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Michigan Health Chief Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter Over Flint Water Crisis
- June 25, 2017
Lyon, the head of the department, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of an 85-year-old man with Legionnaires' disease. The officials' actions are linked to the lead poisoning of children in Flint and 12 deaths after the city's water supply was switched in April 2014 from treated Lake Huron water to raw water from the Flint River , treated at the Flint Water Treatment Plant. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Lyon, the head of the department, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of an 85-year-old man with Legionnaires' disease. The officials' actions are linked to the lead poisoning of children in Flint and 12 deaths after the city's water supply was switched in April 2014 from treated Lake Huron water to raw water from the Flint River , treated at the Flint Water Treatment Plant. (more...)
Over 100 People Feared Buried by Southwest China Landslide
- June 25, 2017
The provincial public security bureau has sent over 500 rescuers with 23 sniffer dogs and 16 life detectors to the site. Tao Jian, director of the local weather service, told CCTV that the 2008 natural disaster had "weakened the mountain" and that even a small amount of rain could provoke a geological catastrophe. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The provincial public security bureau has sent over 500 rescuers with 23 sniffer dogs and 16 life detectors to the site. Tao Jian, director of the local weather service, told CCTV that the 2008 natural disaster had "weakened the mountain" and that even a small amount of rain could provoke a geological catastrophe. (more...)
One dead in plane crash into Florida childcare centre
- June 25, 2017
The single-engine plane struck the vacant building in Fort Myer about 8am yesterday, USA police said. Police confirmed there was one fatality, and another victim was taken to hospital for treatment. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, WINK-TV reports. The plane crash was captured on a surveillance camera. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The single-engine plane struck the vacant building in Fort Myer about 8am yesterday, USA police said. Police confirmed there was one fatality, and another victim was taken to hospital for treatment. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, WINK-TV reports. The plane crash was captured on a surveillance camera. (more...)
It's so hot in Phoenix, Arizona, planes can't take off
- June 25, 2017
American Airlines canceled almost 40 flights on Tuesday in Phoenix operated by regional jets because of the heat. Hot air, which is less dense and more excited, forces the plane to build more speed before it can take off. "Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer in Arizona". Company spokesman Ross Feinstein told AFP the flights were run by two regional partners - Skywest and Mesa - which operate smaller airplanes that can not take off when temperatures reach a certain level. (more...)
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- June 25, 2017
American Airlines canceled almost 40 flights on Tuesday in Phoenix operated by regional jets because of the heat. Hot air, which is less dense and more excited, forces the plane to build more speed before it can take off. "Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer in Arizona". Company spokesman Ross Feinstein told AFP the flights were run by two regional partners - Skywest and Mesa - which operate smaller airplanes that can not take off when temperatures reach a certain level. (more...)
Iran launches first strikes in Syria
- June 25, 2017
For all the talk this morning about the Iranian ballistic missile strike on an ISIS target in Syria , the real story is that 6 out of the 7 missiles that Iran fired failed to actually hit their intended target. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned "terrorists" that any future attacks against Iran could result in more retaliatory actions. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
For all the talk this morning about the Iranian ballistic missile strike on an ISIS target in Syria , the real story is that 6 out of the 7 missiles that Iran fired failed to actually hit their intended target. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned "terrorists" that any future attacks against Iran could result in more retaliatory actions. (more...)
Putin Offers Political Asylum To James Comey, Citing Potential Prosecution In US
- June 25, 2017
But with less than a year before presidential elections, some Russians are clearly growing frustrated. "If there is persecution against Comey, we will be ready to grant him political asylum as well", said Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks to journalists following a live nationwide broadcast call-in in Moscow , Russia, June 15, 2017. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
But with less than a year before presidential elections, some Russians are clearly growing frustrated. "If there is persecution against Comey, we will be ready to grant him political asylum as well", said Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks to journalists following a live nationwide broadcast call-in in Moscow , Russia, June 15, 2017. (more...)
