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Officer Yanez found not guilty of all counts in Philando Castile shooting
- June 17, 2017
Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, though sentencing guidelines suggest around four years is more likely. "They say "be calm" and 'wait for justice.' We get this", Shaun King, the senior justice writer for the New York Daily News , tweeted. Prosecutors attempted to paint Yanez as reckless in his behavior, arguing that he acted prematurely. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, though sentencing guidelines suggest around four years is more likely. "They say "be calm" and 'wait for justice.' We get this", Shaun King, the senior justice writer for the New York Daily News , tweeted. Prosecutors attempted to paint Yanez as reckless in his behavior, arguing that he acted prematurely. (more...)
Stars vent outrage over Philando Castile police shooting acquittal
- June 17, 2017
Later, she said: "My son loved this city, and this city killed my son. He has to answer to someone bigger than all of us", she said. He says: "What kind of system do we live in that we can't get justice?" Damn! What is it going to take? "My reaction? The verdict was a correct verdict, the jury worked hard", said Yanez attorney Earl Gray as he walked to his auto. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Later, she said: "My son loved this city, and this city killed my son. He has to answer to someone bigger than all of us", she said. He says: "What kind of system do we live in that we can't get justice?" Damn! What is it going to take? "My reaction? The verdict was a correct verdict, the jury worked hard", said Yanez attorney Earl Gray as he walked to his auto. (more...)
There are hardly any tech people on the Queen's Birthday Honours List
- June 17, 2017
Ed Sheeran receives an MBE for services to music and charity. "I'm representing the squadron and it is the squadron that is being honoured with this, not me". Former director of Manchester's LGBT Foundation, Gwynn Starkey, also receives an OBE. Those honoured from the world of entertainment include chart-topper Ed Sheeran and comedian David Walliams, with the honours committee describing the list as the most diverse yet. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Ed Sheeran receives an MBE for services to music and charity. "I'm representing the squadron and it is the squadron that is being honoured with this, not me". Former director of Manchester's LGBT Foundation, Gwynn Starkey, also receives an OBE. Those honoured from the world of entertainment include chart-topper Ed Sheeran and comedian David Walliams, with the honours committee describing the list as the most diverse yet. (more...)
President Trump tweets of 'witch hunt' amid ongoing Russia investigation
- June 17, 2017
He also testified he had told the President in January he was not personally under investigation. WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump pushed back against reports that he is now under investigation for obstruction of justice early Thursday morning, saying on Twitter that the probe is "led by some very bad and conflicted people". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
He also testified he had told the President in January he was not personally under investigation. WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump pushed back against reports that he is now under investigation for obstruction of justice early Thursday morning, saying on Twitter that the probe is "led by some very bad and conflicted people". (more...)
May visits fire victims in hospital
- June 17, 2017
May promised to hold a public inquiry into a fire that killed at least 17 people when it engulfed a 24-storey social housing block in West London , expressing her sorrow in a televised statement after meeting with the emergency services. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
May promised to hold a public inquiry into a fire that killed at least 17 people when it engulfed a 24-storey social housing block in West London , expressing her sorrow in a televised statement after meeting with the emergency services. (more...)
Theresa May orders public inquiry into tower fire
- June 17, 2017
Police said on Friday that 24 people are still being treated following the fire, with 12 remaining in critical care. The death toll is expected to rise further as rescue workers continue to search for victims - an operation that Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy described as "extremely challenging". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Police said on Friday that 24 people are still being treated following the fire, with 12 remaining in critical care. The death toll is expected to rise further as rescue workers continue to search for victims - an operation that Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy described as "extremely challenging". (more...)
Fowler and Koepka slug it out at US Open
- June 17, 2017
Open since Winged Foot in 1974, back when the names were more familiar for a major - Raymond Floyd, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Hale Irwin, who went on to win his first major. "And again, it's just a matter of getting competitive rounds under my belt", said McIlroy. McIlroy, the No. 2 player in the world, also arrived last Friday having missed the last month to rest a nagging rib injury. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Open since Winged Foot in 1974, back when the names were more familiar for a major - Raymond Floyd, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Hale Irwin, who went on to win his first major. "And again, it's just a matter of getting competitive rounds under my belt", said McIlroy. McIlroy, the No. 2 player in the world, also arrived last Friday having missed the last month to rest a nagging rib injury. (more...)
