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Here's How President Trump Has Already Redecorated the Oval Office
- Января 24, 2017
President Donald Trump took a moment on Sunday to show staffers a letter former President Barack Obama left him in the Oval Office. Trump's decision to reinstall the bust of Churchill led to speculation in the USA media that he removed the bust of Martin Luther King Jr. (more...)
- Января 24, 2017
President Donald Trump took a moment on Sunday to show staffers a letter former President Barack Obama left him in the Oval Office. Trump's decision to reinstall the bust of Churchill led to speculation in the USA media that he removed the bust of Martin Luther King Jr. (more...)
Environmental Activist Killed by SUV While Walking Barefoot Across US
- Января 24, 2017
Baumer, of Providence, Rhode Island, was walking westbound on the south shoulder of U.S. 90 in Walton County, in the northwestern part of the state when he was struck at 1:15 p.m.by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Baumer has been remembered online by the FANG Collective as "an amazingly compassionate, emphatic, humble, joyful, generous, mindful and caring person". (more...)
- Января 24, 2017
Baumer, of Providence, Rhode Island, was walking westbound on the south shoulder of U.S. 90 in Walton County, in the northwestern part of the state when he was struck at 1:15 p.m.by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Baumer has been remembered online by the FANG Collective as "an amazingly compassionate, emphatic, humble, joyful, generous, mindful and caring person". (more...)
Southern US Braces for More Tornadoes as Death Toll Reaches 15
- Января 24, 2017
Forecasters said the storms hadn't caused as much damage in Florida as hurricane Hermine in September, the first hurricane to land on the state in more than a decade. This morning, authorities are still searching the destruction for possible more victims. He said the storm struck in the middle of the night, at about 4 a.m. (more...)
- Января 24, 2017
Forecasters said the storms hadn't caused as much damage in Florida as hurricane Hermine in September, the first hurricane to land on the state in more than a decade. This morning, authorities are still searching the destruction for possible more victims. He said the storm struck in the middle of the night, at about 4 a.m. (more...)
U.S. tornadoes: At least 18 dead as winter tornado strikes southeast America
- Января 24, 2017
Watch News 6 beginning at 5 p.m. for severe weather coverage. Severe weather, including the possibility of tornadoes continues this morning, mainly in south Georgia, northern Florida and southern SC. The Storm Prediction Center said that the U.S. sees an average of 38 tornadoes in January, as compared to an average of 268 in the month of May, the month with the most tornadoes. (more...)
- Января 24, 2017
Watch News 6 beginning at 5 p.m. for severe weather coverage. Severe weather, including the possibility of tornadoes continues this morning, mainly in south Georgia, northern Florida and southern SC. The Storm Prediction Center said that the U.S. sees an average of 38 tornadoes in January, as compared to an average of 268 in the month of May, the month with the most tornadoes. (more...)
Jerry Oleksiak: Trump's education nominee wrong for children and public schools
- Января 24, 2017
Her husband, Dick DeVos, is the son of billionaire Richard DeVos, the co-founder of Amway Corp. DeVos appeared before the committee on Tuesday, where she faced a grilling from Senate Democrats about her history as a GOP mega-donor and her support for public education. (more...)
- Января 24, 2017
Her husband, Dick DeVos, is the son of billionaire Richard DeVos, the co-founder of Amway Corp. DeVos appeared before the committee on Tuesday, where she faced a grilling from Senate Democrats about her history as a GOP mega-donor and her support for public education. (more...)
Trump to Nominate Ex-Congresswoman Heather Wilson as US Air Force Secretary
- Января 24, 2017
Since 2013, Wilson has been president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, an engineering and science university, the release said. To view the full article, register now. She tried to run for former New Mexico Sen. Wilson served as a Republican in Congress from 1998 to 2009, representing New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. (more...)
- Января 24, 2017
Since 2013, Wilson has been president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, an engineering and science university, the release said. To view the full article, register now. She tried to run for former New Mexico Sen. Wilson served as a Republican in Congress from 1998 to 2009, representing New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. (more...)
Firefighters tackle blaze after explosion at east London block of flats
- Января 23, 2017
The ambulance service confirmed three people have been treated at the scene and one man was taken to hospital. Scotland Yard said it was called to the scene just before 5.15pm to reports of an explosion at the flats. 'Two people are now being treated at the scene. "One person presented themselves at an east London hospital with injuries". The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained till filing of this report. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
The ambulance service confirmed three people have been treated at the scene and one man was taken to hospital. Scotland Yard said it was called to the scene just before 5.15pm to reports of an explosion at the flats. 'Two people are now being treated at the scene. "One person presented themselves at an east London hospital with injuries". The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained till filing of this report. (more...)
