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Trump administration sued over 2 deaths in boat strike off Venezuela's coast
ACLU and Center for Constitutional Rights filed the lawsuitCase could assess legality of October 14 strikeAttacks framed as war with drug cartels by Trump administrationBy Nate Raymond BOSTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Family members of two men killed in a U.S. missile strike against a suspected drug bo...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
US judge allows Massachusetts offshore wind project to resume construction, blocking Trump pause
Jan 27 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday allowed Vineyard Wind to resume work on its Massachusetts offshore wind project, which President Donald Trump's administration halted along with four other projects last month.The ruling by U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston is the latest of ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
CBOT wheat ends nearly flat, traders eye dollar and US weather
CHICAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures finished nearly flat on Tuesday as the dollar sank to a four-year low, underpinning commodity prices, analysts said.Traders attempted to assess potential damage to U.S. winter wheat fields from icy temperatures but said any crop losses...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
CBOT soybeans rise as US dollar drops to four-year low
CHICAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures closed higher on Tuesday as weakness in the dollar makes U.S. commodities look more attractive to importers, analysts said.The dollar sank to a near four-year low against a basket of currencies.Traders waited to hear from U.S. Presid...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
US Gulf Coast oil, LNG exports hit zero on Sunday due to freeze, ship-tracking firm says
HOUSTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Exports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas from U.S. Gulf Coast ports tumbled to zero on Sunday before rebounding on Monday, after a massive winter storm swept across the country, ship-tracking service Vortexa said. An Arctic blast has pummeled the United States in re...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Winter storm kills dozens as cold lingers in central and eastern U.S.
Almost 200 million under some form of winter cold warning at least through February 1Emergency responders mobilized to protect vulnerable populationsVarious storm-related deaths include hypothermia and cardiac incidentsBy Rich McKay and Maria Tsvetkova Jan 27 - At least 38 people across 14 states...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
CBOT corn slumps on US demand worries
CHICAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended lower on Tuesday on concerns about slowing demand from U.S. ethanol producers due to severe weather, traders said.Very cold, blustery conditions prevailed throughout the Corn Belt, according to a daily U.S. Department of Agricultu...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Oil futures surge 3% a barrel as winter storm slams US output
US storm disrupts Gulf Coast crude production, refineriesUS Gulf Coast crude exports hit zero on Sunday after storm Tengiz oilfield's recovery slower than expected, less than half production restoredMiddle East tensions persist with US naval deploymentBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Jan 27 (Re...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
US natgas futures soar 124% over six days during Arctic blast, Northeast cash prices hit record highs
Spot Northeast gas, power prices soar to record highsGas output drops to two-year low due to freeze-offsLNG feedgas drops to one-year low during winter stormBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures soared by a record 124% over the past six days on Tuesday in vol...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Captain of seized Venezuela-linked tanker now aboard US vessel, wife's lawyer says
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The captain of a Venezuela-linked crude oil tanker seized by the U.S. this month has been taken from British territorial waters and is now aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, a lawyer for the captain's wife said on Tuesday.The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. military special f...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
EXCLUSIVE-US working to issue general license lifting some sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry, sources say
Preparations mark a shift from previous plan to grant individual licenses to companiesVolume of individual requests has delayed progress on oil plansExports recovering as Vitol, Trafigura sell oil to US, others By Marianna Parraga and Jarrett Renshaw HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. of...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Exxon Joliet, Illinois refinery resolves issue, operations back to normal
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil's XOM.N 250,000 barrel per day refinery in Joliet, Illinois, returned to normal operations after resolving a weather-related issue, the company said on Tuesday.On Monday, Exxon reported a process upset due to cold weather that resulted in flaring at the f...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Shell's legal fight against Venture Global focuses on communication with engineer, court transcript shows
Shell asks court to review communications between Venture Global and Lummus Consultants Lummus engineer was relevant witness in Shell's arbitration over LNG, Shell saysBy Francesca Landini and Stephanie Kelly January 27 (Reuters) - Shell's SHEL.L challenge to its arbitration defeat to li...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
ANALYSIS-Scandal tests Peru’s China ties as U.S. scrutiny intensifies
Acting President Jeri faces impeachment efforts after meetings with Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang Uproar highlights Peru’s deep economic ties to China amid rising U.S. pressurePublic support for Jeri has plunged as Peruvians wary of corruptionBy Marco AquinoLIMA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A scandal surro...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
EXPLAINER-What do Democrats and Republicans want in fight over ICE operations?
Senators struggling to reach deal over ICE guard railsCongress faces midnight Friday deadline for passing DHS spending billBattle comes amid deaths in MinneapolisBy Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Funding for the Department of Homeland Security and several other U.S. government agenc...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
EXCLUSIVE-Chevron seeks better terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil oilfield, sources say
Chevron seeks improved terms for West Qurna 2 oilfield, sources sayIraq nationalized operatorship of oilfield after U.S. sanctions on LukoilIraq has improved oil contract terms in deals with majors in past two yearsBy Dmitry Zhdannikov and Aref Mohammed BASRA/LONDON, Jan 27 - U.S. oil major Chevr...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Gold extends rally to seven days as trade war, FX fears roil markets
Gold (XAU/USD) rallies for the seventh consecutive day, up by more than 0.60% on Tuesday, sponsored by increasing geopolitical tensions sparked by the trade war and threats of a possible intervention in the FX space to boost the Japanese Yen.
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Tue, Jan 27
Captain of seized Venezuela-linked tanker now aboard U.S. vessel, wife's lawyer says
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The captain of a Venezuela-linked crude oil tanker seized by the U.S. earlier this month has been taken from British territorial waters and is now aboard a U.S. coast guard vessel, a lawyer for the captain's wife said on Tuesday.The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. military s...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
