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LGBTQ community still healing from deadly Pulse Nightclub shooting
- June 12, 2017
Many massive, colorful tributes to the victims of Pulse sprang up around Orlando after the Pulse tragedy. "We are going to make sure that the legacy of Orlando, and the legacy of Pulse, is the legacy of love and compassion", Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs said during the ceremony. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Many massive, colorful tributes to the victims of Pulse sprang up around Orlando after the Pulse tragedy. "We are going to make sure that the legacy of Orlando, and the legacy of Pulse, is the legacy of love and compassion", Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs said during the ceremony. (more...)
Al Franken: I Don't Think Trump Ordered Comey to Quash Russia Probe
- June 12, 2017
Lawmakers from both parties are urging President Donald Trump not to stand in the way of fired FBI Director James Comey , who is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee investigating possible Trump campaign ties to Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Lawmakers from both parties are urging President Donald Trump not to stand in the way of fired FBI Director James Comey , who is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee investigating possible Trump campaign ties to Russian Federation. (more...)
Calvert-Lewin delivers World Cup glory for England
- June 12, 2017
The Young Lions had to withstand a ferocious second-half onslaught, with goalkeeper Woodman saving a penalty from Adalberto Penaranda 16 minutes from the end. " At the beginning of the tournament I set myself the goal of trying to get the Golden Glove ". "We were not able to give the country the joy it wanted but people will not forget these players". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Young Lions had to withstand a ferocious second-half onslaught, with goalkeeper Woodman saving a penalty from Adalberto Penaranda 16 minutes from the end. " At the beginning of the tournament I set myself the goal of trying to get the Golden Glove ". "We were not able to give the country the joy it wanted but people will not forget these players". (more...)
UK PM's Brexit plan has not changed, her spokesman says
- June 12, 2017
It would mark a significant, unexpected change in the approach to Brexit and may not have the necessary support within the Conservative Party . Ruth Davidson , the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, expressed those doubts publicly on Friday evening after speaking to May. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
It would mark a significant, unexpected change in the approach to Brexit and may not have the necessary support within the Conservative Party . Ruth Davidson , the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, expressed those doubts publicly on Friday evening after speaking to May. (more...)
Theresa May's two key aides quit following election
- June 12, 2017
To hear more about all this, we called Roger Scully once again. "Everybody is positioning themselves", said Anand Menon , professor of European politics and foreign affairs at Kings College London . Davidson told the BBC that she had told Theresa May that "there [are] a number of things that count to me more than the party". In a statement at Downing Street, after returning from Buckingham Palace, where she received the Queen's permission to form a government, May shrugged off a ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
To hear more about all this, we called Roger Scully once again. "Everybody is positioning themselves", said Anand Menon , professor of European politics and foreign affairs at Kings College London . Davidson told the BBC that she had told Theresa May that "there [are] a number of things that count to me more than the party". In a statement at Downing Street, after returning from Buckingham Palace, where she received the Queen's permission to form a government, May shrugged off a ... (more...)
Supreme Court Strikes Down Citizenship Law That Treats Mothers And Fathers Differently
- June 12, 2017
Constitution's equal protection guarantee. Congress can not legislate based on "once habitual, but now untenable" stereotypes about male domination, wrote Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Sessions v. Currently, the law dictates that children of a USA father must live in the country for a longer period of time than those born to a US mother before being granted citizenship. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Constitution's equal protection guarantee. Congress can not legislate based on "once habitual, but now untenable" stereotypes about male domination, wrote Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Sessions v. Currently, the law dictates that children of a USA father must live in the country for a longer period of time than those born to a US mother before being granted citizenship. (more...)
Puerto Rico upholds statehood demand in contentious vote
- June 12, 2017
Oscar Lopez Rivera participates in the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Ave. on Sun., June 11, 2017 in New York City. In the non-binding referendum , voters were asked to pick one of three options: statehood, independence or to remain as a US-territory. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Oscar Lopez Rivera participates in the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Ave. on Sun., June 11, 2017 in New York City. In the non-binding referendum , voters were asked to pick one of three options: statehood, independence or to remain as a US-territory. (more...)
Sanders 'Delighted' by Corbyn's Success in UK Election
- June 12, 2017
Labour surpassed expectations by winning 262. "I don't think she does have a majority in the House of Commons for leaving the single market", said Anna Soubry, a Conservative member of parliament who campaigned ahead of last year's referendum for Britain to stay in the EU. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Labour surpassed expectations by winning 262. "I don't think she does have a majority in the House of Commons for leaving the single market", said Anna Soubry, a Conservative member of parliament who campaigned ahead of last year's referendum for Britain to stay in the EU. (more...)
