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Department of Education misspells name of historical black leader in tweet
- February 15, 2017
Seebeck said he remains skeptical about DeVos' qualifications for the education secretary position, but is keeping an open mind in the hopes that she will allow for equal room on the playing field for traditional and non-traditional educational schools. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Seebeck said he remains skeptical about DeVos' qualifications for the education secretary position, but is keeping an open mind in the hopes that she will allow for equal room on the playing field for traditional and non-traditional educational schools. (more...)
'Come back, all is forgiven': Sri Lankan PM tells asylum seekers
- February 15, 2017
Many died at sea on their journey. "It is quite safe for them to come back. we want all the Tamils to come back", said Wickremesinghe. "They are welcome to return to Sri Lanka and we won't prosecute them, so they can come back to Sri Lanka, and we will have them, but remember, they broke the law in coming to Australia, attempting to come to Australia", he had reportedly said. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Many died at sea on their journey. "It is quite safe for them to come back. we want all the Tamils to come back", said Wickremesinghe. "They are welcome to return to Sri Lanka and we won't prosecute them, so they can come back to Sri Lanka, and we will have them, but remember, they broke the law in coming to Australia, attempting to come to Australia", he had reportedly said. (more...)
MSU football recruiting coordinator Curtis Blackwell suspended
- February 15, 2017
He's also involved in recruiting. Blackwell was a former assistant football coach at both Detroit Martin Luther King High School (2003-05, 2007) and Detroit Mackenzie High School (2006). MSU will take prompt action, if appropriate, in response to any policy violations or other substantive matters as a result of the investigation. Among them are respect for self and others, accountability for actions and choices, and integrity. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
He's also involved in recruiting. Blackwell was a former assistant football coach at both Detroit Martin Luther King High School (2003-05, 2007) and Detroit Mackenzie High School (2006). MSU will take prompt action, if appropriate, in response to any policy violations or other substantive matters as a result of the investigation. Among them are respect for self and others, accountability for actions and choices, and integrity. (more...)
General Flynn: Real Leaders Resign Before They Are Fired
- February 15, 2017
The Trump administration stinks. Flynn's pre-election interactions with Kislyak occurred while Moscow was attacking American democracy with its secret operation to subvert the election via hacking and leaking (and more) to boost Trump's prospects. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
The Trump administration stinks. Flynn's pre-election interactions with Kislyak occurred while Moscow was attacking American democracy with its secret operation to subvert the election via hacking and leaking (and more) to boost Trump's prospects. (more...)
Have Seen 1000 Panneerselvams, Not Scared, Says AIADMK Chief VK Sasikala
- February 15, 2017
Both the judges concurred on the judgement. It was only the Governor Vidyasagar Rao's playing it cool and awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court - finding her guilty and disqualifying her from holding public office - that put the brakes to her ambition. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Both the judges concurred on the judgement. It was only the Governor Vidyasagar Rao's playing it cool and awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court - finding her guilty and disqualifying her from holding public office - that put the brakes to her ambition. (more...)
Navy missiles light up skies over northern California
- February 15, 2017
U.S. Navy spokesman John Daniels told the East Bay Times that a submarine off the coast launched a Trident II D-5 missile at 3:30 a.m. and another at 6:20 a.m. 'All missile test flights were conducted from sea, flew over the sea, and landed in the sea. The Navy says they conducted the tests as part of their routine work to make sure their missile systems are in order. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
U.S. Navy spokesman John Daniels told the East Bay Times that a submarine off the coast launched a Trident II D-5 missile at 3:30 a.m. and another at 6:20 a.m. 'All missile test flights were conducted from sea, flew over the sea, and landed in the sea. The Navy says they conducted the tests as part of their routine work to make sure their missile systems are in order. (more...)
Donald Trump's campaign aides had repeated contacts with Russian intelligence
- February 15, 2017
Brian Fallon, the Clinton campaign's press secretary, said on Twitter that the report , posted online Tuesday night by The New York Times , proved "everything we suspected during the campaign". According to the the report, the Russians contacted included members of the Russian government outside of the intelligence services. Manafort called claims that he spoke with Russian intelligence officers, "absurd", the Times reported. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Brian Fallon, the Clinton campaign's press secretary, said on Twitter that the report , posted online Tuesday night by The New York Times , proved "everything we suspected during the campaign". According to the the report, the Russians contacted included members of the Russian government outside of the intelligence services. Manafort called claims that he spoke with Russian intelligence officers, "absurd", the Times reported. (more...)
