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Monday, 20 March 2017

Reuters Top US News: March 20, 2017

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Republicans revamp health bill, boost benefits to older Americans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans are working on changes to their healthcare overhaul bill to provide more generous tax credits for older Americans and add a work requirement for the Medicaid program for the poor, House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Sunday.

Travel ban, strong dollar seen putting damper on U.S. tourism sector

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Travel and tourism's contribution to the U.S. economy will grow at a slower pace this year than in 2016 due to a strong U.S. dollar and a perception that the country is less welcoming to foreigners, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said.

Colorado wildfire scorches woodland, may be man-made

(Reuters) - A wildfire near the University of Colorado in Boulder that may be man-made burned about 62 acres (25 hectares) of woodland on Sunday and prompted the evacuation of 426 homes in the drought-hit region, authorities said.

Lawmakers seek FBI, NSA answers on Trump, Russia at rare public hearing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The directors of the FBI and National Security Agency will break their public silence on Monday about investigations into possible links between Russia and President Donald Trump's election campaign at a rare open congressional intelligence committee hearing.

Trump's Supreme Court nominee to face senators in marathon hearing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch will face tough scrutiny at his Senate confirmation hearing starting on Monday, with Democrats seeking to make the case that he is a pro-business, social conservative insufficiently independent of the president.

NBA's Chris Paul, other celebrity athletes, invest for an impact

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Giving back to their communities has always been a challenge for pro athletes who get rich quick, because they tend to lose the money even more quickly. But even those who manage to build a substantial amount of wealth have a hard time using it charitably in a way that truly has a long-term impact.

Accused serial killer of San Diego homeless faces competency hearing

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A San Diego man charged with impaling five homeless people with railroad spikes to the head, killing three of his victims, was due back in court on Monday for a proceeding to determine whether he is mentally fit to stand trial.

New York governor unveils South Bronx highway rebuilding plan

(Reuters) - New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday unveiled a $1.8 billion highway reconstruction plan in New York City's South Bronx aimed at benefiting one of the world's biggest food markets and an area once seen as a symbol of urban blight.

After weird winter, U.S. forecasters see warm, wet spring

NEW YORK (Reuters) - If you liked the balmy weather that dominated on the U.S. East Coast and much of the South this winter, you will probably enjoy the spring of 2017, too.

Man arrested after claiming bomb at White House gates: police report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 29-year-old man who was arrested near the White House late on Saturday falsely told the U.S. Secret Service he had a bomb, according to a police report released on Sunday.