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US Republican lawmaker quits conservative House group over healthcare conflict
- March 28, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says Democrats are willing to work with Republicans on improving the health care system if they agree to stop trying to repeal former President Barack Obama's law. Moderate-leaning Republican lawmakers were also bailing on the legislation, leaving it short of votes. Still, a senior administration official said the President is likely to pay the Freedom Caucus less heed going forward given its members' refusal to accept Trump's and House leaders' offers ... (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says Democrats are willing to work with Republicans on improving the health care system if they agree to stop trying to repeal former President Barack Obama's law. Moderate-leaning Republican lawmakers were also bailing on the legislation, leaving it short of votes. Still, a senior administration official said the President is likely to pay the Freedom Caucus less heed going forward given its members' refusal to accept Trump's and House leaders' offers ... (more...)
Ivanka Trump to get own office in White House
- March 28, 2017
Now she will have her own office in the West Wing, along with a security clearance and government-issued communications devices. Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, has been a senior White House adviser since the outset of the administration. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Now she will have her own office in the West Wing, along with a security clearance and government-issued communications devices. Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, has been a senior White House adviser since the outset of the administration. (more...)
What's Ahead in the NCAA Tournament
- March 28, 2017
In the second round Notre Dame needed even more theatrics against #14 seed Stephen F. Austin. That's up from their season average of 26.3 attempts a game, but significantly lower than their shooting average (37.8). It took a Rex Pflueger tip in with just 1.5 seconds remaining to push the Irish into the Sweet Sixteen. "It feels good knowing I have support", he said. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
In the second round Notre Dame needed even more theatrics against #14 seed Stephen F. Austin. That's up from their season average of 26.3 attempts a game, but significantly lower than their shooting average (37.8). It took a Rex Pflueger tip in with just 1.5 seconds remaining to push the Irish into the Sweet Sixteen. "It feels good knowing I have support", he said. (more...)
Federer rolls into fourth round at Miami Open
- March 28, 2017
Tiafoe, ranked 101st in the world, struggled against Federer's serve, but was strong on his own and forced a first set tie-break in which the Swiss came out victorious. Roger expected to have an "hot crowd", being in Latin America where Del Potro feels like home. Federer, 35, got the service break he needed in the eighth game of the first set. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Tiafoe, ranked 101st in the world, struggled against Federer's serve, but was strong on his own and forced a first set tie-break in which the Swiss came out victorious. Roger expected to have an "hot crowd", being in Latin America where Del Potro feels like home. Federer, 35, got the service break he needed in the eighth game of the first set. (more...)
Kenya and Ethiopia renew World Cross Country rivalry
- March 28, 2017
Lucy Massaquoi, the 2011 Marathon victor (female) will participate in the 3-mile race, while Andrew, the current 1,500 and 5,000 male champion will run in the 5-mile competition. Later that summer at the IAAF world youth track and field championships in Cali, Columbia, Bennison ran to eighth place in the 3,000 metres and was the top North American finisher. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Lucy Massaquoi, the 2011 Marathon victor (female) will participate in the 3-mile race, while Andrew, the current 1,500 and 5,000 male champion will run in the 5-mile competition. Later that summer at the IAAF world youth track and field championships in Cali, Columbia, Bennison ran to eighth place in the 3,000 metres and was the top North American finisher. (more...)
Well-qualified Gorsuch deserves Senate confirmation
- March 28, 2017
Gorsuch responded to critics on the committee by stating that his judicial rulings are based on the interpretation of law rather than ideological preference. The California Democrat said "stellar" credentials are not enough to win her confirmation vote. "The fact that Merrick Garland couldn't even get a hearing in nearly 11 months, let alone a vote, I think was a distortion of how the American system is supposed to work", Hickenlooper said. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Gorsuch responded to critics on the committee by stating that his judicial rulings are based on the interpretation of law rather than ideological preference. The California Democrat said "stellar" credentials are not enough to win her confirmation vote. "The fact that Merrick Garland couldn't even get a hearing in nearly 11 months, let alone a vote, I think was a distortion of how the American system is supposed to work", Hickenlooper said. (more...)
Quinnipiac Poll: Majority Of Voters Oppose GOP Health Care Bill
- March 28, 2017
And he says numerous underlying causes of those premature deaths can be treated with services now offered through the ACA, like mental health care and substance abuse treatment. He also said that there is no Plan B, but it turned out that this was just a description of the contraceptive benefits available to women under the House plan. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
And he says numerous underlying causes of those premature deaths can be treated with services now offered through the ACA, like mental health care and substance abuse treatment. He also said that there is no Plan B, but it turned out that this was just a description of the contraceptive benefits available to women under the House plan. (more...)
