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U.S. official's 'quiet diplomacy' led to Warmbier's release
- June 17, 2017
The Warmbiers were told just a week ago that their son contracted botulism and fell into a coma shortly after being arrested and sentenced, in March previous year. However, Warmbier fell into a coma and has remained that way for most of his 17 months in North Korea . He added that they are letting the medical experts find out the real reason for Otto's brain injury. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The Warmbiers were told just a week ago that their son contracted botulism and fell into a coma shortly after being arrested and sentenced, in March previous year. However, Warmbier fell into a coma and has remained that way for most of his 17 months in North Korea . He added that they are letting the medical experts find out the real reason for Otto's brain injury. (more...)
United States lawmakers back at work after shooting, congressman still hospitalized
- June 17, 2017
He was identified as James T. Hodgkinson , a 66-year-old home inspector from IL who had several minor run-ins with the law in recent years and belonged to a Facebook group called "Terminate the Republican Party ". It appears that Scalise, his Republican colleagues and others, who were practicing for a charity baseball game, were targeted by a man - who died from his own wounds - who disagreed with Republicans' positions. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
He was identified as James T. Hodgkinson , a 66-year-old home inspector from IL who had several minor run-ins with the law in recent years and belonged to a Facebook group called "Terminate the Republican Party ". It appears that Scalise, his Republican colleagues and others, who were practicing for a charity baseball game, were targeted by a man - who died from his own wounds - who disagreed with Republicans' positions. (more...)
Donald Trump calls federal probe into whether he obstructed justice "phony"
- June 17, 2017
Witch Hunt", the president wrote on Twitter . Rosenstein also has authority to fire Mueller, if he finds evidence of good cause. Trump's Twitter response followed days of intensifying criticism of Mueller from some conservatives who have charged the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director and his team with political bias and have claimed his relationship to Comey and an earlier meeting with Trump amount to conflicts of interest. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Witch Hunt", the president wrote on Twitter . Rosenstein also has authority to fire Mueller, if he finds evidence of good cause. Trump's Twitter response followed days of intensifying criticism of Mueller from some conservatives who have charged the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director and his team with political bias and have claimed his relationship to Comey and an earlier meeting with Trump amount to conflicts of interest. (more...)
Scalise doctor hopes for 'excellent recovery' despite risk
- June 17, 2017
Ron DeSantis told media on Wednesday. Scalise , 51, sustained injuries to internal organs, broken bones and severe bleeding after being shot in his left hip on Wednesday morning on a baseball field in a Washington suburb. Sava said the congressman remains sedated but was able to "respond to family members" and physicians. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana , second from left, arrives for a Special GOP Leadership Election on Capitol Hill in Washington on November 15, ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Ron DeSantis told media on Wednesday. Scalise , 51, sustained injuries to internal organs, broken bones and severe bleeding after being shot in his left hip on Wednesday morning on a baseball field in a Washington suburb. Sava said the congressman remains sedated but was able to "respond to family members" and physicians. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana , second from left, arrives for a Special GOP Leadership Election on Capitol Hill in Washington on November 15, ... (more...)
Minnesota police clear protesters off interstate after Yanez acquittal
- June 17, 2017
Also, his defense attorneys made the argument that Castile was intoxicated with marijuana and mentioned that influenced his actions. Ploussard said jurors spent a lot of time dissecting the "culpable negligence" requirement for conviction. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Also, his defense attorneys made the argument that Castile was intoxicated with marijuana and mentioned that influenced his actions. Ploussard said jurors spent a lot of time dissecting the "culpable negligence" requirement for conviction. (more...)
Third London Bridge attacker identified
- June 17, 2017
Earlier, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera had reported that Zaghba had been stopped at an Italian airport because authorities believed he was on his way to Syria, and that Italian officials had warned British counterparts about him. He and Butt lived in Barking in east London . They said one arrest had been made on Tuesday. "Detectives investigating the London Bridge terror attack have carried out a search warrant at an address in east London in the early hours of Wednesday, 07 ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Earlier, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera had reported that Zaghba had been stopped at an Italian airport because authorities believed he was on his way to Syria, and that Italian officials had warned British counterparts about him. He and Butt lived in Barking in east London . They said one arrest had been made on Tuesday. "Detectives investigating the London Bridge terror attack have carried out a search warrant at an address in east London in the early hours of Wednesday, 07 ... (more...)
