World
Three climbers dead and one missing near summit of Mount Everest
- May 28, 2017
As reported by The Washington Post , rescue crews were busy throughout the weekend. The guide descended to Camp IV to send a rescue team as he had suffered multiple injuries, including frostbite and snow blindness. Unfortunately, it was simply too late. The Tibetan side is less travelled than the Nepal side, and is generally considered more risky. An Indian climber who fell sick on his way down after a successful ascent is also reportedly missing. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
As reported by The Washington Post , rescue crews were busy throughout the weekend. The guide descended to Camp IV to send a rescue team as he had suffered multiple injuries, including frostbite and snow blindness. Unfortunately, it was simply too late. The Tibetan side is less travelled than the Nepal side, and is generally considered more risky. An Indian climber who fell sick on his way down after a successful ascent is also reportedly missing. (more...)
Patient, Doctor Groups Say New CBO Score Reveals Health Care Bill's Flaws
- May 28, 2017
More than one-third of all US children rely on Medicaid for their health care, and nearly half of Medicaid recipients are children. He tweeted the plan would cost the state almost $7 billion and take health coverage from more than 2.5 million New Yorkers. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
More than one-third of all US children rely on Medicaid for their health care, and nearly half of Medicaid recipients are children. He tweeted the plan would cost the state almost $7 billion and take health coverage from more than 2.5 million New Yorkers. (more...)
Trump scolds European leaders who react by snickering
- May 28, 2017
TAORMINA, Sicily (AP) - As he dashed through the Middle East and Europe, Donald Trump looked like a conventional American leader overseas. Trump also touted a renewed commitment by NATO's member to spend more on defense. "It's a big problem, it's a world problem, but it will be solved at some point". "The intent was to deliver a direct message, which he's done before, " the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to expand on Trump's remarks. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
TAORMINA, Sicily (AP) - As he dashed through the Middle East and Europe, Donald Trump looked like a conventional American leader overseas. Trump also touted a renewed commitment by NATO's member to spend more on defense. "It's a big problem, it's a world problem, but it will be solved at some point". "The intent was to deliver a direct message, which he's done before, " the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to expand on Trump's remarks. (more...)
Kushner sought secret communications with Russia
- May 28, 2017
National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster said Saturday that so-called "back-channeling" was normal, reported Voice of America .McMaster was in Taormina, Italy, on the sideline of the Group of Seven meetings, and he did not speak specifically about Jared Kushner , who is also a senior advisor to Trump . (more...)
- May 28, 2017
National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster said Saturday that so-called "back-channeling" was normal, reported Voice of America .McMaster was in Taormina, Italy, on the sideline of the Group of Seven meetings, and he did not speak specifically about Jared Kushner , who is also a senior advisor to Trump . (more...)
Mourinho in line for new Man Utd contract
- May 28, 2017
But he spoke of his gratitude to Jose Mourinho for making him first choice in the victorious Europa League campaign . United were frustrated for long periods of the game but found the all-important breakthrough 20 minutes from time, as the striker headed home at the back post. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
But he spoke of his gratitude to Jose Mourinho for making him first choice in the victorious Europa League campaign . United were frustrated for long periods of the game but found the all-important breakthrough 20 minutes from time, as the striker headed home at the back post. (more...)
Manchester: UK resumes intelligence-sharing after United States leak
- May 28, 2017
The bombing, which took place at the Manchester Arena just after the end of a concert by U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande, was the deadliest in Britain since July 2005, when 52 people were killed in attacks on London's transport network. The photographs also showed nuts and screws for shrapnel and a blue and black Karrimor rucksack that appeared to be carried by Abedi. The information had been shared between the countries as part of the long-standing security relationship between the ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The bombing, which took place at the Manchester Arena just after the end of a concert by U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande, was the deadliest in Britain since July 2005, when 52 people were killed in attacks on London's transport network. The photographs also showed nuts and screws for shrapnel and a blue and black Karrimor rucksack that appeared to be carried by Abedi. The information had been shared between the countries as part of the long-standing security relationship between the ... (more...)
