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United States soldiers wounded in Afghan 'insider attack'
- June 19, 2017
USA troops and other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation personnel have been forced to contend with so-called "Green-on-Blue" insider attacks throughout their occupation of Afghanistan, as Taliban supporters and Afghan patriots within the security forces have turned their guns on their European and US colleagues. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
USA troops and other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation personnel have been forced to contend with so-called "Green-on-Blue" insider attacks throughout their occupation of Afghanistan, as Taliban supporters and Afghan patriots within the security forces have turned their guns on their European and US colleagues. (more...)
LSU names Scalise honorary CWS coach, will send game ball
- June 19, 2017
LSU center fielder Zach Watson (9) watches the two-run home run ball by Florida State's Dylan Busby fly over the wall in the first inning of an NCAA mens College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb ., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Louisville continued the pattern of ranked teams taking care of business in their College World Series openers with an 8-4 victory over the SEC's Texas A&M. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
LSU center fielder Zach Watson (9) watches the two-run home run ball by Florida State's Dylan Busby fly over the wall in the first inning of an NCAA mens College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb ., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Louisville continued the pattern of ranked teams taking care of business in their College World Series openers with an 8-4 victory over the SEC's Texas A&M. (more...)
Trump Tweets: "I'm Under Investigation"
- June 19, 2017
A few days after Mueller was appointed, several sources revealed that the special counsel has been doing some extra work by investigating Trump's decision to fire Comey . President Trump now finds himself exactly where he doesn't want to be: under investigation by a dogged, highly respected prosecutor who owes him no personal or political loyalty. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
A few days after Mueller was appointed, several sources revealed that the special counsel has been doing some extra work by investigating Trump's decision to fire Comey . President Trump now finds himself exactly where he doesn't want to be: under investigation by a dogged, highly respected prosecutor who owes him no personal or political loyalty. (more...)
Palestinians deny IS claim for deadly attack on Israeli
- June 19, 2017
He reportedly asked Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem and the Israeli Embassy in Britain to show the BBC that the headline does not reflect the true nature of the stabbing , which was part of two coordinated terror attacks carried out by three Palestinian terrorists. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
He reportedly asked Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem and the Israeli Embassy in Britain to show the BBC that the headline does not reflect the true nature of the stabbing , which was part of two coordinated terror attacks carried out by three Palestinian terrorists. (more...)
Macron 'set for parliamentary majority'
- June 19, 2017
As the preliminary results show, the party has gained a large majority in the assembly. The new president's REM party and its allies MoDem are forecast to win between 355 and 425 seats in the 577-member National Assembly. "With their vote, the French have, by a wide majority, chosen hope over rage, optimism over pessimism, confidence over withdrawal". Macron's party, which didn't exist 14 months ago and offered novice candidates from civilian life for many seats, drew from both the left and ... (more...)
- June 19, 2017
As the preliminary results show, the party has gained a large majority in the assembly. The new president's REM party and its allies MoDem are forecast to win between 355 and 425 seats in the 577-member National Assembly. "With their vote, the French have, by a wide majority, chosen hope over rage, optimism over pessimism, confidence over withdrawal". Macron's party, which didn't exist 14 months ago and offered novice candidates from civilian life for many seats, drew from both the left and ... (more...)
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for multiple Western Pa. counties
- June 19, 2017
Heavy rain that falls from these thunderstorms has the potential to cause localized flash flooding. These storms could become severe as they move into central NY later this afternoon and evening. The watch also includes Wyoming, Monroe, Ontario, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, southern Erie and Wayne counties in Western New York. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Heavy rain that falls from these thunderstorms has the potential to cause localized flash flooding. These storms could become severe as they move into central NY later this afternoon and evening. The watch also includes Wyoming, Monroe, Ontario, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, southern Erie and Wayne counties in Western New York. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. (more...)
NHL Expansion Draft: St. Louis Blues Protection Strategy
- June 19, 2017
The Florida Panthers released a list of nine players who will be protected in the NHL's upcoming Expansion Draft on Sunday. To save its top-two defense pairings, the Nashville Predators opted to protect eight skaters, which meant leaving James Neal , a 23-goal scorer this season, unprotected. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The Florida Panthers released a list of nine players who will be protected in the NHL's upcoming Expansion Draft on Sunday. To save its top-two defense pairings, the Nashville Predators opted to protect eight skaters, which meant leaving James Neal , a 23-goal scorer this season, unprotected. (more...)
