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Remembering the seven USS Fitzgerald sailors
- June 25, 2017
A defence expert from IHS Jane has reportedly said that the Japanese cargo vessel ACX Crystal which hit the USS Fitzgerald and killed seven U.S. sailors could have been on autopilot. The United States has promised three separate investigations of its own into the incident. Most of the damage is below the waterline, including a large gash near the keel, Aucoin said. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
A defence expert from IHS Jane has reportedly said that the Japanese cargo vessel ACX Crystal which hit the USS Fitzgerald and killed seven U.S. sailors could have been on autopilot. The United States has promised three separate investigations of its own into the incident. Most of the damage is below the waterline, including a large gash near the keel, Aucoin said. (more...)
Hackers reportedly altered and stole voting data before 2016 election
- June 25, 2017
United States intelligence agencies have concluded the Kremlin orchestrated a wide-ranging influence operation that included email hacking and online propaganda to discredit Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and help Donald Trump , a Republican, win the White House in November. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
United States intelligence agencies have concluded the Kremlin orchestrated a wide-ranging influence operation that included email hacking and online propaganda to discredit Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and help Donald Trump , a Republican, win the White House in November. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi is hurting Democrats at ballot box, Rep. Tim Ryan says
- June 25, 2017
But her time has come and gone, " Representative Kathleen Rice, Democrat of NY, said Thursday on MSNBC. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. It is a tactic that has been embraced since Republicans won back the House in 2010, and it worked again this time in high-profile contests in Montana and Kansas. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
But her time has come and gone, " Representative Kathleen Rice, Democrat of NY, said Thursday on MSNBC. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. It is a tactic that has been embraced since Republicans won back the House in 2010, and it worked again this time in high-profile contests in Montana and Kansas. (more...)
Korean president calls for N. Korean Olympic participation
- June 25, 2017
In addition to developing its own missiles, South Korea is now protected from a North Korean missile strike by a U.S. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile battery, which was brought into the country in March and deployed in the southeast. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
In addition to developing its own missiles, South Korea is now protected from a North Korean missile strike by a U.S. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile battery, which was brought into the country in March and deployed in the southeast. (more...)
US House Speaker Ryan says supports quickly moving Iran, Russia sanctions bill
- June 25, 2017
Hanel suggests that could eventually leave a large pot of money to provide subsidies for insurance companies to cover really expensive customers. Caroline Pearson, a senior vice-president of the consulting firm Avalare Health , said the Senate subsidies would be smaller than Obama's because they're keyed to the cost of a bare-bones plan and because additional help now provided for deductibles and copayments would eventually be discontinued. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Hanel suggests that could eventually leave a large pot of money to provide subsidies for insurance companies to cover really expensive customers. Caroline Pearson, a senior vice-president of the consulting firm Avalare Health , said the Senate subsidies would be smaller than Obama's because they're keyed to the cost of a bare-bones plan and because additional help now provided for deductibles and copayments would eventually be discontinued. (more...)
Host Russia exits Confederations Cup after loss to Mexico
- June 25, 2017
Mexico supporters in Sochi at the Confederations Cup were silent as New Zealand's goalkeeper took his goal kicks in El Tri's 2-1 victory on Wednesday, following a fresh warning from Federation Internationale de Football Association after Mexico's first game of the tournament against Portugal. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Mexico supporters in Sochi at the Confederations Cup were silent as New Zealand's goalkeeper took his goal kicks in El Tri's 2-1 victory on Wednesday, following a fresh warning from Federation Internationale de Football Association after Mexico's first game of the tournament against Portugal. (more...)
'No Cuts to Medicaid': Disabled Protesters Carried Away From McConnell's Office
- June 25, 2017
Early in the coverage, on the left side of the screen, police clearly start trying to wheel away an elderly man in a motorized wheelchair. Laura Halvorson, 33, also a protester, said many of those who participated in the die-in resisted arrest and were then removed by Capitol Police without their wheelchairs - images that attracted significant attention on social media. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Early in the coverage, on the left side of the screen, police clearly start trying to wheel away an elderly man in a motorized wheelchair. Laura Halvorson, 33, also a protester, said many of those who participated in the die-in resisted arrest and were then removed by Capitol Police without their wheelchairs - images that attracted significant attention on social media. (more...)
