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FIFA Confederations Cup: Portugal and Mexico advance, hosts Russian Federation bow out
- June 25, 2017
Ronaldo's latest goal sent him level with Hungary great Sandor Kocsis and to within nine of the legendary Ferenc Puskas' European record of 84 at global level. "I think we deserved to win and we're delighted with the result and the performance of the team". Coach Fernando Santos said the teams were prevented from training on it the day before the game. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Ronaldo's latest goal sent him level with Hungary great Sandor Kocsis and to within nine of the legendary Ferenc Puskas' European record of 84 at global level. "I think we deserved to win and we're delighted with the result and the performance of the team". Coach Fernando Santos said the teams were prevented from training on it the day before the game. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi: 'I'm worth the trouble.' Conservatives agree
- June 25, 2017
Led by Reps. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), at least some in the group believe Pelosi has to go in order for Democrats to have a chance to win the House back in November 2018. The recent victories of the Republicans in two special congressional elections held this week should give the Democrats a heads-up of what could possibly take place in the 2020 #Presidential Election. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Led by Reps. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), at least some in the group believe Pelosi has to go in order for Democrats to have a chance to win the House back in November 2018. The recent victories of the Republicans in two special congressional elections held this week should give the Democrats a heads-up of what could possibly take place in the 2020 #Presidential Election. (more...)
Seven US soldiers wounded by Afghan soldier
- June 25, 2017
The attack on the police headquarters in the provincial capital of Gardez took place in the early morning. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the operation in a statement. The Resolute Support, the global training mission to Afghanistan , announced on its Twitter feed that seven USA service members were wounded, adding that there were no U.S. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The attack on the police headquarters in the provincial capital of Gardez took place in the early morning. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the operation in a statement. The Resolute Support, the global training mission to Afghanistan , announced on its Twitter feed that seven USA service members were wounded, adding that there were no U.S. (more...)
Trump does not intend to fire investigator Mueller - White House
- June 25, 2017
However, Trump also accused Comey of lying under oath and leaking information, and offered to provide sworn testimony to disprove allegations that he had attempted to obstruct justice. It's widely considered very unlikely that the Republican-controlled Congress - or even the Congress following the 2018 midterm elections, in which the Democrats could retake the House - would move to impeach Trump. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
However, Trump also accused Comey of lying under oath and leaking information, and offered to provide sworn testimony to disprove allegations that he had attempted to obstruct justice. It's widely considered very unlikely that the Republican-controlled Congress - or even the Congress following the 2018 midterm elections, in which the Democrats could retake the House - would move to impeach Trump. (more...)
Pelosi on calls for new leadership: 'I'm worth the trouble, quite frankly'
- June 25, 2017
But this was the year Republican candidates had to deal with the Trump albatross, and this was a district that Donald Trump won by only 1.5 percentage points. She added: "Every action has a reaction, I try to say that to them". In an appearance on " Fox & Friends" that aired on Friday, Trump said he would like Pelosi to stay right where she is because she has an "extraordinary record against her". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
But this was the year Republican candidates had to deal with the Trump albatross, and this was a district that Donald Trump won by only 1.5 percentage points. She added: "Every action has a reaction, I try to say that to them". In an appearance on " Fox & Friends" that aired on Friday, Trump said he would like Pelosi to stay right where she is because she has an "extraordinary record against her". (more...)
CM, Chinese FM discuss matters of mutual interest
- June 25, 2017
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Kabul on Saturday, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani and other senior Afghan officials to discuss ways to improve ties with Pakistan . "They should work together to ensure regional peace and stability and China would like to play a constructive role to that end", he said. "We know that there is some concern about the corridor but we keep stressing that this economic corridor is just an economic initiative for cooperation", he added. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Kabul on Saturday, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani and other senior Afghan officials to discuss ways to improve ties with Pakistan . "They should work together to ensure regional peace and stability and China would like to play a constructive role to that end", he said. "We know that there is some concern about the corridor but we keep stressing that this economic corridor is just an economic initiative for cooperation", he added. (more...)
