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Clinton accepts Democratic Party presidential nomination
- August 12, 2016
Hillary Clinton talks about unity, about E Pluribus Unum, but her globalist agenda denies American citizens the protections to which they are all entitled - tearing us apart. She said Kaine will make the "whole country proud as our vice president". On the convention's closing night, Clinton sought to reach beyond the Democratic base, particularly to moderate Republicans unnerved by Trump. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Hillary Clinton talks about unity, about E Pluribus Unum, but her globalist agenda denies American citizens the protections to which they are all entitled - tearing us apart. She said Kaine will make the "whole country proud as our vice president". On the convention's closing night, Clinton sought to reach beyond the Democratic base, particularly to moderate Republicans unnerved by Trump. (more...)
USA says Erdogan-Putin meeting not 'zero-sum game'
- August 12, 2016
While Putin said it would take some time to see the earlier period of trade between Russian Federation and Turkey returns after Moscow imposed a series of economic sanctions against Ankara following the aircraft incident but both countries said they aimed to restart major energy projects that were hit by the fallout. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
While Putin said it would take some time to see the earlier period of trade between Russian Federation and Turkey returns after Moscow imposed a series of economic sanctions against Ankara following the aircraft incident but both countries said they aimed to restart major energy projects that were hit by the fallout. (more...)
Arkansas sheriff's deputy dies following ambush-style shooting
- August 12, 2016
Sheriff Bill Hollenbeck said Deputy Bill Cooper died Wednesday after responding to a man's home near Hackett in far western Arkansas. According to reports, police were called to a residence near Highway 253 at around 7 a.m.by the father of the suspected shooter, Billy Jones, 35. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Sheriff Bill Hollenbeck said Deputy Bill Cooper died Wednesday after responding to a man's home near Hackett in far western Arkansas. According to reports, police were called to a residence near Highway 253 at around 7 a.m.by the father of the suspected shooter, Billy Jones, 35. (more...)
Pakistani lawyers on strike after Quetta attack
- August 12, 2016
Baluchistan's Home Minister Bugti said at least 10 people were killed and 30 wounded, though some media reported higher casualties. It has claimed a number of major attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed more than 70 people, including many children, at a park during Easter celebrations this year. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Baluchistan's Home Minister Bugti said at least 10 people were killed and 30 wounded, though some media reported higher casualties. It has claimed a number of major attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed more than 70 people, including many children, at a park during Easter celebrations this year. (more...)
Olympics-Police release Namibian boxer accused of attempted sex assault
- August 12, 2016
Jonas was detained on Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting a female room cleaner, police say. He reportedly grabbed the woman and attempted to kiss her in a corridor on the 11th floor of the building, according to the Sydney Morning Herald . (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Jonas was detained on Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting a female room cleaner, police say. He reportedly grabbed the woman and attempted to kiss her in a corridor on the 11th floor of the building, according to the Sydney Morning Herald . (more...)
Firefighters battle blazes in France and Portugal
- August 12, 2016
The fire destroyed many homes and other buildings in Vitrolles , a town about 25km (15 miles) north of Marseille which was the worst affected area. Hot, dry summer weather and treacherous winds have combined to make life hard for firefighters battling huge blazes in France, Spain and Portugal. Wildfires are raging in Portugal for the sixth day with an estimated 186 fires burning on the mainland. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
The fire destroyed many homes and other buildings in Vitrolles , a town about 25km (15 miles) north of Marseille which was the worst affected area. Hot, dry summer weather and treacherous winds have combined to make life hard for firefighters battling huge blazes in France, Spain and Portugal. Wildfires are raging in Portugal for the sixth day with an estimated 186 fires burning on the mainland. (more...)
Smolinski, Neal Help A's Win Second Straight Over Orioles
- August 12, 2016
They beat the powerful Orioles 3-2 on Monday night when Kendall Graveman allowed one run over seven innings. Everyone's down. We're trying to do our best to get the head out and get on top of guys as much as we can. Be proactive - Use the "Flag as Inappropriate" link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Real teams will come out of it. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
They beat the powerful Orioles 3-2 on Monday night when Kendall Graveman allowed one run over seven innings. Everyone's down. We're trying to do our best to get the head out and get on top of guys as much as we can. Be proactive - Use the "Flag as Inappropriate" link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Real teams will come out of it. (more...)
