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Supreme Court weighs heavily in favor of special ed rights
- March 25, 2017
Supreme Court unanimously rejected the standard Gorsuch relied on to do it. President Donald Trump nominated Gorsuch in January to fill the late Justice Antonin Scalia's seat, which has been vacant for almost a year because Senate Republicans refused to hold a hearing for Merrick Garland , former President Barack Obama's nominee. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Supreme Court unanimously rejected the standard Gorsuch relied on to do it. President Donald Trump nominated Gorsuch in January to fill the late Justice Antonin Scalia's seat, which has been vacant for almost a year because Senate Republicans refused to hold a hearing for Merrick Garland , former President Barack Obama's nominee. (more...)
Police delivered flowers after terror attack
- March 25, 2017
Bullshire Police, a twitter account which shares police-related humour sent gifts to the Tory MP saying "They are our highest honours." Martin said she saw Palmer's picture in media after the attack and couldn't believe her eyes. "That will never happen now, all because he was doing his job and trying to keep people safe in the face of yet another insane terror attack". The police officer was one of four people killed and 50 injured by Masood, who had moments earlier ploughed into ... (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Bullshire Police, a twitter account which shares police-related humour sent gifts to the Tory MP saying "They are our highest honours." Martin said she saw Palmer's picture in media after the attack and couldn't believe her eyes. "That will never happen now, all because he was doing his job and trying to keep people safe in the face of yet another insane terror attack". The police officer was one of four people killed and 50 injured by Masood, who had moments earlier ploughed into ... (more...)
Trump, Ryan pull health care bill once again
- March 25, 2017
We spoke with Christopher Murray, of Marquette University's Les Aspin Center for Government. "I honestly believe the Democrats will come to us and say, look, let's get together and get a great health care bill or plan that's really great for the people of our country", he said. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
We spoke with Christopher Murray, of Marquette University's Les Aspin Center for Government. "I honestly believe the Democrats will come to us and say, look, let's get together and get a great health care bill or plan that's really great for the people of our country", he said. (more...)
For Navjot Sidhu, the show can go on
- March 25, 2017
You will continue to see him on television as the Punjab advocate general has said that there is no conflict of interest after he took over as minister. As reported in this newspaper, then attorney-general K. Parasaran noted at the time: "The freedom of a chief minister to engage himself in any activity can not be denied.in the interests of the general public and to sustain the purity of public life, the holder of such office should not engage himself in any activity which leads directly to ... (more...)
- March 25, 2017
You will continue to see him on television as the Punjab advocate general has said that there is no conflict of interest after he took over as minister. As reported in this newspaper, then attorney-general K. Parasaran noted at the time: "The freedom of a chief minister to engage himself in any activity can not be denied.in the interests of the general public and to sustain the purity of public life, the holder of such office should not engage himself in any activity which leads directly to ... (more...)
'Significant arrests' made in United Kingdom terror attack case
- March 25, 2017
The police on Thursday said eight people have been arrested in connection with the terror attack which hit London on Wednesday. Counter terror officers confirmed a property in Sussex was searched in relation to the Westminster terror attacks. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The police on Thursday said eight people have been arrested in connection with the terror attack which hit London on Wednesday. Counter terror officers confirmed a property in Sussex was searched in relation to the Westminster terror attacks. (more...)
Republicans Pull the Plug on Trumpcare
- March 25, 2017
Failure on such a high priority campaign promise would be "a very bad sign for Trump , Ryan , and the entire GOP agenda", writes John Pitney, a congressional expert at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, Calif., in an email. He said the president has " really been fantastic". "The CBO score is just wrong on that", Mulvaney said. But the number of House Republicans turning against the bill grew, too, as their vote neared. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Failure on such a high priority campaign promise would be "a very bad sign for Trump , Ryan , and the entire GOP agenda", writes John Pitney, a congressional expert at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, Calif., in an email. He said the president has " really been fantastic". "The CBO score is just wrong on that", Mulvaney said. But the number of House Republicans turning against the bill grew, too, as their vote neared. (more...)
SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of Students With Disabilities
- March 25, 2017
Although Gorsuch had not participated in the lower-court decision that the Supreme Court reversed Wednesday, that decision had relied on an interpretation of the federal statute that he had embraced in a 2008 opinion. They had argued that educational programs for disabled students should meet goals "substantially equal" to those for children without disabilities. The ruling does not go as far as the Colorado parents wanted. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Although Gorsuch had not participated in the lower-court decision that the Supreme Court reversed Wednesday, that decision had relied on an interpretation of the federal statute that he had embraced in a 2008 opinion. They had argued that educational programs for disabled students should meet goals "substantially equal" to those for children without disabilities. The ruling does not go as far as the Colorado parents wanted. (more...)
