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Tulsa Police Release Footage of #TerenceCrutcher with Hands Up Before Shooting
- September 20, 2016
She said her brother had left a class at Tulsa Community College when his SUV stalled in the street. Police officers need to realize that just because they are legally required to carry a gun due to their career, that doesn't mean they can take advantage and shoot people of color for no legitimate reason other than pure racism. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
She said her brother had left a class at Tulsa Community College when his SUV stalled in the street. Police officers need to realize that just because they are legally required to carry a gun due to their career, that doesn't mean they can take advantage and shoot people of color for no legitimate reason other than pure racism. (more...)
Philippine MPs replace head of drug killings inquiry
- September 20, 2016
Duterte himself has launched a smear campaign against her , attempting to convince Filipinos that de Lima is in the pay of drug gangs and that she has had "sex escapades" ( his words ) with her driver. In a statement, Human Rights Watch denounced her removal as "an apparent reprisal for her inquiry into the surge of killings" linked to Duterte's war on drugs. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Duterte himself has launched a smear campaign against her , attempting to convince Filipinos that de Lima is in the pay of drug gangs and that she has had "sex escapades" ( his words ) with her driver. In a statement, Human Rights Watch denounced her removal as "an apparent reprisal for her inquiry into the surge of killings" linked to Duterte's war on drugs. (more...)
Tropical Storm Julia buffets southern US East Coast
- September 20, 2016
Flood watches have been dropped along the SC coast now that Tropical Storm Julia has weakened to a tropical depression and is offshore. As of Wednesday evening, there weren't any major reports of flooding in the area. Most of the area saw the brunt of Julia on Tuesday as it moved up the east coast, before intensifying into an organized storm. Along the Georgia coast, one of the state's largest school systems warned of possible school bus delays due to the storm. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Flood watches have been dropped along the SC coast now that Tropical Storm Julia has weakened to a tropical depression and is offshore. As of Wednesday evening, there weren't any major reports of flooding in the area. Most of the area saw the brunt of Julia on Tuesday as it moved up the east coast, before intensifying into an organized storm. Along the Georgia coast, one of the state's largest school systems warned of possible school bus delays due to the storm. (more...)
India weighing options after Uri attack, PM chairs meeting
- September 20, 2016
The opposition Congress Party has joined in, with Congress President Sonia Gandhi declaring, "The perpetrators must be severely dealt with along with the forces behind them". Not mentioned in the press coverage, but undoubtedly a key element in the India government's plan of attack is that it intends to exploit the Uri assault to politically legitimise even more brutal repression of the mass protests in Indian-administered Kashmir. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The opposition Congress Party has joined in, with Congress President Sonia Gandhi declaring, "The perpetrators must be severely dealt with along with the forces behind them". Not mentioned in the press coverage, but undoubtedly a key element in the India government's plan of attack is that it intends to exploit the Uri assault to politically legitimise even more brutal repression of the mass protests in Indian-administered Kashmir. (more...)
Clinton asks black leaders to protect Obama legacy
- September 20, 2016
In a pair of university stops in battleground OH on Saturday, Bernie Sanders used his enduring popularity with young voters to urge support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. A Fox News poll showed Clinton leading Trump by only 38 percent to 33 percent among Millennial voters - her lowest marks yet. "Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamaphobic, you name it". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
In a pair of university stops in battleground OH on Saturday, Bernie Sanders used his enduring popularity with young voters to urge support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. A Fox News poll showed Clinton leading Trump by only 38 percent to 33 percent among Millennial voters - her lowest marks yet. "Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamaphobic, you name it". (more...)
Syria Truce Hangs in Balance Amid Attacks, Lack of Aid
- September 20, 2016
The first administration official said the USA is trying to gather as much information as possible to find out what happened, adding that Kerry will consult with key partners, as well as his Russian counterparts, Monday night and Tuesday morning. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The first administration official said the USA is trying to gather as much information as possible to find out what happened, adding that Kerry will consult with key partners, as well as his Russian counterparts, Monday night and Tuesday morning. (more...)
Donald Trump Lays Out More Details of Economic Plans
- September 20, 2016
But entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare would be shielded from any cuts. WASHINGTON (CNN) - House Speaker Paul Ryan said he believes presidential candidates should disclose their tax records, but deferred Donald Trump's preference on timing on when to put them out. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
But entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare would be shielded from any cuts. WASHINGTON (CNN) - House Speaker Paul Ryan said he believes presidential candidates should disclose their tax records, but deferred Donald Trump's preference on timing on when to put them out. (more...)