Syrian rebels seize military facilities from regime in Aleppo, monitor says
- August 12, 2016
Anas al-Abdah, president of the opposition Syrian Coalition, told reporters in Istanbul, Turkey , that the victory - which saw rebel fighters defeat the might of the Syrian regime along with Iranian, Hezbollah and Russian military power - was "almost a miracle". (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Anas al-Abdah, president of the opposition Syrian Coalition, told reporters in Istanbul, Turkey , that the victory - which saw rebel fighters defeat the might of the Syrian regime along with Iranian, Hezbollah and Russian military power - was "almost a miracle". (more...)
Clinton disparages Trump's economic plan, vows to help workers
- August 12, 2016
Neck and neck in Iowa: Trump and Clinton are almost tied in Iowa, a new poll shows. The Tax Policy Center estimated that Trump's old tax proposal would cut federal revenues by $9.5 trillion over the first 10 years, and that "high-income taxpayers would receive the biggest cuts, both in dollar terms and as a percentage of income". (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Neck and neck in Iowa: Trump and Clinton are almost tied in Iowa, a new poll shows. The Tax Policy Center estimated that Trump's old tax proposal would cut federal revenues by $9.5 trillion over the first 10 years, and that "high-income taxpayers would receive the biggest cuts, both in dollar terms and as a percentage of income". (more...)
Beijing Welcomes Philippines' Ex-President as Special Envoy to China
- August 12, 2016
Chinese activity near the islands, known as the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China, has heated up since Friday, prompting repeated Japanese protests, including three on Sunday alone. China's air force sent several H-6 bombers and Su-30 fighter jets to inspect the airspace around the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal immediately after the ruling, Senior Colonel Shen Jinke of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force said, according to state news agency Xinhua . (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Chinese activity near the islands, known as the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China, has heated up since Friday, prompting repeated Japanese protests, including three on Sunday alone. China's air force sent several H-6 bombers and Su-30 fighter jets to inspect the airspace around the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal immediately after the ruling, Senior Colonel Shen Jinke of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force said, according to state news agency Xinhua . (more...)
Trump believes Obama is the 'founder of ISIS'
- August 12, 2016
Trump appeared to double down on his assertion the next day during a radio interview on "The Hugh Hewitt Show", hours before his address in Miami. Trump , 70, said . Mr Trump was "echoing the talking points of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and our adversaries to attack American leaders and American interests, while failing to offer any serious plans to confront terrorism or make this country more secure", he added. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Trump appeared to double down on his assertion the next day during a radio interview on "The Hugh Hewitt Show", hours before his address in Miami. Trump , 70, said . Mr Trump was "echoing the talking points of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and our adversaries to attack American leaders and American interests, while failing to offer any serious plans to confront terrorism or make this country more secure", he added. (more...)
TUI Group Earnings Up 14 Percent Despite Brexit, Terrorism Fears
- August 12, 2016
Excluding FX and the timing impact of Easter , EBITA climbed by 14.1 per cent to 203.3 million euros from the prior year's 178.1 million euros. LONDON-Travel company TUI AG ( TUI .XE) Thursday said Britain's decision to leave the European Union hadn't dented demand, though warned weakness in the British currency from the Brexit vote could affect future bookings and trigger price increases. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Excluding FX and the timing impact of Easter , EBITA climbed by 14.1 per cent to 203.3 million euros from the prior year's 178.1 million euros. LONDON-Travel company TUI AG ( TUI .XE) Thursday said Britain's decision to leave the European Union hadn't dented demand, though warned weakness in the British currency from the Brexit vote could affect future bookings and trigger price increases. (more...)
White mother in Mississippi not indicted in hot car death
- August 12, 2016
Within the affidavit, Caradine attested to the idea that she did not believe that blunt should be charged with any crime in relation to their daughter and that she honestly believed it was a tragic accident. The mother in the other case was not arrested. District Attorney Michael Guest said the Madison County grand jury "met on numerous cases including the death of Caroline Bryant". (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Within the affidavit, Caradine attested to the idea that she did not believe that blunt should be charged with any crime in relation to their daughter and that she honestly believed it was a tragic accident. The mother in the other case was not arrested. District Attorney Michael Guest said the Madison County grand jury "met on numerous cases including the death of Caroline Bryant". (more...)
Reward For Killed Jogger Now $200K
- August 12, 2016
Police were still searching through DNA databases Tuesday, looking looking for a match to the sample found on Karina Vetrano at the crime scene. "These funds are the only thing that we feel we can do to encourage anyone with information to come forward with something that will led to an arrest". (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Police were still searching through DNA databases Tuesday, looking looking for a match to the sample found on Karina Vetrano at the crime scene. "These funds are the only thing that we feel we can do to encourage anyone with information to come forward with something that will led to an arrest". (more...)