Trolls shamed for calling terrified Muslim woman a 'monster'
- March 25, 2017
It's good to see that people are coming to her defence because quite rightly, nobody knows what she was thinking, and if you were to go on only what you can see, she looks stressed, she looks uncomfortable, she looks horrified as anyone in that situation would react. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
It's good to see that people are coming to her defence because quite rightly, nobody knows what she was thinking, and if you were to go on only what you can see, she looks stressed, she looks uncomfortable, she looks horrified as anyone in that situation would react. (more...)
Jean-Claude Juncker: Britain must pay bill to leave the European Union
- March 25, 2017
Her aides have said any payment will have to be negotiated. Should the United Kingdom government move to introduce work permit restrictions for European Union nationals, Britain can expect European Union member states to do the same for British citizens - meaning Britons would have to apply for visas to work in the EU. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Her aides have said any payment will have to be negotiated. Should the United Kingdom government move to introduce work permit restrictions for European Union nationals, Britain can expect European Union member states to do the same for British citizens - meaning Britons would have to apply for visas to work in the EU. (more...)
Why controversy over undocumented teen rape suspect is moot
- March 25, 2017
His attorney, Andrew Jezic, said that Sanchez-Milian was released because the inflow of illegal immigrants is too great for federal authorities to handle. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) orders". "It was a courageous trek", the attorney said. "They detain them, they investigate them, they find out if there is any gang affiliation, they find if there's any record in their home country, or any record here in the United States, or any family members that are unsafe". (more...)
- March 25, 2017
His attorney, Andrew Jezic, said that Sanchez-Milian was released because the inflow of illegal immigrants is too great for federal authorities to handle. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) orders". "It was a courageous trek", the attorney said. "They detain them, they investigate them, they find out if there is any gang affiliation, they find if there's any record in their home country, or any record here in the United States, or any family members that are unsafe". (more...)
Shiv Sena sympathetic to MP who assaulted airline staffer
- March 25, 2017
The lawmaker created a furore yesterday over reports that he hit 62-year-old Air India duty manager Sukumar with his slippers after he was asked to disembark from the plane. Passengers are fleeced at airports like Mumbai and Delhi. The MP, who was unapologetic about his actions, even boasting about it on national TV, claimed it was the officer's threat to complain about it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that made him lose his cool. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The lawmaker created a furore yesterday over reports that he hit 62-year-old Air India duty manager Sukumar with his slippers after he was asked to disembark from the plane. Passengers are fleeced at airports like Mumbai and Delhi. The MP, who was unapologetic about his actions, even boasting about it on national TV, claimed it was the officer's threat to complain about it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that made him lose his cool. (more...)
Ahead of elections, Modi holds breakfast meeting with BJP MPs from Gujarat
- March 25, 2017
The PM told them his administration should be allowed to focus exclusively on delivering good governance. "The PM has now called a breakfast meeting at the PM house on Friday morning". This was PM Modi's first meeting with the BJP MPs from Uttar Pradesh after the party's victory in the state assembly election. The Patel agitation which has dogged the BJP government for some time was at the back of the mind of the party when during the meeting Amit Shah informed the MPs about the centre's ... (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The PM told them his administration should be allowed to focus exclusively on delivering good governance. "The PM has now called a breakfast meeting at the PM house on Friday morning". This was PM Modi's first meeting with the BJP MPs from Uttar Pradesh after the party's victory in the state assembly election. The Patel agitation which has dogged the BJP government for some time was at the back of the mind of the party when during the meeting Amit Shah informed the MPs about the centre's ... (more...)
400000 people still trapped in Mosul's old city, United Nations says
- March 25, 2017
The entire neighborhood was fleeing because of missiles that hit, so people were taking refuge here", said Ahmed Ahmed, one of the residents of the neighborhood. Bodies were believed to be still buried inside collapsed homes. As of March 14 of this year, the US alone has carried out over 7,700 airstrikes in Iraq - many centered around the ISIS stronghold in Mosul - while coalition forces have conducted an additional 3,634 airstrikes in the war-plagued Middle Eastern nation. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The entire neighborhood was fleeing because of missiles that hit, so people were taking refuge here", said Ahmed Ahmed, one of the residents of the neighborhood. Bodies were believed to be still buried inside collapsed homes. As of March 14 of this year, the US alone has carried out over 7,700 airstrikes in Iraq - many centered around the ISIS stronghold in Mosul - while coalition forces have conducted an additional 3,634 airstrikes in the war-plagued Middle Eastern nation. (more...)
