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Kansas lawmakers fail to override veto of Medicaid expansion
- April 04, 2017
Kansas legislators have sustained Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of a bill that would have expanded the state's Medicaid program. The Kansas House of Representatives voted 81 to 44 in favor of overriding the veto, falling three votes short of the 84 needed to advance the override. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Kansas legislators have sustained Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of a bill that would have expanded the state's Medicaid program. The Kansas House of Representatives voted 81 to 44 in favor of overriding the veto, falling three votes short of the 84 needed to advance the override. (more...)
Teen Tourist Recovering After Shark Bite in Destin
- April 04, 2017
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says a 17-year-old girl was bitten in the leg by a five-foot-long shark in Destin. The incident happened about 3:30 p.m.as the girl swam near the second sandbar from the beach. A shark attack over Memorial Day weekend has brought attention back to the growing number of sharks swimming near Southern California's beaches. An eyewitness told the newspaper he saw blood running from the teen's thigh as two friends helped her out of the ocean. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says a 17-year-old girl was bitten in the leg by a five-foot-long shark in Destin. The incident happened about 3:30 p.m.as the girl swam near the second sandbar from the beach. A shark attack over Memorial Day weekend has brought attention back to the growing number of sharks swimming near Southern California's beaches. An eyewitness told the newspaper he saw blood running from the teen's thigh as two friends helped her out of the ocean. (more...)
Investigator Devin Nunes begs to be investigated
- April 04, 2017
Nunes in recent days has come under fire, mostly from Democrats but also from a few Republican senators, for his handling of intelligence reports he viewed on the White House grounds as part of the House Intelligence panel's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 us election. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Nunes in recent days has come under fire, mostly from Democrats but also from a few Republican senators, for his handling of intelligence reports he viewed on the White House grounds as part of the House Intelligence panel's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 us election. (more...)
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's drops South Africa to junk
- April 04, 2017
The opposition Democratic Alliance is organizing a march to the headquarters of Zuma's ruling party, the African National Congress in downtown Johannesburg opposition on Wednesday. In December 2016, S&P kept South Africa's credit rating unchanged at BBB-, just one level above junk status. The rand has continued to slide, reaching 13.67 to the dollar, an hour after the news of the ratings downgrade broke. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The opposition Democratic Alliance is organizing a march to the headquarters of Zuma's ruling party, the African National Congress in downtown Johannesburg opposition on Wednesday. In December 2016, S&P kept South Africa's credit rating unchanged at BBB-, just one level above junk status. The rand has continued to slide, reaching 13.67 to the dollar, an hour after the news of the ratings downgrade broke. (more...)
Top Senate Democrat opposes Supreme Court pick, vows filibuster
- April 04, 2017
Elizabeth Warren , D-Mass., both called Tuesday for a postponement on any vote to confirm Gorsuch to the nation's highest court. "My vote will be 'no, ' and I urge my colleagues to do the same", Schumer said . If Gorsuch does not get the same support, "the answer isn't to change the rules". He is a solid judge in the mainstream of American judicial thought, albeit to the right edge of the stream. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Elizabeth Warren , D-Mass., both called Tuesday for a postponement on any vote to confirm Gorsuch to the nation's highest court. "My vote will be 'no, ' and I urge my colleagues to do the same", Schumer said . If Gorsuch does not get the same support, "the answer isn't to change the rules". He is a solid judge in the mainstream of American judicial thought, albeit to the right edge of the stream. (more...)
Queen honours British minister who tried to save policeman
- April 04, 2017
While a tweet from ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq claimed Masood as a "soldier" of the terror group, inspired by its message, it provided no evidence of direct links between Masood and ISIS and did not name him. A 39-year-old woman, from east London , was released on bail until late March. Five people, including the attacker died, while at least 50 other people were injured. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
While a tweet from ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq claimed Masood as a "soldier" of the terror group, inspired by its message, it provided no evidence of direct links between Masood and ISIS and did not name him. A 39-year-old woman, from east London , was released on bail until late March. Five people, including the attacker died, while at least 50 other people were injured. (more...)
Michael Flynn omitted Russian income off initial financial disclosures
- April 04, 2017
The White House released two filings for Flynn on Saturday. Flynn later noted the payments on an amended form he signed Friday that listed among his sources of income the Russian government-backed television network RT, a USA air cargo company affiliated with the Volga-Dnepr Group and the US subsidiary of Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The White House released two filings for Flynn on Saturday. Flynn later noted the payments on an amended form he signed Friday that listed among his sources of income the Russian government-backed television network RT, a USA air cargo company affiliated with the Volga-Dnepr Group and the US subsidiary of Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab. (more...)
