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After Georgia special election, another loss for Democrats
- June 22, 2017
On the day of the Georgia special election , which was the culmination of the most expensive House race in American history, Democrat candidate Jon Osseff was asked by National Public Radio reporter Rachel Martin about the cost of the campaign - almost $50 million between the two candidates. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
On the day of the Georgia special election , which was the culmination of the most expensive House race in American history, Democrat candidate Jon Osseff was asked by National Public Radio reporter Rachel Martin about the cost of the campaign - almost $50 million between the two candidates. (more...)
Qatar signs $12 billion deal to buy F-15 jets from US
- June 22, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson initially declined to take sides, but his cautious approach was overshadowed nearly immediately by President Donald Trump - who sent tweets appearing to take credit for and praising the Saudi-led bloc's decision. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson initially declined to take sides, but his cautious approach was overshadowed nearly immediately by President Donald Trump - who sent tweets appearing to take credit for and praising the Saudi-led bloc's decision. (more...)
In Georgia, Handel thanks Trump and reaches out to Democrats
- June 22, 2017
Republican strategist Brian Robinson told Elliot that he believes Handel's win will be a blueprint for other Republican Congressional candidates looking to win in a district where President Trump may not be popular. Tom Price, who now serves as heath and human services secretary. "High-Stakes Referendum on Trump Takes Shape in a Georgia Special Election", said the headline in The New York Times on June 18. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Republican strategist Brian Robinson told Elliot that he believes Handel's win will be a blueprint for other Republican Congressional candidates looking to win in a district where President Trump may not be popular. Tom Price, who now serves as heath and human services secretary. "High-Stakes Referendum on Trump Takes Shape in a Georgia Special Election", said the headline in The New York Times on June 18. (more...)
Turkey respects Greece's decision not to extradite soldiers over coup, PM says
- June 22, 2017
His comments came at a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim in Athens. Turkey alleges the men were involved in efforts to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last July and has repeatedly demanded they be sent back. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
His comments came at a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim in Athens. Turkey alleges the men were involved in efforts to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last July and has repeatedly demanded they be sent back. (more...)
Jared Kushner to hold talks with Israel, Palestine this week
- June 22, 2017
Video showed him giving Netanyahu, a friend of Kushner's father, a handshake and a hug as they prepared to sit down with the Israeli ambassador to Washington, the USA ambassador to Israel and other senior officials for preliminary discussions. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Video showed him giving Netanyahu, a friend of Kushner's father, a handshake and a hug as they prepared to sit down with the Israeli ambassador to Washington, the USA ambassador to Israel and other senior officials for preliminary discussions. (more...)
Majority of Americans concerned about Trump ditching Paris climate agreement
- June 22, 2017
Just 72 percent of Republicans approve of Trump's job as president, which is a drop of 11 percentage points since April. While the perception of seriousness about the president's handling of the Russian Federation incident - as well as what exactly happened - varied between Democratic and Republican respondents in the poll , there was bipartisan support for an impartial investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller without interference from Trump. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Just 72 percent of Republicans approve of Trump's job as president, which is a drop of 11 percentage points since April. While the perception of seriousness about the president's handling of the Russian Federation incident - as well as what exactly happened - varied between Democratic and Republican respondents in the poll , there was bipartisan support for an impartial investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller without interference from Trump. (more...)
Rep. Steve Scalise upgraded to fair condition, hospital announces
- June 22, 2017
That's the word from MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In a statement , the hospital said Scalise "continues to make good progress". The Louisiana Republican has undergone several surgeries since he was shot last week. Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said Scalise acted alone and had checked if it were Republicans or Democrats practicing at the field in Alexandria, Virginia prior to shooting. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
That's the word from MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In a statement , the hospital said Scalise "continues to make good progress". The Louisiana Republican has undergone several surgeries since he was shot last week. Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said Scalise acted alone and had checked if it were Republicans or Democrats practicing at the field in Alexandria, Virginia prior to shooting. (more...)