Northern Ireland's party hopeful of Conservative deal 'soon'
- June 19, 2017
On Thursday, May visited the wreckage of an apartment building in west London, where at least 17 people were killed in a fire, and ordered a public inquiry. Mrs May's botched election gamble has left her so weakened that her Brexit strategy is the subject of debate within her party, with former prime ministers John Major and David Cameron calling on her to soften her Brexit approach. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
On Thursday, May visited the wreckage of an apartment building in west London, where at least 17 people were killed in a fire, and ordered a public inquiry. Mrs May's botched election gamble has left her so weakened that her Brexit strategy is the subject of debate within her party, with former prime ministers John Major and David Cameron calling on her to soften her Brexit approach. (more...)
Ruddy: Mueller Appears 'Out to Get the President'
- June 19, 2017
The New York Times reported late Tuesday that Trump did consider firing Mueller, but that his staff talked him out of it, citing people with knowledge of Trump's interactions with staff. The Trump confidant told TheDC that this wording from Ruddy is clearly an attempt to convince the president that firing Mueller would be a poor decision. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The New York Times reported late Tuesday that Trump did consider firing Mueller, but that his staff talked him out of it, citing people with knowledge of Trump's interactions with staff. The Trump confidant told TheDC that this wording from Ruddy is clearly an attempt to convince the president that firing Mueller would be a poor decision. (more...)
US Senate Overwhelmingly Backs Stronger Sanctions Against Russia, Iran
- June 19, 2017
The measure adding sanctions on Iran due to its ballistic missile program , support for terrorism and human rights breaches passed Thursday in a 98-2 vote. The bipartisan bill comes as the White House is deeply embroiled in a crisis over whether Trump's campaign team colluded with Russian officials to help sway the 2016 election in Trump's favor. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The measure adding sanctions on Iran due to its ballistic missile program , support for terrorism and human rights breaches passed Thursday in a 98-2 vote. The bipartisan bill comes as the White House is deeply embroiled in a crisis over whether Trump's campaign team colluded with Russian officials to help sway the 2016 election in Trump's favor. (more...)
ISIS leader Al Baghdadi reportedly killed in Russian airstrike
- June 19, 2017
The airstrike is said to have killed more than 30 field commanders and about 300 guards. The leaders were discussing their exit from the city through the so-called southern corridor, the ministry said. Russian Federation supports the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, which is fighting against Islamic State fighters, one front in a multi-sided civil war. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The airstrike is said to have killed more than 30 field commanders and about 300 guards. The leaders were discussing their exit from the city through the so-called southern corridor, the ministry said. Russian Federation supports the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, which is fighting against Islamic State fighters, one front in a multi-sided civil war. (more...)
Trump interviewed Mueller for FBI job day before he was tapped f
- June 19, 2017
Allies of the president cast doubt on the idea that Trump would take such a drastic step, and White House officials said Ruddy had not met directly with the president while he was there. In any case, pushing for Mueller's firing would be a drastic move, given the uproar that followed Trump's firing of then-FBI director James Comey last month. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Allies of the president cast doubt on the idea that Trump would take such a drastic step, and White House officials said Ruddy had not met directly with the president while he was there. In any case, pushing for Mueller's firing would be a drastic move, given the uproar that followed Trump's firing of then-FBI director James Comey last month. (more...)
Trump lawyer says President isn't under investigation, despite tweets
- June 19, 2017
The White House used a memo he wrote to justify Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey , but Trump's firing of Comey may now be part of the probe. He told Wallace: "The president has not been notified by anyone that he's under investigation". "So you can not view this, in my mind, Chuck, or in any reasonable person's mind, especially someone that's representing the president of the United States, these things in a vacuum". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The White House used a memo he wrote to justify Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey , but Trump's firing of Comey may now be part of the probe. He told Wallace: "The president has not been notified by anyone that he's under investigation". "So you can not view this, in my mind, Chuck, or in any reasonable person's mind, especially someone that's representing the president of the United States, these things in a vacuum". (more...)
US Senate approves sanctions against Russian Federation over 2016 election
- June 19, 2017
The bill, imposing another round of sanctions on Russian Federation, was passed in a 97-2 vote on Wednesday and is yet to be considered by the House of Representatives. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Mike Lee of Utah. 'This is a very, very strong piece of legislation, ' Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker said on the Senate floor. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The bill, imposing another round of sanctions on Russian Federation, was passed in a 97-2 vote on Wednesday and is yet to be considered by the House of Representatives. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Mike Lee of Utah. 'This is a very, very strong piece of legislation, ' Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker said on the Senate floor. (more...)