Ohio man identified as suspect in killings of 5 in 2 cities
- June 17, 2017
Police in North Royalton have charged George Brinkman with 3 counts aggravated murder, 3 counts kidnapping, and 1 count tampering with evidence in the deaths of three women who were found in their home on Sunday. The episode began around 9 p.m. Monday at a Brunswick, Ohio , home, the Brunswick Division of Police said at a news conference this morning. Sheriff Maier said the police think that the three women killed in North Royalton, Ohio , were murdered before the Johns were ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Police in North Royalton have charged George Brinkman with 3 counts aggravated murder, 3 counts kidnapping, and 1 count tampering with evidence in the deaths of three women who were found in their home on Sunday. The episode began around 9 p.m. Monday at a Brunswick, Ohio , home, the Brunswick Division of Police said at a news conference this morning. Sheriff Maier said the police think that the three women killed in North Royalton, Ohio , were murdered before the Johns were ... (more...)
Wife of Nik Wallenda hangs by teeth over Niagara Falls
- June 17, 2017
She did splits hanging off the hoop backwards, before biting into an iron jaw and briefly dangling by her teeth about 300 feet in the air. The $120,000 stunt was jointly sponsored by the city of Niagara Falls , the Niagara County Legislature and the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
She did splits hanging off the hoop backwards, before biting into an iron jaw and briefly dangling by her teeth about 300 feet in the air. The $120,000 stunt was jointly sponsored by the city of Niagara Falls , the Niagara County Legislature and the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino. (more...)
Everything you need to know about 2017 Confederations Cup in Russian Federation
- June 17, 2017
Security will be a concern over the two weeks in stadiums which have been dogged by construction delays and structural problems. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opener along with Federation Internationale de Football Association boss Gianni Infantino at Saint Petersburg's purpose-built World Cup 68,000-seater stadium. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Security will be a concern over the two weeks in stadiums which have been dogged by construction delays and structural problems. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opener along with Federation Internationale de Football Association boss Gianni Infantino at Saint Petersburg's purpose-built World Cup 68,000-seater stadium. (more...)
Russia unveils psychic cat ahead of Confederations Cup
- June 17, 2017
Deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko conceded racism "is a challenge and responsibility", but said the government has taken "every possible measure to guarantee safety". It will be the first time for the "Tournament of Champions" has been hosted in Russian Federation, and is seen as a precursor to next year's World Cup, which will also be held in the country. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko conceded racism "is a challenge and responsibility", but said the government has taken "every possible measure to guarantee safety". It will be the first time for the "Tournament of Champions" has been hosted in Russian Federation, and is seen as a precursor to next year's World Cup, which will also be held in the country. (more...)
Risky heat wave to grip SoCal
- June 17, 2017
Weather officials issued a heat advisory because of the potential for unsafe heat, which could cause heat-related illnesses. People at increased risk include young children, older adults, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, those who work outside, the homeless, and people who are socially isolated. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Weather officials issued a heat advisory because of the potential for unsafe heat, which could cause heat-related illnesses. People at increased risk include young children, older adults, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, those who work outside, the homeless, and people who are socially isolated. (more...)
US congressman Scalise still in critical condition - hospital
- June 17, 2017
The Louisiana Republican was shot in the hip Wednesday morning in the baseball practice shooting by an IL man with grudges against President Donald Trump and the GOP. Capitol Hill Police officers stand watch outside the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington , Thursday, June 15, 2017, a day after a gunman opened fire on a lawmakers playing baseball and wounded House Maj. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The Louisiana Republican was shot in the hip Wednesday morning in the baseball practice shooting by an IL man with grudges against President Donald Trump and the GOP. Capitol Hill Police officers stand watch outside the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington , Thursday, June 15, 2017, a day after a gunman opened fire on a lawmakers playing baseball and wounded House Maj. (more...)
Gingrich says presidents can't obstruct justice - but accused Bill
- June 17, 2017
Starr, whose investigation into former President Bill Clinton began with a look into the Whitewater real estate deal but eventually grew to cover the Monica Lewinsky scandal, wrote of the importance of having an "outside investigation" that can skirt potential conflict of interest concerns when investigating matters on the executive branch - no matter whether suspicion of the President falls "rightly or wrongly". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Starr, whose investigation into former President Bill Clinton began with a look into the Whitewater real estate deal but eventually grew to cover the Monica Lewinsky scandal, wrote of the importance of having an "outside investigation" that can skirt potential conflict of interest concerns when investigating matters on the executive branch - no matter whether suspicion of the President falls "rightly or wrongly". (more...)
