A group of more than a hundred Republican congressmen is expressing "deep concern" over President Trump's plans to enact tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
The White House says Mr Trump will announce the measures by the end of the week.
A letter sent to the White House from the lawmakers warns tariffs will make American businesses less competitive, and undermine economic progress from recent tax breaks.
Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the president's strategy on tariffs remains unclear.
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the White House press secretary has suggested some countries may be exempt from the tariffs.
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OUT: … global markets"
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the departure of President Trump's chief economic advisor ahead of the implementation of tariffs increases uncertainly over the impact of the move.
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says several names have been mentioned as a potential replacement for Gary Cohn.
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OUT: … that goes"
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
California Governor Says US Atty Gen'l Launching Reign of Terror Against California
California's Governor has accused the US Attorney General of initiating a reign of terror against immigrants in California.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the California -- asking a judge to block new state laws that protect undocumented immigrants living in California.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Florida School Shooter suspect indicted on 17 counts of murder
The suspect in last month's deadly Florida school shooting has been
formally charged.
17 students and staff were killed and at least a dozen more injured at
a high school in Parkland.
Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of first degree murder.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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formally charged.
17 students and staff were killed and at least a dozen more injured at
a high school in Parkland.
Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of first degree murder.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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OUT: eight years.
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US Justice Dept Sues State of California
The US Justice Department is suing the state of California over its sanctuary policies.
Those policies extend protection to undocumented immigrants and limit assistance given to federal immigration authorities.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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UK Police say nerve agent used to target former Russian spy and his daughter
UK police say a nerve agent was used to target a former Russian spy and his daughter on Sunday.
66 year old Sergei Skripal and his 33 year old daughter Yulia remain in a critical condition in hospital. A police officer who was among the first to respond when the couple were found unresponsive in the city of Salisbury is also in a serious condition in hospital.
Police say they do not believe there is any widespread risk to the public.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Mark Rowley said authorities had identified the nerve agent used but would not be making that information public. He said it was now being treated as a major incident involving attempted murder by the use of a nerve agent.
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OUT: …to his family."
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Coca-Cola to launch first alcoholic beverage in Japan
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Coca-Cola plans to launch an alcoholic beverage in Japan - it will be
the first in the company's 125 year history.
The move comes as the beverage giant is looking to cash in on the
growing popularity of alcopops in the country.
Our business correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.
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Coca-Cola plans to launch an alcoholic beverage in Japan - it will be
the first in the company's 125 year history.
The move comes as the beverage giant is looking to cash in on the
growing popularity of alcopops in the country.
Our business correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.
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OUT: GENERIC
DUR: 37
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UK POLICE: 'NERVE AGENT' USED TO TARGET RUSSIAN SPY
UK police say a nerve agent was used to target a former Russian spy and his daughter on Sunday.
Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition in a British hospital.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition in a British hospital.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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DUR: 44 seconds
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Jail terms for German far-right group members
A court in the German city of Dresden has convicted eight people of being part of a far-right terror group, which carried out attacks on refugee shelters and politicians.
The group's members received prison terms between four and ten years for a variety of charges including attempted murder.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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DUR: 37
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President Trump slips down Forbes rich list
U.S. President Donald Trump has slipped 222 places in the Forbes
annual rich list.
The magazine estimates that his worth has fallen from $3.5 billion to
$3.1 billion.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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OUT: ...SOC"
DUR: 37 seconds
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annual rich list.
The magazine estimates that his worth has fallen from $3.5 billion to
$3.1 billion.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN demands Thursday ceasefire to allow aid access
The United Nations is pushing the Syrian government to commit to a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid in to the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta.
Aid trucks entered the area on Monday but were forced to flee after coming under attack.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Aid trucks entered the area on Monday but were forced to flee after coming under attack.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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US Secretary of State Visits Ethiopia
The US secretary of state Rex Tillerson is in Ethiopia for an official visit. He is expected to meet with the leaders of teh government of Ethiopia and the African Union commission.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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South Korean officials to visit US
South Korean officials who met with North Korea's Kim Jong Un will travel to the US on Thursday to brief US officials on the meeting.
Earlier this week, South Korea said North Korea was willing to discuss giving up nuclear weapons if the regime's safety was assured.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports
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DUR: 0"36
Opioid Overdoses Increase 30% Across U.S.
Drug overdoses in the United States from people using opioids increased by 30% within just over a year.
