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Seymour Hersh Says Trump Knew Syria Didn't Use Chemical Weapons
- June 28, 2017
Vox News reported that the White House press secretary Sean Spicer said #The United States has identified possible preparations for another round of chemical weapon , assault by the Assad regime , which would probably result in loss of innocent lives, children and the vulnerable would be affected. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Vox News reported that the White House press secretary Sean Spicer said #The United States has identified possible preparations for another round of chemical weapon , assault by the Assad regime , which would probably result in loss of innocent lives, children and the vulnerable would be affected. (more...)
More evacuations in wildfire near Utah ski resort town
- June 28, 2017
The blaze is one of several in the West. Crews in California were making gains against two new fires that spread quickly, and firefighters in Idaho battled five lightning-sparked wildfires burning in grass and brush. kilometer) fire. That blaze consumed almost 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) of brush and closed State Route 14. The blaze has grown to 2.5 square miles (6.5 sq. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The blaze is one of several in the West. Crews in California were making gains against two new fires that spread quickly, and firefighters in Idaho battled five lightning-sparked wildfires burning in grass and brush. kilometer) fire. That blaze consumed almost 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) of brush and closed State Route 14. The blaze has grown to 2.5 square miles (6.5 sq. (more...)
Call for more resources to carry out building inspections after London fire
- June 28, 2017
Earlier on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Theresa May promised a full-scale investigation into use of the material after 95 buildings with similar insulation were tested and recorded a 100-percent failure rate. The building, located in the city of Wuppertal , is not as tall as the Grenfell Tower but is the home to more than 70 people. "With the Government's new strict interpretation of the rules, we can say these products do not meet the prescriptive requirements". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Earlier on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Theresa May promised a full-scale investigation into use of the material after 95 buildings with similar insulation were tested and recorded a 100-percent failure rate. The building, located in the city of Wuppertal , is not as tall as the Grenfell Tower but is the home to more than 70 people. "With the Government's new strict interpretation of the rules, we can say these products do not meet the prescriptive requirements". (more...)
Otto Warmbier: North Korea to release imprisoned American university student
- June 28, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said his department is continuing to discuss three other detained Americans with North Korea . The American student named, Otto Warmbier has been released by North Korea . Imprisoned in North Korea are three of a U.S. citizen. Before Trump became president, Rodman appeared twice on his Celebrity Apprentice show and praised the billionaire real estate developer on Twitter during the 2016 presidential election campaign. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said his department is continuing to discuss three other detained Americans with North Korea . The American student named, Otto Warmbier has been released by North Korea . Imprisoned in North Korea are three of a U.S. citizen. Before Trump became president, Rodman appeared twice on his Celebrity Apprentice show and praised the billionaire real estate developer on Twitter during the 2016 presidential election campaign. (more...)
India's benefit lies in strong America: Modi
- June 28, 2017
It was the first meeting between the two world leaders on Monday. Trump repeatedly thanked Modi for visiting the U.S. and the White House, saying he enjoyed their " very productive conversation ". The US President, however, seemed appreciative of the fact that Prime Minister Modi nor his country has any prejudice against the Trump administration nor hold in contempt the ideas he stands for. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
It was the first meeting between the two world leaders on Monday. Trump repeatedly thanked Modi for visiting the U.S. and the White House, saying he enjoyed their " very productive conversation ". The US President, however, seemed appreciative of the fact that Prime Minister Modi nor his country has any prejudice against the Trump administration nor hold in contempt the ideas he stands for. (more...)
European court refuses to intervene over sick British baby
- June 28, 2017
Dad Chris cuddles up to little Charlie, who suffers from a rare genetic condition Distraught Connie Yates and Chris Gard pictured leaving the Supreme Court earlier this month. A High Court judge ruled against Charlie's family in April, a decision backed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court . "There is a new treatment available which is a nucleoside bypass therapy, which could potentially fix Charlie's mtDNA and help it synthase again by giving him the naturally occurring compounds ... (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Dad Chris cuddles up to little Charlie, who suffers from a rare genetic condition Distraught Connie Yates and Chris Gard pictured leaving the Supreme Court earlier this month. A High Court judge ruled against Charlie's family in April, a decision backed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court . "There is a new treatment available which is a nucleoside bypass therapy, which could potentially fix Charlie's mtDNA and help it synthase again by giving him the naturally occurring compounds ... (more...)
