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Feinstein: End EB-5 visa program to avoid Kushner conflict
- May 10, 2017
Kushner Companies has already used EB-5 money for a project called Trump Bay Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, which raised $50 million, or one-quarter of its funding, from EB-5 investments, a company representative confirmed to CNN . Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who has sponsored a bill to eliminate the EB-5 visa program along with Sen. According to the New York Times , Meyer talked about how family values had shaped Kushner Companies and spoke about her grandparents, who ... (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Kushner Companies has already used EB-5 money for a project called Trump Bay Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, which raised $50 million, or one-quarter of its funding, from EB-5 investments, a company representative confirmed to CNN . Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who has sponsored a bill to eliminate the EB-5 visa program along with Sen. According to the New York Times , Meyer talked about how family values had shaped Kushner Companies and spoke about her grandparents, who ... (more...)
Duterte Will Urge Trump Against North Korea War in Saturday Call
- May 10, 2017
Patron said the non-inclusion of these thorny matters in the ASEAN Chairman's statement only meant to reflect what took place during the leaders' meeting. Asked about possible joint exercises between the #Philippines and China, Duterte said 'Yes, I said I agree. "Non-mention of The Hague ruling would be a diplomatic triumph for China", said former Philippine national security adviser Roilo Golez, referring to the European tribunal that issued the landmark decision. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Patron said the non-inclusion of these thorny matters in the ASEAN Chairman's statement only meant to reflect what took place during the leaders' meeting. Asked about possible joint exercises between the #Philippines and China, Duterte said 'Yes, I said I agree. "Non-mention of The Hague ruling would be a diplomatic triumph for China", said former Philippine national security adviser Roilo Golez, referring to the European tribunal that issued the landmark decision. (more...)
1 arrested in fires at Jewish center in central Las Vegas
- May 10, 2017
About 8 p.m. firefighters responded to a auto fire in the parking lot of the Chabad of Southern Nevada-Desert Torah Academy at 1261 Arville Street near Charleston Boulevard, officials said. People inside the center told firefighters the earlier blaze was a trash bin fire inside the building about 6 p.m. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Chabad of Southern Nevada-Desert Torah Academy at 1261 Arville Street near Charleston Boulevard on May 8, 2017. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
About 8 p.m. firefighters responded to a auto fire in the parking lot of the Chabad of Southern Nevada-Desert Torah Academy at 1261 Arville Street near Charleston Boulevard, officials said. People inside the center told firefighters the earlier blaze was a trash bin fire inside the building about 6 p.m. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Chabad of Southern Nevada-Desert Torah Academy at 1261 Arville Street near Charleston Boulevard on May 8, 2017. (more...)
100000-acre fire in wildlife refuge forces evacuations in Georgia
- May 10, 2017
The fire had broken containment Friday and, in a 26-hour period, burned an 11,000-acre rectangle, most of it private timber land, outside the southeast corner of the refuge. Camden County officials declared a countywide burn ban on Monday because the same conditions that created the West Mims fire also exist in some part of Camden County. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The fire had broken containment Friday and, in a 26-hour period, burned an 11,000-acre rectangle, most of it private timber land, outside the southeast corner of the refuge. Camden County officials declared a countywide burn ban on Monday because the same conditions that created the West Mims fire also exist in some part of Camden County. (more...)
Why Trump chose Saudi Arabia for first foreign trip
- May 10, 2017
He's spent most of his time away from the White House at his private estate in Florida. Trump will also attend a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Brussels on May 25 and a G7 summit in Sicily on May 26. Senior administration officials, briefing reporters on the condition of anonymity, said Saudi Arabia was picked as the first country to counter a narrative that Trump doesn't get along with Saudi officials. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
He's spent most of his time away from the White House at his private estate in Florida. Trump will also attend a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Brussels on May 25 and a G7 summit in Sicily on May 26. Senior administration officials, briefing reporters on the condition of anonymity, said Saudi Arabia was picked as the first country to counter a narrative that Trump doesn't get along with Saudi officials. (more...)
Israel stops to honor fallen soldiers and terror victims
- May 10, 2017
The resolution is similar to a previous UNESCO decision passed past year, which sharply criticized Israel's management of Palestinian religious sites, including al-Aqsa mosque. The Swedish Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday explaining its vote, saying "Sweden welcomes the constructive efforts undertaken by Palestine and Jordan in presenting a more focused draft resolution to the Executive Board". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The resolution is similar to a previous UNESCO decision passed past year, which sharply criticized Israel's management of Palestinian religious sites, including al-Aqsa mosque. The Swedish Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday explaining its vote, saying "Sweden welcomes the constructive efforts undertaken by Palestine and Jordan in presenting a more focused draft resolution to the Executive Board". (more...)