South Africa arrests 3 after burglary at chief justices's office
- March 25, 2017
The office of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng called the crime a huge setback for the administration of justice and urged police "to do everything in their power to ensure that the culprits are brought to book". "We believe that the seriousness of this crime and the stature of the Office of the Chief Justice will be considered in the further processing of the cases the apprehended people are linked to", she said. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The office of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng called the crime a huge setback for the administration of justice and urged police "to do everything in their power to ensure that the culprits are brought to book". "We believe that the seriousness of this crime and the stature of the Office of the Chief Justice will be considered in the further processing of the cases the apprehended people are linked to", she said. (more...)
Comey knocks down Trump's wiretap claim
- March 25, 2017
The FBI has information that indicates associates of US President Donald Trump might have communicated with suspected Russian operatives to possibly coordinate the release of information damaging Hillary Clinton's campaign in the elections. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The FBI has information that indicates associates of US President Donald Trump might have communicated with suspected Russian operatives to possibly coordinate the release of information damaging Hillary Clinton's campaign in the elections. (more...)
Hawaii judge who blocked Trump travel ban now receiving threats, Federal Bureau of Investigation says
- March 25, 2017
After the judge in Hawaii issued the block, Trump vowed to appeal the decision up to the Supreme Court. The Maryland ruling stopped the revised executive order's 90-day ban on travel into the U.S.by citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
After the judge in Hawaii issued the block, Trump vowed to appeal the decision up to the Supreme Court. The Maryland ruling stopped the revised executive order's 90-day ban on travel into the U.S.by citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. (more...)
London attack: Home secretary says don't blame intelligence agencies
- March 25, 2017
Masood was also known by a number of aliases. "The shocking realisation that you can stand next to somebody that is totally, perfectly normal", Mr Petersen said. Police have scoured the hotel room where he stayed for evidence. Muddassar Ahmed said he started the "Muslims United for London" campaign to show "we all stand with fellow Londoners during these hard times and want to extend our support by raising funds to help with the immediate, short-term needs of the victims and their families". (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Masood was also known by a number of aliases. "The shocking realisation that you can stand next to somebody that is totally, perfectly normal", Mr Petersen said. Police have scoured the hotel room where he stayed for evidence. Muddassar Ahmed said he started the "Muslims United for London" campaign to show "we all stand with fellow Londoners during these hard times and want to extend our support by raising funds to help with the immediate, short-term needs of the victims and their families". (more...)
Martin McGuinness, IRA leader
- March 25, 2017
Deputy Doherty was a teenager when he first met Mr. McGuinness and said that while Mr. McGuinness was "a true son of Derry", he also had a great affinity for Donegal. To loud applause he added, "Martin McGuinness was not a terrorist". Westmeath County Council has opened books of condolence for the late Martin McGuinness at its civic offices in Athlone and Mullingar. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Deputy Doherty was a teenager when he first met Mr. McGuinness and said that while Mr. McGuinness was "a true son of Derry", he also had a great affinity for Donegal. To loud applause he added, "Martin McGuinness was not a terrorist". Westmeath County Council has opened books of condolence for the late Martin McGuinness at its civic offices in Athlone and Mullingar. (more...)
Iraqi Forces Take Control over Daesh HQ in Mosul
- March 25, 2017
He called for declaring west Mosul a distressed area and asked for the intervention of the worldwide community and UN. Daesh is putting up resistance using vehicle bombs, snipers and mortar fire against forces and residents. The New York Times quoted U.S. military officials saying the coalition was investigating reports of civilian deaths from a strike between 17-23 March. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
He called for declaring west Mosul a distressed area and asked for the intervention of the worldwide community and UN. Daesh is putting up resistance using vehicle bombs, snipers and mortar fire against forces and residents. The New York Times quoted U.S. military officials saying the coalition was investigating reports of civilian deaths from a strike between 17-23 March. (more...)
Penn State's Spanier guilty on one count child endangerment
- March 25, 2017
The 68-year-old Spanier did not show any emotion when the verdict was read and is free on bail until sentencing later this spring. The Associated Press confirms both former VP Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley testified during the Spanier's trial. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The 68-year-old Spanier did not show any emotion when the verdict was read and is free on bail until sentencing later this spring. The Associated Press confirms both former VP Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley testified during the Spanier's trial. (more...)
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