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Nearly Half Of California Emerges From Drought In Latest Report
- January 27, 2017
The news is an improvement from one year ago when more than 95 percent of the state was experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions and 100 percent of the state was abnormally dry. "It remains at D3 because there hasn't been enough rain in the local area", National Weather Service Meteorologist David Sweet said. January typically is the wettest month in California, which will remain in a drought emergency until Gov. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The news is an improvement from one year ago when more than 95 percent of the state was experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions and 100 percent of the state was abnormally dry. "It remains at D3 because there hasn't been enough rain in the local area", National Weather Service Meteorologist David Sweet said. January typically is the wettest month in California, which will remain in a drought emergency until Gov. (more...)
Accused Fort Lauderdale airport gunman indicted by federal grand jury
- January 27, 2017
The shooter accused of carrying out a deadly attack that killed five people at a Florida airport was formally charged Thursday on multiple federal counts that could lead to the death penalty. An Iraq war veteran with a history of psychological problems, Santiago made the flight to Fort Lauderdale specifically to carry out the attack, according to investigators. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The shooter accused of carrying out a deadly attack that killed five people at a Florida airport was formally charged Thursday on multiple federal counts that could lead to the death penalty. An Iraq war veteran with a history of psychological problems, Santiago made the flight to Fort Lauderdale specifically to carry out the attack, according to investigators. (more...)
British Prime Minister Meets With Republicans Gathered In Philly
- January 27, 2017
The British media howled with outrage when it was revealed the likes of South Korea's Hwang Kyo-ahn and Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi spoke to President Donald Trump before their leader. But even before the two politicians meet tomorrow in the Oval Office, Mrs May is trying to put forward serious arguments about Britain and America's relationship as the world changes at warp speed around the two countries - making a major foreign policy speech at a gathering of the Republican Party in ... (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The British media howled with outrage when it was revealed the likes of South Korea's Hwang Kyo-ahn and Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi spoke to President Donald Trump before their leader. But even before the two politicians meet tomorrow in the Oval Office, Mrs May is trying to put forward serious arguments about Britain and America's relationship as the world changes at warp speed around the two countries - making a major foreign policy speech at a gathering of the Republican Party in ... (more...)
Republican Senator Says Trump's Border Wall Should Be Offset
- January 27, 2017
Seated, from left are, Sen. "He's writing his heart out", Trump said. "I'm just telling you there will be a payment". Dent said McConnell explained that most major legislation needs 60 votes to pass under long-standing Senate rules. Another top priority in the first 200 days is to start construction of a wall along the U.S. -Mexico border, a centerpiece of Trump's 2016 campaign platform. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Seated, from left are, Sen. "He's writing his heart out", Trump said. "I'm just telling you there will be a payment". Dent said McConnell explained that most major legislation needs 60 votes to pass under long-standing Senate rules. Another top priority in the first 200 days is to start construction of a wall along the U.S. -Mexico border, a centerpiece of Trump's 2016 campaign platform. (more...)
British women pen emotional letters to Theresa May before she meets Trump
- January 27, 2017
Downing Street hopes the event will draw a line under the diplomatic tension caused when former UKIP leader Nigel Farage became the first United Kingdom politician to meet Trump after his win over Hillary Clinton. And despite the squeamishness, even in Tory ranks, about her eagerness to be seen alongside the president, the prime minister is unapologetic about her friendly stance. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Downing Street hopes the event will draw a line under the diplomatic tension caused when former UKIP leader Nigel Farage became the first United Kingdom politician to meet Trump after his win over Hillary Clinton. And despite the squeamishness, even in Tory ranks, about her eagerness to be seen alongside the president, the prime minister is unapologetic about her friendly stance. (more...)
Trump will hang incorrect inauguration photo in White House
- January 26, 2017
NEWLY released photos of Donald Trump's inauguration seem to show an even greater disparity in the crowd numbers between his and Barack Obama's. Spicer also claimed that Trump's inauguration was "the first time that fencing and magnetometers went as far back on the Mall, preventing hundreds of thousands of people from being able to access the Mall as quickly as they had in inaugurations past". (more...)
- January 26, 2017
NEWLY released photos of Donald Trump's inauguration seem to show an even greater disparity in the crowd numbers between his and Barack Obama's. Spicer also claimed that Trump's inauguration was "the first time that fencing and magnetometers went as far back on the Mall, preventing hundreds of thousands of people from being able to access the Mall as quickly as they had in inaugurations past". (more...)