Rosenstein Sees No Reason To Fire Special Counsel
- June 17, 2017
However tepidly, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) suggested on Tuesday that he'd stand up to the president if there's an attempt to meddle with Mueller's investigative efforts. Sessions says he was involved in Comey's firing because he oversees the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They say Trump did not collude with Russian Federation and see the investigation as a politically motivated sham that handicaps Trump's ability to execute his agenda, according to one person who advises the ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
However tepidly, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) suggested on Tuesday that he'd stand up to the president if there's an attempt to meddle with Mueller's investigative efforts. Sessions says he was involved in Comey's firing because he oversees the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They say Trump did not collude with Russian Federation and see the investigation as a politically motivated sham that handicaps Trump's ability to execute his agenda, according to one person who advises the ... (more...)
Real Madrid in danger of losing Cristiano Ronaldo amid tax allegations
- June 17, 2017
It is claimed the player knowingly used his "business structure" created in 2010 to hide his income in Spain from his image rights. Multiple reputable football sources have just announced that Cristiano Ronaldo no longer wants to play for Spanish team Real Madrid . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
It is claimed the player knowingly used his "business structure" created in 2010 to hide his income in Spain from his image rights. Multiple reputable football sources have just announced that Cristiano Ronaldo no longer wants to play for Spanish team Real Madrid . (more...)
'Outraged' Cristiano Ronaldo might quit Real Madrid over tax treatment
- June 17, 2017
In a development that would come as a shock to many, the world's preeminent soccer player #Cristiano Ronaldo has decided that he has had enough to #Real Madrid and Spain . The attacker's 42 goals during the 2016-17 campaign helped the Spanish side land their second successive Champions League crown and wrestle the La Liga title away from Barcelona. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In a development that would come as a shock to many, the world's preeminent soccer player #Cristiano Ronaldo has decided that he has had enough to #Real Madrid and Spain . The attacker's 42 goals during the 2016-17 campaign helped the Spanish side land their second successive Champions League crown and wrestle the La Liga title away from Barcelona. (more...)
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein says there's no cause to fire Mueller
- June 17, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose contacts with Russia's ambassador to the USA during the presidential campaign have sparked questions, is appearing before the Senate intelligence committee as it investigates alleged Russian meddling in the election. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose contacts with Russia's ambassador to the USA during the presidential campaign have sparked questions, is appearing before the Senate intelligence committee as it investigates alleged Russian meddling in the election. (more...)
Angry protests in wake of London fire
- June 17, 2017
Metropolitan Police commander Stuart Cundy responded to speculation that the number of dead could exceed 100, saying: "For those of us that have been down there, it's pretty emotional, so I hope it is not triple figures, but I can't be drawn on the numbers". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Metropolitan Police commander Stuart Cundy responded to speculation that the number of dead could exceed 100, saying: "For those of us that have been down there, it's pretty emotional, so I hope it is not triple figures, but I can't be drawn on the numbers". (more...)
Trump restores some Cuba penalties, rejecting 'oppressors'
- June 17, 2017
Trump also reaffirmed US statutory embargo of Cuba . July 2015: The US and Cuba reopen embassies in each other's capitals and restore full diplomatic ties. And he didn't bring back limits on Cuba's rum and cigars that Americans can bring home for personal use. The maker of heavy equipment has been working to reenter the Cuban market since the Obama administration announced that it would reestablish diplomatic relations in 2014. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Trump also reaffirmed US statutory embargo of Cuba . July 2015: The US and Cuba reopen embassies in each other's capitals and restore full diplomatic ties. And he didn't bring back limits on Cuba's rum and cigars that Americans can bring home for personal use. The maker of heavy equipment has been working to reenter the Cuban market since the Obama administration announced that it would reestablish diplomatic relations in 2014. (more...)
What does Trump's new Cuba policy mean for travel to island?
- June 17, 2017
Before former President Barack Obama launched detente with Cuba in December 2014, most Americans without family ties to Cuba traveled to the island on expensive guided tours dedicated to full-time "meaningful interaction" with the Cuban people and - in principle at least - avoiding activities that could be considered tourism, which is illegal under USA law. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Before former President Barack Obama launched detente with Cuba in December 2014, most Americans without family ties to Cuba traveled to the island on expensive guided tours dedicated to full-time "meaningful interaction" with the Cuban people and - in principle at least - avoiding activities that could be considered tourism, which is illegal under USA law. (more...)
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