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Man sought in Cleveland Facebook killing is dead
- April 19, 2017
He killed himself Tuesday when police attempted to pull his auto over in Pennsylvania. The police chief confirmed the vehicle found in Erie was the vehicle Stephens fled in. One of the pursuing troopers picked his spot - in front of an abandoned school - and rammed Stephens' bumper to get him to stop. The woman Stephens spoke of, Joy Lane, said in a text message to CBS that "we had been in a relationship for several years". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
He killed himself Tuesday when police attempted to pull his auto over in Pennsylvania. The police chief confirmed the vehicle found in Erie was the vehicle Stephens fled in. One of the pursuing troopers picked his spot - in front of an abandoned school - and rammed Stephens' bumper to get him to stop. The woman Stephens spoke of, Joy Lane, said in a text message to CBS that "we had been in a relationship for several years". (more...)
Family of Robert Godwin Sr. say they forgive shooter
- April 19, 2017
But according to a timeline of events pieced together by police and Facebook, Stephens posted a video on Sunday afternoon saying he meant to kill, and followed up two minutes later with video of Godwin's shooting. State police attempted a traffic stop and "after a brief pursuit", Mr Stephens committed suicide. Tuesday, police located the suspect, Steve Stephens . (more...)
- April 19, 2017
But according to a timeline of events pieced together by police and Facebook, Stephens posted a video on Sunday afternoon saying he meant to kill, and followed up two minutes later with video of Godwin's shooting. State police attempted a traffic stop and "after a brief pursuit", Mr Stephens committed suicide. Tuesday, police located the suspect, Steve Stephens . (more...)
Politics hasn't stopped the growth of Ivanka Inc
- April 19, 2017
That same day, China grants her company preliminary approval for three trademarks that confer monopoly rights to sell Ivanka brand jewelry, bags and spa services in the world's second-largest economy. The president has brushed off that criticism, arguing that he can't have a conflict of interest. AP noted that during the summit with Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping , Ivanka Trump's 5-year-old daughter Arabella sang a Chinese song in Mandarin. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
That same day, China grants her company preliminary approval for three trademarks that confer monopoly rights to sell Ivanka brand jewelry, bags and spa services in the world's second-largest economy. The president has brushed off that criticism, arguing that he can't have a conflict of interest. AP noted that during the summit with Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping , Ivanka Trump's 5-year-old daughter Arabella sang a Chinese song in Mandarin. (more...)
US highlights human rights at UN council, but some states wary
- April 19, 2017
Spearheading the meeting as president of the Security Council for the month of April, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley admonished council members for not having addressed the issue of human rights earlier. "However, despite all these efforts, millions of people still need to be protected from crises and far more time and resources continue to be spent responding to crises rather than preventing them", the Secretary-General noted. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Spearheading the meeting as president of the Security Council for the month of April, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley admonished council members for not having addressed the issue of human rights earlier. "However, despite all these efforts, millions of people still need to be protected from crises and far more time and resources continue to be spent responding to crises rather than preventing them", the Secretary-General noted. (more...)
Suit seeks OK for Auburn talk by white nationalist Richard Spencer
- April 19, 2017
While there was shouting and protesting, as well as three arrests, police did not report any rioting. "Please know that additional security measures are being taken by the Auburn Police Division to uphold the safety of our community". I think it's very clear. "This is going to be so much bigger than they ever imagined". Spencer's presence is connected to the "Auburn White Student Union", an unsanctioned and mysterious new campus organization that posted flyers on campus earlier this ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
While there was shouting and protesting, as well as three arrests, police did not report any rioting. "Please know that additional security measures are being taken by the Auburn Police Division to uphold the safety of our community". I think it's very clear. "This is going to be so much bigger than they ever imagined". Spencer's presence is connected to the "Auburn White Student Union", an unsanctioned and mysterious new campus organization that posted flyers on campus earlier this ... (more...)
USA strikes on Syria aid extremists: Russian Federation
- April 19, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Washington of "playing the terrorism game", during his first phone talks with his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson since the USA air strikes on Syria. In March, Tillerson said that the removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad from office is not a top priority for the United States anymore as the Syrian nation should determine Assad's fate. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Washington of "playing the terrorism game", during his first phone talks with his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson since the USA air strikes on Syria. In March, Tillerson said that the removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad from office is not a top priority for the United States anymore as the Syrian nation should determine Assad's fate. (more...)