Manchester concert bombing: More arrests, police respond to incident
- May 28, 2017
The 22-year-old Manchester-born man, who was known to security services, killed 22 people and injured 64 others at Manchester Arena , which was packed with children and teenagers there to see USA singer Ariana Grande . He was the son of Libyan parents who migrated to Britain in the early 1990s. Mohammed Fadl, a community leader, rejected that account and said while Abedi's family was well-known in Manchester , Abedi himself did not attend many gatherings. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The 22-year-old Manchester-born man, who was known to security services, killed 22 people and injured 64 others at Manchester Arena , which was packed with children and teenagers there to see USA singer Ariana Grande . He was the son of Libyan parents who migrated to Britain in the early 1990s. Mohammed Fadl, a community leader, rejected that account and said while Abedi's family was well-known in Manchester , Abedi himself did not attend many gatherings. (more...)
US president calls out NATO countries for not meeting spending pledges
- May 28, 2017
And at home, one Democratic leader called the remarks "condescending" and an "embarrassment", while Republican Sen. That wasn't the only time when Trump ruffled globalist feathers during his stay in Brussels . Just as notable as what Trump said, however, is what he didn't say. "The NATO of the future must include a great focus on terrorism and immigration, as well as threats from Russian Federation and on NATO's eastern and southern borders", Trump said. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
And at home, one Democratic leader called the remarks "condescending" and an "embarrassment", while Republican Sen. That wasn't the only time when Trump ruffled globalist feathers during his stay in Brussels . Just as notable as what Trump said, however, is what he didn't say. "The NATO of the future must include a great focus on terrorism and immigration, as well as threats from Russian Federation and on NATO's eastern and southern borders", Trump said. (more...)
Foreign terrorists killed in Marawi
- May 28, 2017
But soldiers have been going house-to-house to clear the city of militants. In a sign of the confusion over events inside the city, a local police chief told the AP on Friday that he was fine - two days after Duterte told journalists the police chief had been beheaded by militants. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
But soldiers have been going house-to-house to clear the city of militants. In a sign of the confusion over events inside the city, a local police chief told the AP on Friday that he was fine - two days after Duterte told journalists the police chief had been beheaded by militants. (more...)
Republican Gianforte Wins Montana Special Election
- May 28, 2017
The seat - which has not been held by a Democrat since 1997 - had most recently been held by Republican Ryan Zinke , whom Mr Trump appointed as interior secretary. Gianforte reportedly " body slammed " Jacobs at the candidate's campaign headquarters after receiving being questioned about the GOP's ObamaCare replacement plan. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The seat - which has not been held by a Democrat since 1997 - had most recently been held by Republican Ryan Zinke , whom Mr Trump appointed as interior secretary. Gianforte reportedly " body slammed " Jacobs at the candidate's campaign headquarters after receiving being questioned about the GOP's ObamaCare replacement plan. (more...)
Oregon clinches spot in the Women's College World Series
- May 28, 2017
Kentucky appeared to be well on its way to forcing a decisive Game 3 in the Eugene Super Regional, but the Wildcats' season ended in heartbreak fashion Saturday as the host Ducks came up with four runs in their final at-bat to claim a 6-5 win and a berth in the College World Series. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Kentucky appeared to be well on its way to forcing a decisive Game 3 in the Eugene Super Regional, but the Wildcats' season ended in heartbreak fashion Saturday as the host Ducks came up with four runs in their final at-bat to claim a 6-5 win and a berth in the College World Series. (more...)
G7 breaks up without US agreement on climate
- May 28, 2017
Host nation Italy had hoped to talk about Europe's migration crisis and problems in Africa, Reuters reported; on Saturday leaders from five African nations joined the summit. The U.S. pledged to reduce its annual greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 by 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels, which would be a reduction of about 1.6 billion tons of annual emissions. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Host nation Italy had hoped to talk about Europe's migration crisis and problems in Africa, Reuters reported; on Saturday leaders from five African nations joined the summit. The U.S. pledged to reduce its annual greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 by 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels, which would be a reduction of about 1.6 billion tons of annual emissions. (more...)
New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Characters Revealed In Awesome Images
- May 28, 2017
The sequel picks off where " The Force Awakens " left off, with Rey (Ridley) meeting Luke on a remote island, filmed off the coast of Ireland. Specifically, the prospect of a reunion with her brother Luke Skywalker was a strong theme in #TheForceAwakens , with Leia doing everything she could to find her missing sibling. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The sequel picks off where " The Force Awakens " left off, with Rey (Ridley) meeting Luke on a remote island, filmed off the coast of Ireland. Specifically, the prospect of a reunion with her brother Luke Skywalker was a strong theme in #TheForceAwakens , with Leia doing everything she could to find her missing sibling. (more...)