UK prosecutors ponder charges in Hillsborough stadium deaths
- June 28, 2017
Files were sent to prosecutors for criminal charges to be considered and they announced their highly anticipated decisions Wednesday. Duckenfield has not been charged with the alleged manslaughter of Tony Bland, the 96th casualty, as he died nearly four years later after his life support was switched off. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Files were sent to prosecutors for criminal charges to be considered and they announced their highly anticipated decisions Wednesday. Duckenfield has not been charged with the alleged manslaughter of Tony Bland, the 96th casualty, as he died nearly four years later after his life support was switched off. (more...)
Disabled protesters dragged from healthcare bill protest in Capitol Hill (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
- June 28, 2017
U.S. Capitol Police arrested dozens of protesters objecting to cuts to Medicaid in the Senate Republicans' health care bill . Senate GOP leaders abruptly shelved their long-sought health care overhaul Tuesday, asserting they can still salvage it but raising new doubts about whether President Donald Trump and the Republicans will ever deliver on their promises to repeal and replace "Obamacare". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
U.S. Capitol Police arrested dozens of protesters objecting to cuts to Medicaid in the Senate Republicans' health care bill . Senate GOP leaders abruptly shelved their long-sought health care overhaul Tuesday, asserting they can still salvage it but raising new doubts about whether President Donald Trump and the Republicans will ever deliver on their promises to repeal and replace "Obamacare". (more...)
India Presents Abundant Opportunities For US Investors: Modi
- June 28, 2017
The Netherlands is home to around 220,000 people of Indian origin, many of whom are Surinami Hindustanis, descendants of Indians taken there in the 18th century to work as indentured labourers in sugarcane plantations in Suriname. "It is natural that we will be discussing not only bilateral issues but also a slew of global issues", Modi said while jointly addressing the media here with Rutte ahead of a tete-a-tete between the two. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The Netherlands is home to around 220,000 people of Indian origin, many of whom are Surinami Hindustanis, descendants of Indians taken there in the 18th century to work as indentured labourers in sugarcane plantations in Suriname. "It is natural that we will be discussing not only bilateral issues but also a slew of global issues", Modi said while jointly addressing the media here with Rutte ahead of a tete-a-tete between the two. (more...)
Squinting? That's because it's another sunny day in the metro
- June 28, 2017
The wind will blow from the east at 10-20 knots. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Monday night , with a low around 59. Some parts of the state may end up on the warm side this weekend and could see readings into the mid-80s and lower 90s. Showers and t'storms are more likely on Sunday as the cold front will finally make progress towards CT. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The wind will blow from the east at 10-20 knots. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Monday night , with a low around 59. Some parts of the state may end up on the warm side this weekend and could see readings into the mid-80s and lower 90s. Showers and t'storms are more likely on Sunday as the cold front will finally make progress towards CT. (more...)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel paves a path toward gay marriage
- June 28, 2017
Same-sex couples may enter into a civil union but can not marry, and they are not allowed to jointly adopt children. Merkel's comment sparked a flurry of reactions on social media overnight, with the #EheFuerAlle (MarriageForAll) hashtag trending on Twitter, and the news dominated morning radio and TV bulletins. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Same-sex couples may enter into a civil union but can not marry, and they are not allowed to jointly adopt children. Merkel's comment sparked a flurry of reactions on social media overnight, with the #EheFuerAlle (MarriageForAll) hashtag trending on Twitter, and the news dominated morning radio and TV bulletins. (more...)
Mitch McConnell Making Side Deals For Health Care Votes
- June 28, 2017
Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said the ads against Heller show that while Democrats are united in opposition to repeal of the ACA, Republicans are divided and on defense over health care . The fact is that Republicans were trying to hold a vote too soon, before the dust had a chance to start to settle over the bill's contents. The percentage of voters supporting the bill rises among Republican voters. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said the ads against Heller show that while Democrats are united in opposition to repeal of the ACA, Republicans are divided and on defense over health care . The fact is that Republicans were trying to hold a vote too soon, before the dust had a chance to start to settle over the bill's contents. The percentage of voters supporting the bill rises among Republican voters. (more...)
CBO releases cost estimate, Senate delays vote on healthcare bill
- June 28, 2017
Senate Republicans crafted their bill behind closed doors, irking some Republicans as well as Democrats who got their first glimpse of the measure on June 22. John Cornyn of Texas said there is "a sense of urgency" to push forward but acknowledged the outcome is "going to be close". The Senate Republican bill would repeal the taxes, though not all at once. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Senate Republicans crafted their bill behind closed doors, irking some Republicans as well as Democrats who got their first glimpse of the measure on June 22. John Cornyn of Texas said there is "a sense of urgency" to push forward but acknowledged the outcome is "going to be close". The Senate Republican bill would repeal the taxes, though not all at once. (more...)