New England Patriots Defeat Pittsburgh Steelers To Reach Super Bowl
- January 26, 2017
New England has fond memories of the Super Bowl played in Houston , having won in 2004 on Adam Vinatieri's field goal in the closing seconds to beat the Carolina Panthers. They scored at least 23 in every game this season except a 24-15 loss at Philadelphia in Week 10. As organized and unflappable as he is, even Atlanta knows that the checkmark goes to the Patriots in terms of being prepared to prepare. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
New England has fond memories of the Super Bowl played in Houston , having won in 2004 on Adam Vinatieri's field goal in the closing seconds to beat the Carolina Panthers. They scored at least 23 in every game this season except a 24-15 loss at Philadelphia in Week 10. As organized and unflappable as he is, even Atlanta knows that the checkmark goes to the Patriots in terms of being prepared to prepare. (more...)
Trump compares Chicago violence to Afghanistan
- January 26, 2017
During an interview with ABC News' David Muir on Wednesday night, Trump asserted that "carnage" in Chicago is getting out of hand. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson issued this response to a tweet on Chicago violence that was sent from Trump's personal account one night earlier: "The Chicago Police Department is more than willing to work with the federal government to build on our relationships with DOJ, FBI, DEA and ATF and boost federal prosecution rates for gun crimes in ... (more...)
- January 26, 2017
During an interview with ABC News' David Muir on Wednesday night, Trump asserted that "carnage" in Chicago is getting out of hand. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson issued this response to a tweet on Chicago violence that was sent from Trump's personal account one night earlier: "The Chicago Police Department is more than willing to work with the federal government to build on our relationships with DOJ, FBI, DEA and ATF and boost federal prosecution rates for gun crimes in ... (more...)
No Sanctuary: Trump's Executive Order Threatens Funding for Rochester
- January 26, 2017
Right after the presidential election, Mayor Ed Murray said the city would remain a sanctuary city despite President Trump's threats that he would pull federal funding from local governments that wouldn't cooperate. In the months since, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 boards have passed "safe haven" resolutions, which prohibit school officials from inquiring about the legal status of students or parents. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
Right after the presidential election, Mayor Ed Murray said the city would remain a sanctuary city despite President Trump's threats that he would pull federal funding from local governments that wouldn't cooperate. In the months since, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 boards have passed "safe haven" resolutions, which prohibit school officials from inquiring about the legal status of students or parents. (more...)
Aus prison break: Seven youths on the run
- January 26, 2017
The escapees allegedly rammed a police auto during the escape, and smashed into a civilian vehicle on the Calder Freeway. The escape began after an officer had assaulted inside the centre during a riot which began about... Victoria's government has vowed to make "sweeping changes" to the state's youth justice system including bringing in guards from adult prisons and building a new high security unit. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The escapees allegedly rammed a police auto during the escape, and smashed into a civilian vehicle on the Calder Freeway. The escape began after an officer had assaulted inside the centre during a riot which began about... Victoria's government has vowed to make "sweeping changes" to the state's youth justice system including bringing in guards from adult prisons and building a new high security unit. (more...)
Dummy dressed as child used in attempted carjacking in North Carolina
- January 26, 2017
A woman driving home from work told police she slowed her vehicle when she noticed what appeared to be a person sitting in the middle of the road. As soon as the driver slowed for this dummy in the road, two men wearing hoodies ran up to the vehicle and tried to open her doors, according to authorities. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
A woman driving home from work told police she slowed her vehicle when she noticed what appeared to be a person sitting in the middle of the road. As soon as the driver slowed for this dummy in the road, two men wearing hoodies ran up to the vehicle and tried to open her doors, according to authorities. (more...)
Final toll for Italy avalanche stands at 29 as recovery ends
- January 26, 2017
The puppies' parents, Lupo and Nuvola, escaped the avalanche alive and were discovered in Farindola Friday by one of the hotel bartenders familiar with the sheepdogs, NBC News noted. The first survivors released Monday from a hospital in the nearby city of Pescara included Giorgia Galassi and her boyfriend, Vincenzo Forti. Wednesday's avalanche that buried the Hotel Rigopiano was likely triggered by a series of earthquakes in the area, as The Two-Way reported . (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The puppies' parents, Lupo and Nuvola, escaped the avalanche alive and were discovered in Farindola Friday by one of the hotel bartenders familiar with the sheepdogs, NBC News noted. The first survivors released Monday from a hospital in the nearby city of Pescara included Giorgia Galassi and her boyfriend, Vincenzo Forti. Wednesday's avalanche that buried the Hotel Rigopiano was likely triggered by a series of earthquakes in the area, as The Two-Way reported . (more...)
All of the State Department's senior management officials just resigned
- January 26, 2017
As of yet unconfirmed Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson , who's faced criticism for his ties to Russian Federation while heading up Exxon Mobil , was at the department's headquarters in the Washington neighborhood Foggy Bottom and taking meetings while the resignations occurred. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
As of yet unconfirmed Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson , who's faced criticism for his ties to Russian Federation while heading up Exxon Mobil , was at the department's headquarters in the Washington neighborhood Foggy Bottom and taking meetings while the resignations occurred. (more...)