'Demagoguery at the Highest Level': Mulvaney Slams Dems' 'Lies' About Budget
- May 28, 2017
The contents of the budget won't come as much of a surprise for even the greenest business reporter: As expected, the president called for significant cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, entitlement spending and most federal agencies. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The contents of the budget won't come as much of a surprise for even the greenest business reporter: As expected, the president called for significant cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, entitlement spending and most federal agencies. (more...)
Trump's New Middle East Strategy May Be Based on Shaky Assumptions
- May 28, 2017
Indeed, it is far more probable that Mr. Trump's efforts to reignite dialogue between the Israeli and Palestinian leadership will be a one-off, an ersatz display of statesmanship that fleetingly showcases Mr. During the meeting, Mr. Trump discussed U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia as being important, participated in the national sword dance with King Salman, and praised Saudi Arabia for working to combat terrorism. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Indeed, it is far more probable that Mr. Trump's efforts to reignite dialogue between the Israeli and Palestinian leadership will be a one-off, an ersatz display of statesmanship that fleetingly showcases Mr. During the meeting, Mr. Trump discussed U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia as being important, participated in the national sword dance with King Salman, and praised Saudi Arabia for working to combat terrorism. (more...)
France urges Trump not to rush on Paris climate deal
- May 28, 2017
French diplomats had said beforehand that Mr Macron would use the meeting to try to convince Mr Trump to stick to a global deal to combat climate change. The 70-year-old Republican president had never publicly spoken about Macron before the elections, it was reported. But a French official is quoting Trump as telling the victor, President Emmanuel Macron (eh-mahn-yoo-EHL' mah-KROHN'), that he favored him all along. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
French diplomats had said beforehand that Mr Macron would use the meeting to try to convince Mr Trump to stick to a global deal to combat climate change. The 70-year-old Republican president had never publicly spoken about Macron before the elections, it was reported. But a French official is quoting Trump as telling the victor, President Emmanuel Macron (eh-mahn-yoo-EHL' mah-KROHN'), that he favored him all along. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation declines to provide requested materials to House Oversight
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is willing to cooperate with federal investigators looking into ties between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign, his attorney said. Earlier Thursday, House oversight committee chairman Jason Chaffetz told acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe that he wants records of Comey's contacts with the White House and Justice Department dating to September 2013, when Comey was sworn in as FBI director under President Barack Obama. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is willing to cooperate with federal investigators looking into ties between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign, his attorney said. Earlier Thursday, House oversight committee chairman Jason Chaffetz told acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe that he wants records of Comey's contacts with the White House and Justice Department dating to September 2013, when Comey was sworn in as FBI director under President Barack Obama. (more...)
Ariana Grande returning to 'incredibly brave city of Manchester' for benefit show
- May 28, 2017
British authorities are trying to contain the network they believe is behind the Manchester attack as it emerged that the suicide bomber, Salman Abedi , reportedly spoke to his brother in Libya just 15 minutes before he detonated his explosives. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
British authorities are trying to contain the network they believe is behind the Manchester attack as it emerged that the suicide bomber, Salman Abedi , reportedly spoke to his brother in Libya just 15 minutes before he detonated his explosives. (more...)
Carter adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski dies at 89
- May 28, 2017
Brzezinski, who was Polish born, served as Carter's national security advisor during the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He was the first director of the Trilateral Commission, an global discussion group, serving from 1973 to 1976. Following his work in the White House , Brzezinski continued to be an influential voice on foreign policy matters. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Brzezinski, who was Polish born, served as Carter's national security advisor during the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He was the first director of the Trilateral Commission, an global discussion group, serving from 1973 to 1976. Following his work in the White House , Brzezinski continued to be an influential voice on foreign policy matters. (more...)
Governor Abbott Signs New Court Security Bill
- May 28, 2017
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters he's willing to go to a special session if the House doesn't act on property taxes and a " bathroom bill " - which would regulate which restrooms transgender Texans can use. It further mandates that a teacher automatically lose his or her license if he or she has to register as a sex offender. The high court voted 5-3 to block the new requirement that Texas abortion facilities meet minimum room sizes and have pipelines for anesthesia, and force their ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters he's willing to go to a special session if the House doesn't act on property taxes and a " bathroom bill " - which would regulate which restrooms transgender Texans can use. It further mandates that a teacher automatically lose his or her license if he or she has to register as a sex offender. The high court voted 5-3 to block the new requirement that Texas abortion facilities meet minimum room sizes and have pipelines for anesthesia, and force their ... (more...)
Latest news
Puerto Rico Votes On Statehood - Though Congress Will Make Final Call