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Texas Braces For Medicaid Cuts Under GOP Health Plan
- March 22, 2017
Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) said while leaving a House Republican Conference meeting Friday morning. But even as the leaders of the 170-or-so member Republican Study Committeecome around on backing the health care repeal legislation, themessage from the more hardline Freedom Caucus Friday was, not so fast . (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) said while leaving a House Republican Conference meeting Friday morning. But even as the leaders of the 170-or-so member Republican Study Committeecome around on backing the health care repeal legislation, themessage from the more hardline Freedom Caucus Friday was, not so fast . (more...)
Trump Administration Lifts Freeze on Endangered Bumble Bee
- March 22, 2017
Created to give the new administration time to review the planned rules, the order effectively kept the rusty patched bumblebee off the endangered species list for an extra month. The immediate fate of the rusty patched bumble bee no longer hangs in the balance. These insects are an essential part of the ecosystem, responsible for pollinating produce and wildflowers alike. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Created to give the new administration time to review the planned rules, the order effectively kept the rusty patched bumblebee off the endangered species list for an extra month. The immediate fate of the rusty patched bumble bee no longer hangs in the balance. These insects are an essential part of the ecosystem, responsible for pollinating produce and wildflowers alike. (more...)
North Korea proclaims new rocket program
- March 22, 2017
The United States has developed various military options against North Korea, but all of them carry too big a risk to put into action, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. China has stridently opposed the deployment of a USA missile defense system to South Korea, saying its X-band radar can peer deep into China to monitor flights and rocket launches. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
The United States has developed various military options against North Korea, but all of them carry too big a risk to put into action, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. China has stridently opposed the deployment of a USA missile defense system to South Korea, saying its X-band radar can peer deep into China to monitor flights and rocket launches. (more...)
Ex-Colorado GOP head charged with voter fraud
- March 22, 2017
Earlier this year, the president claimed that 3 to 5 million people voted illegally in the 2016 election, an allegation that he has still not been able to prove. The case stems from an investigation by the district attorney's office, Hill said, following a probe by the Weld County clerk. Investigative Reporter Rob Low confronted Curtis as he walked into court asking him, "Did you vote for your ex-wife in the last election Steve?" Curtis has not entered a plea. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Earlier this year, the president claimed that 3 to 5 million people voted illegally in the 2016 election, an allegation that he has still not been able to prove. The case stems from an investigation by the district attorney's office, Hill said, following a probe by the Weld County clerk. Investigative Reporter Rob Low confronted Curtis as he walked into court asking him, "Did you vote for your ex-wife in the last election Steve?" Curtis has not entered a plea. (more...)
Shots fired outside United Kingdom parliament
- March 22, 2017
A House of Commons official said that a suspect has been wounded by armed police on Parliament grounds. While at present it is unclear exactly what happened, a London-based journalist said shots were fired and that journalists were confined to the press gallery in the parliamentary building. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
A House of Commons official said that a suspect has been wounded by armed police on Parliament grounds. While at present it is unclear exactly what happened, a London-based journalist said shots were fired and that journalists were confined to the press gallery in the parliamentary building. (more...)
Spicer tries to draw distinction between Trump's golf outings and Obama's
- March 22, 2017
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is defending himself against suggestions he played a role in Russia's efforts to interfere with the USA presidential campaign. " There's a point at which you continue to search for something that everybody has been briefed hasn't seen or found ". But such games appear to have been exceptions during Trump's first weeks in office. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is defending himself against suggestions he played a role in Russia's efforts to interfere with the USA presidential campaign. " There's a point at which you continue to search for something that everybody has been briefed hasn't seen or found ". But such games appear to have been exceptions during Trump's first weeks in office. (more...)
Little girl takes Pope's hat
- March 22, 2017
Butorac said he took Estella's family to the pope's weekly audience while they were visiting him in Rome, Italy. The Pope and the rest of the crowd laughed as he retrieved his hat and placed it back onto his head. "It was hilarious, everyone was laughing including the Pope". To top it all off, Estella only arrived in Rome on Tuesday, quickly making her name among the millions of tourists and securing legendary status. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Butorac said he took Estella's family to the pope's weekly audience while they were visiting him in Rome, Italy. The Pope and the rest of the crowd laughed as he retrieved his hat and placed it back onto his head. "It was hilarious, everyone was laughing including the Pope". To top it all off, Estella only arrived in Rome on Tuesday, quickly making her name among the millions of tourists and securing legendary status. (more...)
