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Defense Secretary Says 615 More US Troops Will Be Deployed to Iraq
- September 30, 2016
The announcement follows July's uptick of 560 additional troops, and comes before the long-awaited coalition assault to retake Mosul from the Islamic State . Both Qayyarah Airfield West, south of Mosul, and Al Asad Airbase in Anbar province are expected to get upgrades to allow for more reconnaissance flights and also nighttime flight capabilities. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
The announcement follows July's uptick of 560 additional troops, and comes before the long-awaited coalition assault to retake Mosul from the Islamic State . Both Qayyarah Airfield West, south of Mosul, and Al Asad Airbase in Anbar province are expected to get upgrades to allow for more reconnaissance flights and also nighttime flight capabilities. (more...)
Swing-state voters give edge to Clinton in debate
- September 30, 2016
After Trump's performance Monday, when he repeatedly interrupted and talked over Clinton, insulted a former Miss Universe victor for her weight, cited factually incorrect information about stop-and-frisk policing policies and grew increasingly agitated in the face of multiple zingers from his Democratic opponent, his campaign advisers reportedly pushed him to prepare more diligently for his remaining two faceoffs. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
After Trump's performance Monday, when he repeatedly interrupted and talked over Clinton, insulted a former Miss Universe victor for her weight, cited factually incorrect information about stop-and-frisk policing policies and grew increasingly agitated in the face of multiple zingers from his Democratic opponent, his campaign advisers reportedly pushed him to prepare more diligently for his remaining two faceoffs. (more...)
One dead, 114 hurt as New Jersey train crash causes major damage
- September 30, 2016
A woman killed when a New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed at a station where she had been waiting had recently moved to the United States from Brazil with her family. Bido said she was leaning over to gather her bags when the impact happened, and she banged her head. Local buses and ferries began accepting New Jersey train tickets as a result of the crash, but ferry service to New York City from Hoboken was shut down at midday, Cuomo said. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
A woman killed when a New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed at a station where she had been waiting had recently moved to the United States from Brazil with her family. Bido said she was leaning over to gather her bags when the impact happened, and she banged her head. Local buses and ferries began accepting New Jersey train tickets as a result of the crash, but ferry service to New York City from Hoboken was shut down at midday, Cuomo said. (more...)
Dan Brown's 'Da Vinci Code' Hero in New Novel 'Origin'
- September 30, 2016
The series follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor who specializes in religious iconology and symbology. And a big part of that success is down to the creation of his most popular character: Robert Langdon. According to a press release, Origin "thrusts Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon into the risky intersection of humankind's two most enduring questions, and the earth-shaking discovery that will answer them". (more...)
- September 30, 2016
The series follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor who specializes in religious iconology and symbology. And a big part of that success is down to the creation of his most popular character: Robert Langdon. According to a press release, Origin "thrusts Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon into the risky intersection of humankind's two most enduring questions, and the earth-shaking discovery that will answer them". (more...)
New Jersey train crash
- September 30, 2016
Passenger Bhagyesh Shah said the train was crowded, particularly the first two cars, because they make for an easy exit into the Hoboken station. "The next thing I know, I'm on the floor ". "From the fifth vehicle, it felt like a major skid", he said. The train should have stopped 10-20 feet before the bumper block, he said. The system combines GPS, wireless radio and computers to monitor trains and stop them from colliding, derailing or speeding. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Passenger Bhagyesh Shah said the train was crowded, particularly the first two cars, because they make for an easy exit into the Hoboken station. "The next thing I know, I'm on the floor ". "From the fifth vehicle, it felt like a major skid", he said. The train should have stopped 10-20 feet before the bumper block, he said. The system combines GPS, wireless radio and computers to monitor trains and stop them from colliding, derailing or speeding. (more...)
Tim Burton slammed for comments on new movie's diversity
- September 30, 2016
Tim Burton sparked debate on social media as he defended the lack of diversity in his new film , Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children. "I didn't go like, 'Okay, there should be more white people in these movies'". There's Emma (Ella Purnell), who can manipulate air and has to wear lead shoes to keep from floating away. She's a special kind of creature called an Ymbryne. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Tim Burton sparked debate on social media as he defended the lack of diversity in his new film , Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children. "I didn't go like, 'Okay, there should be more white people in these movies'". There's Emma (Ella Purnell), who can manipulate air and has to wear lead shoes to keep from floating away. She's a special kind of creature called an Ymbryne. (more...)
