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Professor eats his pro-Brexit book after election stunner
- June 13, 2017
The caller's remarks follow an astounding rise for the Labour party after months of persistent negativity in the press and Mr Corbyn's own colleagues calling for him to resign. "I am a man of my words". The professor of politics at the University of Kent was filmed eating pages of his book on Live TV and answering questions of the news anchor easily. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The caller's remarks follow an astounding rise for the Labour party after months of persistent negativity in the press and Mr Corbyn's own colleagues calling for him to resign. "I am a man of my words". The professor of politics at the University of Kent was filmed eating pages of his book on Live TV and answering questions of the news anchor easily. (more...)
Brazil's Temer gets big victory in electoral court ruling
- June 13, 2017
Casting the deciding 4-3 vote after four days of deliberation, Gilmar Mendes, chief judge of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, said: "You don't switch the president of the republic every hour". The exclusion of that evidence strengthened Temer's line of defense. Her impeachment in August 2016 elevated Temer, her running mate, to the top office, but a guilty verdict in the case decided Friday would have annulled the 2014 results entirely, reports NPR's Philip Reeves. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Casting the deciding 4-3 vote after four days of deliberation, Gilmar Mendes, chief judge of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, said: "You don't switch the president of the republic every hour". The exclusion of that evidence strengthened Temer's line of defense. Her impeachment in August 2016 elevated Temer, her running mate, to the top office, but a guilty verdict in the case decided Friday would have annulled the 2014 results entirely, reports NPR's Philip Reeves. (more...)
Bill Cosby's defense rests without hearing from famed comedian
- June 13, 2017
Cosby did not testify in his own defense at his trial . After being MIA during the first week Bill Cosby was on trial for sexual assault, his wife Camille Cosby finally made an appearance on Monday. The attorney went on to note the case could have been filed years ago but wasn't. Dozens of women have made similar accusations against Cosby stretching back to the 1960s, although only Constand has accused him of a crime that allegedly took place recently enough to allow for prosecution. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Cosby did not testify in his own defense at his trial . After being MIA during the first week Bill Cosby was on trial for sexual assault, his wife Camille Cosby finally made an appearance on Monday. The attorney went on to note the case could have been filed years ago but wasn't. Dozens of women have made similar accusations against Cosby stretching back to the 1960s, although only Constand has accused him of a crime that allegedly took place recently enough to allow for prosecution. (more...)
US official makes brief appearance at G7 environment summit
- June 13, 2017
Trump was represented by Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt , who flew home at the end of the first day after insisting that the U.S. The world's largest economies are divided over how to tackle global warming following the withdrawal of the USA from the Paris climate accord this month. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Trump was represented by Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt , who flew home at the end of the first day after insisting that the U.S. The world's largest economies are divided over how to tackle global warming following the withdrawal of the USA from the Paris climate accord this month. (more...)
Hundreds to attend protests in downtown Seattle
- June 13, 2017
Protesters of Islamic law and counter-demonstrators expressing support for Muslims clashed verbally Saturday, prompting police to step between them, as dozens of anti-Shariah rallies took place around the country. The state patrol says the march inside the Capitol Rotunda was kept separate from the counter-demonstration outside, but a "brief exchange" between the two groups outside led to the arrests. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Protesters of Islamic law and counter-demonstrators expressing support for Muslims clashed verbally Saturday, prompting police to step between them, as dozens of anti-Shariah rallies took place around the country. The state patrol says the march inside the Capitol Rotunda was kept separate from the counter-demonstration outside, but a "brief exchange" between the two groups outside led to the arrests. (more...)
12-year-old girl helps deliver baby brother
- June 13, 2017
The new mother concluded: "Seeing the emotions on her face, it made me cry". Say what? "I was like, are you kidding me? Never in a million years, if you would have told me 12 years ago she (Jacee) would be delivering my last born , I would have told you - you're insane!" The rare and emotional moment has given Jacee Dellapena a very special relationship with her new brother. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The new mother concluded: "Seeing the emotions on her face, it made me cry". Say what? "I was like, are you kidding me? Never in a million years, if you would have told me 12 years ago she (Jacee) would be delivering my last born , I would have told you - you're insane!" The rare and emotional moment has given Jacee Dellapena a very special relationship with her new brother. (more...)
