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Support for 'my girl' Clinton is personal, Michelle Obama says
- October 28, 2016
Michelle Obama and Clinton spoke at an event in heavily-contested North Carolina - which is expected to be one of the most important battleground states on November 8. The new poll findings are not good news for Trump, Brown said. Like her husband, Michelle Obama is enjoying strong favorability ratings, making her a valuable asset for Clinton. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Michelle Obama and Clinton spoke at an event in heavily-contested North Carolina - which is expected to be one of the most important battleground states on November 8. The new poll findings are not good news for Trump, Brown said. Like her husband, Michelle Obama is enjoying strong favorability ratings, making her a valuable asset for Clinton. (more...)
Arrests underway at Dakota Access pipeline protest
- October 28, 2016
The protest has been led by the Standing Rock Sioux, but officers say that chairman David Archambault II is no longer in charge of the occupiers, whose leadership is apparently split between different camps. The almost-complete $3.8 billion pipeline passes through North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa to Patoka, Illinois. More than 260 people have been arrested since the larger demonstrations began in August. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
The protest has been led by the Standing Rock Sioux, but officers say that chairman David Archambault II is no longer in charge of the occupiers, whose leadership is apparently split between different camps. The almost-complete $3.8 billion pipeline passes through North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa to Patoka, Illinois. More than 260 people have been arrested since the larger demonstrations began in August. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump by 14 Points Nationally in New Poll
- October 28, 2016
WASHINGTON ― Instead of spending his morning in a hotly contested battleground state like Florida ― where Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton held an event encouraging people to vote early ―Donald Trump on Wednesday made a decision to promote his sagging brand at his glitzy new Pennsylvania Avenue hotel, just blocks from the White House. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
WASHINGTON ― Instead of spending his morning in a hotly contested battleground state like Florida ― where Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton held an event encouraging people to vote early ―Donald Trump on Wednesday made a decision to promote his sagging brand at his glitzy new Pennsylvania Avenue hotel, just blocks from the White House. (more...)
Double digit jump for Obama health plan premiums
- October 28, 2016
His monthly health care premiums are already pricey. Clinton is campaigning as the candidate of continuity and would leave all major health care programs in place. To get financial assistance you must fall within 100 to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. But, later in an interview with Fox News, Trump, in essence, contradicted himself. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
His monthly health care premiums are already pricey. Clinton is campaigning as the candidate of continuity and would leave all major health care programs in place. To get financial assistance you must fall within 100 to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. But, later in an interview with Fox News, Trump, in essence, contradicted himself. (more...)
Trump Won't Commit to Working With Clinton if She's Elected
- October 28, 2016
Still, many here believe Clinton could draw a greater share of the vote than even Obama did in 2008, when he won almost 44% of the vote to Republican nominee John McCain's 55.5%. "Virginia, which 12 years ago was a solidly Republican state, is now "true blue" in its presidential ballot and one of the most Democratic states south of the Mason-Dixon line", Brown added. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Still, many here believe Clinton could draw a greater share of the vote than even Obama did in 2008, when he won almost 44% of the vote to Republican nominee John McCain's 55.5%. "Virginia, which 12 years ago was a solidly Republican state, is now "true blue" in its presidential ballot and one of the most Democratic states south of the Mason-Dixon line", Brown added. (more...)
Gambia Announces Withdrawal From International Criminal Court
- October 28, 2016
He said "at least 30" Western countries had committed war crimes with impunity since the creation of the ICC in 2002, singling out the actions of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in the Iraq War as an example. He departed South Africa despite a court order banning him from leaving. So far, all three countries that have withdrawn from the court have had personal disagreements with its leadership. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
He said "at least 30" Western countries had committed war crimes with impunity since the creation of the ICC in 2002, singling out the actions of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in the Iraq War as an example. He departed South Africa despite a court order banning him from leaving. So far, all three countries that have withdrawn from the court have had personal disagreements with its leadership. (more...)
Almost 2 million Floridians have already voted in election
- October 28, 2016
In 2000, only 16 percent of voters cast nationally were early or by absentee vote and by 2012, 35 percent of voters cast a ballot early, according to AP Election Group. In some instances it quickly becomes clear that a person made a mistake or there was a bureaucratic misunderstanding. There are 108,645 eligible voters in Hall this election cycle. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
In 2000, only 16 percent of voters cast nationally were early or by absentee vote and by 2012, 35 percent of voters cast a ballot early, according to AP Election Group. In some instances it quickly becomes clear that a person made a mistake or there was a bureaucratic misunderstanding. There are 108,645 eligible voters in Hall this election cycle. (more...)