Trump turned over tax returns _ for lawsuits, loans, casinos
- September 30, 2016
For example, employees of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board could face criminal penalties if they leaked information from Trump's tax returns maintained in the board's electronic files. But with investment real estate, maintenance and capital improvements are included in the operating expenses, so if a property is properly maintained, the value should increase over time. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
For example, employees of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board could face criminal penalties if they leaked information from Trump's tax returns maintained in the board's electronic files. But with investment real estate, maintenance and capital improvements are included in the operating expenses, so if a property is properly maintained, the value should increase over time. (more...)
United States urges against escalation of tensions between India, Pakistan
- September 30, 2016
Pakistan denied the charge. The FS told them that it was "a classic counter-terrorism operation more than a military one" and that it was to neutralise terrorists who were trained to carry out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and other major Indian cities. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Pakistan denied the charge. The FS told them that it was "a classic counter-terrorism operation more than a military one" and that it was to neutralise terrorists who were trained to carry out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and other major Indian cities. (more...)
Charlotte police footage shows shooting of Keith Scott
- September 30, 2016
The family had originally contended that Scott was carrying a book, not a gun, but after viewing the police video on Thursday, said it was "impossible to discern" what, if anything, Scott was carrying, an attorney representing the family said. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
The family had originally contended that Scott was carrying a book, not a gun, but after viewing the police video on Thursday, said it was "impossible to discern" what, if anything, Scott was carrying, an attorney representing the family said. (more...)
Clinton ahead in new survey after 1st presidential debate with Trump
- September 30, 2016
He explained later that he meant he wouldn't bring up examples of former President Bill Clinton's infidelity. In a March interview with The New York Times, Trump said he wouldn't mind seeing South Korea and Japan have their own nuclear arsenals to defend themselves from threats from North Korea - a proposal that would contradict decades of US nonproliferation policies. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
He explained later that he meant he wouldn't bring up examples of former President Bill Clinton's infidelity. In a March interview with The New York Times, Trump said he wouldn't mind seeing South Korea and Japan have their own nuclear arsenals to defend themselves from threats from North Korea - a proposal that would contradict decades of US nonproliferation policies. (more...)
Hillary Clinton rolled with Zach Galifianakis's punches on 'Between Two Ferns'
- September 30, 2016
After almost two years of inactivity, " Between Two Fans" was resurrected earlier today as Galifianakis interviewed the Democratic candidate for the presidency, Hillary Clinton . "So you're gonna lead the civil war?" "You need to get out more", Mrs. Clinton said in a not-at-all amusing response. Hillary Clinton wants to become the president of the United States of America, and there is nothing she won't do to make that a reality. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
After almost two years of inactivity, " Between Two Fans" was resurrected earlier today as Galifianakis interviewed the Democratic candidate for the presidency, Hillary Clinton . "So you're gonna lead the civil war?" "You need to get out more", Mrs. Clinton said in a not-at-all amusing response. Hillary Clinton wants to become the president of the United States of America, and there is nothing she won't do to make that a reality. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Gives Deadpan Reactions To Zach Galifianakis On 'Between Two Ferns'
- September 30, 2016
Clinton , whose name comes up on screen as "Hilary Clinton , Had Pneumonia", is then hit with a barrage of silly questions from Galifianakis like "Are you excited to be the first girl president?" Clinton's interview with Galifianakisis on his amusing or Die website show is part of her campaign's effort to show a funnier, softer of the former secretary of state. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Clinton , whose name comes up on screen as "Hilary Clinton , Had Pneumonia", is then hit with a barrage of silly questions from Galifianakis like "Are you excited to be the first girl president?" Clinton's interview with Galifianakisis on his amusing or Die website show is part of her campaign's effort to show a funnier, softer of the former secretary of state. (more...)
Foreign Secretary comments on criminal report into MH17 tragedy
- September 30, 2016
Based on photos, videos, testimonials, telephone conversations and telecommunications data, the investigators even managed to retrace the path used to by the convoy that transported the missile. "A BUK missile launcher was transported from Russian Federation to a launch site, and returned to the country after being used to shoot down MH17". (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Based on photos, videos, testimonials, telephone conversations and telecommunications data, the investigators even managed to retrace the path used to by the convoy that transported the missile. "A BUK missile launcher was transported from Russian Federation to a launch site, and returned to the country after being used to shoot down MH17". (more...)
Has Nadiya Hussain dropped MAJOR hint she's to become Bake Off judge?