Trump not under investigation for firing ex-FBI chief Comey - lawyer
- June 19, 2017
The White House has denied any collusion, and Trump has repeatedly complained about the probe, saying Democrats can not accept his election win. But then Rosenstein made the surprise move to appoint Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead the Russian Federation investigation, a development that people close to Sessions and Trump believe has worsened matters for everyone involved. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The White House has denied any collusion, and Trump has repeatedly complained about the probe, saying Democrats can not accept his election win. But then Rosenstein made the surprise move to appoint Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead the Russian Federation investigation, a development that people close to Sessions and Trump believe has worsened matters for everyone involved. (more...)
Rep. Scalise's Condition Upgraded to 'Serious'
- June 19, 2017
Dr Jack Sava described how a bullet from an assault rifle entered Mr Scalise's hip and went through his pelvis, shattering blood vessels, bones and internal organs. After discharge he will need a period of healing and rehabilitation. Hodgkinson 66, who was from the St. Louis suburb of Belleville, Illinois, died after being shot by police. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Dr Jack Sava described how a bullet from an assault rifle entered Mr Scalise's hip and went through his pelvis, shattering blood vessels, bones and internal organs. After discharge he will need a period of healing and rehabilitation. Hodgkinson 66, who was from the St. Louis suburb of Belleville, Illinois, died after being shot by police. (more...)
Trump Cancels Part of Obama's 'One-Sided' Deal With Cuba
- June 19, 2017
The new Cuba policy will prohibit transactions with businesses controlled by the Cuban regime, will only allow Americans to travel to Cuba as a part of a tour group, and reiterate the importance of extraditing fugitives, according to senior administration officials who briefed members of the press Thursday. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The new Cuba policy will prohibit transactions with businesses controlled by the Cuban regime, will only allow Americans to travel to Cuba as a part of a tour group, and reiterate the importance of extraditing fugitives, according to senior administration officials who briefed members of the press Thursday. (more...)
Cosby judge turns down jury's request to hear testimony
- June 19, 2017
Cosby's lawyers sought to discredit her by pointing to discrepancies between her testimony and several statements she made to law enforcement in 2005, when she first reported the incident a year after it allegedly occurred. After a lunch break, reviewed testimony from Ms Constand's mother about phone conversations they had with Mr Cosby after the encounter. "When you got the quaaludes, was it in your mind that you were going to use these quaaludes for young women that you wanted to have ... (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Cosby's lawyers sought to discredit her by pointing to discrepancies between her testimony and several statements she made to law enforcement in 2005, when she first reported the incident a year after it allegedly occurred. After a lunch break, reviewed testimony from Ms Constand's mother about phone conversations they had with Mr Cosby after the encounter. "When you got the quaaludes, was it in your mind that you were going to use these quaaludes for young women that you wanted to have ... (more...)
Trump appears to confirm obstruction investigation on Twitter
- June 19, 2017
Rosenstein later appointed Robert Mueller to lead the investigation into ties between Trump's campaign and Russian Federation, which the president has repeatedly labeled a " witch hunt ". Mr Trump is an avid user of Twitter, with more than 32 million followers on his personal account and over 18 million on the official presidential account. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Rosenstein later appointed Robert Mueller to lead the investigation into ties between Trump's campaign and Russian Federation, which the president has repeatedly labeled a " witch hunt ". Mr Trump is an avid user of Twitter, with more than 32 million followers on his personal account and over 18 million on the official presidential account. (more...)
Protests Over Yanez Verdict Expected to Continue Sunday
- June 19, 2017
For Philando's sister, Allysza Castile , there was disbelief that the jury could hear the conflicting testimony of Officer Yanez, take 29 hours for deliberation, and still reach a verdict of not guilty . We are going back down to 1969. Hundreds blocked the I-94 freeway previous year after Castile's death was first reported. "T$3 his system gave us a jury that was 83% white and 58% male, and included people who said they could never convict a cop". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
For Philando's sister, Allysza Castile , there was disbelief that the jury could hear the conflicting testimony of Officer Yanez, take 29 hours for deliberation, and still reach a verdict of not guilty . We are going back down to 1969. Hundreds blocked the I-94 freeway previous year after Castile's death was first reported. "T$3 his system gave us a jury that was 83% white and 58% male, and included people who said they could never convict a cop". (more...)
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