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Somali refugees fleeing Yemen war killed in Red Sea air strike
- March 18, 2017
It is not clear who opened fire on the boat. "There is no respect for humanity", said the coast guard, Lieutenant Mohamed al Eliee. UPI reported Thursday that Boeing just this week "received a $3.2 billion contract modification to support the U.S. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
It is not clear who opened fire on the boat. "There is no respect for humanity", said the coast guard, Lieutenant Mohamed al Eliee. UPI reported Thursday that Boeing just this week "received a $3.2 billion contract modification to support the U.S. (more...)
Luck of the immigrant. Should Irish Americans really be supporting Trump?
- March 18, 2017
For that, religious feasts were held in his honor. And when he did return to Ireland, he didn't banish snakes from the Emerald Isle. With courage and faith, he returns to Ireland - again as an exile - but with a new objective and determination to bring his Christian faith to those around him. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
For that, religious feasts were held in his honor. And when he did return to Ireland, he didn't banish snakes from the Emerald Isle. With courage and faith, he returns to Ireland - again as an exile - but with a new objective and determination to bring his Christian faith to those around him. (more...)
House passes bill enabling gun sales to veterans deemed 'mentally incompetent'
- March 18, 2017
Right now the Department of Veterans Affairs adds the names of veterans it deems mentally unfit to a federal background check system. Inclusion on the NICS list prohibits an individual from buying or possessing a gun. Trump's proposed 2018 budget seeks an extra $4.4 billion for the VA to strengthen its health care while also extending a choice program aimed at giving veterans more access to private care. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Right now the Department of Veterans Affairs adds the names of veterans it deems mentally unfit to a federal background check system. Inclusion on the NICS list prohibits an individual from buying or possessing a gun. Trump's proposed 2018 budget seeks an extra $4.4 billion for the VA to strengthen its health care while also extending a choice program aimed at giving veterans more access to private care. (more...)
Tillerson delivers stark warning to North Korea of possible military response
- March 18, 2017
On the eve of President Trump sending a federal budget to Congress that proposes a 29 percent cut in the State Department's budget, Tillerson, who took questions only from reporters who had been preselected by one of his press advisers, said he would take on the challenge of the cutbacks "willingly". (more...)
- March 18, 2017
On the eve of President Trump sending a federal budget to Congress that proposes a 29 percent cut in the State Department's budget, Tillerson, who took questions only from reporters who had been preselected by one of his press advisers, said he would take on the challenge of the cutbacks "willingly". (more...)
U.S. dollar squeezed by cautious Fed
- March 18, 2017
Gold rose on Friday and was on course for its first weekly gain since February as this week's cautious message on interest rates from the US Federal Reserve left the dollar at five-week lows, making bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Gold rose on Friday and was on course for its first weekly gain since February as this week's cautious message on interest rates from the US Federal Reserve left the dollar at five-week lows, making bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies. (more...)
Border wall's gain is other DHS components' pain in Trump budget
- March 18, 2017
Trump has ordered a wall built along the almost 2,000-mile U.S. -Mexico border, has moved to strip federal funding from "sanctuary" states and cities harboring illegal immigrants, and expanded the force of U.S. In its request for information, the agency described plans to build a concrete wall about 30 feet high that can prevent climbing and withstand tampering or damage. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Trump has ordered a wall built along the almost 2,000-mile U.S. -Mexico border, has moved to strip federal funding from "sanctuary" states and cities harboring illegal immigrants, and expanded the force of U.S. In its request for information, the agency described plans to build a concrete wall about 30 feet high that can prevent climbing and withstand tampering or damage. (more...)
United Kingdom ex-Chancellor Osborne appointed newspaper editor
- March 18, 2017
Reacting to his appointment to succeed current editor Sarah Sands, who is leaving to edit the BBC Radio 4's flagship Today programme, Osborne - who plans to edit the paper four days a week - said: "This is such an exciting and challenging job and I am thrilled to take it on". (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Reacting to his appointment to succeed current editor Sarah Sands, who is leaving to edit the BBC Radio 4's flagship Today programme, Osborne - who plans to edit the paper four days a week - said: "This is such an exciting and challenging job and I am thrilled to take it on". (more...)