Spicer Hasn't Asked Trump If Russians Meddled in 2016 Campaign
- June 25, 2017
The White House has consulted an array of Republicans and Trump allies, including Laura Ingraham , the conservative radio host and political commentator. Spicer spoke Monday from the podium at an off-camera gaggle that barred broadcast outlets from using the audio of the question-and-answer session. "I think we have done a very good job of not just providing opportunities here at a daily briefing, but also making ourselves available as a staff nearly 20, 24 hours a day when it comes down ... (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The White House has consulted an array of Republicans and Trump allies, including Laura Ingraham , the conservative radio host and political commentator. Spicer spoke Monday from the podium at an off-camera gaggle that barred broadcast outlets from using the audio of the question-and-answer session. "I think we have done a very good job of not just providing opportunities here at a daily briefing, but also making ourselves available as a staff nearly 20, 24 hours a day when it comes down ... (more...)
GOP opposition imperils Senate health care bill
- June 25, 2017
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
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...)
Suspected tornado: 1 hurt, businesses flattened in Alabama
- June 25, 2017
Cindy was a tropical storm when it made landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border about 3 a.m. CT (0800 GMT) Thursday, then weakened as it travelled north. Emmanuel and Leeland streets Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Houston as Tropical Storm Cindy hit Southeast Texas and th. Heavy rainfall is still in the forecast for states along Cindy's latest path toward central Tennessee, where it is expected to arrive Friday. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Cindy was a tropical storm when it made landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border about 3 a.m. CT (0800 GMT) Thursday, then weakened as it travelled north. Emmanuel and Leeland streets Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Houston as Tropical Storm Cindy hit Southeast Texas and th. Heavy rainfall is still in the forecast for states along Cindy's latest path toward central Tennessee, where it is expected to arrive Friday. (more...)
Russian hacking 'a big Dem HOAX'
- June 25, 2017
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told a congressional panel yesterday that there was a delay between the time the Federal Bureau of Investigation first made contact with the Democratic National Committee about Russian Federation hacking its servers and the time he was notified at the Department of Homeland Security . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told a congressional panel yesterday that there was a delay between the time the Federal Bureau of Investigation first made contact with the Democratic National Committee about Russian Federation hacking its servers and the time he was notified at the Department of Homeland Security . (more...)
Police officer who killed unarmed black man Sam DuBose cleared of murder
- June 25, 2017
She demanded a retrial and called for peaceful protests. Tensing is the third officer in the past week to beat a case stemming from their on-duty shooting of a black man. Ghiz had rejected a prosecution request late in the trial to allow jurors to consider a lesser charge of reckless homicide, saying prosecutors could have done that after the first mistrial. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
She demanded a retrial and called for peaceful protests. Tensing is the third officer in the past week to beat a case stemming from their on-duty shooting of a black man. Ghiz had rejected a prosecution request late in the trial to allow jurors to consider a lesser charge of reckless homicide, saying prosecutors could have done that after the first mistrial. (more...)
Cindy causes minor flooding across South as rain continues
- June 25, 2017
The National Weather Service says the energy associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy are lifting through the mid-Atlantic region, with showers and thunderstorms expected thanks to the humid and unstable air mass. With Cindy's remnants a threat over a huge area, many just hoped severe weather would pass them without harm. High winds early Friday peeled off part of the roof from New Prairie High School near South Bend. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The National Weather Service says the energy associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy are lifting through the mid-Atlantic region, with showers and thunderstorms expected thanks to the humid and unstable air mass. With Cindy's remnants a threat over a huge area, many just hoped severe weather would pass them without harm. High winds early Friday peeled off part of the roof from New Prairie High School near South Bend. (more...)
Camera, dagger recovered from Pakistan's BAT body, India media claims
- June 25, 2017
The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. The body was handed over the local police, Indian army said as quoted by the Indian media. The BAT comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistan army and terrorists. The BAT team targeted an area domination patrol of the Indian Army, triggering a gunfight, the official alleged. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. The body was handed over the local police, Indian army said as quoted by the Indian media. The BAT comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistan army and terrorists. The BAT team targeted an area domination patrol of the Indian Army, triggering a gunfight, the official alleged. (more...)
