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Car accident sparks major wildfire in California
- June 27, 2017
The massive wildfire was about 10 percent contained as of late Monday night, according to the Riverside County Fire Department , as it continued to blaze between cities of Beaumont and San Jacinto amid dry conditions. Voluntary evacuations are in effect for four streets in Banning, east of the fire, and the communities of Poppet Flats and Silent Valley. The warning is meant to notify residents that there is a threat and encourage them to leave voluntarily or to prepare for a possible ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The massive wildfire was about 10 percent contained as of late Monday night, according to the Riverside County Fire Department , as it continued to blaze between cities of Beaumont and San Jacinto amid dry conditions. Voluntary evacuations are in effect for four streets in Banning, east of the fire, and the communities of Poppet Flats and Silent Valley. The warning is meant to notify residents that there is a threat and encourage them to leave voluntarily or to prepare for a possible ... (more...)
'Big Baller' LaVar Ball and sons invade WWE Monday Night RAW
- June 27, 2017
LaMelo Ball will be a junior at Chino Hills High School near Los Angeles in the fall. It looked like mostly a chance for LaVar to hawk his Big Baller Brand T-shirts, with several manikins in the ring sporting the $50 shirts. Ball responded, taking his own off and doing some type of Tai Chi. Despite all his momentum, Ball did not have enough to slide under the bottom rope of the ring in a clean fashion. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
LaMelo Ball will be a junior at Chino Hills High School near Los Angeles in the fall. It looked like mostly a chance for LaVar to hawk his Big Baller Brand T-shirts, with several manikins in the ring sporting the $50 shirts. Ball responded, taking his own off and doing some type of Tai Chi. Despite all his momentum, Ball did not have enough to slide under the bottom rope of the ring in a clean fashion. (more...)
Israel starts work on new settlement amid Trump 'peace' push
- June 27, 2017
He was referring to the construction of Amichai, which will house some 300 settlers evicted in February from the Amona outpost after Israel's Supreme Court ruled their homes had been built illegally on privately-owned Palestinian land. The IDF said the assailant was a 23-years-old Palestinian from the West Bank village of Azarya. It was not explained how the authorities in Gaza would pay for it, since they say they do not have the funds to pay for fuel from Israel, which reduced its supply ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
He was referring to the construction of Amichai, which will house some 300 settlers evicted in February from the Amona outpost after Israel's Supreme Court ruled their homes had been built illegally on privately-owned Palestinian land. The IDF said the assailant was a 23-years-old Palestinian from the West Bank village of Azarya. It was not explained how the authorities in Gaza would pay for it, since they say they do not have the funds to pay for fuel from Israel, which reduced its supply ... (more...)
Presidential campaign: Kovind to visit Srinagar on June 28
- June 27, 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Sushil Kumar Modi, Nand Kishore Yadav, Nityanand Rai, Ram Kripal Yadav, Paswan's son and MP from Jamui Chirag Paswan were among those who were present on the occasion. When asked about being targeted by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who questioned Kumar's neutrality by tweeting a 2013 video and a news report on Lok Sabha proceedings, she said, "All MPs appreciated my style of functioning when I was Lok Sabha speaker; none alleged I was biased". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Sushil Kumar Modi, Nand Kishore Yadav, Nityanand Rai, Ram Kripal Yadav, Paswan's son and MP from Jamui Chirag Paswan were among those who were present on the occasion. When asked about being targeted by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who questioned Kumar's neutrality by tweeting a 2013 video and a news report on Lok Sabha proceedings, she said, "All MPs appreciated my style of functioning when I was Lok Sabha speaker; none alleged I was biased". (more...)
Senate GOP, Democrats reach deal on imposing new sanctions on Russian Federation
- June 27, 2017
Cardin , the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, said at the time that the measure was styled after 2015 legislation pushed by Republicans and approved overwhelmingly in the Senate that gave Congress a vote on whether Obama could lift sanctions against Iran. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Cardin , the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, said at the time that the measure was styled after 2015 legislation pushed by Republicans and approved overwhelmingly in the Senate that gave Congress a vote on whether Obama could lift sanctions against Iran. (more...)
Belleville man who shot 5 at GOP baseball practice acted alone
- June 27, 2017
Hodgkinson, 66, was carrying an SKS rifle and a 9 mm handgun when he opened fire on members of Congress practicing at the field in Alexandria, Virginia, shortly after 7 a.m. During his time in the D.C. area, Hodgkinson visited various sites along the National Mall, including the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, based on photos and videos retrieved from his cellphone, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Hodgkinson, 66, was carrying an SKS rifle and a 9 mm handgun when he opened fire on members of Congress practicing at the field in Alexandria, Virginia, shortly after 7 a.m. During his time in the D.C. area, Hodgkinson visited various sites along the National Mall, including the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, based on photos and videos retrieved from his cellphone, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said. (more...)
