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Jeff Henderson narrowly wins long jump gold medal
- August 14, 2016
Eventual champion Jeff Henderson of the United States passed him by a couple of centimetres and his compatriot Jarrion Lawson hit the front with a jump of 8.25m in the third round, just after Rutherford had regained the lead. He created some buzz about his chances in Rio when he won the 100m, 200m and the long jump at the 2016 NCAA outdoor championships, something only previously accomplished by Jesse Owens. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Eventual champion Jeff Henderson of the United States passed him by a couple of centimetres and his compatriot Jarrion Lawson hit the front with a jump of 8.25m in the third round, just after Rutherford had regained the lead. He created some buzz about his chances in Rio when he won the 100m, 200m and the long jump at the 2016 NCAA outdoor championships, something only previously accomplished by Jesse Owens. (more...)
6 die in Virginia plane crash
- August 14, 2016
Lisa K. Borenstein, 52, of Shelbyville, Ind. Luke Borinstein was a sophomore at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the school said. Emma R. The crash was witnessed by passengers on a passing Amtrak train, including Tanya Aquino. She says she saw white smoke and then the crash. "It looked so bad the way the plane had landed". (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Lisa K. Borenstein, 52, of Shelbyville, Ind. Luke Borinstein was a sophomore at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the school said. Emma R. The crash was witnessed by passengers on a passing Amtrak train, including Tanya Aquino. She says she saw white smoke and then the crash. "It looked so bad the way the plane had landed". (more...)
Rival lottery bill to include video terminals
- August 14, 2016
Since then, numerous statewide candidates - majority Democrats - have run on a platform of letting the people vote again. Some are for; some are against. "Whether they're children or whether they're elderly". Now let's talk about the Governor's bill and my bill. The governor said he was "reasonably optimistic" ahead of the session's start, but some lawmakers were less so. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Since then, numerous statewide candidates - majority Democrats - have run on a platform of letting the people vote again. Some are for; some are against. "Whether they're children or whether they're elderly". Now let's talk about the Governor's bill and my bill. The governor said he was "reasonably optimistic" ahead of the session's start, but some lawmakers were less so. (more...)
Republicans call for party to cut Donald Trump's funding
- August 14, 2016
Trump did endorse Ryan a few days later. Upton, of St. Joseph, will not endorse anyone in the race. In fact, right now I'm in Orlando, I'm going to a fundraiser for the Republican Party. A Wall Street Journal/NBC News/Marist poll released on Friday suggested support for Trump is eroding among voters in three battleground states. Trump claimed sarcasm in July as well after he was heavily criticized for inviting Russian Federation to dig up tens of thousands of "missing" emails from ... (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Trump did endorse Ryan a few days later. Upton, of St. Joseph, will not endorse anyone in the race. In fact, right now I'm in Orlando, I'm going to a fundraiser for the Republican Party. A Wall Street Journal/NBC News/Marist poll released on Friday suggested support for Trump is eroding among voters in three battleground states. Trump claimed sarcasm in July as well after he was heavily criticized for inviting Russian Federation to dig up tens of thousands of "missing" emails from ... (more...)
Schooling pips Phelps to win Singapore's first gold
- August 14, 2016
Michael Phelps is used to rewriting history - now he's eclipsing it too. The American legend, who has won 22 Olympic gold medals, announced his retirement following the London Games in 2012, only to reverse his decision two years later. Schooling, meanwhile, was absorbing the enormity of his first. "Going against him is a dream come true", Lochte said. Michael already brought home one gold using the butterfly stroke during the 200m version of the same race. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Michael Phelps is used to rewriting history - now he's eclipsing it too. The American legend, who has won 22 Olympic gold medals, announced his retirement following the London Games in 2012, only to reverse his decision two years later. Schooling, meanwhile, was absorbing the enormity of his first. "Going against him is a dream come true", Lochte said. Michael already brought home one gold using the butterfly stroke during the 200m version of the same race. (more...)
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower online
- August 14, 2016
According to NASA , Jupiter can sometimes tug on the trail of debris causing the Earth to pass more directly into the comet's trail. "Under flawless conditions, rates could soar to 200 meteors per hour ". "You don't need a telescope or binoculars", she said. Then lie on your back and look up. The Perseid meteor shower is coming! Light pollution maps can be used to locate the best area to watch the Perseids. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
According to NASA , Jupiter can sometimes tug on the trail of debris causing the Earth to pass more directly into the comet's trail. "Under flawless conditions, rates could soar to 200 meteors per hour ". "You don't need a telescope or binoculars", she said. Then lie on your back and look up. The Perseid meteor shower is coming! Light pollution maps can be used to locate the best area to watch the Perseids. (more...)
Afghan IS leader dead in USA drone strike
- August 14, 2016
It was the USA military's second killing of an anti-American Islamist militant leader in the region in the past three months. That operation was considered the most significant U.S. drone targeted dozens of ISIL-linked cadres in Nangarhar province, close to the Pakistani border. "Our government is tight lipped while the army also did not say anything about the role of the Afghan government", security analyst Hasan Askari told Agence France Presse . (more...)