Trump never stood a chance against James Comey
- June 13, 2017
Comey's testimony in the most widely anticipated congressional hearing in years will put at center stage a high-stakes clash between two men with vastly different personas. Republicans, pleased some seven months ago but who support Trump, may concur with the president's assessment of Comey as a "showboat". He further denied ever asking Comey for his "loyalty", contradicting Comey's detailed allegations. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Comey's testimony in the most widely anticipated congressional hearing in years will put at center stage a high-stakes clash between two men with vastly different personas. Republicans, pleased some seven months ago but who support Trump, may concur with the president's assessment of Comey as a "showboat". He further denied ever asking Comey for his "loyalty", contradicting Comey's detailed allegations. (more...)
N.Korea Lobs Missiles into East Sea
- June 13, 2017
KCNA said launched cruise missile detected and hit a lay boat floating on the East Sea after making the "precise circuitous flights". "But I think North Korea is sending a clear message to say that, 'We see the USA sailing these ships off our coasts as a potential threat and we're developing systems that could make it harder for the U.S.to do that, '" David Wright, Co-Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told me. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
KCNA said launched cruise missile detected and hit a lay boat floating on the East Sea after making the "precise circuitous flights". "But I think North Korea is sending a clear message to say that, 'We see the USA sailing these ships off our coasts as a potential threat and we're developing systems that could make it harder for the U.S.to do that, '" David Wright, Co-Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told me. (more...)
UK Prime Minister May's Party Projected To Lose Majority In Parliament
- June 13, 2017
In an article for the Conservative Home website, Timothy conceded that the campaign had failed to communicate "Theresa's positive plan for the future", and to notice surging support for the opposition Labour Party. The Conservatives could be forced to compromise to win DUP backing. Despite falling short of a majority in Parliament, the Conservative Party is still the largest group in the house. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
In an article for the Conservative Home website, Timothy conceded that the campaign had failed to communicate "Theresa's positive plan for the future", and to notice surging support for the opposition Labour Party. The Conservatives could be forced to compromise to win DUP backing. Despite falling short of a majority in Parliament, the Conservative Party is still the largest group in the house. (more...)
Sessions to Testify in Public Hearing on Tuesday
- June 13, 2017
The hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. Pacific. Watch a live stream right here on this Inquisitr page, below - or on the Senate Intelligence Committee website by visiting this link . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. Pacific. Watch a live stream right here on this Inquisitr page, below - or on the Senate Intelligence Committee website by visiting this link . (more...)
U.S. attorney general to testify in open hearing on Russian Federation probe
- June 13, 2017
In addition to the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russia's role in US politics, special counsel Robert Mueller is leading an independent inquiry into Russia's meddling and potential links between Russians and the Trump campaign, after being appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein last month . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
In addition to the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russia's role in US politics, special counsel Robert Mueller is leading an independent inquiry into Russia's meddling and potential links between Russians and the Trump campaign, after being appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein last month . (more...)
Sessions' testimony to Congress Tuesday to be open to public
- June 13, 2017
The Justice Department had indicated over the weekend that Sessions was ready to testify before the Intelligence Committee, as his previously scheduled appearance to talk about the 2018 budget was scrapped. These probes have led to very bad optics for the administration, if nothing else, after James Comey said in March that the feds are looking into whether the President's campaign colluded with these efforts. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Justice Department had indicated over the weekend that Sessions was ready to testify before the Intelligence Committee, as his previously scheduled appearance to talk about the 2018 budget was scrapped. These probes have led to very bad optics for the administration, if nothing else, after James Comey said in March that the feds are looking into whether the President's campaign colluded with these efforts. (more...)
Japan to Beef up Missile Defense Capabilities This Summer
- June 13, 2017
The same month, North Korea claimed it had successfully tested a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile. Japan has stepped up evacuation drills in recent months as North Korea tests missiles in defiance of global pressure to halt its weapons programme. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The same month, North Korea claimed it had successfully tested a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile. Japan has stepped up evacuation drills in recent months as North Korea tests missiles in defiance of global pressure to halt its weapons programme. (more...)
