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Mark Zuckerberg's Ambitious Plan To Future-Proof Facebook
- February 18, 2017
Zuckerberg pointed to concerns over the past year around the diversity of viewpoints people are exposed to as well as fake news stories. "Looking ahead, one of our greatest opportunities to keep people safe is building artificial intelligence to understand more quickly and accurately what is happening across our community", Zuckerberg wrote . (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Zuckerberg pointed to concerns over the past year around the diversity of viewpoints people are exposed to as well as fake news stories. "Looking ahead, one of our greatest opportunities to keep people safe is building artificial intelligence to understand more quickly and accurately what is happening across our community", Zuckerberg wrote . (more...)
Congress must delve into Trump's links to Russian Federation
- February 18, 2017
The Kremlin ordered Russian state media on Thursday to stop praising Donald Trump . This post has been updated . "Nobody has formally accused Russian Federation of violating the treaty", he said . She recently led a hearing on Russia's placement of advanced air defense systems, surface-to-surface missiles and coastal defense weapons that bracket US friends and allies. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
The Kremlin ordered Russian state media on Thursday to stop praising Donald Trump . This post has been updated . "Nobody has formally accused Russian Federation of violating the treaty", he said . She recently led a hearing on Russia's placement of advanced air defense systems, surface-to-surface missiles and coastal defense weapons that bracket US friends and allies. (more...)
Christie says Trump made him order the meatloaf at meal together
- February 18, 2017
That's what sports fans are about. Christie pushed back as hosts told him the incident was "emasculating". But he's also ripped fans of Philly's other teams to shreds over the years, which is something he did on Wednesday night while appearing on SNY New York. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
That's what sports fans are about. Christie pushed back as hosts told him the incident was "emasculating". But he's also ripped fans of Philly's other teams to shreds over the years, which is something he did on Wednesday night while appearing on SNY New York. (more...)
Donald Trump Calls The Media 'The Enemy Of The American People'
- February 18, 2017
There is no doubt that every president has had conflicts with news organizations, but I hope it's obvious that no president has ever tried to label numerous nation's largest independent news organizations "the enemy" of the people. Trump has taken to Twitter to slam "The FAKE NEWS media", saying it "is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!" The real enemy of the American people is a president who is doing everything he can to keep people in the dark about his activities as ... (more...)
- February 18, 2017
There is no doubt that every president has had conflicts with news organizations, but I hope it's obvious that no president has ever tried to label numerous nation's largest independent news organizations "the enemy" of the people. Trump has taken to Twitter to slam "The FAKE NEWS media", saying it "is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!" The real enemy of the American people is a president who is doing everything he can to keep people in the dark about his activities as ... (more...)
Trump loyalists deny reported charges of campaign contacts with Russian spies
- February 18, 2017
Another troubling piece of evidence is the recent exposure and subsequent resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who announced Monday night that he would step down from his post after only 24 days. But he did not answer any questions about a new bombshell report on his campaign's dealings with Russian Federation. Spicer told reporters the White House legal counsel's office went through a "deliberative process" that concluded Flynn did not violate any laws forbidding private ... (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Another troubling piece of evidence is the recent exposure and subsequent resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who announced Monday night that he would step down from his post after only 24 days. But he did not answer any questions about a new bombshell report on his campaign's dealings with Russian Federation. Spicer told reporters the White House legal counsel's office went through a "deliberative process" that concluded Flynn did not violate any laws forbidding private ... (more...)
President Donald Trump's PAC surveys supporters on 'mainstream media' accountability
- February 18, 2017
In the aftermath of Thursday's press conference, an angry, shouty affair that felt like a deleted scene from The Americans and left even Fox News feeling unsettled about the president's virulently anti-press dogma, the White House rolled out an absolutely bonkers " Mainstream Media Accountability Survey " that allows everyone to share how they feel about journalism in America. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
In the aftermath of Thursday's press conference, an angry, shouty affair that felt like a deleted scene from The Americans and left even Fox News feeling unsettled about the president's virulently anti-press dogma, the White House rolled out an absolutely bonkers " Mainstream Media Accountability Survey " that allows everyone to share how they feel about journalism in America. (more...)
Chicago Amtrak officer charged with murder in train station shooting
- February 18, 2017
Chicago police say they found cash and narcotics on Robertson, but no weapon. Robertson went to Union Station to stay warm, family said, but he and a friend were asked to leave so they walked away. An attorney for Robertson's family filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the then-unknown officer and Amtrak seeking compensatory and punitive damages. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Chicago police say they found cash and narcotics on Robertson, but no weapon. Robertson went to Union Station to stay warm, family said, but he and a friend were asked to leave so they walked away. An attorney for Robertson's family filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the then-unknown officer and Amtrak seeking compensatory and punitive damages. (more...)