Blood donations needed in final weeks of summer
- August 12, 2016
Regular donations of all blood types are needed, but type O negative donations are especially helpful. Donors are required to have a blood donor card or a driver's license or two other forms of identification. 8/31/2016: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St. 8/30/2016: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. You can find donation sites, dates and times through the link below. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Regular donations of all blood types are needed, but type O negative donations are especially helpful. Donors are required to have a blood donor card or a driver's license or two other forms of identification. 8/31/2016: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St. 8/30/2016: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. You can find donation sites, dates and times through the link below. (more...)
Clinton: Trump's words could have 'tremendous consequences'
- August 12, 2016
Editor's note: NPR fact-checked Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's economic speech on Monday. She then drew an Olympics analogy: "If Team USA was as fearful as Trump, Michael Phelps and Simone Biles would be cowering in the locker room, afraid to come out and compete". (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Editor's note: NPR fact-checked Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's economic speech on Monday. She then drew an Olympics analogy: "If Team USA was as fearful as Trump, Michael Phelps and Simone Biles would be cowering in the locker room, afraid to come out and compete". (more...)
How to watch women's gymnastics individual all-around final online
- August 12, 2016
She's been slaying the competition for all of the 2016 Rio Olympics! "To me I'm just the same Simone". I just have two Olympic gold medals now. "I just feel like I did my job tonight". She tumbled and flipped and twisted with precision and confidence, moving more easily than us mere mortals do on flat ground. After London, Douglas took a two-year break, starred in a reality TV show and switched coaches several times . (more...)
- August 12, 2016
She's been slaying the competition for all of the 2016 Rio Olympics! "To me I'm just the same Simone". I just have two Olympic gold medals now. "I just feel like I did my job tonight". She tumbled and flipped and twisted with precision and confidence, moving more easily than us mere mortals do on flat ground. After London, Douglas took a two-year break, starred in a reality TV show and switched coaches several times . (more...)
France Bows to Secular Extremist Pressure, Bans Burkini Party
- August 12, 2016
A statement made by the waterpark said the decision had been taken to preserve public order which was being endangered by "extreme ideological positions". The statement said. "Neither Speedwater Park nor the town of Pennes-Mirabeau (a Marseille suburb) wish to be the site of public disorder", they said in a joint statement. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
A statement made by the waterpark said the decision had been taken to preserve public order which was being endangered by "extreme ideological positions". The statement said. "Neither Speedwater Park nor the town of Pennes-Mirabeau (a Marseille suburb) wish to be the site of public disorder", they said in a joint statement. (more...)
Showers continue, drier toward the weekend
- August 12, 2016
By this time next week, we'll be back to bright sunny skies, but until then, we'll have to bear through some much-needed rain. Winds are from the east at 5-10 miles per hour. Models are showing most areas will be dry, but there will be widely scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening. So far this month, the NWS had recorded only 0.19 inches of rain this month; the normal amount of rainfall for August is 1.21 inches. (more...)
- August 12, 2016
By this time next week, we'll be back to bright sunny skies, but until then, we'll have to bear through some much-needed rain. Winds are from the east at 5-10 miles per hour. Models are showing most areas will be dry, but there will be widely scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening. So far this month, the NWS had recorded only 0.19 inches of rain this month; the normal amount of rainfall for August is 1.21 inches. (more...)
3 days later, Delta flight delays continue at Detroit Metro
- August 12, 2016
Delta has been offering $200 vouchers-the average price on one-way tickets Delta sold on Monday and Tuesday-for future travel to customers delayed more than three hours or grounded by cancellations. "As they've grown in importance and stature with more flights and customers, taking time to do maintenance becomes a bigger issue". If you hold tickets to fly on Delta airlines out of Seattle and wonder about your flight, and you can't get through to the airline by phone, your best strategy is to ... (more...)
- August 12, 2016
Delta has been offering $200 vouchers-the average price on one-way tickets Delta sold on Monday and Tuesday-for future travel to customers delayed more than three hours or grounded by cancellations. "As they've grown in importance and stature with more flights and customers, taking time to do maintenance becomes a bigger issue". If you hold tickets to fly on Delta airlines out of Seattle and wonder about your flight, and you can't get through to the airline by phone, your best strategy is to ... (more...)
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