Tennessee teacher who fled with teen appears in Nashville courtroom
- May 10, 2017
Tad Cummins , the 50-year-old man charged in the kidnapping of a 15-year-old Middle Tennessee girl, is set to appear in court in Nashville on Tuesday, authorities said. The listing photos show an interior adorned with family heirlooms and photos, including those of Cummins' daughters, and shelves lined with the Bible and other religious books. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Tad Cummins , the 50-year-old man charged in the kidnapping of a 15-year-old Middle Tennessee girl, is set to appear in court in Nashville on Tuesday, authorities said. The listing photos show an interior adorned with family heirlooms and photos, including those of Cummins' daughters, and shelves lined with the Bible and other religious books. (more...)
French election rallies on May Day bring insults, unrest
- May 10, 2017
The election is the first for a president who will not be from the main Socialists and Les Republicains parties. "This may win her a few votes by showing that she is pragmatic but fundamentally it's unlikely to change anything". Le Pen has worked hard to cleanse the FN of xenophobic and anti-semitic associations and make it more appealing to a wider electorate. Macron hugged Said Bourram, who was 9 when his father was killed. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The election is the first for a president who will not be from the main Socialists and Les Republicains parties. "This may win her a few votes by showing that she is pragmatic but fundamentally it's unlikely to change anything". Le Pen has worked hard to cleanse the FN of xenophobic and anti-semitic associations and make it more appealing to a wider electorate. Macron hugged Said Bourram, who was 9 when his father was killed. (more...)
President Signs Executive Order to Review National Monument Designations
- May 10, 2017
Although Trump's order will not immediately strip any lands of their designation (no decision will be made for at least 120 days), opponents of the order say that a review is just the first step to giving the land back to Utah. President Woodrow Wilson reduced the size of Washington state's Mount Olympus National Monument in 1915, arguing there was an urgent need for timber at the time , one of the few examples of the size of national monuments being changed. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Although Trump's order will not immediately strip any lands of their designation (no decision will be made for at least 120 days), opponents of the order say that a review is just the first step to giving the land back to Utah. President Woodrow Wilson reduced the size of Washington state's Mount Olympus National Monument in 1915, arguing there was an urgent need for timber at the time , one of the few examples of the size of national monuments being changed. (more...)
Trump to sign orders expanding drilling in Arctic and Atlantic
- May 10, 2017
The order not only calls for a new five-year drilling plan , but it also reverses Obama's move to place certain Arctic waters permanently off-limits. "The six percent of the offshore that is open for exploration will provide about 20 percent of our Nation's oil next year and about five percent of our natural gas, and the more we produce at home, the less we need to import". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The order not only calls for a new five-year drilling plan , but it also reverses Obama's move to place certain Arctic waters permanently off-limits. "The six percent of the offshore that is open for exploration will provide about 20 percent of our Nation's oil next year and about five percent of our natural gas, and the more we produce at home, the less we need to import". (more...)
The Texas Tribune talks "Sanctuary Cities", "David's Law"
- May 10, 2017
The anti-sanctuary bill was in large part inspired by the policies of Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, who has refused to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests unless the subject is wanted for serious crimes like murder or aggravated sexual assault. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The anti-sanctuary bill was in large part inspired by the policies of Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, who has refused to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests unless the subject is wanted for serious crimes like murder or aggravated sexual assault. (more...)
North Korea Accuses CIA of Bio-Chemical Plot
- May 10, 2017
KCNA said the two intelligence services "ideologically corrupted" and bribed a North Korean surnamed Kim and turned him into "a terrorist full of repugnance and revenge against the supreme leadership of the DPRK". The statement, carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, accused the two intelligence agencies of hiring a North Korean man to carry out a bio-chemical attack on the country's leader during the 15 April military parade in capital Pyongyang. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
KCNA said the two intelligence services "ideologically corrupted" and bribed a North Korean surnamed Kim and turned him into "a terrorist full of repugnance and revenge against the supreme leadership of the DPRK". The statement, carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, accused the two intelligence agencies of hiring a North Korean man to carry out a bio-chemical attack on the country's leader during the 15 April military parade in capital Pyongyang. (more...)
French Socialist ex-premier wants to join Macron's movement
- May 10, 2017
It's not clear, however, if he will be able to do so. Valls resigned as prime minister to launch his own presidential bid but in a shock result was defeated in the Socialist Party's primary in January by left-wing candidate Benoit Hamon. As regards Turkey's European Union accession course, the source noted the fact that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Macron to congratulate him on his election, adding that Turkey is high on the agenda of the EU. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
It's not clear, however, if he will be able to do so. Valls resigned as prime minister to launch his own presidential bid but in a shock result was defeated in the Socialist Party's primary in January by left-wing candidate Benoit Hamon. As regards Turkey's European Union accession course, the source noted the fact that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Macron to congratulate him on his election, adding that Turkey is high on the agenda of the EU. (more...)