White House responds to Comey tape inquiry with Trump tweet
- June 25, 2017
Bush administration. Trump, according to his advisers, had become enormously frustrated that Comey would not say so publicly. Sounding more like an on-air personality from rival CNN, Fox News' Shepard Smith questioned President Donald Trump for saying that while he did not record his talks with former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey, tapes may still exist . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Bush administration. Trump, according to his advisers, had become enormously frustrated that Comey would not say so publicly. Sounding more like an on-air personality from rival CNN, Fox News' Shepard Smith questioned President Donald Trump for saying that while he did not record his talks with former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey, tapes may still exist . (more...)
China, US reaffirm commitment to Korean Peninsula denuclearization
- June 25, 2017
Asked whether Trump had lost faith in China's ability to restrain North Korea, Mattis said the president's view represented Americans' "frustration" with Pyongyang's provocations and after seeing "a young man go over there healthy, and with a minor act of mischief, come home dead, basically". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Asked whether Trump had lost faith in China's ability to restrain North Korea, Mattis said the president's view represented Americans' "frustration" with Pyongyang's provocations and after seeing "a young man go over there healthy, and with a minor act of mischief, come home dead, basically". (more...)
CPI urges BJD, JD(U) to support Meira
- June 25, 2017
The RJD strongman, whose party along with the Congress is in a coalition government with Nitish Kumar's JD-U in Bihar , said while he would request Kumar to reconsider the matter, there would be no threat to the state government, which would continue despite the JD-U's decision. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The RJD strongman, whose party along with the Congress is in a coalition government with Nitish Kumar's JD-U in Bihar , said while he would request Kumar to reconsider the matter, there would be no threat to the state government, which would continue despite the JD-U's decision. (more...)
Russian warships pound IS targets in Syria with cruise missiles
- June 25, 2017
The armed pro-regime Shaheed-129 UAV was shot down by a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle at approximately 12:30 a.m. after it displayed hostile intent and advanced on coalition forces. Elsewhere, the US military confirmed Tuesday that top ISIS cleric Turki al-Binali was killed in a coalition airstrike May 31 in Mayadeen, Syria. The Russian military alleged that in Sunday's incident, "the command of the coalition forces did not use the established communication channel for preventing incidents in ... (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The armed pro-regime Shaheed-129 UAV was shot down by a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle at approximately 12:30 a.m. after it displayed hostile intent and advanced on coalition forces. Elsewhere, the US military confirmed Tuesday that top ISIS cleric Turki al-Binali was killed in a coalition airstrike May 31 in Mayadeen, Syria. The Russian military alleged that in Sunday's incident, "the command of the coalition forces did not use the established communication channel for preventing incidents in ... (more...)
Iran sends a message with missile strike in Syria
- June 25, 2017
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, who commands the coalition-led air campaign over Syria , said Monday that the United States would re-position its aircraft to minimize the risk from Syrian and Russian air defenses but would continue its strikes against the Islamic State in Syria . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, who commands the coalition-led air campaign over Syria , said Monday that the United States would re-position its aircraft to minimize the risk from Syrian and Russian air defenses but would continue its strikes against the Islamic State in Syria . (more...)
Mexico beat Russian Federation to advance to Confederations Cup semifinals
- June 25, 2017
And Nani , Ronaldo's replacement from the bench, added a fourth for good measure, ensuring that Portugal's next generation did not take all the glory as Fernando Santos' men finished ahead of Mexico thanks to a super goal difference after their 2-1 defeat of Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
And Nani , Ronaldo's replacement from the bench, added a fourth for good measure, ensuring that Portugal's next generation did not take all the glory as Fernando Santos' men finished ahead of Mexico thanks to a super goal difference after their 2-1 defeat of Russian Federation. (more...)
Cruz, Cornyn Split On GOP Senate Healthcare Bill
- June 25, 2017
That's slower than the House bill does. A juror says after 52 hours of deliberations, two holdouts in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial outside Philadelphia refused to convict the 79-year-old comedian. Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Democratic Gov. Susan Collins of ME and Sen. In both plans, states could keep coverage for the higher-income adults, but federal taxpayers would not continue to pay a larger share of the bill. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
That's slower than the House bill does. A juror says after 52 hours of deliberations, two holdouts in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial outside Philadelphia refused to convict the 79-year-old comedian. Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Democratic Gov. Susan Collins of ME and Sen. In both plans, states could keep coverage for the higher-income adults, but federal taxpayers would not continue to pay a larger share of the bill. (more...)
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