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Friday, 24 March 2017

Reuters Top US News: March 24, 2017

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Republicans scramble for health bill votes after Trump ultimatum

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Republican lawmakers struggling to overcome differences over new healthcare legislation confronted a stark choice after President Donald Trump delivered an ultimatum: pass the bill on Friday or keep Obamacare in place.

Amtrak train derails at New York's Penn Station, no word on injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters) - An Amtrak Acela train came off the tracks at New York City's Penn Station during Friday morning's rush hour and services were suspended, but there was no immediate word of any injuries, New Jersey Transit and a local CBS affiliate said.

Trump administration grants permit for Keystone XL pipeline: TransCanada

(Reuters) - The United States has issued a presidential permit for TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL oil pipeline, the Canadian company said on Friday, ending a years-long battle between environmentalists and the industry over whether Washington should approve it.

Chicago police officer charged with 16 new counts in shooting case: media

(Reuters) - A white Chicago police officer accused of murder in the shooting death of a black teenager was charged on Thursday with 16 new counts of aggravated battery, in a case that sparked national debate over police use of force against minorities.

Food startup Eatsa sued for not making kiosks accessible to blind

(Reuters) - Fast food startup Eatsa is being sued by disability rights advocates for not including accessibility features for the blind.

Obamacare supporters rally against congressional repeal efforts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of Obamacare staged rallies across the country on Thursday denouncing efforts by President Donald Trump and Republican congressional leaders to repeal the landmark law that has extended medical insurance coverage to some 20 million Americans.

March U.S. auto sales seen up nearly 1.9 percent: JD Power and LMC

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales in March will increase almost 1.9 percent from a year earlier, even as consumer discounts continue to remain at record levels, industry consultants J.D. Power and LMC Automotive said on Friday.

Food startup Eatsa sued for not making kiosks accessible to blind

(Reuters) - Fast food startup Eatsa is being sued by disability rights advocates for not including accessibility features for the blind.

Police detective, three others victims identified in Wisconsin shooting

(Reuters) - Authorities on Thursday identified four victims, including a veteran police officer, who were killed during a shooting spree in central Wisconsin sparked by a domestic violence incident.

Texas A&M, Rick Perry clash on election of gay student body president

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas A&M University said on Thursday it respectfully disagreed with comments U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry made a day earlier when he criticized an election at his alma matter that led to the school's first openly gay student body president.