Sunday, April 23, 2017

Sunday's Headlines: Trump’s approval ratings sit at record lows but base stays steady, poll shows

France votes in uncertain race that could shape Europe's future; Ryan vows to keep government open, makes no promises on health care; Blue-collar women are in demand, and companies are competing for them; Redskins president sets sights on greatest task: Getting Daniel Snyder a new stadium; Though shovels are ready, Trump officials delay grant for California train upgrade;
 
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Trump's approval ratings sit at record lows but base stays steady, poll shows
President Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his administration as the least popular chief executive in modern times. His voters are largely satisfied with his performance, but his base of support hasn't grown since he took office, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.
France votes in uncertain race that could shape Europe's future
The front-runners for the French presidency range from an ex-Trotskyist campaigner who wants to cap incomes to a hard-edged, anti-immigrant firebrand who wants to leave the European Union.
 
Ryan vows to keep government open, makes no promises on health care
The House speaker urged Republicans to focus on the immediate task of avoiding a messy spending fight.
 
Blue-collar women are in demand, and companies are competing for them
With male truckers, builders and mechanics retiring, employers in the trade industry are looking to women to fill those jobs — and they're offering maternity leave and other benefits to entice them.
 
Redskins president sets sights on greatest task: Getting Daniel Snyder a new stadium
The son of a legendary head coach and brother of a former governor and U.S. senator, Bruce Allen has steered the Washington area's NFL franchise through some tough times. But brokering a billion-dollar-plus deal to build the team a new home represents his biggest challenge yet.
 
Though shovels are ready, Trump officials delay grant for California train upgrade
The delay in a $2 billion rail program has infuriated state officials who hoped the initiative would mesh with President Trump's call for infrastructure spending. But the plan has become a GOP target, seen as a pet project of former president Barack Obama.
 
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North Korea reportedly detains U.S. citizen involved in aid and relief work
Officials for Sweden, which looks after consular affairs for the U.S. in North Korea, said a Korean American was detained recently. He would be at least the third American currently held by the North Koreans.
Trump administration replaces surgeon general with deputy, for now
Vivek H. Murthy, a longtime believer that gun violence is a public health issue, was a holdover from the Obama administration. Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams will fill in until a permanent replacement is chosen.
March for Science brings out demonstrators on six continents: 'There is no Planet B'
Thousands gathered on the grounds of the Washington Monument: "The very idea of evidence and logic and reason is being threatened by individuals and interests with the power to do real harm," one of the rally emcees said.
Tennessee teen was 'brainwashed' before abduction by teacher, her father says
Her father said the teen didn't exhibit any anger toward Tad Cummins, the teacher who is accused of abducting her in early March and who was arrested on Thursday. "I didn't observe any emotional distress. She didn't act like a rescued person would act."
Joseph Kony is still at large. Here's why the U.S. and Uganda were willing to give up the hunt.
Just five years ago, Kony became one of the world's most-feared monsters. But this week the manhunt for Kony ended — and it's not just because of the diminished threat from his militia.
Erin Moran, actress who played Joanie Cunningham in 'Happy Days,' dies at 56
Police in Harrison County, Ind., said that she had been found unresponsive after authorities received a 911 call. In 1974, Moran was cast in "Happy Days" as Joanie Cunningham, a role she would later reprise in "Joanie Loves Chachi."
Your cat loves hopping into boxes. Here's why.
The science behind all those cute cat-squeezing-into-little-spaces videos you might have seen on social media.
News quiz: Around the world in 10 questions
We go from North Korea to the White House, where some people had a very special dinner. The faster you correctly answer questions, the more points you can score.
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Honda CR-V offers sensible commuting
The 2017 Touring version of Honda's crossover works well for hauling families and their stuff on real roads.
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How to connect with your teenage son
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An architect couple designs dream home
The garden is made full partner in an unusual collaboration that blends indoors and out.
 
     
 
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