Japan agrees to trade talks with U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a new economic relationship with the U.S. should be a “win-win” for both countries. He made those remarks during a briefing at the UN General Assembly this week.

Abe had previously resisted trade talks for nearly two-years, instead, insisting on a multi-national trade pact.

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Kavanaugh accuser contradicts past statements during hearing

Christine Blasey Ford appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she gave her account of the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Phoenix prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questions Christine Blasey Ford as she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Washington. (Win McNamee/Pool Image via AP)

During Thursday’s hearing some of the accuser’s statements appeared to contradict her earlier allegations.

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