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The Springfield Veterans Day 2016 parade make its way downtown
- November 16, 2016
There are 120 entries including floats, bands, color guards and military vehicles in this year's parade which could draw as many as 30,000 people. Students, faculty and members of the public joined with Veterans to honor the names of those who have served our country. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
There are 120 entries including floats, bands, color guards and military vehicles in this year's parade which could draw as many as 30,000 people. Students, faculty and members of the public joined with Veterans to honor the names of those who have served our country. (more...)
Muslim women are too scared to wear the hijab today
- November 16, 2016
One Muslim teen took to Twitter to share her despair after her mother sent her a heartbreaking text message when news of the election result broke. Others took to Twitter to warn about a potential rise in hate crime following the election. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
One Muslim teen took to Twitter to share her despair after her mother sent her a heartbreaking text message when news of the election result broke. Others took to Twitter to warn about a potential rise in hate crime following the election. (more...)
SB 1070 author Kris Kobach joins Donald Trump immigration transition team
- November 16, 2016
A few months later, he was responsible for getting the wall into the Republican Party platform . "To make sure that the executive branch and the legislative branch of federal and the state governments don't make changes in the laws that make it more hard to vote", Johnson says. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
A few months later, he was responsible for getting the wall into the Republican Party platform . "To make sure that the executive branch and the legislative branch of federal and the state governments don't make changes in the laws that make it more hard to vote", Johnson says. (more...)
Orem High School Stabbing
- November 16, 2016
Bird says he was a straight-A student with no disciple problems. Lt. Craig Martinez said there were 5 victims, all of them students. None appeared to be life-threatening, the school district said. Police said the knife used in the attack had a 3-inch blade. Whitehurst reported from Salt Lake City. Police say a teenager suspected of stabbing five classmates and himself has been released from a hospital but is still in custody. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Bird says he was a straight-A student with no disciple problems. Lt. Craig Martinez said there were 5 victims, all of them students. None appeared to be life-threatening, the school district said. Police said the knife used in the attack had a 3-inch blade. Whitehurst reported from Salt Lake City. Police say a teenager suspected of stabbing five classmates and himself has been released from a hospital but is still in custody. (more...)
Even Glenn Beck Calls Trump's Chief Advisor Steve Bannon 'a Terrifying Man'
- November 16, 2016
Republican strategist John Weaver, who worked for OH governor John Kasich's presidential campaign, tweeted on Bannon's appointment: "The racist, fascist extreme right is represented footsteps from the Oval Office". McCarthy (R-CA) said he didn't know Bannon but did speak to him on Sunday. Democrats, civil rights groups and even some Republicans slammed Trump for choosing Bannon as a key aide, saying it would elevate the white nationalist movement into the top levels of the White House. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Republican strategist John Weaver, who worked for OH governor John Kasich's presidential campaign, tweeted on Bannon's appointment: "The racist, fascist extreme right is represented footsteps from the Oval Office". McCarthy (R-CA) said he didn't know Bannon but did speak to him on Sunday. Democrats, civil rights groups and even some Republicans slammed Trump for choosing Bannon as a key aide, saying it would elevate the white nationalist movement into the top levels of the White House. (more...)
Dakota Access protesters block trains, arrested
- November 16, 2016
The 1,200-mile pipeline that would carry North Dakota oil through South Dakota and Iowa to a shipping point in IL is largely complete except for that stretch, which will skirt the tribe's reservation. The Army Corps of Engineers delayed approval of an easement, which would allow the companies to tunnel under Lake Oahe, saying that it wanted additional input from the Sioux tribe. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The 1,200-mile pipeline that would carry North Dakota oil through South Dakota and Iowa to a shipping point in IL is largely complete except for that stretch, which will skirt the tribe's reservation. The Army Corps of Engineers delayed approval of an easement, which would allow the companies to tunnel under Lake Oahe, saying that it wanted additional input from the Sioux tribe. (more...)
