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Virginia Men's Tennis wins third consecutive National Championship
- May 25, 2017
The Tar Heels made Virginia work in singles action to earn the championship. Now, all that has changed for UNC. The tandem won its first 13 matches, the longest streak for a Duke pair since Henrique Cunha and Hemmeler won 16 straight from March 5 - May 16, 2013. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The Tar Heels made Virginia work in singles action to earn the championship. Now, all that has changed for UNC. The tandem won its first 13 matches, the longest streak for a Duke pair since Henrique Cunha and Hemmeler won 16 straight from March 5 - May 16, 2013. (more...)
Manchester homeless hero's estranged mum reaches out
- May 25, 2017
The attack on Monday night was the worst seen in the United Kingdom since 56 people were killed during the July 7 London bombings in 2005. Co-chairman David Sullivan and his son, Dave Sullivan Jr., announced Wednesday that after a successful hunt to find Jones, they are bestowing six months rent upon him. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The attack on Monday night was the worst seen in the United Kingdom since 56 people were killed during the July 7 London bombings in 2005. Co-chairman David Sullivan and his son, Dave Sullivan Jr., announced Wednesday that after a successful hunt to find Jones, they are bestowing six months rent upon him. (more...)
Health bill leaves 23M more uninsured, cuts deficit by $119B, analysts say
- May 25, 2017
No Democrats voted for the plan to replace the Affordable Care Act , and they slammed their Republican counterparts for voting on the legislation before the analysis was completed. They found a consensus through the opt-out amendments on pre-existing conditions, which adds US$8 billion for sufferers, and the essential health benefits and passed it on May 4. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
No Democrats voted for the plan to replace the Affordable Care Act , and they slammed their Republican counterparts for voting on the legislation before the analysis was completed. They found a consensus through the opt-out amendments on pre-existing conditions, which adds US$8 billion for sufferers, and the essential health benefits and passed it on May 4. (more...)
'2 blasts at bus terminal in Indonesian capital, casualties'
- May 25, 2017
On Wednesday night, heavily armed police cordoned off the area around the bus station with tape to hold back hundreds of onlookers while bomb disposal officers with protective suits examined the area. He also said there was a strong smell after the blasts. The terminal is a local hub served by minibuses and buses. The so-called Islamic State (IS) militant group said they carried out the attack last January, its first in South East Asia. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
On Wednesday night, heavily armed police cordoned off the area around the bus station with tape to hold back hundreds of onlookers while bomb disposal officers with protective suits examined the area. He also said there was a strong smell after the blasts. The terminal is a local hub served by minibuses and buses. The so-called Islamic State (IS) militant group said they carried out the attack last January, its first in South East Asia. (more...)
Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at The Vatican
- May 25, 2017
Trump gave the pope a first-edition set of writings from Martin Luther King Jr., including five books. "I think you will enjoy them", Trump told the pope. Trump, who was a candidate at the time, responded that it was "disgraceful" of the Argentine-born pope, who represents just over half of the world's two billion Christians, to question his faith. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Trump gave the pope a first-edition set of writings from Martin Luther King Jr., including five books. "I think you will enjoy them", Trump told the pope. Trump, who was a candidate at the time, responded that it was "disgraceful" of the Argentine-born pope, who represents just over half of the world's two billion Christians, to question his faith. (more...)
Trump Becomes First US President to Visit Jerusalem's Western Wall
- May 25, 2017
Later in the day as Trump and Netanyahu convened at the prime minister's residence, they continued to showcase their warm relationship, delivering complimentary words for each other. Trump, during his run for the White House , said he would move the USA embassy to Jerusalem , but has since backed off that pledge. On Tuesday, Trump is scheduled to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Later in the day as Trump and Netanyahu convened at the prime minister's residence, they continued to showcase their warm relationship, delivering complimentary words for each other. Trump, during his run for the White House , said he would move the USA embassy to Jerusalem , but has since backed off that pledge. On Tuesday, Trump is scheduled to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem . (more...)
Trump believes he can make an Israel-Palestine peace deal
- May 25, 2017
I hope", he said after a meeting on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During his joint briefing with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas , he opened his remarks with the issue of the bombing. 'Making peace.will not be easy - we all know that, ' Trump stated. "We all know that", Trump said. Israel's beleaguered center-left allowed even itself to wonder: Could unpredictable, nontraditional Donald Trump do what Obama and Bush had not, and force both sides to the ... (more...)
