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House Intelligence panel probe into Russian meddling in U.S. election appears frozen
- March 30, 2017
At an event in the White House, Trump declined to comment on whether Nunes should step back. Sen. John McCain says House intelligence chairman Rep. Devin Nunes must explain why he went to the White House alone to review intelligence critical to a bipartisan congressional investigation on Russian Federation. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
At an event in the White House, Trump declined to comment on whether Nunes should step back. Sen. John McCain says House intelligence chairman Rep. Devin Nunes must explain why he went to the White House alone to review intelligence critical to a bipartisan congressional investigation on Russian Federation. (more...)
Nunes cancels open Russian Federation hearing, Schiff blasts his ass
- March 30, 2017
On Friday, Nunes sparked another controversy by announcing that a public hearing set for next Tuesday featuring former senior Obama administration officials would be postponed to allow the committee to hear again from FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency head Adm. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
On Friday, Nunes sparked another controversy by announcing that a public hearing set for next Tuesday featuring former senior Obama administration officials would be postponed to allow the committee to hear again from FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency head Adm. (more...)
Billionaire Gates meets with Trump to talk foreign aid
- March 30, 2017
Bill Gates at it again! The creative engine behind the Windows operating system is the richest person in the world for the fourth consecutive year, and Gates has occupied the top spot 18 times since 1994. HollywoodLifers , are you surprised Trump plummeted down so low on the list? His $14.8bn jump in 12 months was enough for him to grab back the number two spot from Amancio Ortega, founder of Spanish clothing chain, Zara . (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Bill Gates at it again! The creative engine behind the Windows operating system is the richest person in the world for the fourth consecutive year, and Gates has occupied the top spot 18 times since 1994. HollywoodLifers , are you surprised Trump plummeted down so low on the list? His $14.8bn jump in 12 months was enough for him to grab back the number two spot from Amancio Ortega, founder of Spanish clothing chain, Zara . (more...)
Hundreds gather outside DC Everest High School to honor fallen officer
- March 30, 2017
The officers from far away jurisdictions are gathered in a demonstration of unity and brotherhood. The 40-year-old detective for Everest Metro Police Department was one of four people killed in a shooting spree last week in Marathon County. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The officers from far away jurisdictions are gathered in a demonstration of unity and brotherhood. The 40-year-old detective for Everest Metro Police Department was one of four people killed in a shooting spree last week in Marathon County. (more...)
Clinton faults Trump for low number of women
- March 30, 2017
She criticized the federal government's leaders on everything from health care to a shortage of women in top positions in an appearance Tuesday before thousands of women in business in San Francisco. "One of your own California congresswoman, Maxine Waters, was taunted with a racist joke about her hair". During the show, O'Reilly was asked about his thoughts on the Waters' speech on race and Trump on the House floor on Monday. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
She criticized the federal government's leaders on everything from health care to a shortage of women in top positions in an appearance Tuesday before thousands of women in business in San Francisco. "One of your own California congresswoman, Maxine Waters, was taunted with a racist joke about her hair". During the show, O'Reilly was asked about his thoughts on the Waters' speech on race and Trump on the House floor on Monday. (more...)
Israeli man charged in anti-Semitic bomb threats case
- March 30, 2017
More than 120 telephoned bomb threats made via pre-recorded robo-calls have been made to Jewish organizations since January. The young man appeared briefly in court in the central Israeli city of Rishon Letzion. The suspect was arrested and brought for questioning at the global investigations unit and appeared before the Rishon Letzion court. Israeli media said the man had been found unfit for compulsory military service. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
More than 120 telephoned bomb threats made via pre-recorded robo-calls have been made to Jewish organizations since January. The young man appeared briefly in court in the central Israeli city of Rishon Letzion. The suspect was arrested and brought for questioning at the global investigations unit and appeared before the Rishon Letzion court. Israeli media said the man had been found unfit for compulsory military service. (more...)
USA Hockey, Women's Team Avoid Boycott With 4-Year Deal
- March 30, 2017
I think it's all around an incredible deal and an incredible day and moment". The standoff raised the possibility of a humiliating situation for USA Hockey had the reigning champion US women's team not attended or if a lower-level replacement squad was sent in their place. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
I think it's all around an incredible deal and an incredible day and moment". The standoff raised the possibility of a humiliating situation for USA Hockey had the reigning champion US women's team not attended or if a lower-level replacement squad was sent in their place. (more...)