Senate Republican leaders delay healthcare bill vote
- June 28, 2017
Six Republican senators have said they oppose the current version of the bill , notes Fox News, which ruined McConnell's promise that the vote would happen before Congress' Fourth of July recess. House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republicans have suggested that would come from fewer people choosing to purchase insurance due to the elimination of the Obamacare's individual mandate. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Six Republican senators have said they oppose the current version of the bill , notes Fox News, which ruined McConnell's promise that the vote would happen before Congress' Fourth of July recess. House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republicans have suggested that would come from fewer people choosing to purchase insurance due to the elimination of the Obamacare's individual mandate. (more...)
Pro-Trump PAC pulls ads pressuring Dean Heller on health care vote
- June 28, 2017
Matheson said the effort to rush the bill through before the July 4 recess was "really reckless" because health care accounts for "one-sixth of our economy". Collins noted that the U.S. Senate could continue working on the amendment of the bill . "I would like to delay the thing", Johnson said. The process used to craft the bill alone is worthy of senators giving serious consideration to rejecting the proposal. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Matheson said the effort to rush the bill through before the July 4 recess was "really reckless" because health care accounts for "one-sixth of our economy". Collins noted that the U.S. Senate could continue working on the amendment of the bill . "I would like to delay the thing", Johnson said. The process used to craft the bill alone is worthy of senators giving serious consideration to rejecting the proposal. (more...)
CNN faced $100M lawsuit over botched Russian Federation story
- June 28, 2017
The story had stated that USA lawmakers were investigating a possible link between a Russian investment fund and Mr. Trump's officials. President Donald Trump is using the resignations of three CNN journalists involved in a retracted Russia-related story to resume his attack on the network's credibility. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The story had stated that USA lawmakers were investigating a possible link between a Russian investment fund and Mr. Trump's officials. President Donald Trump is using the resignations of three CNN journalists involved in a retracted Russia-related story to resume his attack on the network's credibility. (more...)
Capito, Portman announce opposition to current Senate health draft
- June 28, 2017
Terry McAuliffe said in an announcement of the new projection by the state Medicaid program. As I've said many times, the Affordable Care Act is not working for many OH families and small businesses. "And it has completely changed my life". Capito said the ACA led to skyrocketing premiums, co-pays and deductibles for families and small businesses. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Terry McAuliffe said in an announcement of the new projection by the state Medicaid program. As I've said many times, the Affordable Care Act is not working for many OH families and small businesses. "And it has completely changed my life". Capito said the ACA led to skyrocketing premiums, co-pays and deductibles for families and small businesses. (more...)
Ruling AIADMK, Cong spar over aiadmk support to Kovind
- June 28, 2017
The group said in a statement that the decision was taken after a meeting of legislators and MPs chaired by Panneerselvam here. And very wisely on 19 June 2017, BJP party president, Amit Shah declared Ram Nath Kovind the candidate to contest for the President of India from NDA . (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The group said in a statement that the decision was taken after a meeting of legislators and MPs chaired by Panneerselvam here. And very wisely on 19 June 2017, BJP party president, Amit Shah declared Ram Nath Kovind the candidate to contest for the President of India from NDA . (more...)
No Shooter Found in Redstone Arsenal Lockdown
- June 28, 2017
All installation gates are closed until further notice. Col. Tom Holliday, garrison commander, said the "run, hide, fight" message is a standard response during an active-shooter incident. But a wider initial lockdown, which had included the rest of the post and the neighboring Marshall Space Flight Center, had been lifted, Army spokeswoman Kim Hanson said. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
All installation gates are closed until further notice. Col. Tom Holliday, garrison commander, said the "run, hide, fight" message is a standard response during an active-shooter incident. But a wider initial lockdown, which had included the rest of the post and the neighboring Marshall Space Flight Center, had been lifted, Army spokeswoman Kim Hanson said. (more...)
Chinese navy launches new indigenous destroyer
- June 28, 2017
The new destroyer will be similar in size to the 8,000-10,000 tonne Arleigh Burke class destroyers, the main type now in use with the US Navy, reported South China Morning Post. Beijing has also long nurtured resentment against Japan over its past invasion of China, and their dispute over a group of tiny, uninhabited islands in the East China Sea has at times threatened to break out into open confrontation. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The new destroyer will be similar in size to the 8,000-10,000 tonne Arleigh Burke class destroyers, the main type now in use with the US Navy, reported South China Morning Post. Beijing has also long nurtured resentment against Japan over its past invasion of China, and their dispute over a group of tiny, uninhabited islands in the East China Sea has at times threatened to break out into open confrontation. (more...)
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