Baseball Players Yordano Ventura, Andy Marte Dead In Car Accidents
- Января 23, 2017
Ventura's tires went off the road and an overcorrection resulted in a rollover. Officials stated there was no sign of alcohol at the scene, and a toxicology report will not be completed for 21 days. on his cap before Ventura's start in Game 6 of the World Series in 2014. Ventura pitched his final game while wearing inscriptions on his hat paying tribute to Taveras and Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
Ventura's tires went off the road and an overcorrection resulted in a rollover. Officials stated there was no sign of alcohol at the scene, and a toxicology report will not be completed for 21 days. on his cap before Ventura's start in Game 6 of the World Series in 2014. Ventura pitched his final game while wearing inscriptions on his hat paying tribute to Taveras and Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. (more...)
China calls on United States to bar Taiwan from Trump inauguration
- Января 23, 2017
During the address, Trump said, "We will follow two simple rules: Buy American and Hire American". Going after a big trading power like China would reverberate around the global economy. One from Shanghai said: "We should be prepared to fight!" Is there room for compromise? Tsai has been walking a tightrope by trying to reassure her people without riling Beijing, and she'll be aware that there's little to gain if the new U.S. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
During the address, Trump said, "We will follow two simple rules: Buy American and Hire American". Going after a big trading power like China would reverberate around the global economy. One from Shanghai said: "We should be prepared to fight!" Is there room for compromise? Tsai has been walking a tightrope by trying to reassure her people without riling Beijing, and she'll be aware that there's little to gain if the new U.S. (more...)
Russian Federation claims first joint raid with coalition
- Января 23, 2017
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces in Syria had received coordinates of IS targets near al-Bab on Sunday "from the us side via hotline with the global coalition headquarters". A spokesman for the US-led coalition described Russian claims as " rubbish ". The idea of Russian and United States jets carrying out joint air operations over Syria would mark a drastic change in operations. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces in Syria had received coordinates of IS targets near al-Bab on Sunday "from the us side via hotline with the global coalition headquarters". A spokesman for the US-led coalition described Russian claims as " rubbish ". The idea of Russian and United States jets carrying out joint air operations over Syria would mark a drastic change in operations. (more...)
China announces mass shutdown of VPNs that bypass Great Firewall ars_ab.settitle(1027375)
- Января 23, 2017
Search terms deemed sensitive by the government are also censored. The 14-month long nationwide crackdown (starting now and ending on March 31st, 2018) appears directed at small businesses in China who use unauthorized VPN services to get around the Great Firewall and conduct business overseas. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
Search terms deemed sensitive by the government are also censored. The 14-month long nationwide crackdown (starting now and ending on March 31st, 2018) appears directed at small businesses in China who use unauthorized VPN services to get around the Great Firewall and conduct business overseas. (more...)
Industrial Strategy targets data and digital infrastructure overhaul
- Января 23, 2017
Transformation across sectors includes skills training for the modern world, with May promising £170m for technical education in STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics). But May plans to ensure Britain is the place to be for business and investment alike. "The UK has some of the best universities in the world and our schools are improving", said the Business Secretary, Greg Clark, who will launch the Green Paper . (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
Transformation across sectors includes skills training for the modern world, with May promising £170m for technical education in STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics). But May plans to ensure Britain is the place to be for business and investment alike. "The UK has some of the best universities in the world and our schools are improving", said the Business Secretary, Greg Clark, who will launch the Green Paper . (more...)
Dutch PM: 'Leave if you don't like our country'
- Января 23, 2017
Rutte's message was aimed at luring voters away from anti-immigration lawmaker Geert Wilders hard-line platform. In a full-page message published Monday in national newspapers, Rutte says "we have to actively defend our values" against people who refuse to integrate. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
Rutte's message was aimed at luring voters away from anti-immigration lawmaker Geert Wilders hard-line platform. In a full-page message published Monday in national newspapers, Rutte says "we have to actively defend our values" against people who refuse to integrate. (more...)
Things to Know About Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer
- Января 23, 2017
But aerial photographs indicate a much smaller crowd, and ridership on the Washington D.C. subway system was down from President Obama's second inauguration in 2013. "If we're going to keep referring to the press secretary in those types of terms I think we're going to have to rethink our relationship here", Conway said in a tone more appropriate to an autocratic dictatorship than a spokesperson for the leader of the free world. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
But aerial photographs indicate a much smaller crowd, and ridership on the Washington D.C. subway system was down from President Obama's second inauguration in 2013. "If we're going to keep referring to the press secretary in those types of terms I think we're going to have to rethink our relationship here", Conway said in a tone more appropriate to an autocratic dictatorship than a spokesperson for the leader of the free world. (more...)
