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Modi meets US Defence Secretary James Mattis, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
- June 27, 2017
The PM was grateful to the US President as he, along with the First Lady, Melania, rendered a warm and grand welcome to the Indian Head of State. The personal chemistry between the two leaders could prove as important as policy in setting the tone for the future. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The PM was grateful to the US President as he, along with the First Lady, Melania, rendered a warm and grand welcome to the Indian Head of State. The personal chemistry between the two leaders could prove as important as policy in setting the tone for the future. (more...)
Pharmacy head to be sentenced in deadly meningitis outbreak
- June 27, 2017
Prosecutors are asking the judge to sentence Cadden to 35 years in prison. "I am sorry for the whole range of suffering that resulted from my company's drugs". "I thank God for all the people who cared for me and who thought about me", Rethlake said. She said her husband, Lyn, got the steroid shot to try to get relief from his back pain. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Prosecutors are asking the judge to sentence Cadden to 35 years in prison. "I am sorry for the whole range of suffering that resulted from my company's drugs". "I thank God for all the people who cared for me and who thought about me", Rethlake said. She said her husband, Lyn, got the steroid shot to try to get relief from his back pain. (more...)
Supreme Court Sends Cross-Border Shooting Case Back To Lower Court
- June 27, 2017
Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca, 15, of Mexico was fatally shot from across the border by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in June 2010. Case of teen shot on Mexican side of border... "Whether petitioners may recover damages for that loss in this suit depends on questions that are best answered by the Court of Appeals". This Court has taken that approach on occasion. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca, 15, of Mexico was fatally shot from across the border by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in June 2010. Case of teen shot on Mexican side of border... "Whether petitioners may recover damages for that loss in this suit depends on questions that are best answered by the Court of Appeals". This Court has taken that approach on occasion. (more...)
Conference: US mayors may shape national climate policy
- June 27, 2017
South Florida welcomed former President Bill Clinton as part of the 85th United States Conference of Mayors, Saturday. A survey shows that a huge majority of the mayors are keen to join hands with private sector players and work with their peers to address climate change issues. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
South Florida welcomed former President Bill Clinton as part of the 85th United States Conference of Mayors, Saturday. A survey shows that a huge majority of the mayors are keen to join hands with private sector players and work with their peers to address climate change issues. (more...)
UK's May makes deal she needs to govern, but critics abound
- June 27, 2017
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May , center, sits with First Secretary of State Damian Green, left, and Government Chief Whip Gavin Williamson during their meeting with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP ) leader Arlen. A deal allows May to pass in the 650-seat parliament, and stay in power as she attempts to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union. DUP leader Arlene Foster said: "This agreement will operate to deliver a stable government in the United Kingdom's ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May , center, sits with First Secretary of State Damian Green, left, and Government Chief Whip Gavin Williamson during their meeting with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP ) leader Arlen. A deal allows May to pass in the 650-seat parliament, and stay in power as she attempts to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union. DUP leader Arlene Foster said: "This agreement will operate to deliver a stable government in the United Kingdom's ... (more...)
ND sailor aboard USS Fitzgerald when it was struck
- June 27, 2017
The Navy said that the divers gained access to the damaged areas of the ship and have found the remains of the seven sailors. Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm Jr ., from Elyria, OH; Personnel Specialist 1st Class Xavier Alec Martin , 24, from Halethorpe, MD; and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez , 26, from Weslaco, TX. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The Navy said that the divers gained access to the damaged areas of the ship and have found the remains of the seven sailors. Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm Jr ., from Elyria, OH; Personnel Specialist 1st Class Xavier Alec Martin , 24, from Halethorpe, MD; and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez , 26, from Weslaco, TX. (more...)
Trump Says He Doesn't Want Poor People In Charge Of The Economy
- June 27, 2017
Trump said he doubted he would have help from Democrats in getting major healthcare legislation through the U.S. Congress. During his speech in Iowa, Trump said he selected billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as Department of Commerce secretary for his financial acumen, noting "I just don't want a poor person". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Trump said he doubted he would have help from Democrats in getting major healthcare legislation through the U.S. Congress. During his speech in Iowa, Trump said he selected billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as Department of Commerce secretary for his financial acumen, noting "I just don't want a poor person". (more...)
