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Northern Plains brace for blizzards, freezing temperatures
- November 19, 2016
The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to slow down and drive cautiously due to low visibility, high winds, snow and slush covered roads and scattered slippery spots. An upper level system that hit the Rocky Mountains region to the west had moved into western and northern Nebraska by late Thursday, Moldan said, bringing half a foot of snow to some parts of Nebraska. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to slow down and drive cautiously due to low visibility, high winds, snow and slush covered roads and scattered slippery spots. An upper level system that hit the Rocky Mountains region to the west had moved into western and northern Nebraska by late Thursday, Moldan said, bringing half a foot of snow to some parts of Nebraska. (more...)
Kuechly In Concussion Protocol After Being Carted Off Field
- November 19, 2016
Another bad decision to try to catch a ball that was clearly going out of bounds on an opposing kickoff. Linebacker Luke Kuechly suffered an injury with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. 17, 2016. "Here's a guy that's a warrior". "We're talking generic now, and I have no plans for him not to be part of the Dallas Cowboys". But after instant replay officials overturned the ruling and gave Ginn a 40-yard touchdown catch. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Another bad decision to try to catch a ball that was clearly going out of bounds on an opposing kickoff. Linebacker Luke Kuechly suffered an injury with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. 17, 2016. "Here's a guy that's a warrior". "We're talking generic now, and I have no plans for him not to be part of the Dallas Cowboys". But after instant replay officials overturned the ruling and gave Ginn a 40-yard touchdown catch. (more...)
NATO's Stoltenberg says message to Russian Federation is "we want dialogue"
- November 19, 2016
EU's prompt update of its military budget is also a reaction to the election of Donald Trump as US President, which has only encouraged Brussels to work towards its growing ambition in the area of defense and security. "In NATO, it is five non-E.U. members that make up 80 percent of Alliance spending", a NATO official said. German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen and other senior government officials have said it is clear that Trump's victory means Germany and Europe will have to take ... (more...)
- November 19, 2016
EU's prompt update of its military budget is also a reaction to the election of Donald Trump as US President, which has only encouraged Brussels to work towards its growing ambition in the area of defense and security. "In NATO, it is five non-E.U. members that make up 80 percent of Alliance spending", a NATO official said. German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen and other senior government officials have said it is clear that Trump's victory means Germany and Europe will have to take ... (more...)
SAD announces 69 candidates
- November 19, 2016
List of Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidates released. While releasing the list, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal announced that Punjab's Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa would contest from Lehra instead of Sunam, the constituency he now represents and all other ministers will contest from their current constituencies. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
List of Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidates released. While releasing the list, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal announced that Punjab's Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa would contest from Lehra instead of Sunam, the constituency he now represents and all other ministers will contest from their current constituencies. (more...)
Patty Murray voted Senate Assistant Democratic Leader
- November 19, 2016
Durbin also says he won't run for IL governor in 2018. According to the Huffington Post , Senate Democratic leadership is about to take some new faces as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren solidify their new positions of power against Donald Trump . (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Durbin also says he won't run for IL governor in 2018. According to the Huffington Post , Senate Democratic leadership is about to take some new faces as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren solidify their new positions of power against Donald Trump . (more...)
Bid to end Electoral College after Trump win
- November 19, 2016
Clinton, however, now leads Trump in the popular vote nationally with 61,360,958 votes to Trump's 60,599,570, as reported by The New York Times and excluding the results of MI. Now that Donald Trump has won the presidency, we hear that the country has a need to heal. As a large, prosperous and populous state that nearly always tilts towards the Democrats, a system whereby the state is allocated 55 electoral votes rather than more than 38 million individual votes for each Californian ... (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Clinton, however, now leads Trump in the popular vote nationally with 61,360,958 votes to Trump's 60,599,570, as reported by The New York Times and excluding the results of MI. Now that Donald Trump has won the presidency, we hear that the country has a need to heal. As a large, prosperous and populous state that nearly always tilts towards the Democrats, a system whereby the state is allocated 55 electoral votes rather than more than 38 million individual votes for each Californian ... (more...)
