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Whiteside's buzzer-beating tip-in lifts Heat past Pistons
- March 29, 2017
And now that they are in the mix for a spot in the postseason, the point guard said they are going to try their best to see themselves advance to the next round. Whiteside jumped over Andre Drummond to tip in Goran Dragic's missed jumper. "When we go out there we have to execute, we were one tip away from winning this game". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
And now that they are in the mix for a spot in the postseason, the point guard said they are going to try their best to see themselves advance to the next round. Whiteside jumped over Andre Drummond to tip in Goran Dragic's missed jumper. "When we go out there we have to execute, we were one tip away from winning this game". (more...)
JCC bomb threat suspect, named Michael Kaydar, reportedly used Bitcoin, Google Voice
- March 29, 2017
The young man holds dual US-Israeli citizenship and was arrested in Israel on Thursday local time on suspicion of making the threats. In just the first three months of 2017, there have already been more than 160 bomb threats against Jewish organizations and day schools within the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The young man holds dual US-Israeli citizenship and was arrested in Israel on Thursday local time on suspicion of making the threats. In just the first three months of 2017, there have already been more than 160 bomb threats against Jewish organizations and day schools within the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League. (more...)
Erdogan: Turkey might hold referendum on European Union membership
- March 29, 2017
During the rally, the speakers called for a "No" vote in the Presidential referendum which will be held on 16 April in Turkey . Germany's foreign minister has stressed the importance of maintaining communication with Turkey despite recently souring relations with Europe . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
During the rally, the speakers called for a "No" vote in the Presidential referendum which will be held on 16 April in Turkey . Germany's foreign minister has stressed the importance of maintaining communication with Turkey despite recently souring relations with Europe . (more...)
Calls grow for Nunes to recuse himself from Russia probe
- March 29, 2017
Last week Nunes said he briefed Ryan on information indicating Trump or members of his transition team may have been "incidentally" caught up in legal surveillance of foreign operatives by US spy agencies. "No, " Ryan said Tuesday when asked whether Nunes should step aside from the probe. "The White House has taken no action to prevent Sally Yates from testifying and the Department of Justice specifically told her that it would not stop her and to suggest otherwise is completely irresponsible". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Last week Nunes said he briefed Ryan on information indicating Trump or members of his transition team may have been "incidentally" caught up in legal surveillance of foreign operatives by US spy agencies. "No, " Ryan said Tuesday when asked whether Nunes should step aside from the probe. "The White House has taken no action to prevent Sally Yates from testifying and the Department of Justice specifically told her that it would not stop her and to suggest otherwise is completely irresponsible". (more...)
South Korea prosecutors to question ousted leader next week
- March 29, 2017
He's gone as far saying he will visit China first in order to discuss North Korea strategies. According to the interior ministry, this is an unprecedented situation given the short period of time in which the election must be held. Korea will select a new leader after Park Geun-hye was impeached last week. A South Korean animal rights group has accused Park of abandoning her pets after she left nine dogs at the presidential palace when she returned to her private home after a court ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
He's gone as far saying he will visit China first in order to discuss North Korea strategies. According to the interior ministry, this is an unprecedented situation given the short period of time in which the election must be held. Korea will select a new leader after Park Geun-hye was impeached last week. A South Korean animal rights group has accused Park of abandoning her pets after she left nine dogs at the presidential palace when she returned to her private home after a court ... (more...)
Chicago teen apparently gang-raped on Facebook Live, police say
- March 29, 2017
The video came to light after the girl's mother approached Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Monday as he was leaving 10th district headquarters. He said adults also viewed the video, but it was a teenager who finally took action and alerted him to it. Facebook users also can report offensive material to staff dedicated to responding to such reports. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The video came to light after the girl's mother approached Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Monday as he was leaving 10th district headquarters. He said adults also viewed the video, but it was a teenager who finally took action and alerted him to it. Facebook users also can report offensive material to staff dedicated to responding to such reports. (more...)