Syrian army downs Israeli warplane, drone after attack on Quneitra province
- September 20, 2016
The Syrian military said the warplane was shot down southwest of al-Quneitra, while the drone was downed west of the town of SaaSaa. Syrian forces have shot down an Israeli military aircraft, according to state media. "The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israel's sovereignty and security of its citizens", the statement said, adding Israel holds the Syrian government responsible for any weapons launched into its territory. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The Syrian military said the warplane was shot down southwest of al-Quneitra, while the drone was downed west of the town of SaaSaa. Syrian forces have shot down an Israeli military aircraft, according to state media. "The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israel's sovereignty and security of its citizens", the statement said, adding Israel holds the Syrian government responsible for any weapons launched into its territory. (more...)
Too Many Antibiotics Still Being Prescribed in U.S — CDC
- September 20, 2016
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. As antibiotic-resistant pathogens continue to rapidly develop new immunities to our medications, cutting edge research on how to understand and stop them is sorely needed. To get doctors to prescribe fewer antibiotics, several tactics could be tried, Mehrotra said. Use of older antibiotics went down during the study period while prescriptions of newer, broad spectrum antibiotics increased anywhere from three times to 18 times, depending ... (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. As antibiotic-resistant pathogens continue to rapidly develop new immunities to our medications, cutting edge research on how to understand and stop them is sorely needed. To get doctors to prescribe fewer antibiotics, several tactics could be tried, Mehrotra said. Use of older antibiotics went down during the study period while prescriptions of newer, broad spectrum antibiotics increased anywhere from three times to 18 times, depending ... (more...)
Authorities seek 28-year-old man in NYC blast
- September 20, 2016
Authorities this morning identified a suspect in connection with the New York City bombing Saturday evening that injured 29 people. The official says two officers were shot in the encounter in Linden, New Jersey. Also on Sunday, two men reported seeing a suspicious backpack in a trash can near the Elizabeth train station on the NJ Transit/Amtrak Northeast Corridor line. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Authorities this morning identified a suspect in connection with the New York City bombing Saturday evening that injured 29 people. The official says two officers were shot in the encounter in Linden, New Jersey. Also on Sunday, two men reported seeing a suspicious backpack in a trash can near the Elizabeth train station on the NJ Transit/Amtrak Northeast Corridor line. (more...)
Vikings win US Bank Stadium opener, lose Peterson
- September 20, 2016
KFAN's Justin Gaard was the first to break the story, which was quickly retweeted by the team's official account. "We're going through the evaluation process ", head coach Mike Zimmer said at his weekly press conference. The former MVP will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine if there is any structural damage, but Minnesota is optimistic that Peterson will be back on the field this year. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
KFAN's Justin Gaard was the first to break the story, which was quickly retweeted by the team's official account. "We're going through the evaluation process ", head coach Mike Zimmer said at his weekly press conference. The former MVP will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine if there is any structural damage, but Minnesota is optimistic that Peterson will be back on the field this year. (more...)
Three Australian men rescued from Uluru after 11-hour operation
- September 20, 2016
The Anangu, the traditional owners of Uluru, ask that visitors "respect our law and culture" by not climbing the sacred landmark. Instant karma can be pretty satisfying: like when you climb a sacred Aboriginal site you are expressly asked not to climb and then get stuck. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The Anangu, the traditional owners of Uluru, ask that visitors "respect our law and culture" by not climbing the sacred landmark. Instant karma can be pretty satisfying: like when you climb a sacred Aboriginal site you are expressly asked not to climb and then get stuck. (more...)
Penn State marks Joe Paterno milestone amid criticism over sex abuse scandal
- September 20, 2016
The celebration of Paterno's time at Penn State is complicated by the Jerry Sandusky sex scandal, and deciding to put him back in the spotlight brought out protesters from both teams. For them, Paterno didn't do enough to stop Sandusky, an assistant on Paterno's staff for three decades and believe honoring Paterno in any way is is insensitive to Sandusky's victims and the severity of the scandal. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The celebration of Paterno's time at Penn State is complicated by the Jerry Sandusky sex scandal, and deciding to put him back in the spotlight brought out protesters from both teams. For them, Paterno didn't do enough to stop Sandusky, an assistant on Paterno's staff for three decades and believe honoring Paterno in any way is is insensitive to Sandusky's victims and the severity of the scandal. (more...)