People Shot And Killed In Fresno, California
- April 19, 2017
The second shooting was shortly after, during which the gunman fired a number of rounds at a man, killing him. A fourth man was shot at but not injured, the Fresno Bee reported. As a result of the arrests and the Facebook posts, the FBI and Homeland Security are involved in the investigation. Williams, 25, was unarmed and was killed after allegedly getting into an altercation with Muhammad. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The second shooting was shortly after, during which the gunman fired a number of rounds at a man, killing him. A fourth man was shot at but not injured, the Fresno Bee reported. As a result of the arrests and the Facebook posts, the FBI and Homeland Security are involved in the investigation. Williams, 25, was unarmed and was killed after allegedly getting into an altercation with Muhammad. (more...)
Macron, Le Pen in pole position for presidential debate
- April 19, 2017
In a recent interview with Xinhua, Sciences Po University professor Thomas Guenole saw Macron as "a possible victor by default", although the candidate has never held an elected post and "lacks charisma and is proposing a rather hazy right-left compromise". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
In a recent interview with Xinhua, Sciences Po University professor Thomas Guenole saw Macron as "a possible victor by default", although the candidate has never held an elected post and "lacks charisma and is proposing a rather hazy right-left compromise". (more...)
USA now wants regime change in Syria, says United Nations envoy
- April 19, 2017
McCain continued to the panel on Morning Joe : 'I think he will see that the American people will probably approve of this'. It's a regular phone line staffed with a Russian-speaking colonel on the United States side and is operated from a USA base in Qatar speaking to Russian counterparts in Syria, AFP reports. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
McCain continued to the panel on Morning Joe : 'I think he will see that the American people will probably approve of this'. It's a regular phone line staffed with a Russian-speaking colonel on the United States side and is operated from a USA base in Qatar speaking to Russian counterparts in Syria, AFP reports. (more...)
Israel Refuses to Negotiate With Palestinian Prisoners on Hunger Strike
- April 19, 2017
Meanwhile on Tuesday, Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan vowed not to negotiate with Palestinian hunger strikers, saying that Barghouti had been moved to another prison and placed in solitary confinement. Barghouti is popular among Palestinians , with polls suggesting he could win the Palestinian presidency. The New York Times' public editor has rebuked the paper for leaving out the details of Marwan Barghouti's convictions in his op-ed this week. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Meanwhile on Tuesday, Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan vowed not to negotiate with Palestinian hunger strikers, saying that Barghouti had been moved to another prison and placed in solitary confinement. Barghouti is popular among Palestinians , with polls suggesting he could win the Palestinian presidency. The New York Times' public editor has rebuked the paper for leaving out the details of Marwan Barghouti's convictions in his op-ed this week. (more...)
Justice Gorsuch: Senate Confirms Trump's First SCOTUS Pick
- April 19, 2017
Gorsuch will be sworn in Monday morning by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 101st Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in a private ceremony at the Supreme Court. One might even say yuuuge triumph. Gorsuch's confirmation was all-but assured after Republicans changed Senate rules on Thursday and lowered the threshold for a procedural vote on Supreme Court nominees to a simple majority from 60. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Gorsuch will be sworn in Monday morning by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 101st Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in a private ceremony at the Supreme Court. One might even say yuuuge triumph. Gorsuch's confirmation was all-but assured after Republicans changed Senate rules on Thursday and lowered the threshold for a procedural vote on Supreme Court nominees to a simple majority from 60. (more...)
McMaster: Russia should question support for 'murderous regime' in Syria
- April 19, 2017
The US blames Syria for Tuesday's chemical attack, which left more than 85 people dead and hundreds more injured. The Syrian air force resumed flight operations at the base that the United States had struck Friday. Trump said the operation was in response to the chemical attack in Idlib province. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has strongly criticised Russian Federation for failing to prevent Syria from carrying out the chemical attack on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun last ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The US blames Syria for Tuesday's chemical attack, which left more than 85 people dead and hundreds more injured. The Syrian air force resumed flight operations at the base that the United States had struck Friday. Trump said the operation was in response to the chemical attack in Idlib province. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has strongly criticised Russian Federation for failing to prevent Syria from carrying out the chemical attack on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun last ... (more...)