Thousands in USA ready to rally against Trump, for workers
- May 10, 2017
Police said on Twitter Monday that anarchists destroyed a police vehicle, damaged numerous windows and property, started fires in the streets and attacked police. In an anti-communist declaration during the early Cold War, President Eisenhower in July 1958 signed a resolution proclaiming May 1 "Loyalty Day", explaining it would be "a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Police said on Twitter Monday that anarchists destroyed a police vehicle, damaged numerous windows and property, started fires in the streets and attacked police. In an anti-communist declaration during the early Cold War, President Eisenhower in July 1958 signed a resolution proclaiming May 1 "Loyalty Day", explaining it would be "a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom". (more...)
Who is Andrew McCabe, the new acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
- May 10, 2017
Trump praised FBI Director James Comey for his last-minute look into the emails of the then-Republican presidential candidate's Democratic rival. Comey explained there was evidence that new emails from Clinton could be found on a laptop seized from Weiner, the Jewish former congressman who resigned in a sexting scandal and now is under investigation allegedly for sexting with a minor. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Trump praised FBI Director James Comey for his last-minute look into the emails of the then-Republican presidential candidate's Democratic rival. Comey explained there was evidence that new emails from Clinton could be found on a laptop seized from Weiner, the Jewish former congressman who resigned in a sexting scandal and now is under investigation allegedly for sexting with a minor. (more...)
Avalanche kills 3 people in French Alps
- May 10, 2017
Local media are reporting they were two men and a woman, all experienced skiers. The hikers were in the middle of a climb when the avalanche hit, according to France Bleu . The search and rescue mission ended just after 2pm local time. Currently, the search operation is completed, the other victims found. Over the last few days there had been a mix of mild temperatures, rain and snowfall in the area. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Local media are reporting they were two men and a woman, all experienced skiers. The hikers were in the middle of a climb when the avalanche hit, according to France Bleu . The search and rescue mission ended just after 2pm local time. Currently, the search operation is completed, the other victims found. Over the last few days there had been a mix of mild temperatures, rain and snowfall in the area. (more...)
Asmussen, still chasing elusive Derby win, proud of Lookin At Lee's effort
- May 10, 2017
On their own, they were a combined 2 for 63 coming into America's greatest race. Always Dreaming (9/2 as of minutes before post) is trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by John Velazquez. "If you watched him train and didn't know that he had one eye, there's no indication of him doing anything peculiar in his training or in his races that would make you concerned about the one eye", Pletcher told USA Today . (more...)
- May 10, 2017
On their own, they were a combined 2 for 63 coming into America's greatest race. Always Dreaming (9/2 as of minutes before post) is trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by John Velazquez. "If you watched him train and didn't know that he had one eye, there's no indication of him doing anything peculiar in his training or in his races that would make you concerned about the one eye", Pletcher told USA Today . (more...)
Trying to cash in on Trump's family ties
- May 10, 2017
A slide on the screen showed that she clearly meant to include President Donald Trump in that phrase "entire family". The program is a fast track to receiving conditional permanent resident status in the USA and has 10,000 slots available per year. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
A slide on the screen showed that she clearly meant to include President Donald Trump in that phrase "entire family". The program is a fast track to receiving conditional permanent resident status in the USA and has 10,000 slots available per year. (more...)
8 charged with manslaughter in fraternity hazing death at Penn State
- May 10, 2017
They hovered over him for a number of hours. "I don't know. It's a lot to process", said Joe Rakiewicz, a Penn State senior. "They have to have ownership in the expectations set and their willingness to govern each other". on May 5. A lawyer for the Piazza family, Tom Kline, issued a statement saying Penn State and fraternities have created a "culture of permissiveness". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
They hovered over him for a number of hours. "I don't know. It's a lot to process", said Joe Rakiewicz, a Penn State senior. "They have to have ownership in the expectations set and their willingness to govern each other". on May 5. A lawyer for the Piazza family, Tom Kline, issued a statement saying Penn State and fraternities have created a "culture of permissiveness". (more...)
Verdict coming in missing California girl's murder
- May 10, 2017
Prosecutors said they believe Garcia-Torres is a predator and that his kidnapping attempts of other women helped him prepare for Sierra's abduction and murder. They said her DNA was found on a single strand of her hair on a rope in his trunk, and that his DNA was on her trousers found abandoned in a field. In addition, authorities found traces of Sierra's DNA in Garcia-Torres' auto and a strand of her hair on a rope found in the vehicle's trunk, reported the Mercury News . (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Prosecutors said they believe Garcia-Torres is a predator and that his kidnapping attempts of other women helped him prepare for Sierra's abduction and murder. They said her DNA was found on a single strand of her hair on a rope in his trunk, and that his DNA was on her trousers found abandoned in a field. In addition, authorities found traces of Sierra's DNA in Garcia-Torres' auto and a strand of her hair on a rope found in the vehicle's trunk, reported the Mercury News . (more...)
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