Officer who shot Philando Castile found not guilty
- June 17, 2017
In addition to evading charges for second-degree manslaughter, Officer Jeronimo Yanez was also acquitted of two felony counts of risky discharge of a firearm. The defense claimed Castile disregarded Yanez's orders during the traffic stop because he was stoned. After Castile told the officer he had the gun, Yanez told Castile, "OK, don't reach for it then", and, "Don't pull it out". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In addition to evading charges for second-degree manslaughter, Officer Jeronimo Yanez was also acquitted of two felony counts of risky discharge of a firearm. The defense claimed Castile disregarded Yanez's orders during the traffic stop because he was stoned. After Castile told the officer he had the gun, Yanez told Castile, "OK, don't reach for it then", and, "Don't pull it out". (more...)
Still no proof of collusion with Russians, says Donald Trump
- June 17, 2017
Rosenstein was acting, because Attorney General Jeff Sessions had recused himself from acting in the Russia investigation after it was revealed he had held two meetings with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before the November 8, 2016 election. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Rosenstein was acting, because Attorney General Jeff Sessions had recused himself from acting in the Russia investigation after it was revealed he had held two meetings with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before the November 8, 2016 election. (more...)
Trump to rollback United States policies on Cuba
- June 17, 2017
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the policy before the formal announcement, despite the president's regular criticism of the use of anonymous sources. "I guess we have to wait and see because I think he has good intentions". Trump made the demand for the return of "the cop-killer Joanne Chesimard", who was convicted in 1977 in the death of Trooper Werner Foerster. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the policy before the formal announcement, despite the president's regular criticism of the use of anonymous sources. "I guess we have to wait and see because I think he has good intentions". Trump made the demand for the return of "the cop-killer Joanne Chesimard", who was convicted in 1977 in the death of Trooper Werner Foerster. (more...)
Scalise remains in critical condition, doctors 'encouraged'
- June 17, 2017
Doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital, where Rep. Scalise is being treated, discussed his condition on Friday saying that they believed he would be in the hospital for a considerable amount of time, possibly weeks. Scalise was shot along with three other victims on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire at a park in Alexandria, Va., where a group of Republican lawmakers were holding an early-morning baseball practice. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital, where Rep. Scalise is being treated, discussed his condition on Friday saying that they believed he would be in the hospital for a considerable amount of time, possibly weeks. Scalise was shot along with three other victims on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire at a park in Alexandria, Va., where a group of Republican lawmakers were holding an early-morning baseball practice. (more...)
U.S. Defense Secretary mentions Taiwan at Asia Security Summit
- June 17, 2017
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis condemned China's "militarization" of islands in the South China Sea in a speech Friday and called North Korea a " clear and present danger ". US President Donald Trump - who frequently denounced China on the campaign trail - has turned to Beijing to help rein in North Korea's weapons program, prompting concerns among Asian allies that the US might go easy on the South China Sea issue. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis condemned China's "militarization" of islands in the South China Sea in a speech Friday and called North Korea a " clear and present danger ". US President Donald Trump - who frequently denounced China on the campaign trail - has turned to Beijing to help rein in North Korea's weapons program, prompting concerns among Asian allies that the US might go easy on the South China Sea issue. (more...)
Anger boils over as London fire toll hits 30
- June 17, 2017
According to the Times of London , the cladding's manufacturer said its use is banned in the U.S. on high-rise buildings "because of the fire and smoke spread". The protestors chanted "we want justice" as a year prior they have informed the landlord, KCTMO Cabot the building which was death-trap. Some 200 people marched near Notting Hill Gate tube station on Friday, demanding action from local councilors tasked with housing people following the disaster. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
According to the Times of London , the cladding's manufacturer said its use is banned in the U.S. on high-rise buildings "because of the fire and smoke spread". The protestors chanted "we want justice" as a year prior they have informed the landlord, KCTMO Cabot the building which was death-trap. Some 200 people marched near Notting Hill Gate tube station on Friday, demanding action from local councilors tasked with housing people following the disaster. (more...)
