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How the world is responding to President Trump's climate policies
- April 02, 2017
Burning coal is twice as carbon-intensive as natural gas and is a main contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas is cheaper than coal and more environmentally friendly, so it is replacing coal in a lot of plants. Our new energy policies should encourage and celebrate - not disparage - American energy production at home. At the other extreme, California - led by a Democratic governor and Democrat-dominated legislature - remains proudly committed to making deep cuts in its ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Burning coal is twice as carbon-intensive as natural gas and is a main contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas is cheaper than coal and more environmentally friendly, so it is replacing coal in a lot of plants. Our new energy policies should encourage and celebrate - not disparage - American energy production at home. At the other extreme, California - led by a Democratic governor and Democrat-dominated legislature - remains proudly committed to making deep cuts in its ... (more...)
Moscow rejects United States general's statement that Russian Federation supplying Taliban
- April 02, 2017
Russia's foreign ministry has dismissed a USA general's allegations that it may be supplying Taliban fighters in Afghanistan as "fabrications". U.S. Curtis Scaparrotti, the top USA general in Europe, said on Thursday that he had witnessed Russia's influence grow in many regions, including in Afghanistan. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Russia's foreign ministry has dismissed a USA general's allegations that it may be supplying Taliban fighters in Afghanistan as "fabrications". U.S. Curtis Scaparrotti, the top USA general in Europe, said on Thursday that he had witnessed Russia's influence grow in many regions, including in Afghanistan. (more...)
Undercover videos of fetal tissue talks spur felony charges
- April 02, 2017
I am speaking, of course, about the outrageous criminal prosecution of David Daleiden and The Center for Medical Progress now being undertaken by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, an elected official who has accepted thousands of dollars in political contributions from Planned Parenthood. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
I am speaking, of course, about the outrageous criminal prosecution of David Daleiden and The Center for Medical Progress now being undertaken by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, an elected official who has accepted thousands of dollars in political contributions from Planned Parenthood. (more...)
Islamic State second-in-command killed in airstrike, Iraqi intelligence says
- April 02, 2017
It said, "The air force's planes executed with accuracy a strike on the headquarters of Daesh [the Arabic acronym for the terror group] in al-Qaim". Jumaili led Islamic State's top security agency in Iraq and Syria, known as Amniya, answering directly to Baghdadi, according to experts. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
It said, "The air force's planes executed with accuracy a strike on the headquarters of Daesh [the Arabic acronym for the terror group] in al-Qaim". Jumaili led Islamic State's top security agency in Iraq and Syria, known as Amniya, answering directly to Baghdadi, according to experts. (more...)
Driver in Crash Admitted Texting Before Collision
- April 02, 2017
Kuchler then said he spoke to the driver following the crash and that in their exchange, he admitted he had been texting at the wheel moments before. Dozens of cities across the state prohibit the practice, but local ordinances may not have applied where Wednesday's crash occurred. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Kuchler then said he spoke to the driver following the crash and that in their exchange, he admitted he had been texting at the wheel moments before. Dozens of cities across the state prohibit the practice, but local ordinances may not have applied where Wednesday's crash occurred. (more...)
Q2 Weather: Rain and mountain snow the next couple of days
- April 02, 2017
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies and chilly temperatures continue, with an overnight low temperature of 39 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. We'll have a south wind in place 10-20 miles per hour. Cloudy skies will follow into tonight , along with rain likely after midnight. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies and chilly temperatures continue, with an overnight low temperature of 39 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. We'll have a south wind in place 10-20 miles per hour. Cloudy skies will follow into tonight , along with rain likely after midnight. (more...)
Sung Kang closing in on Masters spot at Shell Houston Open
- April 02, 2017
Unfortunately for him, Fowler seemed immune to any adverse conditions for almost the entire afternoon. While a trio of late putting miscues turned an other-worldly 64 into a 67, Fowler was still able to get within three shots of Kang heading into the final round. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Unfortunately for him, Fowler seemed immune to any adverse conditions for almost the entire afternoon. While a trio of late putting miscues turned an other-worldly 64 into a 67, Fowler was still able to get within three shots of Kang heading into the final round. (more...)