Taj Mahal receives terror threat
- March 18, 2017
Ahir had said that the Islamic State is using various platforms to propagate its ideology and to attract recruits from across the world. The SITE intelligence group , which tracks jihadist activity on the web, carried a graphic, originally published by the pro-IS Ahwaal Ummat Media Center, depicting the Taj Mahal as a target. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Ahir had said that the Islamic State is using various platforms to propagate its ideology and to attract recruits from across the world. The SITE intelligence group , which tracks jihadist activity on the web, carried a graphic, originally published by the pro-IS Ahwaal Ummat Media Center, depicting the Taj Mahal as a target. (more...)
White House repeats claim British spy agency monitored Trump
- March 18, 2017
In a rare public intervention, the allegations were denounced by GCHQ as "utterly ridiculous" - a position backed by senior UK Government officials, including Sir Kim and national security adviser Sir Mark Lyall Grant, in conversations with the U.S. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
In a rare public intervention, the allegations were denounced by GCHQ as "utterly ridiculous" - a position backed by senior UK Government officials, including Sir Kim and national security adviser Sir Mark Lyall Grant, in conversations with the U.S. (more...)
Senate Intelligence Committee: No Evidence Trump Tower Was Wiretapped
- March 18, 2017
Adam Schiff have flatly said that Trump Tower was clearly not wiretapped. The White House defiance came shortly after the top two senators overseeing the intelligence community joined the chorus of lawmakers debunking the claim. We don't know what the report says. Comey is also expected to announce whether the President is under FBI investigation because of his links to claims that there was Russian interference in the election. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Adam Schiff have flatly said that Trump Tower was clearly not wiretapped. The White House defiance came shortly after the top two senators overseeing the intelligence community joined the chorus of lawmakers debunking the claim. We don't know what the report says. Comey is also expected to announce whether the President is under FBI investigation because of his links to claims that there was Russian interference in the election. (more...)
Japan Court Blames Government for Fukushima Nuclear Accident
- March 18, 2017
That apocalyptic forecast came true, with a wave around that height hitting the nuclear power plant in 2011, triggering the reactor meltdowns. The court said if the utility had installed emergency diesel electric generators on higher ground, it could have prevented the nuclear disaster. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
That apocalyptic forecast came true, with a wave around that height hitting the nuclear power plant in 2011, triggering the reactor meltdowns. The court said if the utility had installed emergency diesel electric generators on higher ground, it could have prevented the nuclear disaster. (more...)
Talk of cutting funding for Meals on Wheels
- March 18, 2017
About 2.4 million homebound seniors in the USA get food delivered to their doors by the Meals on Wheels program . Meals on Wheels of Greater Lafayette delivered 35,631 meals to homes in 2016. "Each state allocates this funding differently, so it's hard to summarize the total impact on the nationwide network", Bertolette said. Hamrick explained,"It's really a blessing, not only for me but for my family because they don't have to worry everyday if I am going to have a hot meal". (more...)
- March 18, 2017
About 2.4 million homebound seniors in the USA get food delivered to their doors by the Meals on Wheels program . Meals on Wheels of Greater Lafayette delivered 35,631 meals to homes in 2016. "Each state allocates this funding differently, so it's hard to summarize the total impact on the nationwide network", Bertolette said. Hamrick explained,"It's really a blessing, not only for me but for my family because they don't have to worry everyday if I am going to have a hot meal". (more...)
Biren sworn in, Manipur gets first BJP Govt
- March 18, 2017
Manipur governor Najma Heptulla, who administered the oath to the new ministers, told reporters that she was aware that the Congress had emerged as the single largest party but it was not "incumbent on a governor" to necessarily call the single largest party. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Manipur governor Najma Heptulla, who administered the oath to the new ministers, told reporters that she was aware that the Congress had emerged as the single largest party but it was not "incumbent on a governor" to necessarily call the single largest party. (more...)
Authorities Search Property Of Man Where Delphi Teens Were Found
- March 18, 2017
He said Logan "had no involvement in this heinous crime". IN authorities say investigations into the killing of two teenage girls have led to 13 arrests, but that none of them are linked to the slayings. About 200 people have been cleared, but police continue checking the alibis of about 100 others. Logan was arrested last Saturday on probation violations in a previous conviction for driving under the influence. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
He said Logan "had no involvement in this heinous crime". IN authorities say investigations into the killing of two teenage girls have led to 13 arrests, but that none of them are linked to the slayings. About 200 people have been cleared, but police continue checking the alibis of about 100 others. Logan was arrested last Saturday on probation violations in a previous conviction for driving under the influence. (more...)