North Korea's Nuclear Tunnels See Activity, Trump Says Chinese Pressure Failed
- June 22, 2017
And frankly, if he were brought home sooner, I think the result would have been a lot different. The regime claims that after just a month in captivity, Warmbier contracted botulism , was given a pill, and fell into a coma for the remainder of his 17-month stay. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
And frankly, if he were brought home sooner, I think the result would have been a lot different. The regime claims that after just a month in captivity, Warmbier contracted botulism , was given a pill, and fell into a coma for the remainder of his 17-month stay. (more...)
Intel drones, virtual reality headed to 2018 Olympics
- June 22, 2017
The first Olympic Games activation will take place at the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018, in South Korea, in February 2018, where Intel technology will present live and on-demand virtual-reality experiences at 16 events. Bringing on a technology sponsor like Intel also plays into the IOC's strategy to reach a younger demographic to help stem slumping viewership. The new deal, which goes until 2024, comes a week after longtime Olympics sponsor McDonald's Corp bowed out of its ... (more...)
- June 22, 2017
The first Olympic Games activation will take place at the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018, in South Korea, in February 2018, where Intel technology will present live and on-demand virtual-reality experiences at 16 events. Bringing on a technology sponsor like Intel also plays into the IOC's strategy to reach a younger demographic to help stem slumping viewership. The new deal, which goes until 2024, comes a week after longtime Olympics sponsor McDonald's Corp bowed out of its ... (more...)
GOP senators complain on eve of health care bill unveiling
- June 22, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell planned to release the measure Thursday morning and hopes to push it through the Senate next week. The Washington Post , in its own report , said a draft of the bill would reduce the maximum amount of money people could earn to qualify for individual plan premium subsidies from 400 percent of the federal poverty level to 350 percent. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell planned to release the measure Thursday morning and hopes to push it through the Senate next week. The Washington Post , in its own report , said a draft of the bill would reduce the maximum amount of money people could earn to qualify for individual plan premium subsidies from 400 percent of the federal poverty level to 350 percent. (more...)
Tropical Storm Cindy: Drenching rains, flood threat on coast
- June 22, 2017
Friday, when Cindy will indirectly impact our weather, is looking wet with rain possible through the day. East Texas rain totals were expected to be from 3 to 6 inches (80-150 millimeters). The storm is moving closer to the Gulf Coast, where it threatens to bring a storm surge of up to 3 feet (0.91 meters). "We continue to take this storm very seriously, we urge everyone in Louisiana to do the same", he said. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Friday, when Cindy will indirectly impact our weather, is looking wet with rain possible through the day. East Texas rain totals were expected to be from 3 to 6 inches (80-150 millimeters). The storm is moving closer to the Gulf Coast, where it threatens to bring a storm surge of up to 3 feet (0.91 meters). "We continue to take this storm very seriously, we urge everyone in Louisiana to do the same", he said. (more...)
Warmbier Family Refuses Autopsy
- June 22, 2017
Trump's words come months after his meeting with Xi at the Mar-a-Lago summit in Florida, where the two leaders discussed Pyongyang's provocations. "I have great confidence that China will properly deal with North Korea ". of plotting with regional allies to topple its government. USA and Chinese diplomats and defense chiefs are meeting later Wednesday in Washington for security talks. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Trump's words come months after his meeting with Xi at the Mar-a-Lago summit in Florida, where the two leaders discussed Pyongyang's provocations. "I have great confidence that China will properly deal with North Korea ". of plotting with regional allies to topple its government. USA and Chinese diplomats and defense chiefs are meeting later Wednesday in Washington for security talks. (more...)
Thousands walk to slain Muslim teen's funeral in Virginia
- June 22, 2017
He hit her with the bat, the police said, and took her in his auto. No one saw her again until police found her body hours later. Virginia police have arrested Darwain Martinez Torres and charged him with the kidnapping and murder Hassanen. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
He hit her with the bat, the police said, and took her in his auto. No one saw her again until police found her body hours later. Virginia police have arrested Darwain Martinez Torres and charged him with the kidnapping and murder Hassanen. (more...)
North says Kim supervised test of new anti-ship missile
- June 22, 2017
The tests came after South Korea's newly elected president, Moon Jae-in, suspended the installation of a us missile-defense system, an apparent concession to China and a significant break with the United States on policy toward North Korea . (more...)
- June 22, 2017
The tests came after South Korea's newly elected president, Moon Jae-in, suspended the installation of a us missile-defense system, an apparent concession to China and a significant break with the United States on policy toward North Korea . (more...)
