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Sixth child dies after Tenn. bus crash
- November 24, 2016
The Chattanooga Police Department tweeted the new death toll Wednesday night, saying "another child in the bus crash has passed away". The bus driver, 24-year-old Johnthony Walker, is charged with vehicular homicide. Nardolillo said small school buses now are equipped with seat belts , but the large buses are not. Police announced today that Walker did not have drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The Chattanooga Police Department tweeted the new death toll Wednesday night, saying "another child in the bus crash has passed away". The bus driver, 24-year-old Johnthony Walker, is charged with vehicular homicide. Nardolillo said small school buses now are equipped with seat belts , but the large buses are not. Police announced today that Walker did not have drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. (more...)
Is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations?
- November 24, 2016
Haley, a former Trump critic, is generally considered a mainstream Republican, with views on military and national security matters that fall within the GOP's hawkish mainstream. But she said she would decline any position offered to her. Resolve that showed in the days after the Charleston church shooting past year and culminated with Haley spearheading action to remove the Confederate battle flag from the SC state house. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Haley, a former Trump critic, is generally considered a mainstream Republican, with views on military and national security matters that fall within the GOP's hawkish mainstream. But she said she would decline any position offered to her. Resolve that showed in the days after the Charleston church shooting past year and culminated with Haley spearheading action to remove the Confederate battle flag from the SC state house. (more...)
FLIP FLOP: Donald Trump Softens Position on Climate Change 'Hoax'
- November 24, 2016
Eyebrows were also raised when Ivanka Trump joined in a phone conversation her father had last week with the Argentine President, Mauricio Macri. "Whether it's producing steel, building cars, or curing disease, I want the next generation of production and innovation to happen right here, in our great homeland: America - creating wealth and jobs for American workers", Trump said in the two-and-a-half-minute video statement. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Eyebrows were also raised when Ivanka Trump joined in a phone conversation her father had last week with the Argentine President, Mauricio Macri. "Whether it's producing steel, building cars, or curing disease, I want the next generation of production and innovation to happen right here, in our great homeland: America - creating wealth and jobs for American workers", Trump said in the two-and-a-half-minute video statement. (more...)
Syria regime rejects United Nations truce proposal
- November 24, 2016
Muallem rejected the proposal because he said Syria's institutions must be fully restored through all of Aleppo. He said Damascus would not allow the people of eastern Aleppo to be "hostages to 6,000 gunmen". The United Nations warned Sunday that time was "running out" for efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's war-battered Aleppo, as fresh fighting there killed at least eight schoolchildren. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Muallem rejected the proposal because he said Syria's institutions must be fully restored through all of Aleppo. He said Damascus would not allow the people of eastern Aleppo to be "hostages to 6,000 gunmen". The United Nations warned Sunday that time was "running out" for efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's war-battered Aleppo, as fresh fighting there killed at least eight schoolchildren. (more...)
From soldiers to midwives, Turkey dismisses 15000 more after coup bid
- November 24, 2016
Specifically, 1,988 armed forces personnel, 7,586 police officers, and more than 5,000 public institution workers lost their jobs on Tuesday. Another 403 were removed from the gendarmerie, which looks after domestic security. Critics have claimed that the crackdown goes well beyond the suspected coup plotters and targets anyone who has dared show opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Specifically, 1,988 armed forces personnel, 7,586 police officers, and more than 5,000 public institution workers lost their jobs on Tuesday. Another 403 were removed from the gendarmerie, which looks after domestic security. Critics have claimed that the crackdown goes well beyond the suspected coup plotters and targets anyone who has dared show opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (more...)
French far right can make hay if Fillon shines
- November 24, 2016
As well as Mr Sarkozy , Mr Fillon also received the support of Bruno Le Maire, seen as having come fourth or fifth in the vote. Sarkozy was beaten into third place after a stunning upset by Francois Fillon , who served as his prime minister, with the veteran Alain Juppe finishing second. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
As well as Mr Sarkozy , Mr Fillon also received the support of Bruno Le Maire, seen as having come fourth or fifth in the vote. Sarkozy was beaten into third place after a stunning upset by Francois Fillon , who served as his prime minister, with the veteran Alain Juppe finishing second. (more...)
The UK wants its Queen to pay for palace repairs
- November 24, 2016
The fix work is scheduled to begin in April next year and Queen Elizabeth will reportedly remain in residence during the time. Palace officials estimate that once benefits, energy efficiencies and inflation are taken into account, the actual price tag of of the work will be about 222 million pounds ($274 million). (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The fix work is scheduled to begin in April next year and Queen Elizabeth will reportedly remain in residence during the time. Palace officials estimate that once benefits, energy efficiencies and inflation are taken into account, the actual price tag of of the work will be about 222 million pounds ($274 million). (more...)