PM Modi opens 9 km tunnel in J&K
- April 04, 2017
It is widely the believed that the help about which the CM was pointing out her came in the form of pallet guns provide by the Indian Government to the state government which lead resulted in death and permanent blindness of hundred's of protesting Kashmiri civilians during the unrest of 2016. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
It is widely the believed that the help about which the CM was pointing out her came in the form of pallet guns provide by the Indian Government to the state government which lead resulted in death and permanent blindness of hundred's of protesting Kashmiri civilians during the unrest of 2016. (more...)
One suspect left in custody over London attack
- April 04, 2017
Begg helps run a group called Cage that has encountered extremists who spoke of their alienation before they committed attacks. Police have made an appeal to the public for information about the Westminster attacker Khalid Masood. Late Friday, the British government honored a lawmaker who battled to save the life of the police officer slain in the Parliament attack, giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Begg helps run a group called Cage that has encountered extremists who spoke of their alienation before they committed attacks. Police have made an appeal to the public for information about the Westminster attacker Khalid Masood. Late Friday, the British government honored a lawmaker who battled to save the life of the police officer slain in the Parliament attack, giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. (more...)
Health plan critic golfs with president
- April 04, 2017
White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham confirmed that Trump was playing golf with Paul as well as White House budget director Mick Mulvaney at Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia. As Jessica Taylor put for KNBA.org , "Throughout the recent debate over the GOP health care bill, many Freedom Caucus members stood up and said the bill was not what they or their constituents had in mind when they promised for seven years to repeal Obamacare". (more...)
- April 04, 2017
White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham confirmed that Trump was playing golf with Paul as well as White House budget director Mick Mulvaney at Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia. As Jessica Taylor put for KNBA.org , "Throughout the recent debate over the GOP health care bill, many Freedom Caucus members stood up and said the bill was not what they or their constituents had in mind when they promised for seven years to repeal Obamacare". (more...)
Gonzaga-North Carolina: Matchups that could make difference
- April 03, 2017
Oregon C Jordan Bell had 13 points and 16 rebounds, his sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament game with at least 12 rebounds. The Tar Heels are two-point favorites over the Bulldogs, according to OddsShark . North Carolina is 1-1 all-time against Gonzaga . "While the history matters to show how great your program is, at the same time it doesn't because you got to play that game on Monday". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Oregon C Jordan Bell had 13 points and 16 rebounds, his sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament game with at least 12 rebounds. The Tar Heels are two-point favorites over the Bulldogs, according to OddsShark . North Carolina is 1-1 all-time against Gonzaga . "While the history matters to show how great your program is, at the same time it doesn't because you got to play that game on Monday". (more...)
Russians say another bomb found, deactivated
- April 03, 2017
A member of the Investigative Committee said the blast is an act of terrorism, and Interfax said two people are being sought, one for planting the explosive device on the train, and one for second device that was defused. Brussels was victimized by coordinated attacks on its subway and airport a year ago that killed more than 30 people. "We will look at all possible causes, terrorism as well as common crime", Putin said . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
A member of the Investigative Committee said the blast is an act of terrorism, and Interfax said two people are being sought, one for planting the explosive device on the train, and one for second device that was defused. Brussels was victimized by coordinated attacks on its subway and airport a year ago that killed more than 30 people. "We will look at all possible causes, terrorism as well as common crime", Putin said . (more...)
US Net service providers free to sell user data in rule reversal
- April 03, 2017
The Federal Communications Commission rule was created to give consumers greater control over how internet service providers share information. If President Trump signs Tuesday's bill into law, those regulations will be over before they started. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The Federal Communications Commission rule was created to give consumers greater control over how internet service providers share information. If President Trump signs Tuesday's bill into law, those regulations will be over before they started. (more...)
Wife of Tennessee teacher accused of kidnapping wants divorce
- April 03, 2017
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the images show Cummins had altered his hair to appear darker and Thomas may have changed her hair color to red. "Tad, this is not you". Following this, Tennessee law enforcement officials issued an Amber Alert and suspected Cummins to behind her disappearance. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the images show Cummins had altered his hair to appear darker and Thomas may have changed her hair color to red. "Tad, this is not you". Following this, Tennessee law enforcement officials issued an Amber Alert and suspected Cummins to behind her disappearance. (more...)