CBO On Senate Health Bill: 22 Million More Uninsured By 2026
- June 27, 2017
The latest CBO score of the House's health care legislation estimated that 23 million fewer Americans would be uninsured by 2026. But they face a hard deadline: McConnell is pushing for a vote to be held before the July 4 recess. The decrease would be less than in 2020 mainly because of a reduction in the federal stabilization funding. These plans, however, would hit them with higher out-of-pocket costs that would eat up a good amount of their income. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The latest CBO score of the House's health care legislation estimated that 23 million fewer Americans would be uninsured by 2026. But they face a hard deadline: McConnell is pushing for a vote to be held before the July 4 recess. The decrease would be less than in 2020 mainly because of a reduction in the federal stabilization funding. These plans, however, would hit them with higher out-of-pocket costs that would eat up a good amount of their income. (more...)
Supreme Court Takes Up Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case
- June 27, 2017
In 2016, a federal district court agreed with those Democratic voters, ruling that the state's election map had been drawn for partisan advantage. Supreme Court justices won't hear the arguments in the Wisconsin until the fall, but the case has already taken on a distinctly ideological, if not partisan, tone. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
In 2016, a federal district court agreed with those Democratic voters, ruling that the state's election map had been drawn for partisan advantage. Supreme Court justices won't hear the arguments in the Wisconsin until the fall, but the case has already taken on a distinctly ideological, if not partisan, tone. (more...)
Romania's ruling party picks PM candidate in bid to defuse crisis
- June 27, 2017
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday appointed Social Democrat Mihai Tudose, candidate proposed by the parliamentary majority, as prime minister and mandated him to form a new government. Head of the Ruling Social Democratic Party, Liviu Dragnea waves to. He graduated from the Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences of the Dimitrie Cantemir University of Bucharest in 1995. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday appointed Social Democrat Mihai Tudose, candidate proposed by the parliamentary majority, as prime minister and mandated him to form a new government. Head of the Ruling Social Democratic Party, Liviu Dragnea waves to. He graduated from the Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences of the Dimitrie Cantemir University of Bucharest in 1995. (more...)
Meet the Canadian woman guarding the Queen
- June 27, 2017
The 24-year-old Couto joined the Armed Forces in 2010. Typically, the ceremony is led by the British Army's Household Division, which is a male-dominated infantry division. "A lot of the things that I do, I am the first", said Couto, a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada. By contrast, Canada's military has allowed women to serve in almost all roles since 1989. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The 24-year-old Couto joined the Armed Forces in 2010. Typically, the ceremony is led by the British Army's Household Division, which is a male-dominated infantry division. "A lot of the things that I do, I am the first", said Couto, a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada. By contrast, Canada's military has allowed women to serve in almost all roles since 1989. (more...)
Ruling in travel ban leaves myriad questions unanswered
- June 27, 2017
In a White House statement, he said , court's ruling allows the travel suspension for the six terror-prone countries and the refugee suspension to become largely effective. Almost three weeks after President Donald Trump broke the news of his pick for a new Federal Bureau of Investigation director on Twitter, the White House announced Monday that it has sent Christopher Wray's nomination to the Senate for. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
In a White House statement, he said , court's ruling allows the travel suspension for the six terror-prone countries and the refugee suspension to become largely effective. Almost three weeks after President Donald Trump broke the news of his pick for a new Federal Bureau of Investigation director on Twitter, the White House announced Monday that it has sent Christopher Wray's nomination to the Senate for. (more...)
Trump and Modi hold first talks at White House
- June 27, 2017
Trump's "America First" slogan echo's Modi's own "Make in India" campaign. Working together, I truly believe our two countries can set an example for many other nations, make great strides in defeating common threats, and make great progress in unleashing awesome prosperity and growth. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Trump's "America First" slogan echo's Modi's own "Make in India" campaign. Working together, I truly believe our two countries can set an example for many other nations, make great strides in defeating common threats, and make great progress in unleashing awesome prosperity and growth. (more...)
Tennessee homeowner holds escaped Georgia prison inmates at gunpoint until authorities arrive
- June 27, 2017
Authorities said the inmates were being transported when they overpowered the two officers, one of whom was driving the transport bus. The two men had been on the run since early Tuesday when they were accused of killing Sgt. The Georgia governor's office issued a press release after their arrest and Governor Nathan Deal expressed his gratitude towards the officials who helped capture the fugitive. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Authorities said the inmates were being transported when they overpowered the two officers, one of whom was driving the transport bus. The two men had been on the run since early Tuesday when they were accused of killing Sgt. The Georgia governor's office issued a press release after their arrest and Governor Nathan Deal expressed his gratitude towards the officials who helped capture the fugitive. (more...)