Bernie Sanders Blasts Donald Trump Over Steve Bannon Appointment
- November 19, 2016
Far-right white nationalist Mr Bannon was previously appointed as CEO of Mr Trump's presidential campaign in August. Trump's camp rejects any suggestion that Bannon is a bigoted extremist, saying critics should look at his full resume - and emphasizing his record as a former naval officer, Goldman Sachs managing partner and Hollywood producer. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Far-right white nationalist Mr Bannon was previously appointed as CEO of Mr Trump's presidential campaign in August. Trump's camp rejects any suggestion that Bannon is a bigoted extremist, saying critics should look at his full resume - and emphasizing his record as a former naval officer, Goldman Sachs managing partner and Hollywood producer. (more...)
Donald Trump's Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon Earns Money From Seinfeld Reruns
- November 19, 2016
Bannon makes a mockery of his first commitment to the American people as president-elect: 'to bind the wounds of division, '" said SPLC President Richard Cohen. "The appointment of Stephen Bannon as a top Trump administration strategist sends the disturbing message that anti-Muslim conspiracy theories and white nationalist ideology will be welcome in the White House", CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad said . (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Bannon makes a mockery of his first commitment to the American people as president-elect: 'to bind the wounds of division, '" said SPLC President Richard Cohen. "The appointment of Stephen Bannon as a top Trump administration strategist sends the disturbing message that anti-Muslim conspiracy theories and white nationalist ideology will be welcome in the White House", CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad said . (more...)
Chuck Schumer Will Replace Harry Reid as the Next Senate Minority Leader
- November 19, 2016
In a letter to House Democrats Wednesday she tells them she already has support from two-thirds of the caucus. The announcement comes after she was pressured to delay leadership elections amid growing rancor among rank-and-file Democrats who are upset by the election results. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
In a letter to House Democrats Wednesday she tells them she already has support from two-thirds of the caucus. The announcement comes after she was pressured to delay leadership elections amid growing rancor among rank-and-file Democrats who are upset by the election results. (more...)
Protests as leaders gather for APEC summit
- November 19, 2016
PPK remarked that APEC is a forum that brings together the 21 most "thriving" economies in the world and it aims at strengthening free trade among these countries, as well as promote investment and employment. Obama is spending the weekend in Lima , Peru, to make a final appearance at an annual Asian-Pacific summit. Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski will chair the two-day summit at the Lima Convention Centre beginning Nov 19. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
PPK remarked that APEC is a forum that brings together the 21 most "thriving" economies in the world and it aims at strengthening free trade among these countries, as well as promote investment and employment. Obama is spending the weekend in Lima , Peru, to make a final appearance at an annual Asian-Pacific summit. Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski will chair the two-day summit at the Lima Convention Centre beginning Nov 19. (more...)
Athens: Obama hails democracy despite challenges across globe
- November 19, 2016
Drawing a broad lesson from the election of Donald Trump, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that world leaders need to pay attention to people's very real fears of economic dislocation and inequality in the midst of globalization. Around the world, many are looking to Merkel - one of the longest serving leaders of a major world power, leader of Europe's largest economy and one of the biggest US trade partners with the USA - for leadership as Obama leaves office. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Drawing a broad lesson from the election of Donald Trump, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that world leaders need to pay attention to people's very real fears of economic dislocation and inequality in the midst of globalization. Around the world, many are looking to Merkel - one of the longest serving leaders of a major world power, leader of Europe's largest economy and one of the biggest US trade partners with the USA - for leadership as Obama leaves office. (more...)
Trump Election: Obama Urges Trump To Stand Up To Russia
- November 19, 2016
Trump won the USA presidential elections on November 8 against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. The White House declined to comment on that accusation. While both leaders met privately, Obama said they discussed efforts to keep the United States and Germany economically competitive, negotiations resulting from Brexit - Britain's decision to leave the European Union (EU), the threat of climate change and implementing the Paris agreement, ensuring Iran continues to abide by its nuclear deal, ... (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Trump won the USA presidential elections on November 8 against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. The White House declined to comment on that accusation. While both leaders met privately, Obama said they discussed efforts to keep the United States and Germany economically competitive, negotiations resulting from Brexit - Britain's decision to leave the European Union (EU), the threat of climate change and implementing the Paris agreement, ensuring Iran continues to abide by its nuclear deal, ... (more...)
Marcos family hold vigil at dictator's tomb amid protests
- November 19, 2016
He slammed the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte for conspiring with the Marcos family. His wheelchair-bound wife Imelda, 87, and their children and grandchildren followed a horse-drawn carriage with military escort that bore his Philippine flag-draped casket, footage released by the family on Facebook showed. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
He slammed the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte for conspiring with the Marcos family. His wheelchair-bound wife Imelda, 87, and their children and grandchildren followed a horse-drawn carriage with military escort that bore his Philippine flag-draped casket, footage released by the family on Facebook showed. (more...)