Suspect killed, two police officers critically injured in Boston shooting
- October 28, 2016
The suspect, 33-year-old Kirk Figueroa, was shot and killed by police. "Domestic calls are the most volatile", Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said at a news conference today. Morris is a 12-year veteran of the Boston Police Department and was awarded the highest medal the state can give an officer for bravery in 2006. He said officials were praying for the injured officers' health, and he also expressed support for the East Boston residents who were unnerved by the violence. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
The suspect, 33-year-old Kirk Figueroa, was shot and killed by police. "Domestic calls are the most volatile", Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said at a news conference today. Morris is a 12-year veteran of the Boston Police Department and was awarded the highest medal the state can give an officer for bravery in 2006. He said officials were praying for the injured officers' health, and he also expressed support for the East Boston residents who were unnerved by the violence. (more...)
White House blames Syria, Russia for deadly Syria school attack
- October 28, 2016
But the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which gathers information from a network of people within the country, said "warplanes - either Russian or Syrian" had carried out six air strikes on the village. "And even if it is the Assad regime that carried it out, it is only able because they are supported by the Russian government". "The death toll may rise in the next few hours as we suffer a shortage of equipment and staff". (more...)
- October 28, 2016
But the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which gathers information from a network of people within the country, said "warplanes - either Russian or Syrian" had carried out six air strikes on the village. "And even if it is the Assad regime that carried it out, it is only able because they are supported by the Russian government". "The death toll may rise in the next few hours as we suffer a shortage of equipment and staff". (more...)
School death toll rises after 'war crime' attack
- October 28, 2016
These were government schools before the war, he says, and would have been known. "This is a lie", Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement . In other developments on Thursday, the UN's humanitarian official for Syria, Jan Egeland, said efforts would be renewed to secure the evacuation of almost 200 wounded from eastern Aleppo districts, and allow medical and food supplies into the besieged part of the city which is home to about 275,000 people. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
These were government schools before the war, he says, and would have been known. "This is a lie", Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement . In other developments on Thursday, the UN's humanitarian official for Syria, Jan Egeland, said efforts would be renewed to secure the evacuation of almost 200 wounded from eastern Aleppo districts, and allow medical and food supplies into the besieged part of the city which is home to about 275,000 people. (more...)
Arsene Wenger predicts Arsenal need 86 points for title success
- October 28, 2016
Speaking at Arsenal's AGM on Monday, he said: "We all recognise the fantastic contribution Arsene has made to the club in last 20 years". "The trend is set - the championship will certainly be decided by between 82 and 86 points". Wenger talked up Perez yesterday, saying that he could become a "great player" for Arsenal , based on his displays in training and against Ludogorets . (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Speaking at Arsenal's AGM on Monday, he said: "We all recognise the fantastic contribution Arsene has made to the club in last 20 years". "The trend is set - the championship will certainly be decided by between 82 and 86 points". Wenger talked up Perez yesterday, saying that he could become a "great player" for Arsenal , based on his displays in training and against Ludogorets . (more...)
North Dakota police move to clear pipeline protesters
- October 28, 2016
An Associated Press reporter at the scene said that several protesters were led away and put in trucks, including at least one handcuffed, as authorities converged on the camp in North Dakota. Protesters parked cars on the highway near the camp and slashed the vehicles' tires to try to slow the authorities. Environmentalists and indigenous groups have been fighting to stop the project, which if completed would carry 570,000 barrels of light crude oil per day from North Dakota's Bakken and ... (more...)
- October 28, 2016
An Associated Press reporter at the scene said that several protesters were led away and put in trucks, including at least one handcuffed, as authorities converged on the camp in North Dakota. Protesters parked cars on the highway near the camp and slashed the vehicles' tires to try to slow the authorities. Environmentalists and indigenous groups have been fighting to stop the project, which if completed would carry 570,000 barrels of light crude oil per day from North Dakota's Bakken and ... (more...)
Clinton won't mess with Texas
- October 28, 2016
Clinton's edge in the poll in the City of Philadelphia is 77 to 9; in the city suburbs, she's up 48 to 36 percent. The press, including Matthews, had displayed brutally sexist attitudes toward Clinton in the days leading up to the vote, and that may have made women angry enough that they came out in greater numbers than usual, perhaps even prompting some to switch their votes in order to send a message. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Clinton's edge in the poll in the City of Philadelphia is 77 to 9; in the city suburbs, she's up 48 to 36 percent. The press, including Matthews, had displayed brutally sexist attitudes toward Clinton in the days leading up to the vote, and that may have made women angry enough that they came out in greater numbers than usual, perhaps even prompting some to switch their votes in order to send a message. (more...)