- August 14, 2016
It was the USA military's second killing of an anti-American Islamist militant leader in the region in the past three months. That operation was considered the most significant U.S. drone targeted dozens of ISIL-linked cadres in Nangarhar province, close to the Pakistani border. "Our government is tight lipped while the army also did not say anything about the role of the Afghan government", security analyst Hasan Askari told Agence France Presse . (more...)
Thailand Hunts for Bombers After Attacks Kill 4
- August 14, 2016
The United States, Britain, Australia and several other countries issued travel warnings to their nationals. Speaking late Friday, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said the attacks "struck at the hearts of all Thai people". Many shops in the city center closed afterward and normally bustling streets were empty. Thai officials are searching for those responsible for 11 small bomb attacks that killed four people and wounded dozens of others in several key tourist towns Thursday night ... (more...)
- August 14, 2016
The United States, Britain, Australia and several other countries issued travel warnings to their nationals. Speaking late Friday, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said the attacks "struck at the hearts of all Thai people". Many shops in the city center closed afterward and normally bustling streets were empty. Thai officials are searching for those responsible for 11 small bomb attacks that killed four people and wounded dozens of others in several key tourist towns Thursday night ... (more...)
New Mexico village cop slain; motorist shot; 3 arrested
- August 14, 2016
Friday afternoon. Nelson and Hane are wanted in OH in connection with the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man on July 25, The Chillicothe Gazette reported. Dispatch records indicate that Chavez pulled over a silver Lexus in near the Pic-Quick in Hatch. Authorities say one of the suspects suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Friday afternoon. Nelson and Hane are wanted in OH in connection with the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man on July 25, The Chillicothe Gazette reported. Dispatch records indicate that Chavez pulled over a silver Lexus in near the Pic-Quick in Hatch. Authorities say one of the suspects suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh. (more...)
Chris Froome satisfied despite falling short in pursuit of Olympic gold
- August 14, 2016
Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the men's individual time trial road cycling race at the Rio Olympic Games in a rainy and windy day here on Wednesday. "Tough conditions. I tried to hold something back for the second lap but just didn't have the legs to really push on". "Everyone is telling me I should be very proud of myself, especially with the last couple of weeks, how it was after the injury". (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the men's individual time trial road cycling race at the Rio Olympic Games in a rainy and windy day here on Wednesday. "Tough conditions. I tried to hold something back for the second lap but just didn't have the legs to really push on". "Everyone is telling me I should be very proud of myself, especially with the last couple of weeks, how it was after the injury". (more...)
Trump campaign: Broader point about Obama and ISIS is not sarcastic
- August 14, 2016
This time, it followed two days of critical headlines and Democratic outrage over Trump's claim that Obama was the "founder" of the Islamic State group. "I give her, too, by the way, Hillary Clinton". "He hates them. He's trying to kill them". "His, the way he got out of Iraq was that that was the founding of ISIS, okay?" In an email to supporters asking them to donate, Trump accused the liberal media of telling outrageous lies about me.. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
This time, it followed two days of critical headlines and Democratic outrage over Trump's claim that Obama was the "founder" of the Islamic State group. "I give her, too, by the way, Hillary Clinton". "He hates them. He's trying to kill them". "His, the way he got out of Iraq was that that was the founding of ISIS, okay?" In an email to supporters asking them to donate, Trump accused the liberal media of telling outrageous lies about me.. (more...)
David Ortiz Reaches Another Red Sox Milestone With 1000th Extra-Base Hit
- August 14, 2016
A-Rod's career with the YankeesRodriguez had asked to return to his old position for the last game. He hasn't played the field this season. "I really thought he might hit a ball in the seats tonight", manager Joe Girardi said. The Yankees won 4-2, moving 3 1/2 games back in the American League wild-card race, a game better than their crosstown rival Mets and 1-0 when A-Rod plays during his farewell tour. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
A-Rod's career with the YankeesRodriguez had asked to return to his old position for the last game. He hasn't played the field this season. "I really thought he might hit a ball in the seats tonight", manager Joe Girardi said. The Yankees won 4-2, moving 3 1/2 games back in the American League wild-card race, a game better than their crosstown rival Mets and 1-0 when A-Rod plays during his farewell tour. (more...)
Trump backs off "ISIS" claims
- August 14, 2016
Trump added later: "No, it's no mistake". I think we're going to have a victory. Trump has been using the line since at least January and as recently as Wednesday at a campaign rally in Florida. Trump claims the USA government "has unleashed ISIS". Take a look at the World Trade Center. He is the founder of ISIS. THE FACTS: The founder of the group was Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the head of al-Qaida in Iraq who was killed in a USA airstrike in 2006. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Trump added later: "No, it's no mistake". I think we're going to have a victory. Trump has been using the line since at least January and as recently as Wednesday at a campaign rally in Florida. Trump claims the USA government "has unleashed ISIS". Take a look at the World Trade Center. He is the founder of ISIS. THE FACTS: The founder of the group was Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the head of al-Qaida in Iraq who was killed in a USA airstrike in 2006. (more...)