London attack: Police say terrorist Khalid Masood acted alone
- April 02, 2017
He appealed for anyone who knew Masood well or was aware of his recent movements to get in touch, as detectives probe his motivation, his preparation for the attack and any associates. Once Masood's identity became known, police and the media began tracing his final hours. His last conviction came 14 years ago in December 2003 for possession of a knife. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
He appealed for anyone who knew Masood well or was aware of his recent movements to get in touch, as detectives probe his motivation, his preparation for the attack and any associates. Once Masood's identity became known, police and the media began tracing his final hours. His last conviction came 14 years ago in December 2003 for possession of a knife. (more...)
Russian prosecutors move to block online calls for protests
- April 02, 2017
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was handed a 15-day jail sentence on Monday for his part in a big anti-government protest in Moscow on Sunday which buoyed the liberal opposition's morale a year before the country's presidential election. A video about the expose narrated by Navalny garnered more than 13 million views on YouTube and was the chief rallying cry for Sunday's protests. FBK alleged that equipment was stolen from the office and said it will challenge authorities in court for the ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was handed a 15-day jail sentence on Monday for his part in a big anti-government protest in Moscow on Sunday which buoyed the liberal opposition's morale a year before the country's presidential election. A video about the expose narrated by Navalny garnered more than 13 million views on YouTube and was the chief rallying cry for Sunday's protests. FBK alleged that equipment was stolen from the office and said it will challenge authorities in court for the ... (more...)
Small wildfire forcing Colorado residents from homes
- April 02, 2017
The fire started in the Sunshine Canyon area, which is dotted with expensive homes and rustic mountain residences. Police have ordered the evacuation of 426 home which might be threatened by the fire."Today was a great day with the fire, probably better than anticipated with the weather conditions". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The fire started in the Sunshine Canyon area, which is dotted with expensive homes and rustic mountain residences. Police have ordered the evacuation of 426 home which might be threatened by the fire."Today was a great day with the fire, probably better than anticipated with the weather conditions". (more...)
Russia's not the real story, says White House
- April 02, 2017
The Fox News story cites a single anonymous source who said that a "very well known, very high up, very senior in the intelligence world" individual, not associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was responsible for allegedly revealing the identities of private persons involved in the Trump campaign. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Fox News story cites a single anonymous source who said that a "very well known, very high up, very senior in the intelligence world" individual, not associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was responsible for allegedly revealing the identities of private persons involved in the Trump campaign. (more...)
Paul Ryan insists Obamacare repeal's not dead
- April 02, 2017
Trump also signaled that Republicans won't be crafting another replacement bill before Obamacare "ceases to exist" by imploding. "I won't tell you the timeline because we want to get it right", Ryan told reporters at his weekly news conference. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Trump also signaled that Republicans won't be crafting another replacement bill before Obamacare "ceases to exist" by imploding. "I won't tell you the timeline because we want to get it right", Ryan told reporters at his weekly news conference. (more...)
Macron seen winning French TV debate, clashes with Le Pen on Islam
- April 02, 2017
Center candidate Emmanuel Macron consolidates today his leadership toward coming presidential elections in France , after a first debate where the five main candidates participated. Former Economy Minister Macron, Le Pen's centrist rival, argued that the unending flow of migrants can only be stemmed through more cooperation within the EU. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Center candidate Emmanuel Macron consolidates today his leadership toward coming presidential elections in France , after a first debate where the five main candidates participated. Former Economy Minister Macron, Le Pen's centrist rival, argued that the unending flow of migrants can only be stemmed through more cooperation within the EU. (more...)
US wants China to take action to stop North Korea nuke tests
- April 02, 2017
China's Defense Ministry has announced plans to respond harshly to the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system. This type of behavior has not been seen since 2013. According to Thae Long Ho, North Korea's former deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom and its highest ranking defector, "toppling the regime is the only way" to resolve the country's nuclear threat. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
China's Defense Ministry has announced plans to respond harshly to the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system. This type of behavior has not been seen since 2013. According to Thae Long Ho, North Korea's former deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom and its highest ranking defector, "toppling the regime is the only way" to resolve the country's nuclear threat. (more...)
