close Video Pentagon to send 5,200 troops to southern border As migrants continue their journey to the U.S., 'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-host Pete Hegseth explains how the military will be supporting border agents. The top U.S. military commander for North America said to expect more American troops to deploy to the southern border. "What I can confirm is there will be additional force over and above the 5,239 (already heading to the border), the magnitude of that difference I don’t have an answer for you," Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, head of U.S. Northern Command, told reporters Tuesday afternoon in an impromptu news conference in the Pentagon. O'Shaughnessy did not have a cost estimate for the deployment of more than 5,200 troops to the southern border. O'Shaughnessy said each service member deploying would “fully understand the rules of the use of force.” The general said “training programs” were being set up … [Read more...] about More US troops will deploy to Mexico border on top of 5,200 already sent, top US general in North America says
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Red Arrows head to North America to help boost UK investment
News / UK and world by Press Association October 21, 2018, 12:03 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter The Red Arrows will hold their largest ever tour of North America next year with a nine-week visit expected to generate £2.5 billion in investment for Britain. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, which has not performed in the region since 2008, will embark on its first major tour of the US and Canada in more than 25 years. Ministers and military officials predict the trademark red, white and blue displays will be watched by millions of people. Pilots and other Red Arrows officials will also meet business leaders, visit schools and attend other engagements during the tour, which follows the RAF’s 2018 centenary celebrations. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Our Red Arrows fly the flag for Britain across the globe, both in the skies and on the ground, and this tour will not only showcase their … [Read more...] about Red Arrows head to North America to help boost UK investment
Japan car makers welcome North America trade deal, but U.S. export…
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota, Nissan and Mazda welcomed on Tuesday the revised North America trade deal that left Japanese automakers unscathed but they may face a bumpy ride when Washington and Tokyo hold new talks on over $40 billion of annual U.S. auto imports from Japan. The logo of Mazda Motor Corp. is displayed at the company's news conference venue in Tokyo, Japan May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon The United States and Canada reached an agreement on Sunday to update the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement after Washington had forged a separate trade deal with Mexico in August. The updated deal effectively maintains the auto industry’s current footprint in North America, and spares Canada and Mexico from the prospect of U.S. national security tariffs on their vehicles. Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T), which ships cars to the United States from Mexico and Japan, called the deal a “big step forward”. Nissan Motor Corp (7201.T), which makes the cars it … [Read more...] about Japan car makers welcome North America trade deal, but U.S. export…
This New Hampshire man broke the record for heaviest pumpkin ever grown in North America
DEERFIELD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has grown a pumpkin that appears to be the largest in the nation. An organization that serves as the worldwide governing body for pumpkin-growing contests says Steve Geddes of Boscawen squashed the competition across North America with his prize winner weighing in at 2,528 (1,147 kg) lbs. The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth told The Boston Globe that a pumpkin grown by Geddes is the biggest pumpkin ever grown in North America. The pumpkin this week at the Deerfield Fair earned Geddes a first-place ribbon and $6,000 in prize money. The Guinness World Records website lists the world’s heaviest pumpkin as weighing 2,624 lbs. (1,190 kg). It was grown by a Belgium man in 2016. Close The biggest headlines, delivered to your inbox Get news as it happens. Sign up for Boston.com's email news alerts. Thanks for signing up! … [Read more...] about This New Hampshire man broke the record for heaviest pumpkin ever grown in North America
Volvo aims to sell electric trucks in North America by 2020
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Volvo <VOLVb.ST>, the world's second-biggest truck maker, plans to begin selling electric trucks in North America by 2020, it said on Thursday, as it signed a partnership with California that will allow it to show-off the vehicles. Under the deal, Sweden's Volvo will deploy eight multi-configuration battery Class 8 electric demonstration units and 15 pre-commercial and commercial units throughout California's South Coast Air Basin next year, it said. Truckmakers are driving full speed to secure a corner of the electric and autonomous drive markets, with other contenders in North America including Tesla's electric semi truck, Ford <F.N> and Daimler <DAIGn.DE>. This year, Volvo began producing its first fully-electric truck for commercial use - the Volvo FL Electric - which is expected to be sold next year for urban distribution operations in Europe. The company said on Thursday the North American truck would be based on the same drivetrain … [Read more...] about Volvo aims to sell electric trucks in North America by 2020