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Scaramucci begins White House press shop shake-up
- July 27, 2017
While the futures of a number of White House officials remain unclear, there are at least two members of Trump's communications team - social media director Dan Scavino and communications strategist Hope Hicks - whose jobs appear safe. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
While the futures of a number of White House officials remain unclear, there are at least two members of Trump's communications team - social media director Dan Scavino and communications strategist Hope Hicks - whose jobs appear safe. (more...)
Lawmakers Hold 'Service Day' in Protest of Special Session
- July 27, 2017
Rauner called lawmakers back to Springfield in an attempt to resolve a school funding fight. There are few issues as emotional as how we educate our kids. They also question the legality of Rauner's veto plan. Or would she prefer the Legislature send the bill to Rauner ASAP, as he has requested. Cullerton too said a motion to reconsider - which essentially freezes movement of the bill until it is lifted - was filed "because the governor was angry about all the budget stuff". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Rauner called lawmakers back to Springfield in an attempt to resolve a school funding fight. There are few issues as emotional as how we educate our kids. They also question the legality of Rauner's veto plan. Or would she prefer the Legislature send the bill to Rauner ASAP, as he has requested. Cullerton too said a motion to reconsider - which essentially freezes movement of the bill until it is lifted - was filed "because the governor was angry about all the budget stuff". (more...)
Plane crashes into highway in U.S., killing 4
- July 27, 2017
Clarke owned an automotive paint business and had gotten his pilot's license about five years ago after a friend got him interested in aviation, he said. The Utah Highway Patrol has not said when drivers can expect the highway to reopen. Randy Paulson, who witnessed the crash, told KUTV : "It was a big black solid red ball of fire". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Clarke owned an automotive paint business and had gotten his pilot's license about five years ago after a friend got him interested in aviation, he said. The Utah Highway Patrol has not said when drivers can expect the highway to reopen. Randy Paulson, who witnessed the crash, told KUTV : "It was a big black solid red ball of fire". (more...)
Wife Of Slain NYPD Cop Gives Birth 3 Years Later
- July 27, 2017
CNN reached out to the Detectives' Endowment Association, which is handling media requests for the family, but had not received a response Wednesday. Sanny became pregnant through a process called in-vitro fertilization. But this part, the eyes and the forehead, looks like my son. It is reported that she did not want to break her family's hearts if it wasn't successful. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
CNN reached out to the Detectives' Endowment Association, which is handling media requests for the family, but had not received a response Wednesday. Sanny became pregnant through a process called in-vitro fertilization. But this part, the eyes and the forehead, looks like my son. It is reported that she did not want to break her family's hearts if it wasn't successful. (more...)
Ensure affordable, quality health care for all
- July 27, 2017
The Paul-backed amendment resembled a bill that passed the Senate in 2015 but was vetoed by President Barack Obama in early 2016. On Tuesday night, the Senate failed to provide the votes needed to advance a repeal-and-replace bill that would have taken insurance away from 22 million. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The Paul-backed amendment resembled a bill that passed the Senate in 2015 but was vetoed by President Barack Obama in early 2016. On Tuesday night, the Senate failed to provide the votes needed to advance a repeal-and-replace bill that would have taken insurance away from 22 million. (more...)
Palestinians continue riots and boycott of Temple Mount
- July 27, 2017
However, Muslim leaders told the worshippers to continue to pray outside the site until they would decide if Israel has indeed cancelled all of the recent security measures and returned to the status quo. "We will not enter the mosque until these things are implemented", he told The Associated Press. "Agreeing to the new measures means agreeing to Israeli control over al-Haram al-Sharif and over Palestinians even more", Shaheen said. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
However, Muslim leaders told the worshippers to continue to pray outside the site until they would decide if Israel has indeed cancelled all of the recent security measures and returned to the status quo. "We will not enter the mosque until these things are implemented", he told The Associated Press. "Agreeing to the new measures means agreeing to Israeli control over al-Haram al-Sharif and over Palestinians even more", Shaheen said. (more...)
Turkey's Erdogan says Israel will suffer most from Aqsa dispute
- July 27, 2017
The removal of the detectors on Tuesday appeared to be part of a deal that saw the repatriation of Israeli diplomats from Jordan, including an embassy security guard who had been involved in a fatal shooting of two Jordanians on Sunday night. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The removal of the detectors on Tuesday appeared to be part of a deal that saw the repatriation of Israeli diplomats from Jordan, including an embassy security guard who had been involved in a fatal shooting of two Jordanians on Sunday night. (more...)
