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Graham: Clinton Was 'Quite Together' in Debate, Trump Should Prep Better
- October 10, 2016
He declared, "It is imperative that we elect Hillary Clinton as our next president". And Trump would have benefited from audiences tuning out after the first 30 minutes or so, during which he came out sounding strong and measured on issues of trade. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
He declared, "It is imperative that we elect Hillary Clinton as our next president". And Trump would have benefited from audiences tuning out after the first 30 minutes or so, during which he came out sounding strong and measured on issues of trade. (more...)
IL suspends $30B in Wells Fargo activity; bank 'sorry'
- October 10, 2016
Wells Fargo came under scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers last month when it announced a $185m settlement for opening more than 2m accounts without customers' permission from 2011 to 2016. The Democrat says he will re-evaluate the bank after one year. According to Bass, the city has approximately $3 billion deposited in Wells Fargo accounts. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Wells Fargo came under scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers last month when it announced a $185m settlement for opening more than 2m accounts without customers' permission from 2011 to 2016. The Democrat says he will re-evaluate the bank after one year. According to Bass, the city has approximately $3 billion deposited in Wells Fargo accounts. (more...)
Will Trump Go Nuclear at the Debate - or Just Meltdown?
- October 10, 2016
Speaking in a conference room to a handful of reporters in an event aired on Facebook Live, Trump appeared with Paula Jones, Juanita Broaddrick, Kathy Shelton and Kathleen Willey. Clinton has been hunkered down for days getting ready for what could be, for her, a knockout blow against Trump. The final question of the town-hall style debate saw an audience member ask the candidates what they respected about each other. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Speaking in a conference room to a handful of reporters in an event aired on Facebook Live, Trump appeared with Paula Jones, Juanita Broaddrick, Kathy Shelton and Kathleen Willey. Clinton has been hunkered down for days getting ready for what could be, for her, a knockout blow against Trump. The final question of the town-hall style debate saw an audience member ask the candidates what they respected about each other. (more...)
How the town hall presidential debate works
- October 10, 2016
Baldwin (as Trump) said he'd like to apologize to those offended by his remarks, but "more importantly, to the people who were turned on by them, I hear it's really 50-50". "And get off this question", Trump said. Trump later pushed back, calling out Cooper for not bringing up Clinton's email scandal. "And you stepped back, and I don't think you said anything for the next 45 minutes or something". (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Baldwin (as Trump) said he'd like to apologize to those offended by his remarks, but "more importantly, to the people who were turned on by them, I hear it's really 50-50". "And get off this question", Trump said. Trump later pushed back, calling out Cooper for not bringing up Clinton's email scandal. "And you stepped back, and I don't think you said anything for the next 45 minutes or something". (more...)
Trump appears with Bill Clinton accusers before debate
- October 10, 2016
USA presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are about to meet for the second presidential debate. Trump, in a brief news conference broadcast on Facebook Live , invited Juanita Broaddrick , Paula Jones, Kathleen Willey and Kathy Shelton to discuss why they are supporting his White House bid, as well as raise questions about his rival, Hillary Clinton's treatment of women. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
USA presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are about to meet for the second presidential debate. Trump, in a brief news conference broadcast on Facebook Live , invited Juanita Broaddrick , Paula Jones, Kathleen Willey and Kathy Shelton to discuss why they are supporting his White House bid, as well as raise questions about his rival, Hillary Clinton's treatment of women. (more...)
2nd Clinton-Trump presidential debate, 2016 USA elections
- October 10, 2016
For instance, the current debate is in a town hall format unlike the first one. Martha Raddatz and Anderson Cooper should have had it easy. Cooper moderated multiple debates and forums during the 2016 primaries, and several CNN town halls. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
For instance, the current debate is in a town hall format unlike the first one. Martha Raddatz and Anderson Cooper should have had it easy. Cooper moderated multiple debates and forums during the 2016 primaries, and several CNN town halls. (more...)
Obama signs bill to prevent police destroying rape kits
- October 10, 2016
Obama signed the bill on Friday, two weeks after the White House launched a new effort to combat sexual assault for the youngest survivors-those in K-12 schools. In Massachusetts, not pressing charges means that the state could destroy her rape kit after six months. Last month, she put forth legislation that would make it easier for victims of sexual harassment in rental housing to bring their cases forward and introduced a bill that would improve assistance for women veterans who experience ... (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Obama signed the bill on Friday, two weeks after the White House launched a new effort to combat sexual assault for the youngest survivors-those in K-12 schools. In Massachusetts, not pressing charges means that the state could destroy her rape kit after six months. Last month, she put forth legislation that would make it easier for victims of sexual harassment in rental housing to bring their cases forward and introduced a bill that would improve assistance for women veterans who experience ... (more...)