Kylie Jenner feels 'pressured' to keep up an image
- June 12, 2017
Speaking candidly about her life in the clip, the 19-year-old admits: "For so long I've been putting on this different persona to the world". So, unless you've been living under some kind of WiFi-proof rock, you'll know all about the makeup empire that is Kylie Cosmetics . (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Speaking candidly about her life in the clip, the 19-year-old admits: "For so long I've been putting on this different persona to the world". So, unless you've been living under some kind of WiFi-proof rock, you'll know all about the makeup empire that is Kylie Cosmetics . (more...)
Italy gaffer Gian Piero Ventura fires Spain warning after Liechtenstein rout
- June 12, 2017
On Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 21:45, the next match of the 6th round of the group stage of qualification for the World Cup , in which the Italian team at the stadium "Dacia Arena" will play against the national team of Liechtenstein . " In the second half we did things as we should have, we played with a lot more lucidity and the chances came, and eventually so did the goals ". But Ciro Immobile could only fire straight at goalkeeper Peter Jehle when through on goal, and Insigne scuffed ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
On Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 21:45, the next match of the 6th round of the group stage of qualification for the World Cup , in which the Italian team at the stadium "Dacia Arena" will play against the national team of Liechtenstein . " In the second half we did things as we should have, we played with a lot more lucidity and the chances came, and eventually so did the goals ". But Ciro Immobile could only fire straight at goalkeeper Peter Jehle when through on goal, and Insigne scuffed ... (more...)
Vladimir Putin critic reportedly detained before Moscow protest
- June 12, 2017
Most of the Moscow protesters appeared to be under 30, although there was a sizeable number of middle-aged people and couples with children. The Reuters news agency reported that more than 100 people were arrested in Moscow , while according to the NGO OVD-Info 121 people were arrested in Moscow and a further 137 were arrested in St Petersburg. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Most of the Moscow protesters appeared to be under 30, although there was a sizeable number of middle-aged people and couples with children. The Reuters news agency reported that more than 100 people were arrested in Moscow , while according to the NGO OVD-Info 121 people were arrested in Moscow and a further 137 were arrested in St Petersburg. (more...)
US breaks with G7 on climate, development banks: statement
- June 12, 2017
Environment ministers and officials met in a luxury hotel, sitting around a table covered in lush grass, to discuss issues ranging from climate change to sustainable development and litter at sea. The UAE may also be in a position to replace financial incentives the U.S. had to offer to developing countries in the region and those most vulnerable to climate change such as Yemen, Somalia and South Sudan. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Environment ministers and officials met in a luxury hotel, sitting around a table covered in lush grass, to discuss issues ranging from climate change to sustainable development and litter at sea. The UAE may also be in a position to replace financial incentives the U.S. had to offer to developing countries in the region and those most vulnerable to climate change such as Yemen, Somalia and South Sudan. (more...)
Here is how to get the new Pride reaction on Facebook
- June 12, 2017
The limited time option was installed so users can celebrate Pride Month. However, to gain access to the new reaction you have to take one very important step. The rainbow reaction is also being used to troll politicians who have expressed their anti-LGBTQ views, including Alabama's former Supreme Court Judge Roy Moore . (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The limited time option was installed so users can celebrate Pride Month. However, to gain access to the new reaction you have to take one very important step. The rainbow reaction is also being used to troll politicians who have expressed their anti-LGBTQ views, including Alabama's former Supreme Court Judge Roy Moore . (more...)
Omaha to host audition for revived 'American Idol'
- June 12, 2017
You must be at least 15 to audition. There are two open audition cities: Chicago on September 11 and New Orleans on September 14. On Monday morning, Katy Perry , who has signed on to be one of the judges, announced on Good Morning America that the show is now accepting audition videos . (more...)
- June 12, 2017
You must be at least 15 to audition. There are two open audition cities: Chicago on September 11 and New Orleans on September 14. On Monday morning, Katy Perry , who has signed on to be one of the judges, announced on Good Morning America that the show is now accepting audition videos . (more...)