UVA Children's Hospital Specialties Nationally Ranked by US News & World Report
- June 27, 2017
Children's National was also named to the coveted Honor Roll, a distinction given to the top performing children's hospitals in the country. Additionally, the hospital received high marks for 10 specialities, including top rankings in pediatric neurology & neurosurgery , pediatric orthopedics , pediatric gastroenterology & GI surgery, pediatric nephrology and pediatric urology . (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Children's National was also named to the coveted Honor Roll, a distinction given to the top performing children's hospitals in the country. Additionally, the hospital received high marks for 10 specialities, including top rankings in pediatric neurology & neurosurgery , pediatric orthopedics , pediatric gastroenterology & GI surgery, pediatric nephrology and pediatric urology . (more...)
Hopes fade in grim search for Xinmo landslide survivors
- June 27, 2017
Peters' Square, the Pope said "I am close to the population of the Chinese village of Xinmo that was struck yesterday morning by a landslide caused by heavy rains". News coverage on the state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) showed excavators and rescuers removing large quantities of rubble from the hillside. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Peters' Square, the Pope said "I am close to the population of the Chinese village of Xinmo that was struck yesterday morning by a landslide caused by heavy rains". News coverage on the state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) showed excavators and rescuers removing large quantities of rubble from the hillside. (more...)
Modi and Trump strike rapport with hugs, praise
- June 27, 2017
American companies have likewise fueled their global growth by investing more than 20 billion dollars in India. He thanked PM Modi fro inviting his daugher Ivanka to lead the USA delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India this fall and said, "I believe she has accepted". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
American companies have likewise fueled their global growth by investing more than 20 billion dollars in India. He thanked PM Modi fro inviting his daugher Ivanka to lead the USA delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India this fall and said, "I believe she has accepted". (more...)
Supreme Court rules in favour of Lutheran Church over funding dispute
- June 27, 2017
DeVos says the ruling makes clear that "programs created to help students will no longer be discriminated against by the government based exclusively on religious affiliation". In April, we noted that the issue was whether Missouri can discriminate against religious institutions in public aid programs. "For too long, government officials have been headed down a path of more and more intolerant demands that citizens must bow to liberal secularism to participate in public life". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
DeVos says the ruling makes clear that "programs created to help students will no longer be discriminated against by the government based exclusively on religious affiliation". In April, we noted that the issue was whether Missouri can discriminate against religious institutions in public aid programs. "For too long, government officials have been headed down a path of more and more intolerant demands that citizens must bow to liberal secularism to participate in public life". (more...)
Queen to receive £6m pay increase from public funds
- June 27, 2017
The Sovereign Grant, which looks after expenses including payment of household staff, travel and maintaining the royal palaces, will be increased by over £6 million to £82.2 million from 2018. Sir Alan Reid , Keeper of the Privy Purse, said: "When you look at these accounts the bottom line is the Sovereign Grant a year ago equated to 65 pence per person, per annum, in the United Kingdom, that's the price of a first class stamp ". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The Sovereign Grant, which looks after expenses including payment of household staff, travel and maintaining the royal palaces, will be increased by over £6 million to £82.2 million from 2018. Sir Alan Reid , Keeper of the Privy Purse, said: "When you look at these accounts the bottom line is the Sovereign Grant a year ago equated to 65 pence per person, per annum, in the United Kingdom, that's the price of a first class stamp ". (more...)
Dutch Appeals Court Says State Partially Liable In 300 Srebrenica Deaths
- June 27, 2017
Hague Appeals Court presiding judge Gepke Dulek said the men were killed after being removed by Dutch U.N. peacekeepers from their compound during a mass evacuation. Gerritsen also called the court's assessment of the men's survival chances "very arbritrary". That decision was upheld by the appeals court on June 27. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Hague Appeals Court presiding judge Gepke Dulek said the men were killed after being removed by Dutch U.N. peacekeepers from their compound during a mass evacuation. Gerritsen also called the court's assessment of the men's survival chances "very arbritrary". That decision was upheld by the appeals court on June 27. (more...)
SC refuses to stay notification on Aadhaar
- June 27, 2017
The court was hearing three petitions that challenged notifications making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under social welfare schemes. Dismissing this petition, the vacation bench of Supreme Court, comprising of A.M. Agreeing to his contention, the court put the matter for consideration on July 7. "If somebody is deprived (of the benefits) you can point out the same to this court", PTI reported the bench as telling Divan. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The court was hearing three petitions that challenged notifications making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under social welfare schemes. Dismissing this petition, the vacation bench of Supreme Court, comprising of A.M. Agreeing to his contention, the court put the matter for consideration on July 7. "If somebody is deprived (of the benefits) you can point out the same to this court", PTI reported the bench as telling Divan. (more...)
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