China accuses Indian border guards of crossing into its territory
- June 27, 2017
Chinese troops reportedly entered India in the Sikkim sector on Monday, and jostled with Indian Army personnel guarding the Sino-India frontier, besides destroying two bunkers. "China hopes India will meet it halfway, not do anything to complicate the border issues and jointly maintain the good momentum of relations", the defence ministry said. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Chinese troops reportedly entered India in the Sikkim sector on Monday, and jostled with Indian Army personnel guarding the Sino-India frontier, besides destroying two bunkers. "China hopes India will meet it halfway, not do anything to complicate the border issues and jointly maintain the good momentum of relations", the defence ministry said. (more...)
Waymo inks deal for Avis to manage self-driving vehicle fleet
- June 27, 2017
In the first deal of its kind, Waymo's fleet of Pacificas will be stored and serviced at various Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental locations around Phoenix, which also plays host to Waymo's first-of-its-kind public pilot program . (more...)
- June 27, 2017
In the first deal of its kind, Waymo's fleet of Pacificas will be stored and serviced at various Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental locations around Phoenix, which also plays host to Waymo's first-of-its-kind public pilot program . (more...)
After second thoughts, Shiv Sena decides to support Ram Nath Kovind
- June 27, 2017
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the BJP had assured that it would inform the Congress about its Presidential candidate in advance for a consensus but now they informed us after taking the decision. The Sena didn't vote with the NDA in the last two presidential polls. They will contest every election and win, but will we win the fight in Kashmir? " Amit Shah had met me and requested our support for their candidate. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the BJP had assured that it would inform the Congress about its Presidential candidate in advance for a consensus but now they informed us after taking the decision. The Sena didn't vote with the NDA in the last two presidential polls. They will contest every election and win, but will we win the fight in Kashmir? " Amit Shah had met me and requested our support for their candidate. (more...)
Mass ACLU: Michelle Carter conviction 'imperils free speech'
- June 27, 2017
Carter was 17 at the time she sent messages encouraging Conrad , 18, to commit suicide after he said he was having second thoughts about taking his life. A sentencing date was set for August 3. Roy and Carter had suffered emotional problems. Meanwhile, some believe the guilty verdict in Carter's involuntary manslaughter trial might be grounds to expand the territories under manslaughter law. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Carter was 17 at the time she sent messages encouraging Conrad , 18, to commit suicide after he said he was having second thoughts about taking his life. A sentencing date was set for August 3. Roy and Carter had suffered emotional problems. Meanwhile, some believe the guilty verdict in Carter's involuntary manslaughter trial might be grounds to expand the territories under manslaughter law. (more...)
Pakistan women cricketers hope to replicate success of men's team
- June 27, 2017
The 26-year-old was hurt in England's victory in their final warm-up match against New Zealand on Wednesday. Sarfraz Ahmed's team sprung a surprise earlier this month by beating India in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval, winning the title despite being the lowest ranked qualifier. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The 26-year-old was hurt in England's victory in their final warm-up match against New Zealand on Wednesday. Sarfraz Ahmed's team sprung a surprise earlier this month by beating India in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval, winning the title despite being the lowest ranked qualifier. (more...)
'Pharma Bro' defies advice to keep quiet before fraud trial
- June 27, 2017
Remember this guy? Martin Shkreli is back. In a preview of their defense, Shkreli's lawyers described him as a "boy genius" - who never meant to defraud any of his investors, and that they all ultimately got their money back. But that controversy has nothing to do with his criminal trial, set to begin on June 26 in federal court in NY. Still, his notoriety slowed the pace of the first day of jury selection in federal court in downtown Brooklyn. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Remember this guy? Martin Shkreli is back. In a preview of their defense, Shkreli's lawyers described him as a "boy genius" - who never meant to defraud any of his investors, and that they all ultimately got their money back. But that controversy has nothing to do with his criminal trial, set to begin on June 26 in federal court in NY. Still, his notoriety slowed the pace of the first day of jury selection in federal court in downtown Brooklyn. (more...)
Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt returning to Jerusalem this week
- June 27, 2017
Mr Trump said: "We have approximately $3.5tn of market value in this room - but that's nearly the exact number that we've created since my election". Chris Liddell , a White House aide who directs the technology effort, said the executives would participate in a series of working groups, concluding with a session with Trump. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Mr Trump said: "We have approximately $3.5tn of market value in this room - but that's nearly the exact number that we've created since my election". Chris Liddell , a White House aide who directs the technology effort, said the executives would participate in a series of working groups, concluding with a session with Trump. (more...)