Anti-Obama protesters clash with Greek police in Athens
- November 16, 2016
He promised to continue urging Greece's creditors to "take the necessary measures, particularly in regard to debt relief, so it can return to robust economic growth". "Of course I did", Mr Obama said in answer to a question about whether he saw parallels between Mr Trump's election and Brexit. For his sixth visit to Germany since coming to power in 2009, the Democratic president will again meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel, long one of his closest foreign partners, according to Ben Rhodes, ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
He promised to continue urging Greece's creditors to "take the necessary measures, particularly in regard to debt relief, so it can return to robust economic growth". "Of course I did", Mr Obama said in answer to a question about whether he saw parallels between Mr Trump's election and Brexit. For his sixth visit to Germany since coming to power in 2009, the Democratic president will again meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel, long one of his closest foreign partners, according to Ben Rhodes, ... (more...)
Syrian forces reverse rebel advance in Aleppo
- November 16, 2016
Syrian government troops and their allies advanced on Friday in a district of western Aleppo captured last month by rebels, a Syrian military source and an insurgent official said, Reuters reports . Regime forces also advanced south of the city, seizing two areas from the rebels. The city has been divided for years between the government-held west and rebel-controlled east. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Syrian government troops and their allies advanced on Friday in a district of western Aleppo captured last month by rebels, a Syrian military source and an insurgent official said, Reuters reports . Regime forces also advanced south of the city, seizing two areas from the rebels. The city has been divided for years between the government-held west and rebel-controlled east. (more...)
Syrian forces recapture 2 key areas fallen recently to rebels
- November 16, 2016
The Observatory said the fighting had left 508 dead, including civilians and fighters from both sides. Rebel shelling of government-held western Aleppo has meanwhile killed 92 people, including 29 children, during the two-week offensive, the Observatory reported. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The Observatory said the fighting had left 508 dead, including civilians and fighters from both sides. Rebel shelling of government-held western Aleppo has meanwhile killed 92 people, including 29 children, during the two-week offensive, the Observatory reported. (more...)
Rep. Ellison announces Democratic National Committee chair bid
- November 16, 2016
Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota is shown Vermont Sen. "He is a visionary, a fighter, and he is needed now more than ever as we approach the next for years with Republicans controlling every branch of government", Conyers said in a statement. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota is shown Vermont Sen. "He is a visionary, a fighter, and he is needed now more than ever as we approach the next for years with Republicans controlling every branch of government", Conyers said in a statement. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation report reveals hate crimes against Muslims rose by 67% in 2015
- November 16, 2016
The Southern Poverty Law Center , which closely tracks the extremist movement across the USA, said the "exploitation" of the Islamic State's attacks past year in Europe and terrorist-inspired strikes in the US likely "fueled anti-Muslim hatred". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The Southern Poverty Law Center , which closely tracks the extremist movement across the USA, said the "exploitation" of the Islamic State's attacks past year in Europe and terrorist-inspired strikes in the US likely "fueled anti-Muslim hatred". (more...)
US rejects International Criminal Court war crimes probe
- November 16, 2016
The US is not a member of the court but can face prosecution for crimes committed within the jurisdiction of a country that is a member, as is the case for Afghanistan. Most of the alleged abuse happened in 2003-2004, the report said. Washington has participated in court-led inquiries and prosecutions "of cases that we believe advance our values in accordance with USA law", in the past, such as the 2005 court ruling that accused the government of Sudan of committing genocide and crimes ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The US is not a member of the court but can face prosecution for crimes committed within the jurisdiction of a country that is a member, as is the case for Afghanistan. Most of the alleged abuse happened in 2003-2004, the report said. Washington has participated in court-led inquiries and prosecutions "of cases that we believe advance our values in accordance with USA law", in the past, such as the 2005 court ruling that accused the government of Sudan of committing genocide and crimes ... (more...)
Airstrikes hit Syria's Aleppo after 3-week pause
- November 16, 2016
The Russian " Admiral Grigorovich " frigate located next to Syria's coast targeted terrorists in Syria with Kalibr cruise missile strikes, Shoigu said. It remained unclear, however, whether the Russian warplanes also took part in the Aleppo airstrikes. At least three people were killed in attacks on the rebel-held eastern part of the city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The Russian " Admiral Grigorovich " frigate located next to Syria's coast targeted terrorists in Syria with Kalibr cruise missile strikes, Shoigu said. It remained unclear, however, whether the Russian warplanes also took part in the Aleppo airstrikes. At least three people were killed in attacks on the rebel-held eastern part of the city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (more...)