Republicans made no previous effort to fix ACA
- March 29, 2017
Like a number of other more moderate-leaning Republicans, Costello said he would have voted "no" on the bill in the end, partly because it kept moving to the right as House leaders and the White House made concessions to the Freedom Caucus without ever succeeding in locking in their support. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Like a number of other more moderate-leaning Republicans, Costello said he would have voted "no" on the bill in the end, partly because it kept moving to the right as House leaders and the White House made concessions to the Freedom Caucus without ever succeeding in locking in their support. (more...)
LaGuardia checkpoint closes due to unknown substance in bag
- March 29, 2017
Three people, including two TSA agents, came in contact with the substance, Port Authority spokesman Joseph Pentangelo said. After an investigation, a Port Authority spokesperson said it was identified as a food product and the concourse was reopened. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Three people, including two TSA agents, came in contact with the substance, Port Authority spokesman Joseph Pentangelo said. After an investigation, a Port Authority spokesperson said it was identified as a food product and the concourse was reopened. (more...)
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets Chinese president to strengthen ties
- March 29, 2017
North Korea said Monday it is not frightened by USA threats of possible pre-emptive military action to halt its nuclear and missile buildup. On Saturday , however, Tillerson warned, no option, including military action, was off the table. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
North Korea said Monday it is not frightened by USA threats of possible pre-emptive military action to halt its nuclear and missile buildup. On Saturday , however, Tillerson warned, no option, including military action, was off the table. (more...)
President Donald Trump's health-care failure embarrassing
- March 29, 2017
The Speaker reportedly cast the healthcare bill's failure as a learning experience that brought him closer to Trump. The RCP average , which incorporates Gallup and Rasmussen, also has him at an all-time low right now. "We Democrats, provided our Republican colleagues drop replace and stop undermining the ACA, are willing to work with our Republican friends - as long as they say 'no more repeal , '" Schumer said, referring to the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Speaker reportedly cast the healthcare bill's failure as a learning experience that brought him closer to Trump. The RCP average , which incorporates Gallup and Rasmussen, also has him at an all-time low right now. "We Democrats, provided our Republican colleagues drop replace and stop undermining the ACA, are willing to work with our Republican friends - as long as they say 'no more repeal , '" Schumer said, referring to the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
South Korea holds memorial for 9 missing ferry victims
- March 29, 2017
The ferry was raised last week and has been loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel to be taken to a nearby port. Before the remains were found, a joint team of South Korean government officials and Chinese workers from Shanghai Salvage had moved to drain the water and oil from the ferry, which has been submerged in 40 meters of water for almost three years. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The ferry was raised last week and has been loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel to be taken to a nearby port. Before the remains were found, a joint team of South Korean government officials and Chinese workers from Shanghai Salvage had moved to drain the water and oil from the ferry, which has been submerged in 40 meters of water for almost three years. (more...)
Trump says he expects a health care deal soon
- March 29, 2017
Just four days after House Speaker Paul Ryan declared Obamacare the "law of the land," House Republicans say they're moving forward with their plan to repeal and replace the health care law despite the divisions in their party on how to reform the health insurance market. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Just four days after House Speaker Paul Ryan declared Obamacare the "law of the land," House Republicans say they're moving forward with their plan to repeal and replace the health care law despite the divisions in their party on how to reform the health insurance market. (more...)
Nebraska JC Penney stores will close
- March 29, 2017
Penney, said the decision to close stores will allow the company to allocate capital more efficiently. In a press release issued in October, Martinsburg Development officials said the retail market and consumer trends are changing, and many smaller, regional malls are "struggling to remain relevant in today's competitive and changing retail environment". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Penney, said the decision to close stores will allow the company to allocate capital more efficiently. In a press release issued in October, Martinsburg Development officials said the retail market and consumer trends are changing, and many smaller, regional malls are "struggling to remain relevant in today's competitive and changing retail environment". (more...)
James Spann: Warm and dry tomorrow; storms return to Alabama Thursday
- March 29, 2017
The storm system will continue to move into the south-central US Wednesday , with the bullseye for storms over eastern Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. I am simply implying the severe threat is real today if all the parameters come together as the short-range numerical guidance is indicating. The primary hazard with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess of 50 miles per hour. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The storm system will continue to move into the south-central US Wednesday , with the bullseye for storms over eastern Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. I am simply implying the severe threat is real today if all the parameters come together as the short-range numerical guidance is indicating. The primary hazard with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess of 50 miles per hour. (more...)
