable business is accelerating," he added in a statement.
What Trump can still do to salvage 2017, and win in 2020
Fellow Republicans hope to turn the page on a relatively fruitless debut and lift a trophy with tax reform before his first year is out. Since January 20 the president has rolled back 14 regulations set by his, predecessor Barack Obama, notably on environmental and industry rules. Despite intense pressure from the president, including a White House meeting with Senate Republicans Wednesday, lawmakers appear eager to move on.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Long Island highway
A Cessna plane pilot is being praised for his successful emergency landing on a Long Island highway that included flying under an overpass.
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