CNN Sent a Sketch Artist to Off-Camera Sean Spicer Briefing
- June 25, 2017
The Hill said Friday that the network brought in a courtroom sketch artist to draw the briefing. It's really paints a wonderful picture, doesn't it? Since cameras are not permitted inside the White House Press room, they made a decision to cover the briefing in the same way as they would a court case in which cameras are forbidden. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The Hill said Friday that the network brought in a courtroom sketch artist to draw the briefing. It's really paints a wonderful picture, doesn't it? Since cameras are not permitted inside the White House Press room, they made a decision to cover the briefing in the same way as they would a court case in which cameras are forbidden. (more...)
Six insurers to sell Obamacare coverage in Florida for 2018, state says
- June 25, 2017
Swanson also criticized the secrecy surrounding the Senate's version of the American Health Care Act - also known as TrumpCare - which was passed by the House on May 4. "Montanans deserve a voice in this process, and that's why I'm holding this town hall". The proposal is not without controversy: State Sen. "I'm glad to see the draft text of the bill made public for everyone to see". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Swanson also criticized the secrecy surrounding the Senate's version of the American Health Care Act - also known as TrumpCare - which was passed by the House on May 4. "Montanans deserve a voice in this process, and that's why I'm holding this town hall". The proposal is not without controversy: State Sen. "I'm glad to see the draft text of the bill made public for everyone to see". (more...)
Australian Diplomats Praised Security at Confederations Cup
- June 25, 2017
Both Portugal and Mexico will know their semifinal opponents tomorrow after the Group B matches. Moor's 11th-minute goal looked to be enough, with Toronto goalkeeper Alex Bono preserving the win with a save on Teal Bunbury's header in the 88th minute. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Both Portugal and Mexico will know their semifinal opponents tomorrow after the Group B matches. Moor's 11th-minute goal looked to be enough, with Toronto goalkeeper Alex Bono preserving the win with a save on Teal Bunbury's header in the 88th minute. (more...)
Tornado damages 10 US Air Force planes
- June 25, 2017
Eight other aircraft were damaged at the base by the tornado. The aircraft are also used by the USA secretary of defense and secretary of state for global travel. One of the planes is typically kept running at all times, with the engine running 24 hours a day at the Offutt base when the president is in the US. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Eight other aircraft were damaged at the base by the tornado. The aircraft are also used by the USA secretary of defense and secretary of state for global travel. One of the planes is typically kept running at all times, with the engine running 24 hours a day at the Offutt base when the president is in the US. (more...)
US Destroys Syrian Drone
- June 25, 2017
When asked about Syrian regime forces and Iranian-backed militias who, like the USA -led coalition, were advancing on Islamic State-held territory, Dillon responded: "We're here to fight ISIS , and if others want to fight ISIS to defeat them, we have no problem with that". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
When asked about Syrian regime forces and Iranian-backed militias who, like the USA -led coalition, were advancing on Islamic State-held territory, Dillon responded: "We're here to fight ISIS , and if others want to fight ISIS to defeat them, we have no problem with that". (more...)
North Korea says U.S. student's death a 'mystery to us as well'
- June 25, 2017
Warmbier was scheduled to graduate this year. The girlfriend of Otto Warmbier, the American student who died this week just days after being released from a North Korean prison, paid tribute to him as an adventurous spirit who made her life "all the more handsome and worth living". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Warmbier was scheduled to graduate this year. The girlfriend of Otto Warmbier, the American student who died this week just days after being released from a North Korean prison, paid tribute to him as an adventurous spirit who made her life "all the more handsome and worth living". (more...)
More than 200000 suspected cholera cases in Yemen
- June 25, 2017
Since the outbreak was declared in April, an estimated 1,265 people have died, she said. Despite the dilapidation of local infrastructure, UNICEF representative Meritxell Relano said aide groups are reducing the number of cases in some regions of the country. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Since the outbreak was declared in April, an estimated 1,265 people have died, she said. Despite the dilapidation of local infrastructure, UNICEF representative Meritxell Relano said aide groups are reducing the number of cases in some regions of the country. (more...)