SpaceX kicks off rocket launch double feature
- June 27, 2017
Ground checks have been completed for Friday's launch and the mission to send BulgariaSat-1 - a Bulgarian commercial satellite - appears set for lift off at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Six more missions over the next year will get the full satellite constellation into orbit. All Iridium NEXT satellites will be launched on new Falcon 9 rockets - at least for now. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Ground checks have been completed for Friday's launch and the mission to send BulgariaSat-1 - a Bulgarian commercial satellite - appears set for lift off at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Six more missions over the next year will get the full satellite constellation into orbit. All Iridium NEXT satellites will be launched on new Falcon 9 rockets - at least for now. (more...)
May seals deal with DUP to secure working majority in British parliament
- June 27, 2017
Britain's Conservative Party on Monday signed an agreement with the Democratic Unionists, as per which the party from Northern Ireland will support Prime Minister Theresa May's government . In a statement after her Conservative Party reached a deal with the DUP following her failure to win an outright parliamentary majority in a June 8 election, May also urged Northern Irish political parties to agree over the province's government by a June 29 deadline. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Britain's Conservative Party on Monday signed an agreement with the Democratic Unionists, as per which the party from Northern Ireland will support Prime Minister Theresa May's government . In a statement after her Conservative Party reached a deal with the DUP following her failure to win an outright parliamentary majority in a June 8 election, May also urged Northern Irish political parties to agree over the province's government by a June 29 deadline. (more...)
White House spokesman Spicer draws heat off camera
- June 27, 2017
Can you just give us an answer to that?' he asked. The Trump White House has taken to rarely holding on-camera press briefings, a move that many (including Acosta) see as an attack on press freedom. For the third time in a row on Monday, the White House held its briefing "off camera", meaning that live audio and video of the session were forbidden. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Can you just give us an answer to that?' he asked. The Trump White House has taken to rarely holding on-camera press briefings, a move that many (including Acosta) see as an attack on press freedom. For the third time in a row on Monday, the White House held its briefing "off camera", meaning that live audio and video of the session were forbidden. (more...)
Man accused of driving car onto Missouri basketball court
- June 27, 2017
University of Missouri police were dispatched around 7:15 a.m.to investigate a report of property damage. Nathaniel Conant, 23, a recent MU graduate and temporary worker in the athletics department, turned himself in to MU police Sunday afternoon after officers identified Conant as a suspect and contacted him. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
University of Missouri police were dispatched around 7:15 a.m.to investigate a report of property damage. Nathaniel Conant, 23, a recent MU graduate and temporary worker in the athletics department, turned himself in to MU police Sunday afternoon after officers identified Conant as a suspect and contacted him. (more...)
Vikings' Floyd gets 1 day in jail for flunking alcohol test
- June 27, 2017
Vikings WR Michael Floyd has been sentenced to one day in jail for violating the terms of his house arrest. Having pleaded guilty February 17 to extreme drunken driving, with a police report of a blood-alcohol level more than 2 ½ times the legal limit in Arizona , Floyd was punished with 24 days in jail and 96 days of home confinement, plus counseling and a $5,000 fine. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Vikings WR Michael Floyd has been sentenced to one day in jail for violating the terms of his house arrest. Having pleaded guilty February 17 to extreme drunken driving, with a police report of a blood-alcohol level more than 2 ½ times the legal limit in Arizona , Floyd was punished with 24 days in jail and 96 days of home confinement, plus counseling and a $5,000 fine. (more...)
Police officer stabbed to death during attack in Jerusalem
- June 27, 2017
Ramadan typically sees a slight ease of permit restrictions on Palestinians, particularly women, though the thousands who do get permits are still subjected to long waits and checkpoints and searches by armed Israeli forces. Medics said two other people were moderately wounded in the attack, and a further two lightly wounded. In that time, some 250 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, a majority of them attackers, according to authorities. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Ramadan typically sees a slight ease of permit restrictions on Palestinians, particularly women, though the thousands who do get permits are still subjected to long waits and checkpoints and searches by armed Israeli forces. Medics said two other people were moderately wounded in the attack, and a further two lightly wounded. In that time, some 250 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, a majority of them attackers, according to authorities. (more...)
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