Penguins defeat Predators, defend Stanley Cup title
- June 12, 2017
All within a calendar year. "He's now one of the best to ever play the game", Penguins owner Mario Lemieux , a two-time Stanley Cup victor as a player, said of his former team mate. Second, we're working w Pens on parade . Around town, many jumped on the Predators' bandwagon, driving television ratings for both home and away games to numbers never previously seen in Nashville. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
All within a calendar year. "He's now one of the best to ever play the game", Penguins owner Mario Lemieux , a two-time Stanley Cup victor as a player, said of his former team mate. Second, we're working w Pens on parade . Around town, many jumped on the Predators' bandwagon, driving television ratings for both home and away games to numbers never previously seen in Nashville. (more...)
15-year-old arrested in death of 10-year-old Colorado girl
- June 12, 2017
The 15-year-old, who was not identified, was arrested for investigation of first-degree murder in the death of Kiaya Campbell , according to a tweet from the Thornton Police Department . The boy, who wasn't named because he is a juvenile, was booked into a juvenile detention center while cops continued to investigate kiaya's death. Police wouldn't confirm if the teenager arrested is the girlfriend's son. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The 15-year-old, who was not identified, was arrested for investigation of first-degree murder in the death of Kiaya Campbell , according to a tweet from the Thornton Police Department . The boy, who wasn't named because he is a juvenile, was booked into a juvenile detention center while cops continued to investigate kiaya's death. Police wouldn't confirm if the teenager arrested is the girlfriend's son. (more...)
Trump and Paris climate change accord
- June 12, 2017
The 2015 pact, signed by 195 countries, seeks to fight global warming by preventing the Earth from heating up by 1.8 degrees between now and 2100 by limiting the amount of greenhouses gases levels that trees, soil and oceans can absorb. Specifically, it requires countries to set their own targets for reducing emissions by 2020. "As the Trump administration pulls back we will push forward and reduce our fair share of carbon emissions in line with the Paris Accord". (more...)
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- June 12, 2017
The 2015 pact, signed by 195 countries, seeks to fight global warming by preventing the Earth from heating up by 1.8 degrees between now and 2100 by limiting the amount of greenhouses gases levels that trees, soil and oceans can absorb. Specifically, it requires countries to set their own targets for reducing emissions by 2020. "As the Trump administration pulls back we will push forward and reduce our fair share of carbon emissions in line with the Paris Accord". (more...)
Iran's Pretty Upset With Trump For Calling Them Out After Tehran Attack
- June 12, 2017
Larijani also criticised a Wednesday decision by the US Senate to move forward on a new set of sanctions against Iran, including its elite Revolutionary Guards, a move that came on the same day as the Tehran attacks. Meanwhile, President Trump's statement on the attack has prompted criticism in Iran. "The terrorists first went by vehicle to the mausoleum and after dropping two of them off, went to the city centre to attack parliament", the police said. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Larijani also criticised a Wednesday decision by the US Senate to move forward on a new set of sanctions against Iran, including its elite Revolutionary Guards, a move that came on the same day as the Tehran attacks. Meanwhile, President Trump's statement on the attack has prompted criticism in Iran. "The terrorists first went by vehicle to the mausoleum and after dropping two of them off, went to the city centre to attack parliament", the police said. (more...)
Video expected to be shown in Penn State pledge's death case
- June 12, 2017
Video shot inside the Beta Theta Pi house was being shown from the night the pledge was ordered to drink and then fatally injured in a series of falls. "They should have been trying to get him help". The fraternity brothers are accused of waiting almost 12 hours before calling for help. Tom Kline, the Piazza's family attorney, has said the announcement of changes and formation of the team should be viewed as just first steps. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Video shot inside the Beta Theta Pi house was being shown from the night the pledge was ordered to drink and then fatally injured in a series of falls. "They should have been trying to get him help". The fraternity brothers are accused of waiting almost 12 hours before calling for help. Tom Kline, the Piazza's family attorney, has said the announcement of changes and formation of the team should be viewed as just first steps. (more...)
Montana's Gianforte avoids jail time for reporter assault
- June 12, 2017
Following Gianforte's sentence, Mr Jacobs released a statement saying "while I have no doubt that actions like these were an aberration for Congressman-elect Gianforte personally, I worry that, in the context of our political debate, they have become increasingly common". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Following Gianforte's sentence, Mr Jacobs released a statement saying "while I have no doubt that actions like these were an aberration for Congressman-elect Gianforte personally, I worry that, in the context of our political debate, they have become increasingly common". (more...)
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