Poland: Russian air controllers contributed to 2010 crash
- April 03, 2017
A Russian report into the crash puts the blame squarely on the Poles.The Polish prosecutors said on Monday that a re-opening of the victims' coffins, which had been sealed in Russia, has revealed that in two cases remains were in the wrong coffins and in five coffins there were fragments of other bodies. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
A Russian report into the crash puts the blame squarely on the Poles.The Polish prosecutors said on Monday that a re-opening of the victims' coffins, which had been sealed in Russia, has revealed that in two cases remains were in the wrong coffins and in five coffins there were fragments of other bodies. (more...)
Maple Leafs beat Predators 3-1 for 5th win in 6 games
- April 03, 2017
Toronto is two points behind the second-place Ottawa Senators. Netting two goals with the man advantage and shutting down all five Nashville power plays, Toronto bagged a 3-1 win over the Predators at sold-out Bridgestone Arena. Mike Babcock has pointed out before - and did again tonight - that the Leafs' elite young players are the last ones he's anxious about down the stretch. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Toronto is two points behind the second-place Ottawa Senators. Netting two goals with the man advantage and shutting down all five Nashville power plays, Toronto bagged a 3-1 win over the Predators at sold-out Bridgestone Arena. Mike Babcock has pointed out before - and did again tonight - that the Leafs' elite young players are the last ones he's anxious about down the stretch. (more...)
Putin says terror attack, other causes possi... 10:01 am Mon
- April 03, 2017
The ministry also extended condolences to the "friendly" Russian nation. Militants from local affiliate of Islamic State down a Russian airliner en route from Sharm el-Sheikh to St. In 2010, two female suicide bombers blew themselves up at two Moscow metro stations, killing 40. St. Petersburg resident Leonid Chaika, who said he was at the station where the blast happened, told Reuters: "I saw a lot of smoke, a crowd making its way to the escalators, people with blood and other people's ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The ministry also extended condolences to the "friendly" Russian nation. Militants from local affiliate of Islamic State down a Russian airliner en route from Sharm el-Sheikh to St. In 2010, two female suicide bombers blew themselves up at two Moscow metro stations, killing 40. St. Petersburg resident Leonid Chaika, who said he was at the station where the blast happened, told Reuters: "I saw a lot of smoke, a crowd making its way to the escalators, people with blood and other people's ... (more...)
North Korea missile launch attempt fails, US, South Korea say
- April 03, 2017
Beijing deployed millions of soldiers in the 1950-53 conflict, saving the fledging North from defeat by USA -led United Nations forces and South Korea. A ministry spokesman initially said four missiles were fired, but he later corrected that figure, saying it was one missile. Earlier this month, North Korea broke worldwide law by firing four ballistic missiles that landed in waters off Japan. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Beijing deployed millions of soldiers in the 1950-53 conflict, saving the fledging North from defeat by USA -led United Nations forces and South Korea. A ministry spokesman initially said four missiles were fired, but he later corrected that figure, saying it was one missile. Earlier this month, North Korea broke worldwide law by firing four ballistic missiles that landed in waters off Japan. (more...)
Yellow cars rally in support of vandalised Vauxhall in Gloucestershire
- April 03, 2017
Hundreds of yellow auto owners applied to join the drive-through, which had a set limit of 100 cars for safety. Organiser Matty Bee, 28, said it was "a celebration of anything yellow ". Numerous visitors then took to Twitter claiming it "ruins" the view and is a "shot spoiler". Peter Maddox, 84, had to scrap his bright yellow auto after vandals scrawled "move" on the bonnet and smashed in his windows causing £6,000 worth of damage. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Hundreds of yellow auto owners applied to join the drive-through, which had a set limit of 100 cars for safety. Organiser Matty Bee, 28, said it was "a celebration of anything yellow ". Numerous visitors then took to Twitter claiming it "ruins" the view and is a "shot spoiler". Peter Maddox, 84, had to scrap his bright yellow auto after vandals scrawled "move" on the bonnet and smashed in his windows causing £6,000 worth of damage. (more...)
At least 10 are dead in blast on St. Petersburg Metro
- April 03, 2017
Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee said an unidentified explosive device went off on a train that was traveling between two stations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives in the blasts at St. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee said an unidentified explosive device went off on a train that was traveling between two stations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives in the blasts at St. (more...)
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