- May 25, 2017
I hope", he said after a meeting on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During his joint briefing with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas , he opened his remarks with the issue of the bombing. 'Making peace.will not be easy - we all know that, ' Trump stated. "We all know that", Trump said. Israel's beleaguered center-left allowed even itself to wonder: Could unpredictable, nontraditional Donald Trump do what Obama and Bush had not, and force both sides to the ... (more...)
Texas Aims to Pass Transgender Bathroom Law for Public Schools
- May 25, 2017
And if that facility is multi-occupancy, the student can only use it when no one else is there. "We talk about local control on this floor, but that goes far out the window when there are political points to be scored", said Rep. It "doesn't give you the ability to proactively do something because of your religious belief, it just gives you the right to decline something because of your religious belief", he said. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
And if that facility is multi-occupancy, the student can only use it when no one else is there. "We talk about local control on this floor, but that goes far out the window when there are political points to be scored", said Rep. It "doesn't give you the ability to proactively do something because of your religious belief, it just gives you the right to decline something because of your religious belief", he said. (more...)
What we know about North Korea's latest missile test
- May 25, 2017
It said that with this missile, "the USA mainland and Pacific operation region are in the [Democratic People's Republic of Korea's] sighting range for strike". "(The global community) has the shared view that North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations pose a grave threat to peace and security in the region and beyond the peninsula", Lee Duk-haeng, ministry spokesman, told a regular press briefing. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
It said that with this missile, "the USA mainland and Pacific operation region are in the [Democratic People's Republic of Korea's] sighting range for strike". "(The global community) has the shared view that North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations pose a grave threat to peace and security in the region and beyond the peninsula", Lee Duk-haeng, ministry spokesman, told a regular press briefing. (more...)
Michael Flynn Gets Another Chance From Intelligence Committee
- May 25, 2017
But the Intel Committee isn't taking no for an answer and today it issued two more subpoenas to Flynn's businesses. The Senate Intelligence Committee has now crafted two new subpoenas to get around that argument, targeting a limited liability corporation and a separately registered company both under the name Flynn Intel Group. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
But the Intel Committee isn't taking no for an answer and today it issued two more subpoenas to Flynn's businesses. The Senate Intelligence Committee has now crafted two new subpoenas to get around that argument, targeting a limited liability corporation and a separately registered company both under the name Flynn Intel Group. (more...)
NDP expands lead in crucial riding of Courtenay-Comox to 148 votes
- May 25, 2017
Additional ballots are still being counted throughout Wednesday. The counts will be updated several times throughout the next two days. The next update from Elections BC will be this afternoon. James and Furstenau declined comment about negotiations that are underway between the two parties. NDP Leader John Horgan has said his party and the Greens share political similarities when it comes to introducing reforms to the electoral system and campaign financing. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Additional ballots are still being counted throughout Wednesday. The counts will be updated several times throughout the next two days. The next update from Elections BC will be this afternoon. James and Furstenau declined comment about negotiations that are underway between the two parties. NDP Leader John Horgan has said his party and the Greens share political similarities when it comes to introducing reforms to the electoral system and campaign financing. (more...)
President Rouhani: We reach destination by unity, Supreme Leader's guidance
- May 25, 2017
Walking back on the Islamophobic rhetoric of his previous speeches on home soil, Trump stressed that his administration was looking to strengthen partnerships across the region, and said the war on terrorism is not a fight between faiths but "a battle between good and evil". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Walking back on the Islamophobic rhetoric of his previous speeches on home soil, Trump stressed that his administration was looking to strengthen partnerships across the region, and said the war on terrorism is not a fight between faiths but "a battle between good and evil". (more...)
Rouhani: 'Trump Anti Terrorism Summit 'Only A Show'
- May 25, 2017
Rouhani hailed Iranians' massive turnout in his first presser after re-election, which was held in Tehran May 22, Trend's correspondent reported from the event. Peace in the Middle East could only be possible with Iran at the table, Rouhani said. The accord took effect in January 2016 and was supposed to terminate all nuclear-related sanctions against Iran all at once, but its implementation has been hampered due to USA policies. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Rouhani hailed Iranians' massive turnout in his first presser after re-election, which was held in Tehran May 22, Trend's correspondent reported from the event. Peace in the Middle East could only be possible with Iran at the table, Rouhani said. The accord took effect in January 2016 and was supposed to terminate all nuclear-related sanctions against Iran all at once, but its implementation has been hampered due to USA policies. (more...)
