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Trump sticks to celebratory script in state of the union, with one angry detour

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a state of the union address that, by his standards, came across as relatively focused and disciplined, giving a preview of how the Republicans may try to campaign to keep control of Congress in this fall's midterms.
Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump's trade rep

U.S. President Donald Trump's point man on trade talks says Canada needs to accept that tariffs will be a part of any deal with the administration, including renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
Iran slams Trump's state of the union 'lies,' but heads back to the negotiating table with U.S.

Iran's negotiating delegation has left Tehran for a third round of nuclear talks with the U.S., state media reported on Wednesday, even as other Iranian officials slammed comments made by President Donald Trump during his state of the union address.
Bill Gates apologizes to foundation for Epstein ties, says he 'saw nothing illicit'

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson for the philanthropic group told Reuters in a written statement.
At least 30 dead, dozens missing from floods, mudslides in southeastern Brazil

At least 30 people died after heavy rains hit Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais, local authorities said Tuesday, while 39 people were missing.