The US Centers for Disease Control says the Mid-West alone saw a 70% increase.
From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 35"
EU Says Future Trading Relationship with UK will be a FTA
European Council President Donald Tusk says the future trading relationship between the EU and the UK will have to be in the form of a free trade agreement.
While speaking in Luxembourg, Mr. Tusk says he hopes the tariffs will be zero and all goods and services will be covered.
It's a blow to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who proposed keeping single market access to parts of the economy.
While Mr. Tusk says he does not want to put up a wall with the UK, he says Brexit means it's inevitable trade between the EU and the UK will change.
IN: Because of Brexit…
OUT: …essence of Brexit.
DUR: 32 seconds
MAY DEFENDS SAUDI ALLIANCE AMID PROTESTS
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting the UK amid protests over the war in Yemen and human rights.
The 32 year-old is holding talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and has been extended meetings with the Queen and other royals during his three day visit.
He's responsible for a number of reforms designed to modernise Saudi Arabia.
But demonstrations will focus on the Saudi-led coalition which has been bombing rebel Houthi forces in Yemen, where there is a humanitarian crisis.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is defending the alliance with Saudi Arabia and intelligence co-operation between the two countries.
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OUT: …country."
DUR: 13 seconds
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The 32 year-old is holding talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and has been extended meetings with the Queen and other royals during his three day visit.
He's responsible for a number of reforms designed to modernise Saudi Arabia.
But demonstrations will focus on the Saudi-led coalition which has been bombing rebel Houthi forces in Yemen, where there is a humanitarian crisis.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is defending the alliance with Saudi Arabia and intelligence co-operation between the two countries.
IN: "The link…
OUT: …country."
DUR: 13 seconds
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Protests expected over UK visit of Saudi leader
Protests are planned in central London as Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman begins a three day visit to the country.
The red carpet is being rolled out for the 32 year old who some see as a modernizing face of the conservative country. From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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PSG crash out of Champions League again
Paris St Germain have once again crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 - losing 2-1 at home to Real Madrid in the second leg of their clash.
Six and a half years after the emir of Qatar bought the team, it has still never managed to reach the final four.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 50s
SAUDI CROWN PRINCE IN UK AMID PROTESTS
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting the UK with protests planned over the war in Yemen and human rights.
The 32 year-old will hold talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and will meet the Queen and other royals during his three day visit.
He's responsible for a number of reforms designed to modernise Saudi Arabia.
But demonstrations will focus on the Saudi-led coalition which has been bombing rebel Houthi forces in Yemen, where there is a humanitarian crisis.
Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat believes he should be given time to demonstrate his commitment to reform in Saudi Arabia.
IN: "He's 32…
OUT: …the thing."
DUR: 11 seconds
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The 32 year-old will hold talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and will meet the Queen and other royals during his three day visit.
He's responsible for a number of reforms designed to modernise Saudi Arabia.
But demonstrations will focus on the Saudi-led coalition which has been bombing rebel Houthi forces in Yemen, where there is a humanitarian crisis.
Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat believes he should be given time to demonstrate his commitment to reform in Saudi Arabia.
IN: "He's 32…
OUT: …the thing."
DUR: 11 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0307saudi-tt1.mp3
ALT: INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE OVER 'SPY POISONING'
The UK government's emergency committee is meeting (Wednesday) for updates on the suspected poisoning of a former Russian spy.
66 year-old Sergei Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury in Wiltshire.
He was granted refuge in the UK having previously been convicted in Russia of spying for Britain.
Russia has denied any involvement in the incident.
Reporter Rachel Venables is in Salisbury - she says investigations continue apace.
IN: "Well this…
OUT: …areas."
DUR: 40 seconds
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66 year-old Sergei Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury in Wiltshire.
He was granted refuge in the UK having previously been convicted in Russia of spying for Britain.
Russia has denied any involvement in the incident.
Reporter Rachel Venables is in Salisbury - she says investigations continue apace.
IN: "Well this…
OUT: …areas."
DUR: 40 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0307spy-venables2.mp3
Sweden's Prime Minister Says Trump's Tariffs Will Hurt Us All
While meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, Sweden's prime minister urged the American president not to follow through with proposed steep tariffs.
Meanwhile across the Atlantic the European Commission is preparing to reveal which American imports it will tax if it needs to retaliate.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.
IN: Swedish Prime Minister…
OUT: STND OUT
DUR: 38 seconds
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