Nations create 40 marine sanctuaries to curb climate threat
At a Washington oceans conference more than 20 countries unveiled 40 new sanctuaries covering nearly 460 000 square miles to limit fishing drilling and other activities. Separately the Bland family reached a 1.9 million settlement in federal court over Sandra Bland’s death in a Texas jail. Former House Speaker John Boehner joins Reynolds American board. Lawmakers push for drug price transparency citing EpiPen costs rising from about 100 to 600 per two pack.
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Clinton Returns to Campaign Trail After Pneumonia
Clinton resumed campaigning in Greensboro North Carolina after three day pause for pneumonia. polls show Trump gaining in battleground states with Ohio Florida Iowa and Nevada leading and North Carolina tied. Podesta says race will stay close with Florida and Ohio as battlegrounds while Trump touts 3.5 percent growth and 25 million new jobs.
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Cruz and Cornyn to Campaign for Senate Republicans in Texas
Senate Republicans plan fundraising events in Dallas and Houston with Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. Attending are Kelly Ayotte Roy Blunt Richard Burr Grassley while Pat Toomey and Rob Portman are expected to benefit but not attend. Cruz has previously soured relations with some colleagues over shutdowns and ACA funding.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recalled Over Battery Fires
U S government moves to recall Samsung highest end Galaxy Note 7 amid reports the large screen phone bursts into flames. Samsung and the CPSC issue official recall as lithium ion battery fires join a wave of high profile product recalls.
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