Trump's choice for education secretary is charter advocate
- November 24, 2016
DeVos' family has been active in Republican politics for decades, especially as donors to GOP candidates and the Republican Party. While some praised the nomination, others weren't quite as convinced. Retired neurosurgeon and Trump loyalist, Ben Carson, an African-American, has been offered the job of secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a person familiar with the offer who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
DeVos' family has been active in Republican politics for decades, especially as donors to GOP candidates and the Republican Party. While some praised the nomination, others weren't quite as convinced. Retired neurosurgeon and Trump loyalist, Ben Carson, an African-American, has been offered the job of secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a person familiar with the offer who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to ... (more...)
Global markets mixed in quiet trading on United States holiday
- November 24, 2016
The two-year yield US2YT=RR hit its highest levels since April 2010 on Wednesday as the market continued to bet that the Trump administration will increase debt-funded spending and spur higher growth and inflation.Such a view - which has also lifted expectations for more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve next year - was reinforced on Wednesday by data that showed new orders of USA manufactured capital goods rebounded in October. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The two-year yield US2YT=RR hit its highest levels since April 2010 on Wednesday as the market continued to bet that the Trump administration will increase debt-funded spending and spur higher growth and inflation.Such a view - which has also lifted expectations for more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve next year - was reinforced on Wednesday by data that showed new orders of USA manufactured capital goods rebounded in October. (more...)
Trump Announces On Twitter He Canceled Meeting With 'New York Times'
- November 24, 2016
But Trump said "no" when asked if he would rule out investigating Clinton over her family's charitable foundation or her use of a private email server while she was US secretary of state during President Barack Obama's first term. "I said, 'You know, I hadn't thought of that'". The Times said Trump's team had tried make the meeting off-the-record, meaning details could not be reported, but the newspaper refused. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
But Trump said "no" when asked if he would rule out investigating Clinton over her family's charitable foundation or her use of a private email server while she was US secretary of state during President Barack Obama's first term. "I said, 'You know, I hadn't thought of that'". The Times said Trump's team had tried make the meeting off-the-record, meaning details could not be reported, but the newspaper refused. (more...)
Pakistani air force chief warns India against full-scale war
- November 24, 2016
Indian Border Security Force soldiers travel on a truck to be deputed for night patrol duty along the India-Pakistan global border in Ranbir Singh Pura, about 25 kilometers from Jammu, India, Wednesday, Nov. India alleges the militants were supported by Pakistan, which Islamabad denies. Speaking to the media at IDEAS 2016 exhibition at Karachi's Expo Centre, the air chief warned India to exercise patience and focus on resolving the Kashmir dispute. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Indian Border Security Force soldiers travel on a truck to be deputed for night patrol duty along the India-Pakistan global border in Ranbir Singh Pura, about 25 kilometers from Jammu, India, Wednesday, Nov. India alleges the militants were supported by Pakistan, which Islamabad denies. Speaking to the media at IDEAS 2016 exhibition at Karachi's Expo Centre, the air chief warned India to exercise patience and focus on resolving the Kashmir dispute. (more...)
Clinton being pushed to seek vote recount in 3 states
- November 24, 2016
Alex Halderman , the director of the University of Michigan's center for computer security and society, wrote in a Medium post Wednesday that focused on election fraud. "A Clinton win in all three states would give her enough Electoral College votes to claim the presidency". An aide to Clinton told said the campaign is "not saying anything yet". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Alex Halderman , the director of the University of Michigan's center for computer security and society, wrote in a Medium post Wednesday that focused on election fraud. "A Clinton win in all three states would give her enough Electoral College votes to claim the presidency". An aide to Clinton told said the campaign is "not saying anything yet". (more...)
Don't dare drive drunk! CHP holiday force will get you
- November 24, 2016
California Highway Patrol officers will be out in force beginning Wednesday, on the lookout for motorists driving drunk or otherwise violating traffic laws over the Thanksgiving weekend. According to the CHP, more than half of the drivers and passengers who have been killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts. The MEP will coincide with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Buckle Up America - Every Trip, Every Time" campaign, emphasizing seatbelt safety. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
California Highway Patrol officers will be out in force beginning Wednesday, on the lookout for motorists driving drunk or otherwise violating traffic laws over the Thanksgiving weekend. According to the CHP, more than half of the drivers and passengers who have been killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts. The MEP will coincide with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Buckle Up America - Every Trip, Every Time" campaign, emphasizing seatbelt safety. (more...)