Ethics Office Pushes For 'Disciplinary Action' Against Kellyanne Conway
- February 15, 2017
I hate shopping, I'm going to go get some myself today . The letter , copies of which were also sent to the chair of the House oversight and government reform committee, Jason Chaffetz, and to Elijah Cummings, the committee's ranking Democrat, described Conway's actions as nearly perfectly matching a hypothetical used to illustrate prohibited conduct in government ethics training. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
I hate shopping, I'm going to go get some myself today . The letter , copies of which were also sent to the chair of the House oversight and government reform committee, Jason Chaffetz, and to Elijah Cummings, the committee's ranking Democrat, described Conway's actions as nearly perfectly matching a hypothetical used to illustrate prohibited conduct in government ethics training. (more...)
Is Trump reconsidering moving the US Embassy in Israel?
- February 15, 2017
If Trump makes similar remarks in his joint press conference on Wednesday with Netanyahu, it would represent a formal retreat from US policy since 2002, when President George W. The White House stressed that "peace is the goal" when it comes to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, adding that it could be reached through various means. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
If Trump makes similar remarks in his joint press conference on Wednesday with Netanyahu, it would represent a formal retreat from US policy since 2002, when President George W. The White House stressed that "peace is the goal" when it comes to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, adding that it could be reached through various means. (more...)
Michael Flynn Resigns As Russia Scandal Dogs White House
- February 15, 2017
Gen. Keith Kellogg as acting national security adviser. "No, absolutely not, no, no, no", Spicer said to a reporter who asked whether Trump had instructed Flynn to discuss Russian sanctions during a conversation with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Gen. Keith Kellogg as acting national security adviser. "No, absolutely not, no, no, no", Spicer said to a reporter who asked whether Trump had instructed Flynn to discuss Russian sanctions during a conversation with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. (more...)
Dollar General Corporation (DG) Stake Reduced by Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
- February 15, 2017
According to 23 analysts, Dollar General Corp. Following the recent increase in price, the stock's new closing price represents a -5.96% decrease in value from its one year high of $83.79. Annual earnings per share (EPS) growth noted at 16.70% in past 5 Years and Long-term annual earnings per share (EPS) growth is expected to reach 9.99% in coming 5 years. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
According to 23 analysts, Dollar General Corp. Following the recent increase in price, the stock's new closing price represents a -5.96% decrease in value from its one year high of $83.79. Annual earnings per share (EPS) growth noted at 16.70% in past 5 Years and Long-term annual earnings per share (EPS) growth is expected to reach 9.99% in coming 5 years. (more...)
Times reports calls between Trump team, Russia
- February 15, 2017
According to the report, phone records and intercepted calls document the communications, which were discovered at the same time the American officials found evidence that the Kremlin was trying to influence the election. The officials said the intercepted communications were not limited to Trump campaign officials, and included other associates of Mr. Trump. The Arms Control Association called Russia's alleged move a breach of the U.S. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
According to the report, phone records and intercepted calls document the communications, which were discovered at the same time the American officials found evidence that the Kremlin was trying to influence the election. The officials said the intercepted communications were not limited to Trump campaign officials, and included other associates of Mr. Trump. The Arms Control Association called Russia's alleged move a breach of the U.S. (more...)
Mexico ban on United States corn: Nebraska impact
- February 15, 2017
The bill is in response to threats President Donald Trump has made, including making Mexico pay for a border wall and imposing 20% to 35% taxes on Mexican imports. "NAFTA allowed American farmers and ranchers to get past those barriers". Experts say such a bill would be very costly to US farmers. Trump also wants to renegotiate NAFTA. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
The bill is in response to threats President Donald Trump has made, including making Mexico pay for a border wall and imposing 20% to 35% taxes on Mexican imports. "NAFTA allowed American farmers and ranchers to get past those barriers". Experts say such a bill would be very costly to US farmers. Trump also wants to renegotiate NAFTA. (more...)