Virginia Primary Election: Ralph Northam, Ed Gillespie Win Nominations For Governor
- June 22, 2017
With almost all votes counted, Gillespie was leading Stewart by about 1.2 percentage points, 43.7 percent to 42.5 percent, which is just outside the margin for a recount in the state. "It is time for us to get back on offense and stop playing so many defenses", he said, the AP reported . "Hillary-versus-Bernie, Vol. II" will have to wait for some other Democratic primary. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
With almost all votes counted, Gillespie was leading Stewart by about 1.2 percentage points, 43.7 percent to 42.5 percent, which is just outside the margin for a recount in the state. "It is time for us to get back on offense and stop playing so many defenses", he said, the AP reported . "Hillary-versus-Bernie, Vol. II" will have to wait for some other Democratic primary. (more...)
UN says world population will reach 9.8 billion in 2050
- June 22, 2017
The world's current population of 7.6 billion will balloon to 9.8 billion in 2050, with India's numbers to surpass China's in just seven years, a United Nations report said Wednesday. In May this year, Chinese experts claimed that India's population had already surpassed China's. "In 2050, the populations in six of the 10 largest countries are expected to exceed 300 million: China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and United States of America (in alphabetical order)". (more...)
- June 22, 2017
The world's current population of 7.6 billion will balloon to 9.8 billion in 2050, with India's numbers to surpass China's in just seven years, a United Nations report said Wednesday. In May this year, Chinese experts claimed that India's population had already surpassed China's. "In 2050, the populations in six of the 10 largest countries are expected to exceed 300 million: China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and United States of America (in alphabetical order)". (more...)
Virginia Community Mourns Muslim Teen Killed On Her Way To Mosque
- June 22, 2017
He lives in Loudoun County. The investigation reveals a teenaged boy on a bike began arguing with Torres. Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Raymond F. Department of Justice to investigate the murder as a bias-fueled killing. Tawny Wright, a spokeswoman for the FCPD, said investigators continue to pour over the details and conduct interviews. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
He lives in Loudoun County. The investigation reveals a teenaged boy on a bike began arguing with Torres. Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Raymond F. Department of Justice to investigate the murder as a bias-fueled killing. Tawny Wright, a spokeswoman for the FCPD, said investigators continue to pour over the details and conduct interviews. (more...)
Supreme Court to hear major political redistricting case
- June 22, 2017
That's what makes this case so consequential. The voters who are challenging the plan, led by the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, argue that the map allowed Wisconsin's state Assembly to not resemble the electorate in a closely divided swing state that has supported presidential candidates from both parties and now has one Democrat and one Republican representing it in the U.S. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
That's what makes this case so consequential. The voters who are challenging the plan, led by the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, argue that the map allowed Wisconsin's state Assembly to not resemble the electorate in a closely divided swing state that has supported presidential candidates from both parties and now has one Democrat and one Republican representing it in the U.S. (more...)
IS 'blow up' iconic mosque where caliphate was declared
- June 22, 2017
U.S. and coalition officials have observed the mosque for several days and have seen fighters and explosives at the site, several USA officials have told CNN in recent days. The Counter Terrorism Service had advanced to within 200-300 metres of the mosque during a push to take over the spot where the so-called caliphate was declared, according to the military and the senior commander of the global coalition fighting Isis. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
U.S. and coalition officials have observed the mosque for several days and have seen fighters and explosives at the site, several USA officials have told CNN in recent days. The Counter Terrorism Service had advanced to within 200-300 metres of the mosque during a push to take over the spot where the so-called caliphate was declared, according to the military and the senior commander of the global coalition fighting Isis. (more...)
United States downing of Assad aircraft ups tensions with Russian Federation in Syria
- June 22, 2017
Washington also described those strikes as self-defense. The drone was armed and was allegedly prepared to make an attack on US forces. The last drone the United States says it shot down was also reportedly destroyed near Tanf after firing on coalition forces. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Washington also described those strikes as self-defense. The drone was armed and was allegedly prepared to make an attack on US forces. The last drone the United States says it shot down was also reportedly destroyed near Tanf after firing on coalition forces. (more...)
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