Two killed in flooding as Cyclone Debbie wreaks havoc in Australia
- April 02, 2017
The body of 77-year-old Nelson Raebel was found in floodwaters in the state of Queensland on Saturday afternoon, Queensland Police said, bringing the national death toll to three since the cyclone hit on Tuesday. One of RACQ CQ Rescue's crew members Arno Schoonwinkel described the large areas of flooding: "There's a huge amount of water lying about and cane paddocks are all completely washed out". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The body of 77-year-old Nelson Raebel was found in floodwaters in the state of Queensland on Saturday afternoon, Queensland Police said, bringing the national death toll to three since the cyclone hit on Tuesday. One of RACQ CQ Rescue's crew members Arno Schoonwinkel described the large areas of flooding: "There's a huge amount of water lying about and cane paddocks are all completely washed out". (more...)
Wealthy White House staffers' finances detailed in new disclosures
- April 02, 2017
The Office of Government Ethics, which reviewed the disclosures to avoid conflicts of interest, said that 25 percent of Trump's advisers have "extremely complex" filings , another way of saying they are very wealthy. He also owns rental real estate valued at up to $10.5 million and has up to $2.25 million in the bank. Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump remain the beneficiaries of Kushner's family's real estate business, which is valued at as much as $740 million. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Office of Government Ethics, which reviewed the disclosures to avoid conflicts of interest, said that 25 percent of Trump's advisers have "extremely complex" filings , another way of saying they are very wealthy. He also owns rental real estate valued at up to $10.5 million and has up to $2.25 million in the bank. Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump remain the beneficiaries of Kushner's family's real estate business, which is valued at as much as $740 million. (more...)
Le Pen: I would quit if France rejects eurozone exit
- April 02, 2017
She rejected the idea that Russia's help in the French vote came with strings attached. At this moment, Putin's meeting with Le Pen seems to be a significant move. The Front National leader also launched attacks against her main opponents in her speech. Le Pen has visited Moscow on several occasions, enjoying positive Russian state media coverage. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
She rejected the idea that Russia's help in the French vote came with strings attached. At this moment, Putin's meeting with Le Pen seems to be a significant move. The Front National leader also launched attacks against her main opponents in her speech. Le Pen has visited Moscow on several occasions, enjoying positive Russian state media coverage. (more...)
Four-putt costs Fowler in Houston bid to chase down Kang
- April 02, 2017
Many will be rooting for Fowler to grab his second win of the season Sunday, but he's going to have to figure out the closing holes to catch Kang. Kang's round of four birdies and three bogeys helped him withstand the pressure applied by Fowler, who had eight birdies in his first 14 holes to grab a share of the lead before finishing with a bogey at 17 and a double-bogey at the last. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Many will be rooting for Fowler to grab his second win of the season Sunday, but he's going to have to figure out the closing holes to catch Kang. Kang's round of four birdies and three bogeys helped him withstand the pressure applied by Fowler, who had eight birdies in his first 14 holes to grab a share of the lead before finishing with a bogey at 17 and a double-bogey at the last. (more...)
Trump and Freedom Caucus Clash over Health Care Fallout
- April 02, 2017
President Trump has started what appears to be a war with House conservatives after his ObamaCare repeal measure failed last week. No, most of the Freedom Caucus members , confident of their own support in their conservative districts, were willing to take their chances and defy Trump, even though it means the Obamacare against which they had campaigned for eight years still stands. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
President Trump has started what appears to be a war with House conservatives after his ObamaCare repeal measure failed last week. No, most of the Freedom Caucus members , confident of their own support in their conservative districts, were willing to take their chances and defy Trump, even though it means the Obamacare against which they had campaigned for eight years still stands. (more...)
Trump aide urges defeat of MI member of Freedom Caucus
- April 02, 2017
President Donald Trump took aim at the Freedom Caucus this morning in a tweet , saying that it will do damage to the Republican Party . Some conservatives opposed Mr. "It's the same old thing with the Freedom Caucus: Don't let the flawless be the enemy of the good", Ellis said. If this Republican Congress allows the ideal to be the enemy of the good, I worry we'll push the president into working with Democrats. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
President Donald Trump took aim at the Freedom Caucus this morning in a tweet , saying that it will do damage to the Republican Party . Some conservatives opposed Mr. "It's the same old thing with the Freedom Caucus: Don't let the flawless be the enemy of the good", Ellis said. If this Republican Congress allows the ideal to be the enemy of the good, I worry we'll push the president into working with Democrats. (more...)
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