G7 Environmental Summit kicks off on Sunday but USA leaves early
- June 17, 2017
U.S. environment chief Scott Pruitt was recalled yesterday from the G-7 talks to hold a meeting with President Donald Trump in the US. U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris deal earlier this month and the U.S. The Paris accord commits countries to holding global temperature rises to "well below" 2C above pre-industrial levels, which will require global emissions to be cut to net zero by the second half of the century. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
U.S. environment chief Scott Pruitt was recalled yesterday from the G-7 talks to hold a meeting with President Donald Trump in the US. U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris deal earlier this month and the U.S. The Paris accord commits countries to holding global temperature rises to "well below" 2C above pre-industrial levels, which will require global emissions to be cut to net zero by the second half of the century. (more...)
Man who shot congressman wanted to work on tax policy, says Wife
- June 17, 2017
Until recently, Hodgkinson ran a home-inspection business out of his house in southern IL. "We were panicked and when I tried to reverse, I hit neutral instead and he opened my vehicle door and hit me, and then came to her auto door and pulled out a knife and cut her seatbelt and dragged her out". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Until recently, Hodgkinson ran a home-inspection business out of his house in southern IL. "We were panicked and when I tried to reverse, I hit neutral instead and he opened my vehicle door and hit me, and then came to her auto door and pulled out a knife and cut her seatbelt and dragged her out". (more...)
Michael Phelps to swim in a race against a shark
- June 17, 2017
He won against all of the humans, so now Michael Phelps is taking on a tougher competitor in the water: A shark . Interestingly, the news about Phelps racing a great white shark was released on the same day a story was published by NBC Sports about Phelps criticizing the International Olympic Committee for adding more swimming events to the Olympics. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
He won against all of the humans, so now Michael Phelps is taking on a tougher competitor in the water: A shark . Interestingly, the news about Phelps racing a great white shark was released on the same day a story was published by NBC Sports about Phelps criticizing the International Olympic Committee for adding more swimming events to the Olympics. (more...)
Conrad Roy's 'Thrilled' Grandpa Demands Michelle Carter Get 'Maximum' Sentence
- June 17, 2017
The Massachusetts woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 suicide of her boyfriend, Carter Roy III. "I thought you wanted to do this". Bowen , where a man was found guilty of encouraging a fellow inmate to hang himself ahead of his execution. And all the while, Carter kept goading him to do what he had said so many times he would do. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The Massachusetts woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 suicide of her boyfriend, Carter Roy III. "I thought you wanted to do this". Bowen , where a man was found guilty of encouraging a fellow inmate to hang himself ahead of his execution. And all the while, Carter kept goading him to do what he had said so many times he would do. (more...)
Israeli police officer critically injured in Jerusalem stabbing, attackers killed
- June 17, 2017
The officer was identified as Chief Sergeant Hadas Malka , a 23-year-old resident of the community of Azar in southern Israel , police spokeswoman Luba Samri said . Islamic State said the attack "will not be the last". Israeli security services later identified the attackers as 19-year-old Bara Ibrahim Muhammad Saleh; Adel Hassan Ahmad Anakush, 18; and Osama Ahmad Mustafa Atta, 19. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The officer was identified as Chief Sergeant Hadas Malka , a 23-year-old resident of the community of Azar in southern Israel , police spokeswoman Luba Samri said . Islamic State said the attack "will not be the last". Israeli security services later identified the attackers as 19-year-old Bara Ibrahim Muhammad Saleh; Adel Hassan Ahmad Anakush, 18; and Osama Ahmad Mustafa Atta, 19. (more...)
Government Ethics Office Releases Trump's Latest Financial Disclosure
- June 17, 2017
A 98-page disclosure form signed by President Trump, this report covers January 2016 through April 15, 2017, as reported by CNN Money. The Trump International Hotel Washington D.C., which opened in September, listed hotel-related revenue of $19.7 million, according to the form. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
A 98-page disclosure form signed by President Trump, this report covers January 2016 through April 15, 2017, as reported by CNN Money. The Trump International Hotel Washington D.C., which opened in September, listed hotel-related revenue of $19.7 million, according to the form. (more...)
Helmut Kohl, father of German unification, dies at age 87
- June 17, 2017
Famed for a massive girth on his 6ft 4in frame, Mr Kohl still moved nimbly in domestic politics and among rivals in his conservative Christian Democratic Union, holding power for 16 years until his defeat by centre-left rival Gerhard Schroeder in 1998. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Famed for a massive girth on his 6ft 4in frame, Mr Kohl still moved nimbly in domestic politics and among rivals in his conservative Christian Democratic Union, holding power for 16 years until his defeat by centre-left rival Gerhard Schroeder in 1998. (more...)
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