- September 30, 2016
I've written these books. However, although she's not sure the baking show will continue to be a success now that Mary, Mel and Sue have left, Nadiya thinks a change in broadcaster could be a good thing. "You want to win and do really well and you want everyone to do well as well". James Purnell, BBC Strategy and Education Director, was involved in a furious public row with Jay Hunt, Channel 4 Chief Creative Officer, the woman who drove the deal to buy the baking show for £75million. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
I've written these books. However, although she's not sure the baking show will continue to be a success now that Mary, Mel and Sue have left, Nadiya thinks a change in broadcaster could be a good thing. "You want to win and do really well and you want everyone to do well as well". James Purnell, BBC Strategy and Education Director, was involved in a furious public row with Jay Hunt, Channel 4 Chief Creative Officer, the woman who drove the deal to buy the baking show for £75million. (more...)
Man Who Stabbed 10 People In Minnesota Mall Is Identified
- September 30, 2016
Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali population, an estimated 57,000 people . Officials say they haven't uncovered a link between the suspect in the St. Cloud State University. A 2011 agreement resolved the case, but the U.S. Department of Education still was monitoring the case past year. The chairman of the U.S. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali population, an estimated 57,000 people . Officials say they haven't uncovered a link between the suspect in the St. Cloud State University. A 2011 agreement resolved the case, but the U.S. Department of Education still was monitoring the case past year. The chairman of the U.S. (more...)
Obama saw override coming, but still it stung
- September 30, 2016
The Senate passed the bill by voice vote in May. Both houses of Congress passed the bill but President Barack Obama used his veto powers to strike it down, saying it would "upset longstanding worldwide principles regarding sovereign immunity ". (more...)
- September 30, 2016
The Senate passed the bill by voice vote in May. Both houses of Congress passed the bill but President Barack Obama used his veto powers to strike it down, saying it would "upset longstanding worldwide principles regarding sovereign immunity ". (more...)
Trump goes after Clinton - Bill Clinton - in rancorous race
- September 30, 2016
Clinton fired back, mentioning her past experiences. In 1999, Trump criticized President Bill Clinton for having an affair with someone who wasn't lovely. The Republican nominee and his surrogates, under pressure to boost his standing with female voters and respond to Hillary Clinton's accusations that he is a misogynist, are turning to an attack that has been tried repeatedly by the Clintons' foes. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Clinton fired back, mentioning her past experiences. In 1999, Trump criticized President Bill Clinton for having an affair with someone who wasn't lovely. The Republican nominee and his surrogates, under pressure to boost his standing with female voters and respond to Hillary Clinton's accusations that he is a misogynist, are turning to an attack that has been tried repeatedly by the Clintons' foes. (more...)
Gigi Hadid Manhandled by 'Prank' Artist, Elbows Him in Face
- September 30, 2016
As soon as the sisters hit the street, though, Sediuk grabs Gigi from behind and lifts her into the air before she elbows him in the face and frees herself from his grip. Then she opened and closed the Max Mara show on the second day of womenswear previews for next spring and summer Thursday, and took top billing at Fendi. (more...)
- September 30, 2016
As soon as the sisters hit the street, though, Sediuk grabs Gigi from behind and lifts her into the air before she elbows him in the face and frees herself from his grip. Then she opened and closed the Max Mara show on the second day of womenswear previews for next spring and summer Thursday, and took top billing at Fendi. (more...)
Van Gogh Paintings Recovered by Italian Anti-Mafia Police
- September 30, 2016
It was not clear when they will be returned to the museum, which opened in 1973 and has the largest Van Gogh collection in the world. It said the two paintings are the 1882 work " Seascape at Scheveningen " and a later work, "Congregation leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen". (more...)
- September 30, 2016
It was not clear when they will be returned to the museum, which opened in 1973 and has the largest Van Gogh collection in the world. It said the two paintings are the 1882 work " Seascape at Scheveningen " and a later work, "Congregation leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen". (more...)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick most disliked player in NFL
- September 30, 2016
Kaepernick has spoken passionately in the past of what he views as the not always positive attitudes of law enforcement agencies towards minorities in America. Kaepernick intends to go through with his plan to donate $1 million to local communities. "That's part of what we want to make sure we are not allowing to happen when making donations". (more...)
- September 30, 2016
Kaepernick has spoken passionately in the past of what he views as the not always positive attitudes of law enforcement agencies towards minorities in America. Kaepernick intends to go through with his plan to donate $1 million to local communities. "That's part of what we want to make sure we are not allowing to happen when making donations". (more...)
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