Bruce Arena rebuilds US confidence after Jurgen Klinsmann
- June 13, 2017
Paul Arriola - 5: Didn't do much going forward. In this case, after a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday in Colorado, Arena planned to swap out at least seven and perhaps the entire group. Pro Soccer Talk's Andy Edwards looks at Arena's game plan . The U.S. advantage was again short lived. With a break in qualifying until September, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup coming next month, the atmosphere is light years away from what it was late last year when the American team lost ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Paul Arriola - 5: Didn't do much going forward. In this case, after a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday in Colorado, Arena planned to swap out at least seven and perhaps the entire group. Pro Soccer Talk's Andy Edwards looks at Arena's game plan . The U.S. advantage was again short lived. With a break in qualifying until September, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup coming next month, the atmosphere is light years away from what it was late last year when the American team lost ... (more...)
Trump welcomes NCAA champion football team to White House
- June 13, 2017
The Tigers are scheduled to leave from the campus just after 8 a.m. Monday. Clemson president Jim Clements and head football coach Dabo Swinney also got a chance to address the crowd as part of the celebration. But then, a few minutes in, the President tossed in a weird little burn... to every single Clemson fan ever. Following the White House visit, the team and staff continued their tour of Washington with a trip to the U.S. (more...)
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- June 13, 2017
The Tigers are scheduled to leave from the campus just after 8 a.m. Monday. Clemson president Jim Clements and head football coach Dabo Swinney also got a chance to address the crowd as part of the celebration. But then, a few minutes in, the President tossed in a weird little burn... to every single Clemson fan ever. Following the White House visit, the team and staff continued their tour of Washington with a trip to the U.S. (more...)
GOP's pursuit of health care overhaul comes with risks
- June 13, 2017
In addition to the likely decision to eliminate Medicaid expansion, the Senate version of the AHCA will continue to push for wholesale change of Medicaid from an entitlement program where everyone who qualifies for coverage receives it to a per capita cap system where states are alotted a set amount of money each year with which to provide care to low-income and disabled individuals. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
In addition to the likely decision to eliminate Medicaid expansion, the Senate version of the AHCA will continue to push for wholesale change of Medicaid from an entitlement program where everyone who qualifies for coverage receives it to a per capita cap system where states are alotted a set amount of money each year with which to provide care to low-income and disabled individuals. (more...)
Climate change rift raises temperature for G7 meet
- June 13, 2017
In a footnote, the USA said it was showing its commitment to a reduced C02 footprint by achieving pre-1994 levels of the gas. When President Donald Trump announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord, he did so in the face of severe criticism from both environmental and business interests. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
In a footnote, the USA said it was showing its commitment to a reduced C02 footprint by achieving pre-1994 levels of the gas. When President Donald Trump announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord, he did so in the face of severe criticism from both environmental and business interests. (more...)
Kuwait emir warns against 'undesirable consequences' in Gulf dispute
- June 13, 2017
But Jason Tuvey, Middle East economist at London-based Capital Economics, said that as long as the other Gulf countries did not interfere with Qatar's LNG exports, which would be a major escalation of the crisis , the tiny state would probably be able to carry on without a serious recession. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
But Jason Tuvey, Middle East economist at London-based Capital Economics, said that as long as the other Gulf countries did not interfere with Qatar's LNG exports, which would be a major escalation of the crisis , the tiny state would probably be able to carry on without a serious recession. (more...)
Tiger Woods' DUI video released by cops
- June 13, 2017
The video shows Woods' vehicle pulled over to the right side of the road with the right blinker on. In the video, Woods can been seen walking slowly as an officer puts him through a field sobriety test . Woods' speech was "extremely slow and slurred, mumbled [and] confused" and he was "extremely sleepy", according to the report . Woods was taken to jail and subsequently released on his own recognizance. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The video shows Woods' vehicle pulled over to the right side of the road with the right blinker on. In the video, Woods can been seen walking slowly as an officer puts him through a field sobriety test . Woods' speech was "extremely slow and slurred, mumbled [and] confused" and he was "extremely sleepy", according to the report . Woods was taken to jail and subsequently released on his own recognizance. (more...)
Moscow protest location changed, raising fear of arrests
- June 13, 2017
People gather for an anti-corruption rally in St. Petersburg , Russia, Monday. The General Prosecutor's Office warned that a protest there would be illegal and police would be forced to take "all necessary measures" to prevent disorder. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
People gather for an anti-corruption rally in St. Petersburg , Russia, Monday. The General Prosecutor's Office warned that a protest there would be illegal and police would be forced to take "all necessary measures" to prevent disorder. (more...)
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