Obama 'did nothing' about Russia election meddling
- June 25, 2017
In response, Putin demanded proof. The report is contained in a sweeping investigation into Russian electoral interference, United States efforts to uncover its extent, and the political handwringing over how and when to alert the public. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
In response, Putin demanded proof. The report is contained in a sweeping investigation into Russian electoral interference, United States efforts to uncover its extent, and the political handwringing over how and when to alert the public. (more...)
Friend of James Hodgkinson: 'He wasn't evil'
- June 25, 2017
In a post earlier this week, the suspect highlighted a campaign calling for the president's impeachment. She said her husband, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson , told her he was going to Washington because he wanted to work on tax policy. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
In a post earlier this week, the suspect highlighted a campaign calling for the president's impeachment. She said her husband, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson , told her he was going to Washington because he wanted to work on tax policy. (more...)
High Stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court Case Could Shut Down Or Cement Gerrymandering
- June 25, 2017
The case , which will be heard in the fall, could have a pronounced impact on how district lines, generally redrawn after a decennial census, can be drawn across the country. This is so in part because the justices have been unable to agree on a legal rule for deciding the issue. Democratic state legislative leaders say they have faith that the Supreme Court will uphold lower court rulings that found the maps unconstitutionally favored Republicans. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The case , which will be heard in the fall, could have a pronounced impact on how district lines, generally redrawn after a decennial census, can be drawn across the country. This is so in part because the justices have been unable to agree on a legal rule for deciding the issue. Democratic state legislative leaders say they have faith that the Supreme Court will uphold lower court rulings that found the maps unconstitutionally favored Republicans. (more...)
Portugal and Mexico Through to Confederations Cup Semi-Finals
- June 25, 2017
For Russia , anything but a victory will mean an early exit from its home tournament, although advancing was already seen as a hard task in a group with Mexico and Portugal . Mexico who went into the first half a goal down must have had adequate motivation from their coach Juan Carlo Osorio, especially considering that they had also suffered an injury in the first half on 23-year-old defender Salcedo to an AC joint injury, Salcedo landed badly on his shoulder. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
For Russia , anything but a victory will mean an early exit from its home tournament, although advancing was already seen as a hard task in a group with Mexico and Portugal . Mexico who went into the first half a goal down must have had adequate motivation from their coach Juan Carlo Osorio, especially considering that they had also suffered an injury in the first half on 23-year-old defender Salcedo to an AC joint injury, Salcedo landed badly on his shoulder. (more...)
Who can fire special counsel Robert Mueller?
- June 25, 2017
Bush's press secretary, again highlighted the issue of Mueller's probe being handled by attorneys who have donated mostly to Democrats, a message that Donald Trump Jr. That statement was unlikely to quell criticism of Mueller from some of Trump's closest allies - including one of his sons. "No, I have not", Mr. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Bush's press secretary, again highlighted the issue of Mueller's probe being handled by attorneys who have donated mostly to Democrats, a message that Donald Trump Jr. That statement was unlikely to quell criticism of Mueller from some of Trump's closest allies - including one of his sons. "No, I have not", Mr. (more...)
Chaos as hundreds forced to evacuate from London tower blocks
- June 25, 2017
The announcement came as around 3,000 residents of the Chalcots Estate in Camden, north London, face weeks in temporary accommodation after four tower blocks were evacuated. Britain's government said on Saturday that cladding samples from 27 public apartment blocks in 15 areas have failed fire safety tests. The Liberal Democrats demanded the Government declare a civil emergency, create a fund to compensate those evacuated and guarantee anyone told to leave their properties they won't have to ... (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The announcement came as around 3,000 residents of the Chalcots Estate in Camden, north London, face weeks in temporary accommodation after four tower blocks were evacuated. Britain's government said on Saturday that cladding samples from 27 public apartment blocks in 15 areas have failed fire safety tests. The Liberal Democrats demanded the Government declare a civil emergency, create a fund to compensate those evacuated and guarantee anyone told to leave their properties they won't have to ... (more...)
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