Utah High School Under Lockdown After Stabbing
- November 19, 2016
None of the victims had done anything to hurt him. Victims and witnesses of the Utah high school stabbing have been interviewed by investigators. "Our thoughts and prayers will be with the boys and their families". Police say some of the victims are in critical condition. Lt. Craig Martinez said there were 5 victims, all of them students. Orem police posted an apology letter online they said was from the unidentified parents of the suspect. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
None of the victims had done anything to hurt him. Victims and witnesses of the Utah high school stabbing have been interviewed by investigators. "Our thoughts and prayers will be with the boys and their families". Police say some of the victims are in critical condition. Lt. Craig Martinez said there were 5 victims, all of them students. Orem police posted an apology letter online they said was from the unidentified parents of the suspect. (more...)
Southern Wildfires Burn 80000 Acres Across Six States
- November 19, 2016
A total of 80,000 acres have already been burned. "We were deployed to the Lake Lure area, and what they are calling the Party Rock fire", he said. For weeks, dozens of wildfires have plagued Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Virginia. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
A total of 80,000 acres have already been burned. "We were deployed to the Lake Lure area, and what they are calling the Party Rock fire", he said. For weeks, dozens of wildfires have plagued Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Virginia. (more...)
Rutgers Students Rally Against Trump Immigration Policies
- November 19, 2016
Many held signs criticizing Trump - hand-painted boards read "Trump is a bad hombre" and "hate will never make us great", among others. At least five NY and New Jersey universities saw students planning to take part in the walk out. "This is not the California State of America this is the United States of America", says Leticia Nevarez from "Latinas with Trump", "We are filled with 51 states they are just a small portion of what is going on". (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Many held signs criticizing Trump - hand-painted boards read "Trump is a bad hombre" and "hate will never make us great", among others. At least five NY and New Jersey universities saw students planning to take part in the walk out. "This is not the California State of America this is the United States of America", says Leticia Nevarez from "Latinas with Trump", "We are filled with 51 states they are just a small portion of what is going on". (more...)
Cincinnati Zoo's barrier failed to meet standards in Harambe incident
- November 19, 2016
The barrier at the gorilla exhibit at Cincinnati Zoo in the U.S. was not up to standard when a three-year-old boy fell inside the enclosure. "Barriers between exhibits and the general public must restrict public contact from the animals", USDA spokesperson Tanya Espinosa said. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
The barrier at the gorilla exhibit at Cincinnati Zoo in the U.S. was not up to standard when a three-year-old boy fell inside the enclosure. "Barriers between exhibits and the general public must restrict public contact from the animals", USDA spokesperson Tanya Espinosa said. (more...)
World shares mixed, dollar up as markets factor in Fed hike
- November 19, 2016
Treasury yields amid concerns government borrowing to fund possible stimulus programs could stoke inflation. Further underpinning the dollar was a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who on Thursday provided a signal that USA interest rates would rise next month, in line with most market participants' expectations. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Treasury yields amid concerns government borrowing to fund possible stimulus programs could stoke inflation. Further underpinning the dollar was a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who on Thursday provided a signal that USA interest rates would rise next month, in line with most market participants' expectations. (more...)
Bad news for Zuma as corruption watchdog recommends official inquiry
- November 19, 2016
This was after Zuma's legal team conveyed to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that they had been instructed to withdraw his application to stop the release of her report. Zuma's office said he was not given a chance to provide "meaningful input" in the investigation and is considering whether to challenge the report in court. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
This was after Zuma's legal team conveyed to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that they had been instructed to withdraw his application to stop the release of her report. Zuma's office said he was not given a chance to provide "meaningful input" in the investigation and is considering whether to challenge the report in court. (more...)
British Supreme Court to Examine Brexit in December
- November 19, 2016
The UK government said it would appeal to the Supreme Court and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday the Scottish Government would seek to be heard in the case. "And triggering Article 50 will inevitably deprive Scottish people and Scottish businesses of rights and freedoms which they now enjoy", the statement said. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
The UK government said it would appeal to the Supreme Court and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday the Scottish Government would seek to be heard in the case. "And triggering Article 50 will inevitably deprive Scottish people and Scottish businesses of rights and freedoms which they now enjoy", the statement said. (more...)
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