Kaabil Movie 1st (First Day) Collections
- January 26, 2017
The film has collected INR 20 crore on the first day as compared to the INR 10 crore earned by Kaabil . As both movies release on the exact same day, it's to be seen which one will emerge as the box office favourite. While official figures are still awaited, it is Day 2 figures for both Raees and Kaabil that will be keenly watched. Kaabil had also been appreciated by Superstar Rajinikanth and it is said to be a story where both the leads play visually challenged roles. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The film has collected INR 20 crore on the first day as compared to the INR 10 crore earned by Kaabil . As both movies release on the exact same day, it's to be seen which one will emerge as the box office favourite. While official figures are still awaited, it is Day 2 figures for both Raees and Kaabil that will be keenly watched. Kaabil had also been appreciated by Superstar Rajinikanth and it is said to be a story where both the leads play visually challenged roles. (more...)
New Haven Mayor Questions Trump Sanctuary City Crackdown
- January 26, 2017
That status means a city vows to protect undocumented immigrants. However, a federal judge threw out the family's case against the city earlier this month, saying there was no law requiring the city to disclose his release date. Eleven people were sent to the hospital with injuries. "There is a long history here and there's a lot of ego and territorial attitude in law enforcement, and part of that has been dealing with this issue of where is the line between federal immigration enforcement ... (more...)
- January 26, 2017
That status means a city vows to protect undocumented immigrants. However, a federal judge threw out the family's case against the city earlier this month, saying there was no law requiring the city to disclose his release date. Eleven people were sent to the hospital with injuries. "There is a long history here and there's a lot of ego and territorial attitude in law enforcement, and part of that has been dealing with this issue of where is the line between federal immigration enforcement ... (more...)
DNA Evidence Could Be Big Break in Old Murder Case
- January 26, 2017
At the time of her disappearance, Beaudin was living with her boyfriend, Robert "Bob" Evans, and in recent weeks, authorities have asked the public to share any information they have about Beaudin and Evans. Renderings of the victims of an unsolved murder case in Allenstown. Beaudin was last seen by her family on Thanksgiving in 1981. I am so thankful to be re-united with my Grandfather and cousins after all these years! Investigators have yet to release a cause of death for the two young ... (more...)
- January 26, 2017
At the time of her disappearance, Beaudin was living with her boyfriend, Robert "Bob" Evans, and in recent weeks, authorities have asked the public to share any information they have about Beaudin and Evans. Renderings of the victims of an unsolved murder case in Allenstown. Beaudin was last seen by her family on Thanksgiving in 1981. I am so thankful to be re-united with my Grandfather and cousins after all these years! Investigators have yet to release a cause of death for the two young ... (more...)
Rwanda 3rd least corrupt country in Sub-Saharan Africa
- January 26, 2017
The Corruption Perception Index scores and ranks countries/territories based on how corrupt a country's public sector is perceived to be, with the top countries being perceived as the least corrupt and the ones at the bottom seen as the most corrupt. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The Corruption Perception Index scores and ranks countries/territories based on how corrupt a country's public sector is perceived to be, with the top countries being perceived as the least corrupt and the ones at the bottom seen as the most corrupt. (more...)
Gambia's new President Adama Barrow returning to nation
- January 26, 2017
Barrow defeated Jammeh in December elections, but the veteran leader did not want to cede power. Jammeh's defiance prompted more than 76,000 people to seek shelter in Senegal, the United Nations refugee agency said, citing Senegalese authorities. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
Barrow defeated Jammeh in December elections, but the veteran leader did not want to cede power. Jammeh's defiance prompted more than 76,000 people to seek shelter in Senegal, the United Nations refugee agency said, citing Senegalese authorities. (more...)
Mexican President Pena Nieto Cancels Meeting With Trump
- January 26, 2017
The move forms part of the newly inaugurated President's crackdown on immigration. The wall is meant to shore up border security and keep migrants from unlawfully entering the United States . Fortune checked with Bernstein to see if their estimate still stands, and they told us it does. This will stem the flow of drugs, crime, illegal immigration into the US. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The move forms part of the newly inaugurated President's crackdown on immigration. The wall is meant to shore up border security and keep migrants from unlawfully entering the United States . Fortune checked with Bernstein to see if their estimate still stands, and they told us it does. This will stem the flow of drugs, crime, illegal immigration into the US. (more...)
British MPs Call on Government to Release Brexit Policy Paper
- January 26, 2017
The Scottish National Party has also vowed to put forward its own plans to amend any Article 50 bill presented by the govenment. Mr Corbyn said: "I fully understand the pressures and issues members are under". Corbyn's decision came as the government published its European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - which if passed will give Theresa May the power to trigger Article 50. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The Scottish National Party has also vowed to put forward its own plans to amend any Article 50 bill presented by the govenment. Mr Corbyn said: "I fully understand the pressures and issues members are under". Corbyn's decision came as the government published its European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - which if passed will give Theresa May the power to trigger Article 50. (more...)
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