'Joker' lookalike arrested for pointing loaded gun at drivers
- May 25, 2017
Lawrence Patrick Sullivan was booked on May 23 on charges relating to carrying a concealed firearm in Miami . Responding officers were greeted by a man with neon green hair and tattoos covering his arms, chest, and face, WSVN reported . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Lawrence Patrick Sullivan was booked on May 23 on charges relating to carrying a concealed firearm in Miami . Responding officers were greeted by a man with neon green hair and tattoos covering his arms, chest, and face, WSVN reported . (more...)
Pregnant Maryland teen not allowed at graduation ceremony
- May 25, 2017
But she won't be allowed to walk in her high school graduation this year. "Ultimately I don't think I could go through with an abortion, but all the support from my family and friends really helped me get through all this", she said . "To have a girl who is seven months pregnant walking at graduation would be easily misunderstood, bringing even more pressure onto Maddi", said Dave Hobbs, principal of Heritage Academy . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
But she won't be allowed to walk in her high school graduation this year. "Ultimately I don't think I could go through with an abortion, but all the support from my family and friends really helped me get through all this", she said . "To have a girl who is seven months pregnant walking at graduation would be easily misunderstood, bringing even more pressure onto Maddi", said Dave Hobbs, principal of Heritage Academy . (more...)
OPEC-led supply cuts expected to be extended by 9 months
- May 25, 2017
BMI Research said the OPEC-led cuts would only result in a balanced market this year, but that from 2018 onward markets would return to oversupply, albeit at a lower level than 2013-2016. Meanwhile, the Opec is still debating whether to extend oil output cuts by six or nine months, UAE Minister of Energy Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazroui said. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
BMI Research said the OPEC-led cuts would only result in a balanced market this year, but that from 2018 onward markets would return to oversupply, albeit at a lower level than 2013-2016. Meanwhile, the Opec is still debating whether to extend oil output cuts by six or nine months, UAE Minister of Energy Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazroui said. (more...)
Trump lashes out at Iran during Jerusalem visit
- May 25, 2017
A Palestinian stabbed and lightly wounded a border policeman in the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on Tuesday before being shot and wounded, police said. Any leader would face an enormous challenge in seeking to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together for meaningful talks, and Trump's inexperience and domestic political struggles will only add to it. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
A Palestinian stabbed and lightly wounded a border policeman in the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on Tuesday before being shot and wounded, police said. Any leader would face an enormous challenge in seeking to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together for meaningful talks, and Trump's inexperience and domestic political struggles will only add to it. (more...)
Iran sees OPEC consensus for nine-month oil output cut extension
- May 25, 2017
The speculation was enough to pull crude oil prices out of the overnight slump. Prices for both benchmarks ended at their highest levels in more than a month. Drawdown Capability: Maximum nominal drawdown capability is 4.4 million barrels per day. Jet fuel demand remain very strong and is up 10.4% compared to the same period past year. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The speculation was enough to pull crude oil prices out of the overnight slump. Prices for both benchmarks ended at their highest levels in more than a month. Drawdown Capability: Maximum nominal drawdown capability is 4.4 million barrels per day. Jet fuel demand remain very strong and is up 10.4% compared to the same period past year. (more...)
Ex-CIA chief was concerned over Trump campaign's contacts with Kremlin
- May 25, 2017
However, the released statement directly contradicts testimony given today (Tuesday) by former CIA Director John Brennan who says though the Russians clearly interfered with the 2016 USA elections he was hesitant to call it "colluding". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
However, the released statement directly contradicts testimony given today (Tuesday) by former CIA Director John Brennan who says though the Russians clearly interfered with the 2016 USA elections he was hesitant to call it "colluding". (more...)
Dem Ossoff Leading GOP's Handel in Georgia House Race
- May 25, 2017
SurveyUSA's previously polled the race in April, before the initial jungle primary that sent Ossoff and Handel, the top two finishers , into a runoff. 51 percent of voters do not consider a major issue that Ossoff lives outside the district, compared to 27 percent who say it is and 21 percent who believe it is a minor issue. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
SurveyUSA's previously polled the race in April, before the initial jungle primary that sent Ossoff and Handel, the top two finishers , into a runoff. 51 percent of voters do not consider a major issue that Ossoff lives outside the district, compared to 27 percent who say it is and 21 percent who believe it is a minor issue. (more...)
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