Cubans celebrate 90th birthday of Fidel Castro
- August 14, 2016
Castro answered to the honor by penning an Op-Ed which began by thanking the Cuban people who took part in the festivities. Indeed, regardless of the present, many Cubans continue to revere Fidel for having freed Cuba from USA domination and introduced universal, free healthcare and education. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Castro answered to the honor by penning an Op-Ed which began by thanking the Cuban people who took part in the festivities. Indeed, regardless of the present, many Cubans continue to revere Fidel for having freed Cuba from USA domination and introduced universal, free healthcare and education. (more...)
5 wounded in Joplin shootings; police say apparently random
- August 14, 2016
Police said the suspect then shot at a pickup truck, injuring two adults. Around 30 St. and Pearl Ave., the suspect exited his slowly moving vehicle and submitted to arrest around 5:22 a.m. Investigators say they don't believe there appears to be any relationship between the suspect and victims. "As rounds were being fired, they (police) continued to stay with that suspect, continued to pursue that suspect even though they knew the suspect was actively firing his weapon", Police Chief Matt ... (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Police said the suspect then shot at a pickup truck, injuring two adults. Around 30 St. and Pearl Ave., the suspect exited his slowly moving vehicle and submitted to arrest around 5:22 a.m. Investigators say they don't believe there appears to be any relationship between the suspect and victims. "As rounds were being fired, they (police) continued to stay with that suspect, continued to pursue that suspect even though they knew the suspect was actively firing his weapon", Police Chief Matt ... (more...)
Hillary Clinton slips through Trump tax loophole
- August 14, 2016
The Clintons earned $21 million in 2007, as Hillary Clinton, then a US senator, was running for president. Clinton, who has released every year of tax returns since 1977, mher 2015 tax filing Friday. The Clintons made about 90 times more, reporting almost $28 million for the same year. They donated 9.8 percent of their adjusted gross income to charity. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
The Clintons earned $21 million in 2007, as Hillary Clinton, then a US senator, was running for president. Clinton, who has released every year of tax returns since 1977, mher 2015 tax filing Friday. The Clintons made about 90 times more, reporting almost $28 million for the same year. They donated 9.8 percent of their adjusted gross income to charity. (more...)
Clinton's Emails Causing Trouble Once Again
- August 14, 2016
It was a sort of headquarters of Clinton Inc., and the fact that they did not draw a strict line between State Department and the foundation is, to me, astonishing not because it's quite politically amoral, but because it is so stupid. "As we have just received this material from the Federal Bureau of Investigation we are still assessing what our process will look like". Although Hillary Clinton pledged to remove herself from the Clinton foundation's business while serving as secretary ... (more...)
- August 14, 2016
It was a sort of headquarters of Clinton Inc., and the fact that they did not draw a strict line between State Department and the foundation is, to me, astonishing not because it's quite politically amoral, but because it is so stupid. "As we have just received this material from the Federal Bureau of Investigation we are still assessing what our process will look like". Although Hillary Clinton pledged to remove herself from the Clinton foundation's business while serving as secretary ... (more...)
Woman, dog rescued from floodwaters by good Samaritans on boat
- August 14, 2016
The woman's convertible was about two-thirds submerged and she can be heard asking for help. Record levels of flooding caused by heavy rain across the southern state have caused chaos, with more than 1000 people rescued from flooded homes, roads and cars. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
The woman's convertible was about two-thirds submerged and she can be heard asking for help. Record levels of flooding caused by heavy rain across the southern state have caused chaos, with more than 1000 people rescued from flooded homes, roads and cars. (more...)
Imam, associate fatally shot after leaving NYC mosque
- August 14, 2016
Police would not say if the shooting was connected to the mosque or if they believed anyone from the mosque was targeted. A preliminary investigation indicates that a lone gunman shot the two men during a robbery, two police sources told NBC 4 NY. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
Police would not say if the shooting was connected to the mosque or if they believed anyone from the mosque was targeted. A preliminary investigation indicates that a lone gunman shot the two men during a robbery, two police sources told NBC 4 NY. (more...)
Egyptian Judo Fighter Refuses to Shake Israeli Opponent's Hand
- August 14, 2016
The International Judo Federation (IJF) said the fact that the fight even took place was a major sign of progress. The International Olympic Committee set up a disciplinary commission to look into the hand-shake snub. "We are all so proud of you", Rivlin told him in a phone call. "It's up to the player", he said. However, Egypt's Olympic Committee head had ruled out any withdrawal, adding that the match would move ahead despite the protests. (more...)
- August 14, 2016
The International Judo Federation (IJF) said the fact that the fight even took place was a major sign of progress. The International Olympic Committee set up a disciplinary commission to look into the hand-shake snub. "We are all so proud of you", Rivlin told him in a phone call. "It's up to the player", he said. However, Egypt's Olympic Committee head had ruled out any withdrawal, adding that the match would move ahead despite the protests. (more...)
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