Thomas Cook says tourists returning to Egypt and Turkey
- March 28, 2017
Other popular destinations include Greece - where Cook boosted its range of breaks this year - Cyprus, Bulgaria, Croatia and Portugal. Mr Fankhauser added: "Customers' appetite to go overseas on holiday this summer is good across all our markets despite continued political and economic uncertainty". (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Other popular destinations include Greece - where Cook boosted its range of breaks this year - Cyprus, Bulgaria, Croatia and Portugal. Mr Fankhauser added: "Customers' appetite to go overseas on holiday this summer is good across all our markets despite continued political and economic uncertainty". (more...)
Honda Civic Type-R Video Teaser
- March 28, 2017
McLaren-Honda Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne introduced the new model alongside the new Civic RS hatch during a function at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, where the RS - but not the Type R - will remain on display this weekend. Yes, Civic Type-R is available in front-wheel-drive only, yet looking to Type-R's body design, suspension, and wind cooling, down-force- directive, Type-R is extremely road sticky. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
McLaren-Honda Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne introduced the new model alongside the new Civic RS hatch during a function at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, where the RS - but not the Type R - will remain on display this weekend. Yes, Civic Type-R is available in front-wheel-drive only, yet looking to Type-R's body design, suspension, and wind cooling, down-force- directive, Type-R is extremely road sticky. (more...)
Setback for Trump as healthcare bill reform rejected
- March 28, 2017
Pool reporters were told that Trump was at the club for "meetings", though as of Saturday afternoon they had been given no information about the nature of said meetings or who was involved. It was a weird tweet for a couple of reasons: First, the idea that the President of the United States, typically a very busy person, had to keep doing his job over the weekend doesn't exactly seem newsworthy. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Pool reporters were told that Trump was at the club for "meetings", though as of Saturday afternoon they had been given no information about the nature of said meetings or who was involved. It was a weird tweet for a couple of reasons: First, the idea that the President of the United States, typically a very busy person, had to keep doing his job over the weekend doesn't exactly seem newsworthy. (more...)
TEA to make improvements to standardize improvements
- March 28, 2017
A year ago computer glitches were a big concern with the STAAR exams across the state. "Over the past three years we've provided free breakfast to more than 100,000 students and teachers through the STAAR Free Breakfast Program", said Joe Jasper, Texas McDonald's Owner. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
A year ago computer glitches were a big concern with the STAAR exams across the state. "Over the past three years we've provided free breakfast to more than 100,000 students and teachers through the STAAR Free Breakfast Program", said Joe Jasper, Texas McDonald's Owner. (more...)
Sunday night storm leaves large hail and damage
- March 28, 2017
Portions of North Texas are still in a Tornado Watch Sunday evening with the watch scheduled to end at 11:00 p.m. Denton, Texas, police told the Dallas Morning News that hail up to the size of softballs fell on the area. The severe weather happened as residents in the Deep South cleared branches and worked to restore power from earlier weekend storms. The severe weather will mainly take aim at the southern tier of states, with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes all possible at times. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Portions of North Texas are still in a Tornado Watch Sunday evening with the watch scheduled to end at 11:00 p.m. Denton, Texas, police told the Dallas Morning News that hail up to the size of softballs fell on the area. The severe weather happened as residents in the Deep South cleared branches and worked to restore power from earlier weekend storms. The severe weather will mainly take aim at the southern tier of states, with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes all possible at times. (more...)
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes in Jackson Parish Friday night
- March 28, 2017
This is the time that counties may be sounding sirens. "Storms could produce hail.75" in diameter (penny size) and winds near 50 miles per hour. The northeastern edge of Ohio County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45 p.m. A storm that surprised a portion of Williamsburg Township Sunday afternoon has been confirmed a tornado, officials with the National Weather Service said Monday. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
This is the time that counties may be sounding sirens. "Storms could produce hail.75" in diameter (penny size) and winds near 50 miles per hour. The northeastern edge of Ohio County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45 p.m. A storm that surprised a portion of Williamsburg Township Sunday afternoon has been confirmed a tornado, officials with the National Weather Service said Monday. (more...)
Iraqi Forces Make New Push In Mosul's Old City
- March 28, 2017
John Thomas, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command, said at the Pentagon on Monday, speaking from Central Command headquarters in Florida. What happened on March 17 remains unclear and details are hard to confirm as Iraqi forces battle with Islamic State to recapture the densely populated parts of the western half of Mosul, the militant group's last stronghold in Iraq. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
John Thomas, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command, said at the Pentagon on Monday, speaking from Central Command headquarters in Florida. What happened on March 17 remains unclear and details are hard to confirm as Iraqi forces battle with Islamic State to recapture the densely populated parts of the western half of Mosul, the militant group's last stronghold in Iraq. (more...)