Marcos burial final, exhumation unlikely and 'un-Christian', Philippine Sol-Gen says
- November 24, 2016
Police Chief Superintendent Oscar Albayalde said authorities earlier finalized the burial plans with the Marcos family Thursday, adding the former president's remains was flown by an air force helicopter from his northern Ilocos Norte hometown for burial in the military-run cemetery in Manila . (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Police Chief Superintendent Oscar Albayalde said authorities earlier finalized the burial plans with the Marcos family Thursday, adding the former president's remains was flown by an air force helicopter from his northern Ilocos Norte hometown for burial in the military-run cemetery in Manila . (more...)
Lambie, NFF boss clash on backpacker tax
- November 24, 2016
Independent Jacqui Lambie has won Senate support for a 10.5 per cent tax rate on working backpackers. The bill needs to go back to the lower house where the government has the numbers to reject the change. "One or the other has to budge", she said. Malcolm Turnbull told parliament during question time if backpackers ended up paying 32.5% it would be the fault of the Labor party. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Independent Jacqui Lambie has won Senate support for a 10.5 per cent tax rate on working backpackers. The bill needs to go back to the lower house where the government has the numbers to reject the change. "One or the other has to budge", she said. Malcolm Turnbull told parliament during question time if backpackers ended up paying 32.5% it would be the fault of the Labor party. (more...)
Syrian government rejects United Nations proposal for Aleppo
- November 24, 2016
Speaking to journalists separately, De Mistura condemned attacks on hospitals in both rebel and government-held areas. Obama will be replaced in January by President-elect Donald Trump, who has said he will look to usher in a new phase of co-operation between Russian Federation and the United States , a stark departure from current administration policies. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Speaking to journalists separately, De Mistura condemned attacks on hospitals in both rebel and government-held areas. Obama will be replaced in January by President-elect Donald Trump, who has said he will look to usher in a new phase of co-operation between Russian Federation and the United States , a stark departure from current administration policies. (more...)
Jacob Wetterling's killer sentenced to 20 years
- November 24, 2016
Jacob's mother, Patty Wetterling said Heinrich deliberately set out to hurt a child the night he abducted Jacob on October 22, 1989, while her boy was biking with his brother and a friend near their home in the central Minnesota community of St. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Jacob's mother, Patty Wetterling said Heinrich deliberately set out to hurt a child the night he abducted Jacob on October 22, 1989, while her boy was biking with his brother and a friend near their home in the central Minnesota community of St. (more...)
Former U.S. ambassador offers advice to Gov. Nikki Haley
- November 24, 2016
The path to a secretary nomination was far different for Haley, who often critiqued Trump during the campaign, though she eventually - and somewhat begrudgingly - said she would vote for him for president. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, in a release said DeVos "will be a a tremendous advocate, who parents can count on, to disrupt business as usual in Washington ". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The path to a secretary nomination was far different for Haley, who often critiqued Trump during the campaign, though she eventually - and somewhat begrudgingly - said she would vote for him for president. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, in a release said DeVos "will be a a tremendous advocate, who parents can count on, to disrupt business as usual in Washington ". (more...)
Steve Bannon suggests Political movement
- November 24, 2016
The senior-level presidential adviser added that despite the fact that he has already been interviewed several times since the election results, he does not intend to continue talking to the media: "I see no goal in trying to convince a bunch of media elites who only ever talk to themselves". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The senior-level presidential adviser added that despite the fact that he has already been interviewed several times since the election results, he does not intend to continue talking to the media: "I see no goal in trying to convince a bunch of media elites who only ever talk to themselves". (more...)
KING: Black teen James Means killed by remorseless white man
- November 24, 2016
Then Pulliam entered the store, and Means and his friends sat on the porch at the nearby home of a companion's grandmother. After Pulliam left the store, the two exchanged words a second time, and Pulliam shot the teen twice in the abdomen, leaving him to die, then proceeded to go home, eat dinner, then go hang out at a friend's house , according to a criminal complaint. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Then Pulliam entered the store, and Means and his friends sat on the porch at the nearby home of a companion's grandmother. After Pulliam left the store, the two exchanged words a second time, and Pulliam shot the teen twice in the abdomen, leaving him to die, then proceeded to go home, eat dinner, then go hang out at a friend's house , according to a criminal complaint. (more...)
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