Michael Moore: Trump 'Won' The First Presidential Debate
- October 10, 2016
He defended his offensive remarks about Alicia Machado, the 1996 Miss Universe, whom he once called " Miss Piggy ", as Hillary Clinton reminded him at the debate, for gaining weight, and " Miss Housekeeping " for her Hispanic background. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
He defended his offensive remarks about Alicia Machado, the 1996 Miss Universe, whom he once called " Miss Piggy ", as Hillary Clinton reminded him at the debate, for gaining weight, and " Miss Housekeeping " for her Hispanic background. (more...)
Trains 'side-swiped' each other before derailment, say NY governor
- October 10, 2016
The passenger train was where it was supposed to be on a separate track. The LIRR train struck the work train about a half-mile east of the New Hyde Park station shortly after 9 p.m., Prendergast said. For service to Port Jefferson, the LIRR said transfer at Huntington. The LIRR is providing limited bus service between Jamaica and the New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, Mineola, Carle Place & Westbury Stations. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
The passenger train was where it was supposed to be on a separate track. The LIRR train struck the work train about a half-mile east of the New Hyde Park station shortly after 9 p.m., Prendergast said. For service to Port Jefferson, the LIRR said transfer at Huntington. The LIRR is providing limited bus service between Jamaica and the New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, Mineola, Carle Place & Westbury Stations. (more...)
Oil hits 4-month highs
- October 10, 2016
According to government data, USA crude inventory fell below 500 million barrels for the first time since the beginning of this year. Brent crude was down $1, or almost 2%, at $51.51 a barrel by 4.06pm GMT. "Last week, Goldman Sachs said that the OPEC output deal could add US$10 to crude prices. Prices rise, regardless of the news flow and any dip is being seen as a buying opportunity", said Carsten Fritsch, commodities strategist for Commerzbank. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
According to government data, USA crude inventory fell below 500 million barrels for the first time since the beginning of this year. Brent crude was down $1, or almost 2%, at $51.51 a barrel by 4.06pm GMT. "Last week, Goldman Sachs said that the OPEC output deal could add US$10 to crude prices. Prices rise, regardless of the news flow and any dip is being seen as a buying opportunity", said Carsten Fritsch, commodities strategist for Commerzbank. (more...)
Jayalalithaa still in hospital, TN governor meets senior ministers
- October 10, 2016
The DMK leader said he visited the hospital on instructions from party chief M. Karunanidhi who desired that he should find out from the Apollo doctors about the CM's health condition. On the other hand, thousands of Jayalalithaa supporters have been coming out and praying for her swift recovery. "She is fine and recovering". However, it quickly became apparent that her condition was more serious than that, and a combination of official reticence and cryptic press releases by the hospital ... (more...)
- October 10, 2016
The DMK leader said he visited the hospital on instructions from party chief M. Karunanidhi who desired that he should find out from the Apollo doctors about the CM's health condition. On the other hand, thousands of Jayalalithaa supporters have been coming out and praying for her swift recovery. "She is fine and recovering". However, it quickly became apparent that her condition was more serious than that, and a combination of official reticence and cryptic press releases by the hospital ... (more...)
Donald Trump admits using tax loophole
- October 10, 2016
Trump did not dispute this Sunday, but he blamed it on Hillary Clinton. She also appealed to voters to accept Trump's apology. The Republican did not specify at the second presidential debate for how may years he had used the loophole. "I love depreciation", he said. I've said and done things I regret. I know many of her donors, her donors took massive write offs'. "Most Americans already think he's not qualified [to be U.S. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Trump did not dispute this Sunday, but he blamed it on Hillary Clinton. She also appealed to voters to accept Trump's apology. The Republican did not specify at the second presidential debate for how may years he had used the loophole. "I love depreciation", he said. I've said and done things I regret. I know many of her donors, her donors took massive write offs'. "Most Americans already think he's not qualified [to be U.S. (more...)
Hurricane Matthew: 572 Reported Killed in Haiti
- October 10, 2016
Matthew, meanwhile, lost its hurricane status, subsiding to a "post-tropical cyclone" after cutting a swath from Florida to SC. For many years, disaster has struck its impoverished land. The biggest questions remained: Will it make landfall? Hurricane Matthew's howling wind and driving rain are pummeling Florida Friday, starting what's expected to be a ruinous, days-long battering of the Southeast coast. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Matthew, meanwhile, lost its hurricane status, subsiding to a "post-tropical cyclone" after cutting a swath from Florida to SC. For many years, disaster has struck its impoverished land. The biggest questions remained: Will it make landfall? Hurricane Matthew's howling wind and driving rain are pummeling Florida Friday, starting what's expected to be a ruinous, days-long battering of the Southeast coast. (more...)
Candidates prepare for second debate in wake of bombshell video release
- October 10, 2016
This dark cloud looms over the Trump campaign, and more importantly the second presidential debate. "Bernie Sanders himself has weighed in and said the choice in this election is clear, Donald Trump can not become president, we have to elect Hillary". (more...)