Not interested in becoming President: Mohan Bhagwat
- March 29, 2017
Bhagwat's clarification on the matter is important because a section of media had reported that Bhagwat's name has been proposed for the presidential elections scheduled in July. "But the decision (to support his candidature) will be taken by Uddhavji (Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray)", he had told reporters here. Main opposition party the Congress immediately made it clear that it would block any move to make Mr Bhagwat President. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Bhagwat's clarification on the matter is important because a section of media had reported that Bhagwat's name has been proposed for the presidential elections scheduled in July. "But the decision (to support his candidature) will be taken by Uddhavji (Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray)", he had told reporters here. Main opposition party the Congress immediately made it clear that it would block any move to make Mr Bhagwat President. (more...)
Yogi to Campaign for BJP in Gujarat Elections
- March 29, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh said in state capital Lucknow those who have licences need not worry, and urged civil and police officials "not to be overexcited" while imposing the ban, which was promised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its state election manifesto. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh said in state capital Lucknow those who have licences need not worry, and urged civil and police officials "not to be overexcited" while imposing the ban, which was promised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its state election manifesto. (more...)
Creepy! Spiders could theoretically eat every human on Earth in one year
- March 29, 2017
That means, comparatively, that spiders roughly eat as much meat as all 7 billion people on Earth combined. For years, the greatest threat to mankind's continued survival has been robots bypassing our Captcha systems or learning our Pizza Hut orders, but our two sides now enjoy a tenuous peace after that adorable little girl taught one of their machines about the human concept of "wuv." Luckily, spiders eat insects for the most part, although the larger ones do also snack on larger ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
That means, comparatively, that spiders roughly eat as much meat as all 7 billion people on Earth combined. For years, the greatest threat to mankind's continued survival has been robots bypassing our Captcha systems or learning our Pizza Hut orders, but our two sides now enjoy a tenuous peace after that adorable little girl taught one of their machines about the human concept of "wuv." Luckily, spiders eat insects for the most part, although the larger ones do also snack on larger ... (more...)
Saudi, Jordan sign deal on $3 billion in Jordan investments
- March 29, 2017
He says Israeli settlements on war-won land are illegal, and called on Israel to halt construction. Upon his arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Al-Bashir was received by Jordan's King Abdullah II, whose country is hosting the 28th Arab summit which begins on Wednesday. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
He says Israeli settlements on war-won land are illegal, and called on Israel to halt construction. Upon his arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Al-Bashir was received by Jordan's King Abdullah II, whose country is hosting the 28th Arab summit which begins on Wednesday. (more...)
Germany owes North Atlantic Treaty Organisation 'vast sums': Donald Trump
- March 29, 2017
However, Merkel failed to respond to this statement from Trump, responding with a facial expression of pure bewilderment. In defending Trump, Spicer read remarks by Fox News commentator Andrew Napolitano that alleged the British spy agency had been involved in the wiretapping. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
However, Merkel failed to respond to this statement from Trump, responding with a facial expression of pure bewilderment. In defending Trump, Spicer read remarks by Fox News commentator Andrew Napolitano that alleged the British spy agency had been involved in the wiretapping. (more...)
Theresa May to trigger Article 50 for Brexit today
- March 29, 2017
The prime minister, who on Tuesday signed the Brexit letter and spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel about the future talks, will update the British parliament on Wednesday, while Tusk is due to give a briefing to reporters. Britain says it's not turning its back on its neighbors and wants to remain friends. Speaking as Britain prepared to file formal Brexit divorce papers, Ryanair said it was anxious the issue was not being handled with the urgency required to seal a deal in the ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The prime minister, who on Tuesday signed the Brexit letter and spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel about the future talks, will update the British parliament on Wednesday, while Tusk is due to give a briefing to reporters. Britain says it's not turning its back on its neighbors and wants to remain friends. Speaking as Britain prepared to file formal Brexit divorce papers, Ryanair said it was anxious the issue was not being handled with the urgency required to seal a deal in the ... (more...)
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