Ivanka Trump will become an official federal employee
- March 30, 2017
Trump for her decision, which recognizes that it would have been wrong for her to function as a White House employee and not be subject to the same rules that apply to other White House employees", he said in a statement. She continues to own her brand. The position will be unpaid. Trump's lawyer, Jamie Gorelick, told the New York Timesthat as a federal employee , Trump "will file the financial disclosure forms required of federal employees and be bound by the same ethics rules that she had ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Trump for her decision, which recognizes that it would have been wrong for her to function as a White House employee and not be subject to the same rules that apply to other White House employees", he said in a statement. She continues to own her brand. The position will be unpaid. Trump's lawyer, Jamie Gorelick, told the New York Timesthat as a federal employee , Trump "will file the financial disclosure forms required of federal employees and be bound by the same ethics rules that she had ... (more...)
House Intel Chair Facing Pressure to Step Away From House Russia Probe
- March 30, 2017
The Friday letter from lawyer David A. O'Neil to White House Counsel Don McGahn said: "If I do not receive a response by Monday, March 27, at 10 am EDT, I will conclude that the White House does not assert executive privilege over these matters with respect to the hearing or other settings". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The Friday letter from lawyer David A. O'Neil to White House Counsel Don McGahn said: "If I do not receive a response by Monday, March 27, at 10 am EDT, I will conclude that the White House does not assert executive privilege over these matters with respect to the hearing or other settings". (more...)
Malaysia hunting more suspects over Kim's death
- March 30, 2017
It staged its two latest nuclear tests previous year and recently fired off missiles that it described as practice for an attack on United States bases in Japan. Lee Jin-woo said at a news briefing. Mr Khalid said Pyongyang has yet to offer any assistance in tracking down four North Korean suspects who are believed to have fled Malaysia shortly after Mr Kim was killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
It staged its two latest nuclear tests previous year and recently fired off missiles that it described as practice for an attack on United States bases in Japan. Lee Jin-woo said at a news briefing. Mr Khalid said Pyongyang has yet to offer any assistance in tracking down four North Korean suspects who are believed to have fled Malaysia shortly after Mr Kim was killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (more...)
Cyclone rips off roofs, flings boats onto land in Australia
- March 30, 2017
He said one Proserpine man was hurt badly by a collapsing wall and had been taken to the local hospital and also warned the very destructive storm would cause enormous damage and possibly kill people. "Trees are down. I just had to do a bit of rally driving to get around the power pole that's down and there's wires down across the road about 100 yards from my house", he said. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
He said one Proserpine man was hurt badly by a collapsing wall and had been taken to the local hospital and also warned the very destructive storm would cause enormous damage and possibly kill people. "Trees are down. I just had to do a bit of rally driving to get around the power pole that's down and there's wires down across the road about 100 yards from my house", he said. (more...)
March ends on a 'wintry note' in the GTA
- March 30, 2017
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for southern Ontario. Rain will spread across southwestern Ontario during Thursday morning, with rumbles of thunder possible. This area should receive mostly rain, but the amount could be significant before it tapers off Friday night. But the agency now says the precipitation in Hamilton will likely start as snow mixed with rain, shifting to rain with some freezing rain possible Thursday evening. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for southern Ontario. Rain will spread across southwestern Ontario during Thursday morning, with rumbles of thunder possible. This area should receive mostly rain, but the amount could be significant before it tapers off Friday night. But the agency now says the precipitation in Hamilton will likely start as snow mixed with rain, shifting to rain with some freezing rain possible Thursday evening. (more...)
Democratic Rep. appears ready to announce challenge to Cruz
- March 30, 2017
O'Rourke, 44, was first elected to Congress in 2012. "So you don't know until you do it", O'Rourke said. O'Rourke grabbed national headlines earlier in March when he took a bipartisan road trip across the U.S. It also possible that O'Rourke won't be the only Democrat running. Lloyd Bentsen served as a senator from 1971 to 1993 before resigning to become Treasury secretary in the Clinton administration. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
O'Rourke, 44, was first elected to Congress in 2012. "So you don't know until you do it", O'Rourke said. O'Rourke grabbed national headlines earlier in March when he took a bipartisan road trip across the U.S. It also possible that O'Rourke won't be the only Democrat running. Lloyd Bentsen served as a senator from 1971 to 1993 before resigning to become Treasury secretary in the Clinton administration. (more...)
As Trump reverses Obama's climate plans, China's leadership moment arrives
- March 30, 2017
The order takes on the Clean Power Plan that requires states to slash carbon emissions to help the USA meet its commitments to the global climate change accord signed in Paris in 2015. Tri-State is moving toward the eventual shutdown of its Nucla plant, and one of three generating units at its Craig plant. Those plans won't be affected by Trump's order. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The order takes on the Clean Power Plan that requires states to slash carbon emissions to help the USA meet its commitments to the global climate change accord signed in Paris in 2015. Tri-State is moving toward the eventual shutdown of its Nucla plant, and one of three generating units at its Craig plant. Those plans won't be affected by Trump's order. (more...)