Clinton slams Trump's 'demagogic' rhetoric on terror
- September 20, 2016
The presidential hopefuls offered competing counterterrorism visions in the wake of Saturday's bombings in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, and in Seaside Park, New Jersey - Clinton, the former secretary of state, billed herself as experienced on national security issues and Trump portrayed himself as eager to "knock the hell out of" terrorists. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The presidential hopefuls offered competing counterterrorism visions in the wake of Saturday's bombings in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, and in Seaside Park, New Jersey - Clinton, the former secretary of state, billed herself as experienced on national security issues and Trump portrayed himself as eager to "knock the hell out of" terrorists. (more...)
USPSA Shooter, NRA Instructor Shot, Killed Somali Man on Stabbing Rampage
- September 20, 2016
One of the victims wounded in a stabbing at a central Minnesota mall says the man who carried out the attack showed no emotion and his eyes looked blank. While the mainstream media rightfully calls Jason Falconer a hero for stopping a terrorist who stabbed nine people, there's a lot more to his resume than "part time police officer". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
One of the victims wounded in a stabbing at a central Minnesota mall says the man who carried out the attack showed no emotion and his eyes looked blank. While the mainstream media rightfully calls Jason Falconer a hero for stopping a terrorist who stabbed nine people, there's a lot more to his resume than "part time police officer". (more...)
Syria conflict: Aid convoy hit by 'air strike' near Aleppo
- September 20, 2016
But late Monday, US State Department spokesman John Kirby called the convoy attack an "egregious violation" of the week-long cease-fire and said the US "will reassess the future prospects for cooperation with Russia". Erdogan's announcement comes as a fragile cease-fire, brokered by the United States and Russian Federation and now in its seventh day, has mostly held despite numerous violations. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
But late Monday, US State Department spokesman John Kirby called the convoy attack an "egregious violation" of the week-long cease-fire and said the US "will reassess the future prospects for cooperation with Russia". Erdogan's announcement comes as a fragile cease-fire, brokered by the United States and Russian Federation and now in its seventh day, has mostly held despite numerous violations. (more...)
UN Aid Convoy Hit by Airstrike in Syria
- September 20, 2016
Earlier on Monday, the Syrian army declared the existing seven-day ceasefire over, due to repeated violations by the militants. Asked about the army's statement, Kerry told reporters in NY the seven days of calm and aid deliveries envisaged in the truce had not yet taken place. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Earlier on Monday, the Syrian army declared the existing seven-day ceasefire over, due to repeated violations by the militants. Asked about the army's statement, Kerry told reporters in NY the seven days of calm and aid deliveries envisaged in the truce had not yet taken place. (more...)
Stars Of Color Clean Up at Emmy Awards
- September 20, 2016
What followed was Kimmel catching rides with everyone from late night host James Corden to politician Jeb Bush and even a dragon from " Game of Thrones ". "Y'all over here using your skills to protect best voice over in a French sitcom meanwhile I'm over here butt naked on CNN ". He teased "People v. O.J." actress Sarah Paulson who brought Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark as her date. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
What followed was Kimmel catching rides with everyone from late night host James Corden to politician Jeb Bush and even a dragon from " Game of Thrones ". "Y'all over here using your skills to protect best voice over in a French sitcom meanwhile I'm over here butt naked on CNN ". He teased "People v. O.J." actress Sarah Paulson who brought Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark as her date. (more...)
Suspect arrested in NYC-area bombing that injured dozens
- September 20, 2016
Even before he spoke, however, police in New Jersey captured bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami, a naturalized US citizen from Afghanistan, during a shootout in Linden, New Jersey. The New York Times reported that no evidence had yet been found that Rahami had received military training overseas but said Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were trying to determine if his actions had been guided by Islamic State militants or any other terrorist organization. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Even before he spoke, however, police in New Jersey captured bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami, a naturalized US citizen from Afghanistan, during a shootout in Linden, New Jersey. The New York Times reported that no evidence had yet been found that Rahami had received military training overseas but said Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were trying to determine if his actions had been guided by Islamic State militants or any other terrorist organization. (more...)
Green Party's Jill Stein could face charges for Dakota Access protest
- September 20, 2016
Stein was in North Dakota with dozens of demonstrators to protest the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline, a almost $4 billion effort to construct a pipeline linking the Bakken shale formation, a large shale oil deposit in the state, with oil refineries on the Gulf coast. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Stein was in North Dakota with dozens of demonstrators to protest the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline, a almost $4 billion effort to construct a pipeline linking the Bakken shale formation, a large shale oil deposit in the state, with oil refineries on the Gulf coast. (more...)
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