Mourinho charged with misconduct over referee comments
- October 28, 2016
Mourinho happy with Manchester United response after Chelsea defeatWhen those comments were put to Mourinho ahead of the match, the United boss said: "I think Mr Taylor is a very good referee but I think somebody with intention is putting such a pressure on him that I feel that it will be hard for him to have a very good performance". (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Mourinho happy with Manchester United response after Chelsea defeatWhen those comments were put to Mourinho ahead of the match, the United boss said: "I think Mr Taylor is a very good referee but I think somebody with intention is putting such a pressure on him that I feel that it will be hard for him to have a very good performance". (more...)
Suspect in custody over Donald Trump's Hollywood star vandalism — LAPD
- October 28, 2016
In the summer, the star got also targeted. A video of the destruction of Trump's star was posted on Headline Hollywood. Otis told Deadline before his reported arrest that he had planned to hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. Otis said he destroyed the star to draw attention to women who have been victimized by sexual assault, and to benefit the women accusing Donald Trump of sexual misconduct. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
In the summer, the star got also targeted. A video of the destruction of Trump's star was posted on Headline Hollywood. Otis told Deadline before his reported arrest that he had planned to hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. Otis said he destroyed the star to draw attention to women who have been victimized by sexual assault, and to benefit the women accusing Donald Trump of sexual misconduct. (more...)
Mixed marks for US intel chief's North Korea nuke comments
- October 28, 2016
North Korea has already tested at least two missiles earlier in October, at least one of which could be a long-range KN-08 missile capable of reaching the continental US, notes the Washington Post. But momentum to seal the deal has grown since Japan and South Korea reached a landmark agreement in December to resolve the longstanding issue of "comfort women", who were forced to provide sex to Japanese troops before and during World War II. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
North Korea has already tested at least two missiles earlier in October, at least one of which could be a long-range KN-08 missile capable of reaching the continental US, notes the Washington Post. But momentum to seal the deal has grown since Japan and South Korea reached a landmark agreement in December to resolve the longstanding issue of "comfort women", who were forced to provide sex to Japanese troops before and during World War II. (more...)
Trump suggests US 'cancel' election and 'give it' to him
- October 28, 2016
The poll showed Clinton leading 49-44 per cent in the head-to-head matchup. Trump boasted that the hotel, which is a renovation of the historic Old Post Office just a few blocks from the White House, finished under budget and ahead of schedule. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
The poll showed Clinton leading 49-44 per cent in the head-to-head matchup. Trump boasted that the hotel, which is a renovation of the historic Old Post Office just a few blocks from the White House, finished under budget and ahead of schedule. (more...)
Pence plane slides off runway at NYC's LaGuardia Airport
- October 28, 2016
Passengers, including the IN governor, were evacuated from the plane following the incident. Landers said the IN governor's trip to NY had initially been delayed due to inclement weather. Donald Trump briefly addressed the incident at a rally in Geneva, Ohio, saying Pence had been in "grave, grave danger". Mary Schiavo, a former inspector general for the Department of Transportation, explained to CNN's Anderson Cooper that the weather likely prevented the plane from getting "good ... (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Passengers, including the IN governor, were evacuated from the plane following the incident. Landers said the IN governor's trip to NY had initially been delayed due to inclement weather. Donald Trump briefly addressed the incident at a rally in Geneva, Ohio, saying Pence had been in "grave, grave danger". Mary Schiavo, a former inspector general for the Department of Transportation, explained to CNN's Anderson Cooper that the weather likely prevented the plane from getting "good ... (more...)
With Nothing Left To Lose, Donald Trump Lashes Out At Michelle Obama
- October 28, 2016
But he says that, if all his supporters come out to vote, he'll win on November 8. However, his speech was interrupted by a group of protester whom he alleged to have been paid by Clinton. Clinton, he alleged, has taken billions of dollars from companies that ship jobs overseas. "The characteristic of the evening is self deprecating, humble humor, and that seems to be a tougher and tougher goal to achieve", Dolan said. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
But he says that, if all his supporters come out to vote, he'll win on November 8. However, his speech was interrupted by a group of protester whom he alleged to have been paid by Clinton. Clinton, he alleged, has taken billions of dollars from companies that ship jobs overseas. "The characteristic of the evening is self deprecating, humble humor, and that seems to be a tougher and tougher goal to achieve", Dolan said. (more...)
Michelle Obama joins Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail
- October 28, 2016
Among the most socially conservative evangelicals there is a tradition of wifely submission that requires women to adhere to their husband's choices in worldly matters, and the men of Iowa love Trump. Sixteen of the past 17 polls of the state have shown her ahead. As the US gets ready to vote its next president into office, many Americans are anxious that Election Day could get intense. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Among the most socially conservative evangelicals there is a tradition of wifely submission that requires women to adhere to their husband's choices in worldly matters, and the men of Iowa love Trump. Sixteen of the past 17 polls of the state have shown her ahead. As the US gets ready to vote its next president into office, many Americans are anxious that Election Day could get intense. (more...)
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