Israel Embassy shooting in Jordan complicates shrine crisis
- July 27, 2017
The two Jordanians killed by the Israeli soldier were identified as 16-year-old Mohamed Al-Jawawdeh and the physician Bashar Al-Hamarneh, owner of the residential building where the shooting took place. Prior to the stabbing at the Israeli Embassy compound in Jordan, ties were already fraying, with Jordan sharply criticizing Israel's security measures at the Temple Mount. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The two Jordanians killed by the Israeli soldier were identified as 16-year-old Mohamed Al-Jawawdeh and the physician Bashar Al-Hamarneh, owner of the residential building where the shooting took place. Prior to the stabbing at the Israeli Embassy compound in Jordan, ties were already fraying, with Jordan sharply criticizing Israel's security measures at the Temple Mount. (more...)
Amazon plans job fair in Chattanooga, 9 other sites
- July 27, 2017
That's when the e-commerce giant plans to open its doors to job seekers at 10 shipping sites around the country, all part of a company-wide initiative to fill more than 50,000 US positions. Bolstering the number of fulfillment centers nationwide is part of Amazon's ongoing efforts to provide the shortest wait times for products, analysts say. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
That's when the e-commerce giant plans to open its doors to job seekers at 10 shipping sites around the country, all part of a company-wide initiative to fill more than 50,000 US positions. Bolstering the number of fulfillment centers nationwide is part of Amazon's ongoing efforts to provide the shortest wait times for products, analysts say. (more...)
Kansas Governor Nominated for Religious Freedom Ambassador
- July 27, 2017
Prior to his election as governor in 2010, Brownback served 14 years in the U.S. Senate. Mr. Brownback will leave Kansas at a time of uncertainty over funding for public education. Mr. Ward said that he believed the governor "had the background" for his new role, but that "he hasn't embraced diversity" consistently in Kansas. Colyer may deviate little from Brownback's policies. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Prior to his election as governor in 2010, Brownback served 14 years in the U.S. Senate. Mr. Brownback will leave Kansas at a time of uncertainty over funding for public education. Mr. Ward said that he believed the governor "had the background" for his new role, but that "he hasn't embraced diversity" consistently in Kansas. Colyer may deviate little from Brownback's policies. (more...)
Modi congratulates Nitish after resignation
- July 27, 2017
The reports, which quoted sources, said that at least two JD (U) leaders may join PM Narendra Modi's cabinet anytime soon. "I informed Lalu and Congress leaders before going to Raj Bhavan". The Chief Minister rejected calls to reconsider his decision. The demand was, however, categorically rejected by Lalu and Tejashwi. Why would Kumar be CM again in 2020? Speaking to the reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar , Lalu Prasad Yadav lashed at his former colleague and ... (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The reports, which quoted sources, said that at least two JD (U) leaders may join PM Narendra Modi's cabinet anytime soon. "I informed Lalu and Congress leaders before going to Raj Bhavan". The Chief Minister rejected calls to reconsider his decision. The demand was, however, categorically rejected by Lalu and Tejashwi. Why would Kumar be CM again in 2020? Speaking to the reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar , Lalu Prasad Yadav lashed at his former colleague and ... (more...)
Mystery over woman's death on cruise ship Emerald Princess
- July 27, 2017
Passengers said there were games, movies and food to help pass the time until they were allowed to leave the boat for shore excursions in Juneau late Wednesday afternoon, hours after docking. There are an estimated 200 passenger deaths a year, around the world. A passenger was detained by the crew, the cruise liner said, adding the ship had authority to detain a person who commits a crime. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Passengers said there were games, movies and food to help pass the time until they were allowed to leave the boat for shore excursions in Juneau late Wednesday afternoon, hours after docking. There are an estimated 200 passenger deaths a year, around the world. A passenger was detained by the crew, the cruise liner said, adding the ship had authority to detain a person who commits a crime. (more...)
Monday's Weather: Scattered showers and storms possible throughout the day
- July 27, 2017
Some of the storms may be severe with damaging winds and hail. Showers will move out Thursday morning. Highs only reach the low to mid 80s. Friday will be comfortable. Today: Mostly Cloudy with Showers and Storms Likely. Temperatures gradually make their way back to seasonable under mostly sunny skies. Highs will be a little warmer near 90. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Some of the storms may be severe with damaging winds and hail. Showers will move out Thursday morning. Highs only reach the low to mid 80s. Friday will be comfortable. Today: Mostly Cloudy with Showers and Storms Likely. Temperatures gradually make their way back to seasonable under mostly sunny skies. Highs will be a little warmer near 90. (more...)
NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing as Sikkim standoff continues
- July 27, 2017
Mr. Doval is expected to meet China's State Councilor Yang Jiechi - the public face of the conference later on Thursday - as part of the customary one-on-one meetings of each of the representatives of the BRICS, with representatives of the host country. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Mr. Doval is expected to meet China's State Councilor Yang Jiechi - the public face of the conference later on Thursday - as part of the customary one-on-one meetings of each of the representatives of the BRICS, with representatives of the host country. (more...)
No one - even Trump - is above the law
- July 27, 2017
If he fired Sessions with an eye to replace him with a loyalist who would get involved with the Russian Federation investigation, it wouldn't go over well. In contrast, incoming White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said in an interview Tuesday that an attorney general should serve as a " hockey goalie for the president", looking out for his interests. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
If he fired Sessions with an eye to replace him with a loyalist who would get involved with the Russian Federation investigation, it wouldn't go over well. In contrast, incoming White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said in an interview Tuesday that an attorney general should serve as a " hockey goalie for the president", looking out for his interests. (more...)
Venezuela Opposition Nationwide Strike
- July 27, 2017
The latest deaths in clashes with security forces raised to 105 the number of people killed since April 1. The US sanctions targeted former and current Venezuelan officials , including top police and military figures, the country's interior minister, the national director of elections and a vice president of the state oil company PDVSA, among others. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The latest deaths in clashes with security forces raised to 105 the number of people killed since April 1. The US sanctions targeted former and current Venezuelan officials , including top police and military figures, the country's interior minister, the national director of elections and a vice president of the state oil company PDVSA, among others. (more...)
Wanted ex-Georgian president Saakashvili loses Ukrainian citizenship
- July 27, 2017
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko issued a decree on stripping former president of Georgia and ex-governor of the Odessa region Mikhail Saakashvili of his Ukrainian citizenship, according to the website of the State Migration Service. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko issued a decree on stripping former president of Georgia and ex-governor of the Odessa region Mikhail Saakashvili of his Ukrainian citizenship, according to the website of the State Migration Service. (more...)
Caitlyn Jenner, More Stars Hit Trump Over Transgender Military Ban
- July 27, 2017
Price says the tweets published by the President sent this message to young transgender individuals, " you're not welcomed and we think less of you" she said . It's a burden for people to come in and be who they are and serve honorably? Hoffman served in the Navy for 28 years, commanding two ships. But for Peace, and probably many others already in the military, she doesn't want to do anything else but serve and defend the country as a US soldier. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Price says the tweets published by the President sent this message to young transgender individuals, " you're not welcomed and we think less of you" she said . It's a burden for people to come in and be who they are and serve honorably? Hoffman served in the Navy for 28 years, commanding two ships. But for Peace, and probably many others already in the military, she doesn't want to do anything else but serve and defend the country as a US soldier. (more...)
Palestinian trying to cross from Gaza to Israel detained
- July 27, 2017
Israel has made a decision to remove metal detectors it had placed at the entrance to a holy site in Jerusalem's Old City and replace them with "smart", less obtrusive surveillance means, a cabinet statement says. The Israel Police said the new security cameras they plan to install at the Temple Mount will retain "full respect for the public and its privacy". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Israel has made a decision to remove metal detectors it had placed at the entrance to a holy site in Jerusalem's Old City and replace them with "smart", less obtrusive surveillance means, a cabinet statement says. The Israel Police said the new security cameras they plan to install at the Temple Mount will retain "full respect for the public and its privacy". (more...)
Rex Tillerson Debates Quitting After 'Unprofessional' Trump Bashes Jeff Sessions
- July 27, 2017
Recent reports have indicated Tillerson has doubts the infighting with the White House will calm down anytime soon. Senior aide R.C. Hammond has said Tillerson will stay in the role as "as long as there are rogue regimes pursuing nuclear weapons or terrorists seeking safe haven،" according to Buzzfeed News. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Recent reports have indicated Tillerson has doubts the infighting with the White House will calm down anytime soon. Senior aide R.C. Hammond has said Tillerson will stay in the role as "as long as there are rogue regimes pursuing nuclear weapons or terrorists seeking safe haven،" according to Buzzfeed News. (more...)
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