Remains Of Tropical Storm Cindy To Affect Our Area
- June 25, 2017
Last June, torrential rains in West Virginia claimed 23 lives and memories of that disaster remained fresh at somber ceremonies honoring the dead. Humidity crept in Thursday ahead of the rainfall. Several businesses were damaged and at least four people were hurt. Mayor Tim Kerner said Thursday that streets and yards in the town of Lafitte, south of New Orleans, are flooded. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Last June, torrential rains in West Virginia claimed 23 lives and memories of that disaster remained fresh at somber ceremonies honoring the dead. Humidity crept in Thursday ahead of the rainfall. Several businesses were damaged and at least four people were hurt. Mayor Tim Kerner said Thursday that streets and yards in the town of Lafitte, south of New Orleans, are flooded. (more...)
Here Is Every Republican Senator Who Opposes the Health Care Bill
- June 25, 2017
The Senate bill proposes repealing the 3.8 per cent net investment income tax on high earners retroactively to the start of 2017. Speaking at a press conference in his home state Friday, Heller was the first Republican senator to come out swinging against the Better Care Reconciliation Act , while at least seven others have expressed reservations but indicated they're open to negotiations. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The Senate bill proposes repealing the 3.8 per cent net investment income tax on high earners retroactively to the start of 2017. Speaking at a press conference in his home state Friday, Heller was the first Republican senator to come out swinging against the Better Care Reconciliation Act , while at least seven others have expressed reservations but indicated they're open to negotiations. (more...)
Oil tanker flips and explodes, killing over 100 in Pakistan
- June 25, 2017
Most of those taken to the hospitals got 70% burn injuries, while more deaths are feared. People had gathered around the tanker after it overturned to collect oil that had leaked out, according to Radio Pakistan. Fire services reportedly arrived at the site shortly after the incident. The injured are being transferred to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif took notice of the accident and ordered the concerned authorities to take emergency steps for better ... (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Most of those taken to the hospitals got 70% burn injuries, while more deaths are feared. People had gathered around the tanker after it overturned to collect oil that had leaked out, according to Radio Pakistan. Fire services reportedly arrived at the site shortly after the incident. The injured are being transferred to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif took notice of the accident and ordered the concerned authorities to take emergency steps for better ... (more...)
Trump lashes out at Obama over latest report on Russian election meddling
- June 25, 2017
Did nothing about it. Under a mounted deer, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Antiquities Executive Order at the Department of the Interior in Washington , D.C. In January, Trump said, "I think it was Russian Federation but I think we also get hacked by other countries and other people". But the Post's interviews with former senior Obama administration officials reveals the pain, now among some of them, that more was not done to punish Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Did nothing about it. Under a mounted deer, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Antiquities Executive Order at the Department of the Interior in Washington , D.C. In January, Trump said, "I think it was Russian Federation but I think we also get hacked by other countries and other people". But the Post's interviews with former senior Obama administration officials reveals the pain, now among some of them, that more was not done to punish Russian Federation. (more...)
Stick to acronyms: Twitter ribs Venkaiah Naidu for calling Hindi 'national language'
- June 25, 2017
Naidu said that Gandhi's life and teachings in the CWMG were eternal and that the 100 volumes should be an important source for all as to leading one's life with honesty, being committed to a cause and working towards preserving one's culture and heritage. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Naidu said that Gandhi's life and teachings in the CWMG were eternal and that the 100 volumes should be an important source for all as to leading one's life with honesty, being committed to a cause and working towards preserving one's culture and heritage. (more...)
Parents of US student freed from North Korea speak out
- June 25, 2017
Fred Warmbier wore the jacket Otto wore during his coerced confession broadcast all over the world during his conviction previous year. Family members return to their vehicles after Otto Warmbier , a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate, who was detained and imprisoned in North Korea , is loaded into an ambulance at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati , Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Fred Warmbier wore the jacket Otto wore during his coerced confession broadcast all over the world during his conviction previous year. Family members return to their vehicles after Otto Warmbier , a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate, who was detained and imprisoned in North Korea , is loaded into an ambulance at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati , Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (more...)