Questioning of WikiLeaks' Assange set to continue in London
- November 16, 2016
She had entered the embassy four hours earlier for the questioning of the 45-year-old Australian by an Ecuadorean prosecutor with a Swedish police investigator also present. He has done so in part to ensure the Swedish authorities have no further excuse not to discontinue their preliminary investigation. The questioning followed "years of complicated diplomatic and legal negotiations", according to CNN . (more...)
- November 16, 2016
She had entered the embassy four hours earlier for the questioning of the 45-year-old Australian by an Ecuadorean prosecutor with a Swedish police investigator also present. He has done so in part to ensure the Swedish authorities have no further excuse not to discontinue their preliminary investigation. The questioning followed "years of complicated diplomatic and legal negotiations", according to CNN . (more...)
Kumble indicates KL Rahul's inclusion for Visakhapatnam Test
- November 16, 2016
He scored 100 and in the first innings he got 70 plus against Rajasthan. "Since the match was happening very close to Vizag, it's good to have him in the squad". Just a fortnight ago, he was the toast of Team India as he bagged 5-18 in the final ODI against New Zealand at Vizag to bowl India to a series win to add to the Diwali festivities. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
He scored 100 and in the first innings he got 70 plus against Rajasthan. "Since the match was happening very close to Vizag, it's good to have him in the squad". Just a fortnight ago, he was the toast of Team India as he bagged 5-18 in the final ODI against New Zealand at Vizag to bowl India to a series win to add to the Diwali festivities. (more...)
Pipeline company seeks federal court OK to proceed with plan
- November 16, 2016
Before sunrise, protesters formed a circle in a downtown plaza and burned sage before walking down Market Street. The Corps on Monday called for more study and input from the Standing Rock Sioux before it decides whether to allow the pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Before sunrise, protesters formed a circle in a downtown plaza and burned sage before walking down Market Street. The Corps on Monday called for more study and input from the Standing Rock Sioux before it decides whether to allow the pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe. (more...)
Facebook, Google Take Small Steps To Stop Spread Of Fake News
- November 16, 2016
And Google, which accidentally promoted a false story at the top of its search results (for "final election count") just a day or two after the election, said it will also ban fake news outlets from using its AdSense advertising network. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
And Google, which accidentally promoted a false story at the top of its search results (for "final election count") just a day or two after the election, said it will also ban fake news outlets from using its AdSense advertising network. (more...)
Modi promises to ease cash crunch
- November 16, 2016
Demonetisation of the old currency has left people at dismay as ATMs are witnessing long queues and the decision is taking a toll on small and medium businessmen, farmers, homemakers and the rural population, who trade their day-to-day necessities in cash. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Demonetisation of the old currency has left people at dismay as ATMs are witnessing long queues and the decision is taking a toll on small and medium businessmen, farmers, homemakers and the rural population, who trade their day-to-day necessities in cash. (more...)
Twitter Introduces Tools to Stop Hate Speech & Abusive Language
- November 16, 2016
The company also said it has retrained internal support teams, which are responsible for enforcing Twitter's code of conduct and investigating reports of violations. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but TechCrunch suggests that having multiple people report the same abusive tweet will "ramp up the attention it gets". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The company also said it has retrained internal support teams, which are responsible for enforcing Twitter's code of conduct and investigating reports of violations. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but TechCrunch suggests that having multiple people report the same abusive tweet will "ramp up the attention it gets". (more...)
Discrimination and bias hotline: NY first state to enact Human Rights Law
- November 16, 2016
NY state will soon allow homebrewers to rent out space and equipment at beer, wine and cider production centers, allowing them to take their hobby to the next level. New Yorkers who have experienced discrimination can contact the hotline at 888-392-3644, which will be in operation from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
NY state will soon allow homebrewers to rent out space and equipment at beer, wine and cider production centers, allowing them to take their hobby to the next level. New Yorkers who have experienced discrimination can contact the hotline at 888-392-3644, which will be in operation from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (more...)
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