Iran ranks 108th in World Happiness Report 2017
- March 22, 2017
We just keep winning. "Since then we have come a long way". India is one of the least happiest countries in the world. The picture shows Bergen - the country's second-largest city. The lowest countries are typically marked by low values in all six variables. In every country, physical health is also important, yet in no country is it more important than mental health. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
We just keep winning. "Since then we have come a long way". India is one of the least happiest countries in the world. The picture shows Bergen - the country's second-largest city. The lowest countries are typically marked by low values in all six variables. In every country, physical health is also important, yet in no country is it more important than mental health. (more...)
Vandalism reported on Dakota Access Pipeline
- March 22, 2017
There was a similar complaint on March 17 about a section in South Dakota's Lincoln County, AP reported. "That is not something we plan to provide", Granado said. Jan Hasselman and Nicole Ducheneaux, attorneys for the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, who are leading the legal battle against the pipeline, said the tribes don't encourage or condone acts of violence against pipeline property. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
There was a similar complaint on March 17 about a section in South Dakota's Lincoln County, AP reported. "That is not something we plan to provide", Granado said. Jan Hasselman and Nicole Ducheneaux, attorneys for the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, who are leading the legal battle against the pipeline, said the tribes don't encourage or condone acts of violence against pipeline property. (more...)
Two children abducted in Burton
- March 22, 2017
Update 10:05: WXYZ in Detroit is reporting that the children have been found safe in Flint-area. Burton police said the man was spotted on surveillance video walking along Saginaw Street just before the vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was stolen around 7 a.m.at an Admiral Gas Station on Saginaw Street. Police said they are still searching for the suspect, who appeared to have abandoned the auto and children. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Update 10:05: WXYZ in Detroit is reporting that the children have been found safe in Flint-area. Burton police said the man was spotted on surveillance video walking along Saginaw Street just before the vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was stolen around 7 a.m.at an Admiral Gas Station on Saginaw Street. Police said they are still searching for the suspect, who appeared to have abandoned the auto and children. (more...)
Lavrov says militants' growing activities in Syria aim at disrupting Geneva talks
- March 22, 2017
Increased activity of Syrian militants is aimed at disrupting Geneva talks on Syrian reconciliation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. Security Council resolution and the demands of Russian Federation and Iran". The attacks began early Sunday "with two auto bombs and several suicide attackers" targeting the Jobar district, said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Increased activity of Syrian militants is aimed at disrupting Geneva talks on Syrian reconciliation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. Security Council resolution and the demands of Russian Federation and Iran". The attacks began early Sunday "with two auto bombs and several suicide attackers" targeting the Jobar district, said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group. (more...)
Stampede at Henan primary school kills 2 children, injures 20 more
- March 22, 2017
The principal and vice principal of the school have been suspended for investigation, the county's head of education bureau told state-run Xinhua news agency. Six children died and 26 were injured after they were trampled in a panic on a staircase at a primary school in southwestern Yunnan province three years ago. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
The principal and vice principal of the school have been suspended for investigation, the county's head of education bureau told state-run Xinhua news agency. Six children died and 26 were injured after they were trampled in a panic on a staircase at a primary school in southwestern Yunnan province three years ago. (more...)
United Kingdom following U.S. in banning electronic devices on board certain flights
- March 22, 2017
Specifically, it will be for any electronic device larger than 16 cm, wider than 9.3 cm or deeper than 1.5 cm. These items would have to be in checked-in hold luggage, he said. The flights affected will be flights from Egypt and Turkey to the UK. Britain has been in close touch with the USA authorities over the issue, said Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Specifically, it will be for any electronic device larger than 16 cm, wider than 9.3 cm or deeper than 1.5 cm. These items would have to be in checked-in hold luggage, he said. The flights affected will be flights from Egypt and Turkey to the UK. Britain has been in close touch with the USA authorities over the issue, said Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman. (more...)
Martin McGuinness lived a life of two halves, says Alliance MLA
- March 22, 2017
More remarkable than McGuinness's role as a peacemaker was his part in making the peace agreement work. McGuinness was chief of staff for the Provisional IRA between 1979 and 1982. "His death leaves a gap that will be hard to fill", the president said. 'I believe in Jesus Christ, ' McGuinness once said. "He had to get something out of defeat because apart from anything else, he would have been charged with the terrorist murder of which he was guilty". (more...)
- March 22, 2017
More remarkable than McGuinness's role as a peacemaker was his part in making the peace agreement work. McGuinness was chief of staff for the Provisional IRA between 1979 and 1982. "His death leaves a gap that will be hard to fill", the president said. 'I believe in Jesus Christ, ' McGuinness once said. "He had to get something out of defeat because apart from anything else, he would have been charged with the terrorist murder of which he was guilty". (more...)