To make it clear, we are the biggest victim of this incident
- June 25, 2017
As the United States urges China to exert great pressure on North Korea, U.S. spy satellites have detected new activity around the regime's known nuclear test site, leading to speculation Pyongyang may be getting ready to conduct yet another round of missile tests. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
As the United States urges China to exert great pressure on North Korea, U.S. spy satellites have detected new activity around the regime's known nuclear test site, leading to speculation Pyongyang may be getting ready to conduct yet another round of missile tests. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn gets rock star welcome at Glastonbury Festival
- June 25, 2017
Labour experienced a surge of support from 18-24 year olds, helping to deny Theresa May a parliamentary majority. The crowd chanted "Oh Jeremy Corbyn " and waved flags with the Labour leader's name on as he came on stage, introduced by Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Labour experienced a surge of support from 18-24 year olds, helping to deny Theresa May a parliamentary majority. The crowd chanted "Oh Jeremy Corbyn " and waved flags with the Labour leader's name on as he came on stage, introduced by Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis. (more...)
Korea president invites N. Korea to 2018 Winter Olympics
- June 25, 2017
South Korean officials did not have details about the reported test and declined to comment on the possible nature of the engine. North Korea has tested a rocket engine that could be fitted to an intercontinental ballistic missile, a United States official said, in an apparent provocation ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and the leader of South Korea. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
South Korean officials did not have details about the reported test and declined to comment on the possible nature of the engine. North Korea has tested a rocket engine that could be fitted to an intercontinental ballistic missile, a United States official said, in an apparent provocation ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and the leader of South Korea. (more...)
Remnants of tropical storm bring tornadoes, flooding to US Gulf Coast
- June 25, 2017
The severe weather forecast comes almost on the anniversary of last year's torrential rains and flooding, which killed 23 people in West Virginia. Flooding and road closures stretched from east Texas into northwestern Florida after Cindy made landfall early on Thursday near the Louisiana-Texas border and weakened to a tropical depression, the National Weather Service said . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The severe weather forecast comes almost on the anniversary of last year's torrential rains and flooding, which killed 23 people in West Virginia. Flooding and road closures stretched from east Texas into northwestern Florida after Cindy made landfall early on Thursday near the Louisiana-Texas border and weakened to a tropical depression, the National Weather Service said . (more...)
Planned Parenthood abortion figures continue to rise
- June 25, 2017
Chris McClure, a spokesman for the governor's budget office, said Malloy could direct the Department of Social Services to shift money from the state share of the Medicaid budget to cover the difference. Women had no place to go for health care services. So what would defunding Planned Parenthood actually achieve? Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin is the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Chris McClure, a spokesman for the governor's budget office, said Malloy could direct the Department of Social Services to shift money from the state share of the Medicaid budget to cover the difference. Women had no place to go for health care services. So what would defunding Planned Parenthood actually achieve? Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin is the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin . (more...)
'You owe my son an apology' - Labor MP to Pauline Hanson
- June 25, 2017
His words come in response to recent controversial comments made by Pauline Hanson in parliament announcing her party's support for the government Education Reform Bill, where Hanson called for children with "disabilities and autism" to be given a "special classroom" because, she said, teachers were now spending disproportionate amounts of time on children teaching these children, at the expense of "other kids who want to learn". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
His words come in response to recent controversial comments made by Pauline Hanson in parliament announcing her party's support for the government Education Reform Bill, where Hanson called for children with "disabilities and autism" to be given a "special classroom" because, she said, teachers were now spending disproportionate amounts of time on children teaching these children, at the expense of "other kids who want to learn". (more...)
Flint airport stabbing suspect failed background check attempting gun purchase
- June 25, 2017
Jeff Neville could be released from the hospital within a couple days. A picture is beginning to emerge of 49-year-old Canadian Amor Ftouhi, who the Federal Bureau of Investigation says entered the US late last week through the state of NY. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Jeff Neville could be released from the hospital within a couple days. A picture is beginning to emerge of 49-year-old Canadian Amor Ftouhi, who the Federal Bureau of Investigation says entered the US late last week through the state of NY. (more...)
British Parliament targeted in cyber-attack attempt
- June 25, 2017
The House of Commons confirmed the cyber attack in a statement saying it "discovered unauthorised attempts to access parliamentary user accounts". Just over a month ago, a massive global cyberattack disrupted Britain's health care services and targeted vital computer systems in as many as 100 other countries. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The House of Commons confirmed the cyber attack in a statement saying it "discovered unauthorised attempts to access parliamentary user accounts". Just over a month ago, a massive global cyberattack disrupted Britain's health care services and targeted vital computer systems in as many as 100 other countries. (more...)
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