- October 10, 2016
This dark cloud looms over the Trump campaign, and more importantly the second presidential debate. "Bernie Sanders himself has weighed in and said the choice in this election is clear, Donald Trump can not become president, we have to elect Hillary". (more...)
Pence succeeds in debate without really trying to defend Trump
- October 10, 2016
Republican candidate Donald Trump, points toward Republican vice presidential candidate Indiana Governor Mike Pence after Pence's acceptance speech during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Did he do more for Mike Pence's personal brand than for Donald Trump's? Yes. Almost 1 in 3 Trump supporters said they would prefer to vote for Pence at the top of the ticket, rather than Trump . (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Republican candidate Donald Trump, points toward Republican vice presidential candidate Indiana Governor Mike Pence after Pence's acceptance speech during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Did he do more for Mike Pence's personal brand than for Donald Trump's? Yes. Almost 1 in 3 Trump supporters said they would prefer to vote for Pence at the top of the ticket, rather than Trump . (more...)
Deutsche Bank shares plunge, rattling markets
- October 10, 2016
The U.S. government had been asking for $14 billion to settle claims over the bank's sales of mortgage securities, complex investments that were one of the causes of the global financial crisis in 2008. Wall Street stocks rose, with United States bank shares such as Citigroup and JP Morgan Chase also heading higher. Shares in Germany's biggest bank fell below €10 (£8.5) in early trading, a slide of 10% that had been foreshadowed overnight when they slumped in the U.S. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
The U.S. government had been asking for $14 billion to settle claims over the bank's sales of mortgage securities, complex investments that were one of the causes of the global financial crisis in 2008. Wall Street stocks rose, with United States bank shares such as Citigroup and JP Morgan Chase also heading higher. Shares in Germany's biggest bank fell below €10 (£8.5) in early trading, a slide of 10% that had been foreshadowed overnight when they slumped in the U.S. (more...)
At Least 140 Killed in Airstrike on Funeral Hall in Yemen
- October 10, 2016
The coalition initially denied responsibility for Saturday's strike but later said it was ready to investigate the "regrettable and painful" attack. The rally, dubbed the "Volcano of Rage", came a day after bombs hit a funeral ceremony in the capital, in one of the deadliest air strikes since the Saudi-led coalition intervened against Houthi rebels in Yemen in March 2015. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
The coalition initially denied responsibility for Saturday's strike but later said it was ready to investigate the "regrettable and painful" attack. The rally, dubbed the "Volcano of Rage", came a day after bombs hit a funeral ceremony in the capital, in one of the deadliest air strikes since the Saudi-led coalition intervened against Houthi rebels in Yemen in March 2015. (more...)
Deutsche Bank says derivatives exposure fears overblown - paper
- October 10, 2016
No final agreements have been reached. Sheikh Hamad was not immediately available for comment. The stock jumped as much as 3.2 per cent in the United States trading and was up 2 per cent at $13.80 at in NY. The move would back reports that Qatari investors are considering increasing their stake in the bank even as it has potentially lost $1.2 billion on their investment, according to Reuters. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
No final agreements have been reached. Sheikh Hamad was not immediately available for comment. The stock jumped as much as 3.2 per cent in the United States trading and was up 2 per cent at $13.80 at in NY. The move would back reports that Qatari investors are considering increasing their stake in the bank even as it has potentially lost $1.2 billion on their investment, according to Reuters. (more...)
Donald Trump's Campaign Just Told Us He Carried Over His 1995 Loss
- October 10, 2016
Until then, it's hard to take Eric Trump at face-value here. "You guys love Russia", Kaine said in Tuesday's debate. While Kaine accused Trump at length of mistaking "leadership for dictatorship" by praising Putin as a strong leader, he gave a much more abrupt answer when asked what went wrong with the failed USA reset of relations with Russian Federation under Obama and Clinton. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
Until then, it's hard to take Eric Trump at face-value here. "You guys love Russia", Kaine said in Tuesday's debate. While Kaine accused Trump at length of mistaking "leadership for dictatorship" by praising Putin as a strong leader, he gave a much more abrupt answer when asked what went wrong with the failed USA reset of relations with Russian Federation under Obama and Clinton. (more...)
Tom Brady returns to Patriots practice
- October 10, 2016
The Pats were shocked 16-0 by the Buffalo Bills last weekend with winning rent-a-quote coach Rex Ryan winding up the opposition. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is entering the gridiron for the first time this season after a four-game suspension. (more...)
- October 10, 2016
The Pats were shocked 16-0 by the Buffalo Bills last weekend with winning rent-a-quote coach Rex Ryan winding up the opposition. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is entering the gridiron for the first time this season after a four-game suspension. (more...)
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