7 things about newly launched scheme 'Vikalp' from Indian railway
- March 22, 2017
Under this scheme, the wait-listed passengers will get an option of selecting alternative train on the same route. The system is available for online ticketing now but it will be extended to over the counter sale as well. Describing the scheme as "passenger friendly", Prabhu said, "Some of our premier trains run with vacant berths at times and we hope those can be filled up through scaling up Vikalp scheme". (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Under this scheme, the wait-listed passengers will get an option of selecting alternative train on the same route. The system is available for online ticketing now but it will be extended to over the counter sale as well. Describing the scheme as "passenger friendly", Prabhu said, "Some of our premier trains run with vacant berths at times and we hope those can be filled up through scaling up Vikalp scheme". (more...)
Listen To Gorsuch Nomination Live
- March 22, 2017
Gorsuch on Tuesday comported himself with dignity. The first day of hearings will be devoted to picture taking, family introductions and opening statements from the 20 committee members. Sisk raised these concerns publicly in a posting on Facebook in late January, shortly after Gorsuch was nominated by Trump to the high court. Dianne Feinstein says Garland was "a mainstream moderate nominee", and Democrats' job now is "to decide whether Judge Gorsuch is a reasonable, mainstream ... (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Gorsuch on Tuesday comported himself with dignity. The first day of hearings will be devoted to picture taking, family introductions and opening statements from the 20 committee members. Sisk raised these concerns publicly in a posting on Facebook in late January, shortly after Gorsuch was nominated by Trump to the high court. Dianne Feinstein says Garland was "a mainstream moderate nominee", and Democrats' job now is "to decide whether Judge Gorsuch is a reasonable, mainstream ... (more...)
Singapore falls 4 spots in World Happiness Report to 26th
- March 22, 2017
The Palestinian Territories ranked 103 in this year's report. This year's victor is Norway, followed by Denmark, Switzerland, and Iceland . The United States fell one spot to 14th, and Professor Jeffrey Sachs , the director of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, predicted that President Donald Trump's policies are likely to make things worse. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
The Palestinian Territories ranked 103 in this year's report. This year's victor is Norway, followed by Denmark, Switzerland, and Iceland . The United States fell one spot to 14th, and Professor Jeffrey Sachs , the director of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, predicted that President Donald Trump's policies are likely to make things worse. (more...)
Netanyahu: I clarified to Putin that Israel will continue Syria strikes
- March 22, 2017
Israel was blamed again on Sunday for a drone strike near the south-west Syrian town of Quneitra which killed a man, Yasser a-Sayyed, described as a leader of the pro-Assad Homeland Defence Forces militia. "The next time the Syrians use their air defense systems against our airplanes, we will destroy all of them without thinking twice", he said. "Regarding the Tell Eiss incident, the name Zulfikar is a common name within Hezbollah ranks and I do not believe a military man with the stature of ... (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Israel was blamed again on Sunday for a drone strike near the south-west Syrian town of Quneitra which killed a man, Yasser a-Sayyed, described as a leader of the pro-Assad Homeland Defence Forces militia. "The next time the Syrians use their air defense systems against our airplanes, we will destroy all of them without thinking twice", he said. "Regarding the Tell Eiss incident, the name Zulfikar is a common name within Hezbollah ranks and I do not believe a military man with the stature of ... (more...)
Snake on a Plane, but no Sam Jackson
- March 22, 2017
Photos provided by KTVA viewer Anna McConnaughy show a rather large snake curled up under a carry-on bag. He didn't confirm the type of snake or whether the passenger could face charges. The plane landed on time in Anchorage after flying for 90 minutes with a relatively quiet snake on board. A pilot came back to help, she said, leading to a short discussion with a flight attendant on how best to capture it. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
Photos provided by KTVA viewer Anna McConnaughy show a rather large snake curled up under a carry-on bag. He didn't confirm the type of snake or whether the passenger could face charges. The plane landed on time in Anchorage after flying for 90 minutes with a relatively quiet snake on board. A pilot came back to help, she said, leading to a short discussion with a flight attendant on how best to capture it. (more...)
One year after ISIS assault, Brussels remains under terror alert
- March 22, 2017
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were joined by Prime Minister Charles Michel and hundreds of others at the Zaventem airport in the capital, where two suicide bombers killed 16 people when they blew themselves up in a busy departure hall a year ago. (more...)
- March 22, 2017
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were joined by Prime Minister Charles Michel and hundreds of others at the Zaventem airport in the capital, where two suicide bombers killed 16 people when they blew themselves up in a busy departure hall a year ago. (more...)
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