UK defence minister: Russia responsible by proxy for Syria chemical deaths
- April 19, 2017
Trump praised his military for Friday's missile strike. Syria's governmental SANA news agency said six people died, but later reported the deaths of nine civilians. I don't see how that's in Russian interests. Amid rising tensions between Moscow and Washington, Johnson said Saturday the situation in war-torn Syria had "fundamentally" changed following a chemical weapons attack on civilians and the US airstrikes targeting a military airfield. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Trump praised his military for Friday's missile strike. Syria's governmental SANA news agency said six people died, but later reported the deaths of nine civilians. I don't see how that's in Russian interests. Amid rising tensions between Moscow and Washington, Johnson said Saturday the situation in war-torn Syria had "fundamentally" changed following a chemical weapons attack on civilians and the US airstrikes targeting a military airfield. (more...)
Malcolm Turnbull to abolish 457 immigration work visas
- April 19, 2017
Mr Turnbull said such reforms to the migration system were created to benefit the economy further. "This ability to hit the ground running will benefit both our migrants and our nation by helping them integrate into our culture and our workforce". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Mr Turnbull said such reforms to the migration system were created to benefit the economy further. "This ability to hit the ground running will benefit both our migrants and our nation by helping them integrate into our culture and our workforce". (more...)
Trump warns North Korea it has 'gotta behave'
- April 19, 2017
The UK has urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to stop "these belligerent acts and comply with United Nations resolutions", but No 10 refused to be drawn on reports that Prime Minister Theresa May has privately urged Mr Trump not to launch air strikes on North Korea. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The UK has urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to stop "these belligerent acts and comply with United Nations resolutions", but No 10 refused to be drawn on reports that Prime Minister Theresa May has privately urged Mr Trump not to launch air strikes on North Korea. (more...)
First woman to officially run Boston Marathon finishes race again at 70
- April 19, 2017
In 1967, Switzer finished in 4 hours, 20 minutes. Switzer, who had registered for the men-only competition with the initials of her first two names, had trained for the marathon after being told by a coach at her university that it was too far a course for a "fragile woman" to finish. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
In 1967, Switzer finished in 4 hours, 20 minutes. Switzer, who had registered for the men-only competition with the initials of her first two names, had trained for the marathon after being told by a coach at her university that it was too far a course for a "fragile woman" to finish. (more...)
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya arrested in United Kingdom on fraud charges
- April 19, 2017
The Westminster Magistrates' Court later granted him bail on a 650,000 Sterling pound bond. Mallya was bailed on the condition that he surrender his passport to British police, not try to leave England and Wales, reside at his own home, and not seek any other travel documents. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The Westminster Magistrates' Court later granted him bail on a 650,000 Sterling pound bond. Mallya was bailed on the condition that he surrender his passport to British police, not try to leave England and Wales, reside at his own home, and not seek any other travel documents. (more...)
Glance: Retailers who sell or no longer sell Ivanka Trump
- April 19, 2017
The approval was conveniently granted the same day the POTUS' daughter dined with Chinese President Xi Jinping of China at Mar-a-Lago. Ivanka Trump has distanced herself from her retail brand since her father won the presidential election in November 2016, but sales of her products have continued to surge. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The approval was conveniently granted the same day the POTUS' daughter dined with Chinese President Xi Jinping of China at Mar-a-Lago. Ivanka Trump has distanced herself from her retail brand since her father won the presidential election in November 2016, but sales of her products have continued to surge. (more...)
UK leader seeks snap June 8 election to bolster Brexit hand
- April 19, 2017
But the rising pound prompted the FTSE 100 Index to fall 2.5 percent, its biggest drop since the aftermath of the Brexit vote. Donald Tusk said on Twitter that he had a "good" telephone conversation with May after she called for the election. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
But the rising pound prompted the FTSE 100 Index to fall 2.5 percent, its biggest drop since the aftermath of the Brexit vote. Donald Tusk said on Twitter that he had a "good" telephone conversation with May after she called for the election. (more...)
With Trump pick aboard, top US court tackles religious rights
- April 19, 2017
The U.S. Constitution calls for a separation of church and state and guarantees the free exercise of religion. It cited a state constitutional limit on providing state assistance to churches. ADF is representing the church before the court. Because the Missouri State Constitution has a Blaine Amendment that does not allow public money to be spent "directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or denomination of religion". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The U.S. Constitution calls for a separation of church and state and guarantees the free exercise of religion. It cited a state constitutional limit on providing state assistance to churches. ADF is representing the church before the court. Because the Missouri State Constitution has a Blaine Amendment that does not allow public money to be spent "directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or denomination of religion". (more...)
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