Rebuffed by Trump, CNN Writes 21 Questions They'd Like to Ask Him
- February 18, 2017
Pressed on his incorrect assertion that he had the largest margin of victory in the electoral college since former president Ronald Reagan, Trump blamed faulty facts. media, saying "the level of dishonesty is out of control". "I own nothing in Russian Federation", he said. This thing called nuclear weapons, and other things. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Pressed on his incorrect assertion that he had the largest margin of victory in the electoral college since former president Ronald Reagan, Trump blamed faulty facts. media, saying "the level of dishonesty is out of control". "I own nothing in Russian Federation", he said. This thing called nuclear weapons, and other things. (more...)
Hours After Kashmir Cabinet Reshuffle, 2 Ministers Resign
- February 18, 2017
Vohra. THE RULING Peoples Democratic Party in J&K was hit by a crisis on Friday when two senior ministers resigned shortly after CM Mehbooba Mufti reshuffled her Cabinet for the first time after forming government past year. Raza had shown displeasure "for being given an insignificant ministry" when he was first inducted in Sayeed's cabinet. Meanwhile, another Bukhari made an entry after staying out of the Cabinet ever since Mehbooba took over. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Vohra. THE RULING Peoples Democratic Party in J&K was hit by a crisis on Friday when two senior ministers resigned shortly after CM Mehbooba Mufti reshuffled her Cabinet for the first time after forming government past year. Raza had shown displeasure "for being given an insignificant ministry" when he was first inducted in Sayeed's cabinet. Meanwhile, another Bukhari made an entry after staying out of the Cabinet ever since Mehbooba took over. (more...)
Explosion hits town in southeastern Turkey
- February 18, 2017
Viransehir in southern Turkey is mainly a Kurdish and Arab town. "The housing complex has been largely damaged". The attack killed the three-year-old son of a court clerk, he said. The PKK has been waging an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984 during which over 40,000 people have been killed. Relatives of Ayhan Arik, one of the victims of the Reina night club attack mourn during his funeral ceremony on January 1, 2017 in Istanbul. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Viransehir in southern Turkey is mainly a Kurdish and Arab town. "The housing complex has been largely damaged". The attack killed the three-year-old son of a court clerk, he said. The PKK has been waging an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984 during which over 40,000 people have been killed. Relatives of Ayhan Arik, one of the victims of the Reina night club attack mourn during his funeral ceremony on January 1, 2017 in Istanbul. (more...)
Rehearsing for Geneva: Kazakhstan hosts 'model Syrian peace talks'
- February 18, 2017
The UN-mediated peace talks seeking to broker a political end to the conflict, which has killed an estimated 400,000 people since March 2011, were scheduled to start on February 8 before being postponed twice. "It's essential to know what the United States administration has in mind", a European diplomat said ahead of Friday's talks in Bonn. It will be the first meeting of the so-called "like-minded" nations - made up of around a dozen Western and Arab countries, as well as Turkey - since ... (more...)
- February 18, 2017
The UN-mediated peace talks seeking to broker a political end to the conflict, which has killed an estimated 400,000 people since March 2011, were scheduled to start on February 8 before being postponed twice. "It's essential to know what the United States administration has in mind", a European diplomat said ahead of Friday's talks in Bonn. It will be the first meeting of the so-called "like-minded" nations - made up of around a dozen Western and Arab countries, as well as Turkey - since ... (more...)
Trump scolds 'dishonest' critics in the media
- February 17, 2017
The result of John King's destruction of the President's false statement was another lost battle for Trump in his war against the press. "I inherited a mess at home and overseas", and the news media, he said. But investigators have told reporters that Flynn could have violated the law if he discussed USA sanctions against Russian Federation before Trump took office . (more...)
- February 17, 2017
The result of John King's destruction of the President's false statement was another lost battle for Trump in his war against the press. "I inherited a mess at home and overseas", and the news media, he said. But investigators have told reporters that Flynn could have violated the law if he discussed USA sanctions against Russian Federation before Trump took office . (more...)
Siena Fan Sinks Half Court Shot Then Gets Proposed To!
- February 17, 2017
At first, I thought Cuppie (yes that's really its name, look it up) was presenting her the prize for making the shot in the same position as one would propose. Unknown to Tobin, her boyfriend, 31-year-old Steve Duckett , was on the court dressed up as the Dunkin' Donuts cup. All Tobin could do was put her hands to her face as the flood emotions came crashing down. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
At first, I thought Cuppie (yes that's really its name, look it up) was presenting her the prize for making the shot in the same position as one would propose. Unknown to Tobin, her boyfriend, 31-year-old Steve Duckett , was on the court dressed up as the Dunkin' Donuts cup. All Tobin could do was put her hands to her face as the flood emotions came crashing down. (more...)
President Trump thinks asking him to condemn anti-Semitism is 'insulting.' Why?