Michael Flynn quits as national security adviser
- February 15, 2017
There were suggestions last night that Mr Flynn could face prosecution, amid reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation interviewed him during his first few days as national security adviser. Chris Christie, who led Trump's transition planning before the election, said Flynn would have to explain his conflicting statements about his conversations with Kislyak to Trump and Pence. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
There were suggestions last night that Mr Flynn could face prosecution, amid reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation interviewed him during his first few days as national security adviser. Chris Christie, who led Trump's transition planning before the election, said Flynn would have to explain his conflicting statements about his conversations with Kislyak to Trump and Pence. (more...)
Evacuations ordered due to Oroville Dam spillway emergency
- February 15, 2017
This in NOT A Drill. The emergency spillway helped for a time to prevent flooding from the crumbling dam. "I respectfully request that you issue an emergency declaration for direct federal assistance for the counties of Butte, Sutter and Yuba, as a result of the potential failure of the Lake Oroville Dam emergency spillway ", Brown wrote in a letter to Trump released Monday night. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
This in NOT A Drill. The emergency spillway helped for a time to prevent flooding from the crumbling dam. "I respectfully request that you issue an emergency declaration for direct federal assistance for the counties of Butte, Sutter and Yuba, as a result of the potential failure of the Lake Oroville Dam emergency spillway ", Brown wrote in a letter to Trump released Monday night. (more...)
South Korea: Assassination shows North's 'brutality'
- February 15, 2017
Kim was reportedly taken first to an airport clinic and then an ambulance was called. It's yet unclear exactly how he died. The exact cause of his death has not been confirmed by Malaysian authorities and Jong-nam's body will be undergoing an autopsy. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Kim was reportedly taken first to an airport clinic and then an ambulance was called. It's yet unclear exactly how he died. The exact cause of his death has not been confirmed by Malaysian authorities and Jong-nam's body will be undergoing an autopsy. (more...)
Couples say 'I do' and 'I do -- again' at Valentine's Day ceremony
- February 15, 2017
Data shows that many couples will make Valentine's Day extra special by putting a ring on it or tying the knot. Walk-ins are welcome at the County Administration Center , 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273, San Diego, until 3 p.m. Couple after couple came into the office, double-checked their forms - "Do you know your mother's maiden name?" "Everything went very smoothly", she said after the ceremony. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
Data shows that many couples will make Valentine's Day extra special by putting a ring on it or tying the knot. Walk-ins are welcome at the County Administration Center , 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273, San Diego, until 3 p.m. Couple after couple came into the office, double-checked their forms - "Do you know your mother's maiden name?" "Everything went very smoothly", she said after the ceremony. (more...)
Amber Alert canceled after Gary teen found
- February 15, 2017
It was also unknown whether she was walking, in a vehicle, alone or with another person. Westerfield fielded questions from reporters Tuesday, but declined to release additional details. She also would not confirm whether the cases were related. Family members told told NBC Chicago Monday Reeves' mother was the victim of a violent crime and the girl had run to a relative for help. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
It was also unknown whether she was walking, in a vehicle, alone or with another person. Westerfield fielded questions from reporters Tuesday, but declined to release additional details. She also would not confirm whether the cases were related. Family members told told NBC Chicago Monday Reeves' mother was the victim of a violent crime and the girl had run to a relative for help. (more...)
Judge grants injunction against Trump travel ban in Virginia
- February 15, 2017
The executive order barred entry from nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen for 90 days and all refugees for 120 days. The ensuing political fallout split the country. In Galarza v. Szalczyk , an opinion from the Third Circuit Appeals Court based in Philadelphia found that local governments didn't have to comply with detainer orders. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
The executive order barred entry from nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen for 90 days and all refugees for 120 days. The ensuing political fallout split the country. In Galarza v. Szalczyk , an opinion from the Third Circuit Appeals Court based in Philadelphia found that local governments didn't have to comply with detainer orders. (more...)
Friend Who Bought Guns for San Bernardino Shooter to Plead Guilty
- February 15, 2017
He will face up to 25 years in federal prison. "I'm gratified that this guilty plea will spare the victims and the San Bernardino community from having to relive the gruesome details of the attack during what would likely be a lengthy trial", she added. (more...)
- February 15, 2017
He will face up to 25 years in federal prison. "I'm gratified that this guilty plea will spare the victims and the San Bernardino community from having to relive the gruesome details of the attack during what would likely be a lengthy trial", she added. (more...)
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