Battle for Mosul: Residents flee ahead of air strikes
- March 28, 2017
Iraq and the United States are conducting their own investigations into the incident. The troops are from the 82nd Airborne Division, specifically the 2nd Brigade Combat Team from Fort Bragg in North Carolina. "We all know each other, and most of us are related", said Majid al-Najim, 65, as he stood next to the corpse of his nephew in a local cemetery. President Donald Trump is yet to pass comment on this latest humanitarian disaster. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Iraq and the United States are conducting their own investigations into the incident. The troops are from the 82nd Airborne Division, specifically the 2nd Brigade Combat Team from Fort Bragg in North Carolina. "We all know each other, and most of us are related", said Majid al-Najim, 65, as he stood next to the corpse of his nephew in a local cemetery. President Donald Trump is yet to pass comment on this latest humanitarian disaster. (more...)
Rainy, warm Tuesday in store for midstate
- March 28, 2017
Expect mostly sunny skies Thursday with a high temperature of about 61 degrees. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Our next storm system brings in some chilly rain showers and mountain snow Thursday and Friday before clearing out just in time for the weekend! Chance of precipitation is 30%. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
Expect mostly sunny skies Thursday with a high temperature of about 61 degrees. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Our next storm system brings in some chilly rain showers and mountain snow Thursday and Friday before clearing out just in time for the weekend! Chance of precipitation is 30%. (more...)
Young Indian woman 'burned alive' for protesting cutting of trees
- March 28, 2017
The police have registered a FIR, which named 10 people, into the incident. The Jodhpur Police said that the incident took place on Saturday evening. The body is in the mortuary. When contacted, the police said they will arrest those involved after investigating into in the ghastly incident. Tension griped Hariyadhana village on Monday as locals assembled at the spot insisting that the accused including the sarpanch and a revenue official be arrested before cremating the body. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
The police have registered a FIR, which named 10 people, into the incident. The Jodhpur Police said that the incident took place on Saturday evening. The body is in the mortuary. When contacted, the police said they will arrest those involved after investigating into in the ghastly incident. Tension griped Hariyadhana village on Monday as locals assembled at the spot insisting that the accused including the sarpanch and a revenue official be arrested before cremating the body. (more...)
Dog Easter Egg Hunt Taking Place in Brown County
- March 28, 2017
That's why local groups put together an Easter egg hunt for kids with special needs at San Antonio for Christ Church on Sunday. For a lot of us, when we were kids, decorating an extra-fancy Easter egg meant drawing on a plain egg with a white crayon, then dunking it in dye and hoping for the best. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
That's why local groups put together an Easter egg hunt for kids with special needs at San Antonio for Christ Church on Sunday. For a lot of us, when we were kids, decorating an extra-fancy Easter egg meant drawing on a plain egg with a white crayon, then dunking it in dye and hoping for the best. (more...)
Daily Mail criticised for sexist 'Legs-it' headline
- March 28, 2017
British opposition leader, Labour's Jeremy Corbyn was quick to criticise the Mail on Twitter. The Mail's editor, Paul Dacre, also had his Wikipedia page hijacked in response to the front page. However, now European diplomats in the United Kingdom are claiming the British government is stepping away from the stoney-faced threat to leave the EU without a trade deal if negotiations go up sh*t creek without a paddle, with a general consensus it would cause "havoc" between the EU and United ... (more...)
- March 28, 2017
British opposition leader, Labour's Jeremy Corbyn was quick to criticise the Mail on Twitter. The Mail's editor, Paul Dacre, also had his Wikipedia page hijacked in response to the front page. However, now European diplomats in the United Kingdom are claiming the British government is stepping away from the stoney-faced threat to leave the EU without a trade deal if negotiations go up sh*t creek without a paddle, with a general consensus it would cause "havoc" between the EU and United ... (more...)
Which Derbyshire sites are among the UK's most visited tourist attractions?
- March 28, 2017
And Tate Modern was the country's third most visited attraction in the United Kingdom, with visitor numbers rising by 24% to 5.8m. Urquhart Castle at Drumnadrochit, near Inverness, saw a 14 per cent increase and Glasgow's Riverside Museum enjoyed an 11 per cent rise in visitors. (more...)
- March 28, 2017
And Tate Modern was the country's third most visited attraction in the United Kingdom, with visitor numbers rising by 24% to 5.8m. Urquhart Castle at Drumnadrochit, near Inverness, saw a 14 per cent increase and Glasgow's Riverside Museum enjoyed an 11 per cent rise in visitors. (more...)
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