Pilot, wife die of apparent fentanyl overdose; children find bodies
- March 18, 2017
A county coroner's investigator says the preliminary cause of death appears to be an overdose of fentanyl, an opiate many times more powerful than heroin. But she had a bad feeling after she talked to them earlier in the day. But Casey, 51, believes heroin or drugs were not a persistent problem in the parents' lives, and added that her daughter was well-liked and described her as "a light in the room". (more...)
- March 18, 2017
A county coroner's investigator says the preliminary cause of death appears to be an overdose of fentanyl, an opiate many times more powerful than heroin. But she had a bad feeling after she talked to them earlier in the day. But Casey, 51, believes heroin or drugs were not a persistent problem in the parents' lives, and added that her daughter was well-liked and described her as "a light in the room". (more...)
Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Released From Prison After 32 Years
- March 18, 2017
The Los Angeles Times reported that for 30 years Andrew Wilson's mother, Margie Davis, wrote letters to anyone and everyone who might have the power to right the awful wrong against her son, and her message was always the same. "The Glen Carbon Police Department was aware of that house", Lakin said. "I just didn't have any help". She repeated the words of their no nonsense mother the moment Wilson called her as a free man, "I didn't ask if you was alright. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
The Los Angeles Times reported that for 30 years Andrew Wilson's mother, Margie Davis, wrote letters to anyone and everyone who might have the power to right the awful wrong against her son, and her message was always the same. "The Glen Carbon Police Department was aware of that house", Lakin said. "I just didn't have any help". She repeated the words of their no nonsense mother the moment Wilson called her as a free man, "I didn't ask if you was alright. (more...)
JC Penney to close Longmont store, 3 others in Colorado
- March 18, 2017
It was late last month with Plano-based J.C. Penney announced that up to 140 stores and two distribution centers would be closed over the next several months. "The stores identified for closure either require significant capital to achieve the company's new brand standard or are minimally cash flow positive today relative to the company's overall consolidated average", J.C. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
It was late last month with Plano-based J.C. Penney announced that up to 140 stores and two distribution centers would be closed over the next several months. "The stores identified for closure either require significant capital to achieve the company's new brand standard or are minimally cash flow positive today relative to the company's overall consolidated average", J.C. (more...)
White House apologized for repeating British wiretap claim
- March 18, 2017
Top Republicans and Democrats on the House and Senate Intelligence Committee have all said they have seen no evidence. Another government source, who also requested anonymity when discussing sensitive information, said an initial examination of the material turned over by the Justice Department indicates that it contains no evidence to confirm Trump's claims that the Obama administration had wiretapped him or the Trump Tower in NY. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Top Republicans and Democrats on the House and Senate Intelligence Committee have all said they have seen no evidence. Another government source, who also requested anonymity when discussing sensitive information, said an initial examination of the material turned over by the Justice Department indicates that it contains no evidence to confirm Trump's claims that the Obama administration had wiretapped him or the Trump Tower in NY. (more...)
KV Thomas may replace Digvijaya as Congress state in-charge
- March 18, 2017
There was also the ethical issue of taking the support of the National People's Party (NPP) and Naga People's Front, the two parties BJP leaders had assured repeatedly during the campaign the party would have no truck with. Rane added that even when the local parties had extended support to Congress on minor conditions, the party took more than enough time to take the decision. (more...)
- March 18, 2017
There was also the ethical issue of taking the support of the National People's Party (NPP) and Naga People's Front, the two parties BJP leaders had assured repeatedly during the campaign the party would have no truck with. Rane added that even when the local parties had extended support to Congress on minor conditions, the party took more than enough time to take the decision. (more...)
'Sesame Street' Production Company Slams Trump Budget Cut Plans
- March 18, 2017
Maryland Public Television would lose about $3 million under the budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration, the state network said . These stations only continue to operate due to funding from the federal government. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch - have all voiced support for continuing to fund the CPB. WVPB is planning to lay off 15 staffers, more than 20 percent of its staff, Current reported this month . (more...)
- March 18, 2017
Maryland Public Television would lose about $3 million under the budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration, the state network said . These stations only continue to operate due to funding from the federal government. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch - have all voiced support for continuing to fund the CPB. WVPB is planning to lay off 15 staffers, more than 20 percent of its staff, Current reported this month . (more...)
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