- February 17, 2017
Turx said "I'm friendly", and began by saying that "despite what some my colleagues have been reporting, I have not seen anyone in my community accuse either yourself or anyone of your staff of being anti-Semitic". After a second reporter brought up the question, Trump said the anti-Semitic attacks are coming from political opponents. With the election of Donald Trump, AMERICAblog's independent journalism and activism is more needed than ever . (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Turx said "I'm friendly", and began by saying that "despite what some my colleagues have been reporting, I have not seen anyone in my community accuse either yourself or anyone of your staff of being anti-Semitic". After a second reporter brought up the question, Trump said the anti-Semitic attacks are coming from political opponents. With the election of Donald Trump, AMERICAblog's independent journalism and activism is more needed than ever . (more...)
Eugenie Bouchard going on second date with bet victor
- February 17, 2017
In 2011, actress Mila Kunis accompanied a USA serviceman, Sgt Scott Moore, to a Marine Corps Ball in North Carolina after he asked her to be his date via a YouTube video. Meanwhile, Bouchard continues to do the press rounds for her new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit feature alongside fellow tennis star, Serena Williams. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
In 2011, actress Mila Kunis accompanied a USA serviceman, Sgt Scott Moore, to a Marine Corps Ball in North Carolina after he asked her to be his date via a YouTube video. Meanwhile, Bouchard continues to do the press rounds for her new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit feature alongside fellow tennis star, Serena Williams. (more...)
Grass fire east of Queanbeyan
- February 17, 2017
Assessment teams will move in on Saturday to look at the damage, however the ABC reported 15 homes had been lost. Overnight, crews worked to contain the fire to the west of the old railway line in the Hoskinstown area. The warning was issued just after 1.30pm on Friday as hot and windy conditions fuelled the blaze. Temperatures were expected to reach the mid to high 20s, with light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly at 15 to 25km/h. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Assessment teams will move in on Saturday to look at the damage, however the ABC reported 15 homes had been lost. Overnight, crews worked to contain the fire to the west of the old railway line in the Hoskinstown area. The warning was issued just after 1.30pm on Friday as hot and windy conditions fuelled the blaze. Temperatures were expected to reach the mid to high 20s, with light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly at 15 to 25km/h. (more...)
Pakistan summons Afghan diplomats to army headquarters
- February 17, 2017
Secretary Foreign Affairs Aizaz Chaudhry on Friday said that Afghanistan's cooperation was imperative to wipe out terrorism and ensure peace in the region. The former diplomat observed that Islamabad did have the right to demand strict and swift action against wanted terrorists from Kabul, but "while making policy in this regard, it should incorporate and realize that the capacity of the incumbent Afghan government to act against militants is very limited". (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Secretary Foreign Affairs Aizaz Chaudhry on Friday said that Afghanistan's cooperation was imperative to wipe out terrorism and ensure peace in the region. The former diplomat observed that Islamabad did have the right to demand strict and swift action against wanted terrorists from Kabul, but "while making policy in this regard, it should incorporate and realize that the capacity of the incumbent Afghan government to act against militants is very limited". (more...)
Cops: Active shooter in Oakland detained, I-580 reopened
- February 17, 2017
Bishop O'Dowd High School in the area is on lockdown. The lockdown and shelter in place orders were lifted after the shooter was captured. Social media showed photos of a man pointing a rifle out the window of a home, and spray-painting images of genitalia on a white auto. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Bishop O'Dowd High School in the area is on lockdown. The lockdown and shelter in place orders were lifted after the shooter was captured. Social media showed photos of a man pointing a rifle out the window of a home, and spray-painting images of genitalia on a white auto. (more...)
MC Sports declares bankruptcy
- February 17, 2017
MC Sports in Plover will soon close its doors. In a voluntary bankruptcy petition submitted in court in MI on Tuesday, the company said its current assets - valued at between $50 million and $100 million - are equal to its liabilities. MC Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan, Grand Rapids. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
MC Sports in Plover will soon close its doors. In a voluntary bankruptcy petition submitted in court in MI on Tuesday, the company said its current assets - valued at between $50 million and $100 million - are equal to its liabilities. MC Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan, Grand Rapids. (more...)
Rep. Davis: Trump Offered Confused, 'Jumbled' Position on Israel
- February 17, 2017
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu is expected to get a warm reception on Wednesday when he meets US President Donald Trump, who is very supportive of Israel. Unlike the PLO, Hamas does not recognise Israel, and calls on the Palestinian leadership in the West Bank to drop its openness to negotiations. Trump said Wednesday he'd like to see the embassy moved but that he is studying the issue closely. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu is expected to get a warm reception on Wednesday when he meets US President Donald Trump, who is very supportive of Israel. Unlike the PLO, Hamas does not recognise Israel, and calls on the Palestinian leadership in the West Bank to drop its openness to negotiations. Trump said Wednesday he'd like to see the embassy moved but that he is studying the issue closely. (more...)
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