'What Am I Worth as a Woman': Indian-Americans at Women's March
- Января 23, 2017
The "pussy hats" stand in stark contrast to the red "Make America Great Again" ball caps that the President's supporters donned during his campaign, and were created as a response to Trump's remarks about grabbing women's genitalia. "It's one world - it's not as isolated as people think we are". Trump apologists were trotting out the "why don't feminists protest about Saudi Arabia's policies" argument on Saturday, an argument that relies on ignorance of the fact that feminists do. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
The "pussy hats" stand in stark contrast to the red "Make America Great Again" ball caps that the President's supporters donned during his campaign, and were created as a response to Trump's remarks about grabbing women's genitalia. "It's one world - it's not as isolated as people think we are". Trump apologists were trotting out the "why don't feminists protest about Saudi Arabia's policies" argument on Saturday, an argument that relies on ignorance of the fact that feminists do. (more...)
Locals rally in hopes nobody loses health insurance if Obamacare is repealed
- Января 23, 2017
The 2014 Medicaid expansion in Pennsylvania allowed for 670,000 people to gain coverage by January 2017. "We're going to move carefully in conjunction with the administration to repeal and replace it with things like health savings accounts and interstate health insurance sales and high-risk pools at the state level to take care of people who have pre-existing conditions ." he said . (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
The 2014 Medicaid expansion in Pennsylvania allowed for 670,000 people to gain coverage by January 2017. "We're going to move carefully in conjunction with the administration to repeal and replace it with things like health savings accounts and interstate health insurance sales and high-risk pools at the state level to take care of people who have pre-existing conditions ." he said . (more...)
12 die as passenger train derails in southern India
- Января 23, 2017
It came only two months after almost 150 people were killed in a similar disaster, highlighting the malaise on a network which is one of the world's largest. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced a compensation of 2 lakh rupees (4,000 USA dollars) each for the families of those killed and 50,000 rupees (1,000 US dollars) for those who sustained injuries, the railway official said. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
It came only two months after almost 150 people were killed in a similar disaster, highlighting the malaise on a network which is one of the world's largest. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced a compensation of 2 lakh rupees (4,000 USA dollars) each for the families of those killed and 50,000 rupees (1,000 US dollars) for those who sustained injuries, the railway official said. (more...)
The Final Dignity of Hillary Clinton
- Января 23, 2017
Former Presidential Bill Clinton and wife Hillary Clinton arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington , Friday, January 20, 2017, for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Saturday's event, as its name indicates, is largely about the gender dynamics behind Trump's rise and Clinton's loss. Back then, Trump repeatedly said Hillary Clinton deserved to be in jail because of her private email server issues. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
Former Presidential Bill Clinton and wife Hillary Clinton arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington , Friday, January 20, 2017, for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Saturday's event, as its name indicates, is largely about the gender dynamics behind Trump's rise and Clinton's loss. Back then, Trump repeatedly said Hillary Clinton deserved to be in jail because of her private email server issues. (more...)
Bruce slams Aston Villa big-money star, transfer seems inevitable
- Января 23, 2017
After the game, the 25-year-old acknowledged that the Villa speculation was in his thoughts, with Steve Bruce's side reportedly close to securing a deal with their Championship rivals. At first Aston Villa had made a move to sign Jordan Rhodes from Middlesbrough, but Villa's head coach Steve Bruce recently said that they had dropped out of the race to sign him, though an unnamed club alongside Sheffield Wednesday had made a bid for him which could still be the Villains. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
After the game, the 25-year-old acknowledged that the Villa speculation was in his thoughts, with Steve Bruce's side reportedly close to securing a deal with their Championship rivals. At first Aston Villa had made a move to sign Jordan Rhodes from Middlesbrough, but Villa's head coach Steve Bruce recently said that they had dropped out of the race to sign him, though an unnamed club alongside Sheffield Wednesday had made a bid for him which could still be the Villains. (more...)
Merriam-Webster Claps Back at Team Trump's "Alternative Facts" Claim
- Января 23, 2017
Much has been said about the sparse crowd at President Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States. A fact is a fact , and calling falsehoods "alternative facts" doesn't make something a fact . "Why (did) the president ask the White House press secretary to come out in front of the podium for the first time and utter a falsehood?" In the past, the dictionary had engaged in explaining the words Donald Trump had used in his tweets. (more...)
- Января 23, 2017
Much has been said about the sparse crowd at President Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States. A fact is a fact , and calling falsehoods "alternative facts" doesn't make something a fact . "Why (did) the president ask the White House press secretary to come out in front of the podium for the first time and utter a falsehood?" In the past, the dictionary had engaged in explaining the words Donald Trump had used in his tweets. (more...)