Rights of learning-disabled students bolstered by high court
- March 30, 2017
Instead of acknowledging the unique needs of each child, Gorsuch said that school districts could comply with the law as long as they provided educational benefits that "must merely be 'more than de minimis '". The court did not speak to how progress should be measured but said individualized education plans for students should be crafted with "deference" to the expertise of school authorities and with the child's particular needs front and center. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Instead of acknowledging the unique needs of each child, Gorsuch said that school districts could comply with the law as long as they provided educational benefits that "must merely be 'more than de minimis '". The court did not speak to how progress should be measured but said individualized education plans for students should be crafted with "deference" to the expertise of school authorities and with the child's particular needs front and center. (more...)
Oklahoma officer wounded in traffic-stop shooting has died
- March 30, 2017
Terney joined Tecumseh's police force about a year ago. Terney grew up in Canadian, a town in eastern Oklahoma, and was also a volunteer firefighter, Kidney said. Terney stopped a vehicle with a woman driving it about 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Benson Park and Gordon Cooper, Kidney said. A police officer from Oklahoma has died after being shot by a suspect who fled after being pulled over. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Terney joined Tecumseh's police force about a year ago. Terney grew up in Canadian, a town in eastern Oklahoma, and was also a volunteer firefighter, Kidney said. Terney stopped a vehicle with a woman driving it about 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Benson Park and Gordon Cooper, Kidney said. A police officer from Oklahoma has died after being shot by a suspect who fled after being pulled over. (more...)
UK police, Muslim youths to link hands to mark London attack
- March 30, 2017
Her comments follow those of Ajao, who broke her silence on Monday, saying she was "shocked, saddened and numbed by the actions my son has taken that have killed and injured innocent people in Westminster", the Guardian report said. During the attack last Wednesday, 52-year-old Masood mowed down pedestrians outside Parliament, injuring 50 and killing three. Mr Cochran, whose wife Melissa was taken to hospital after suffering a broken leg, rib and cut head, died at the scene on Westminster ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Her comments follow those of Ajao, who broke her silence on Monday, saying she was "shocked, saddened and numbed by the actions my son has taken that have killed and injured innocent people in Westminster", the Guardian report said. During the attack last Wednesday, 52-year-old Masood mowed down pedestrians outside Parliament, injuring 50 and killing three. Mr Cochran, whose wife Melissa was taken to hospital after suffering a broken leg, rib and cut head, died at the scene on Westminster ... (more...)
Failed North Korean missile exploded 'within seconds,' USA says
- March 30, 2017
It comes just days after deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was outed as being a New Zealand citizen, and after Resources Minister Canavan resigned upon finding out he was in fact an Italian citizen last month. The leader said she had legal advice that she had not breached rules. "I'm getting text messages from journalists because I think one of major parties is trying to say I'm a British citizen by virtue of my father". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
It comes just days after deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was outed as being a New Zealand citizen, and after Resources Minister Canavan resigned upon finding out he was in fact an Italian citizen last month. The leader said she had legal advice that she had not breached rules. "I'm getting text messages from journalists because I think one of major parties is trying to say I'm a British citizen by virtue of my father". (more...)
Anti-Apartheid Activist Ahmed Kathrada Dies At 87
- March 30, 2017
Kathrada dedicated his life to protecting and liberating the people of South Africa, and Midrand Reporter spoke to police officers and councillors in the Midrand area about what they will remember and miss about the struggle icon. He has been my strength in prison, my guide in political life and my pillar of strength in the most hard moments of my life. "We have lost a leader whose service to his country will forever be inscribed", ANC said in a statement. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Kathrada dedicated his life to protecting and liberating the people of South Africa, and Midrand Reporter spoke to police officers and councillors in the Midrand area about what they will remember and miss about the struggle icon. He has been my strength in prison, my guide in political life and my pillar of strength in the most hard moments of my life. "We have lost a leader whose service to his country will forever be inscribed", ANC said in a statement. (more...)
First BJP-led govt in Manipur won Floor Test
- March 30, 2017
Earlier in the day, Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the BJP was elected as the new Speaker of the House. The lone Lok Janashakti Party MLA Karam Shyam and Naga People's Front's L Dikho, completed the list. The report was tabled on the floor of the state legislative assembly by former defence minister Manohar Parrikar. Asked why the party has not taken any disciplinary action against him, Roy said, "We can take disciplinary action anytime, but we do not want to create a situation where he faces a ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Earlier in the day, Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the BJP was elected as the new Speaker of the House. The lone Lok Janashakti Party MLA Karam Shyam and Naga People's Front's L Dikho, completed the list. The report was tabled on the floor of the state legislative assembly by former defence minister Manohar Parrikar. Asked why the party has not taken any disciplinary action against him, Roy said, "We can take disciplinary action anytime, but we do not want to create a situation where he faces a ... (more...)
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