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Power out for Hatteras, Ocracoke
- July 28, 2017
A construction company says it drove a steel casing into an electric transmission cable while working on a new bridge on the North Carolina coast, causing a power outage affecting two islands on the state's Outer Banks. Tideland Electric said an attempt to run the Ocracoke generator failed Thursday, resulting in damage that could make it inoperable. Three mobile generators will arrive on the island Friday to operate the three island circuits starting tomorrow evening. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
A construction company says it drove a steel casing into an electric transmission cable while working on a new bridge on the North Carolina coast, causing a power outage affecting two islands on the state's Outer Banks. Tideland Electric said an attempt to run the Ocracoke generator failed Thursday, resulting in damage that could make it inoperable. Three mobile generators will arrive on the island Friday to operate the three island circuits starting tomorrow evening. (more...)
Hermitage Capital CEO: Russia Paid Company That Made Trump Dossier
- July 28, 2017
Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has long called for answers on Fusion GPS's failure to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agent Registration Act, and its creation of the Trump dossier. law firm BakerHostetler violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act because it served Russian government interests. The complaint Browder filed on July 21 alleges that Rohrabacher "made personal introductions for lobbyists advocating the Russian government's and Grin's position against ... (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has long called for answers on Fusion GPS's failure to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agent Registration Act, and its creation of the Trump dossier. law firm BakerHostetler violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act because it served Russian government interests. The complaint Browder filed on July 21 alleges that Rohrabacher "made personal introductions for lobbyists advocating the Russian government's and Grin's position against ... (more...)
Boy Scouts apologize for Trump's controversial speech
- July 28, 2017
Surbaugh explained that the sitting president has been invited to attend the national jamboree since 1937. It is in no way an endorsement of any person, party or policies. Hoping to minimise friction, the Boy Scouts issued guidelines to adult staff members for how the audience should react to the speech. Few will argue the importance of teaching values and responsibility to our youth - not only right from wrong, but specific positive values such as fairness, courage, honor and respect for ... (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Surbaugh explained that the sitting president has been invited to attend the national jamboree since 1937. It is in no way an endorsement of any person, party or policies. Hoping to minimise friction, the Boy Scouts issued guidelines to adult staff members for how the audience should react to the speech. Few will argue the importance of teaching values and responsibility to our youth - not only right from wrong, but specific positive values such as fairness, courage, honor and respect for ... (more...)
Bihar floor test tomorrow, JD(U)-BJP to prove majority in Assembly
- July 28, 2017
On Thursday, he took oath as the CM of Bihar for the sixth time while Sushil Modi, top BJP leader, was sworn-in as the deputy CM. Kumar claimed he had the support of 132 legislators, 10 more than the number required to show a majority in the 243-member assembly. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
On Thursday, he took oath as the CM of Bihar for the sixth time while Sushil Modi, top BJP leader, was sworn-in as the deputy CM. Kumar claimed he had the support of 132 legislators, 10 more than the number required to show a majority in the 243-member assembly. (more...)
A woman with dementia went missing. Fortunately, she'd bottled her scent
- July 28, 2017
Traditionally, sniffer dogs would take the scent of missing people from their pillows or items of clothing. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office received a call about a missing and endangered woman who had dementia who had been missing for about two hours, according to a Facebook post. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Traditionally, sniffer dogs would take the scent of missing people from their pillows or items of clothing. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office received a call about a missing and endangered woman who had dementia who had been missing for about two hours, according to a Facebook post. (more...)
What happens if Trump fires Mueller?
- July 28, 2017
And frankly, if he hadn't recused, I would have called him up and said , 'What are you waiting for? It remains to be seen whether Trump will order Mueller to be fired. "A lot of people would have taken that meeting", Scaramucci said. What was he thinking? Trump spoke of a "red line" for the Russian Federation investigation in a New York Times interview last week, arguing his family's finances would not be within the scope of Mueller's investigation. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
And frankly, if he hadn't recused, I would have called him up and said , 'What are you waiting for? It remains to be seen whether Trump will order Mueller to be fired. "A lot of people would have taken that meeting", Scaramucci said. What was he thinking? Trump spoke of a "red line" for the Russian Federation investigation in a New York Times interview last week, arguing his family's finances would not be within the scope of Mueller's investigation. (more...)
Inmates Film Their Escape from California Maximum Security Prison
- July 27, 2017
In reality, it is true, we did leave that module after count. In the video of the escape, one inmate is seen shimmying through an air vent from his cell after they sawed a leg off a bunk and cut a hole in the vent. The video also shows images from their road trip to Santa Cruz and San Francisco, where they visited the Haight-Ashbury, and pictures of the smiling taxi driver they kidnapped. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
In reality, it is true, we did leave that module after count. In the video of the escape, one inmate is seen shimmying through an air vent from his cell after they sawed a leg off a bunk and cut a hole in the vent. The video also shows images from their road trip to Santa Cruz and San Francisco, where they visited the Haight-Ashbury, and pictures of the smiling taxi driver they kidnapped. (more...)
'What Happened': How to Order Hillary Clinton's 2016 Election Book
- July 27, 2017
Privately, Clinton has told friends and longtime associates that she "wants the whole story out there" as she rushes to tweak and put the finishing touches on the book due out in September. 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during BookExpo 2017 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, June 1, 2017 in New York City. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Privately, Clinton has told friends and longtime associates that she "wants the whole story out there" as she rushes to tweak and put the finishing touches on the book due out in September. 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during BookExpo 2017 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, June 1, 2017 in New York City. (more...)
National Night Out set for August 1
- July 27, 2017
NNO is an opportunity for communities nationwide to heighten crime and drug awareness, promote police and community partnerships, and develop neighborhood camaraderie. When neighbors communicate, she said, it has a direct impact on criminal activity. This year, the candlelight vigil will pay special tribute to Lynden Fire Department Chief Robert Spinner, who died suddenly July 14, Wolfswinkel said. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
NNO is an opportunity for communities nationwide to heighten crime and drug awareness, promote police and community partnerships, and develop neighborhood camaraderie. When neighbors communicate, she said, it has a direct impact on criminal activity. This year, the candlelight vigil will pay special tribute to Lynden Fire Department Chief Robert Spinner, who died suddenly July 14, Wolfswinkel said. (more...)
McCain to return for pivotal US Senate vote on healthcare
- July 27, 2017
The 80-year-old McCain was given a boisterous welcome by senators from both parties as he entered the chamber for the first time since he was diagnosed with brain cancer . Ultimately, the real tragedy of McCain's health care vote is not necessarily his complete about-face that occurred in a matter of mere hours, but the blasé attitude that his response seems to send to the Americans who could stand to lose insurance coverage as a result of his vote. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The 80-year-old McCain was given a boisterous welcome by senators from both parties as he entered the chamber for the first time since he was diagnosed with brain cancer . Ultimately, the real tragedy of McCain's health care vote is not necessarily his complete about-face that occurred in a matter of mere hours, but the blasé attitude that his response seems to send to the Americans who could stand to lose insurance coverage as a result of his vote. (more...)
Israel Removes Metal Detectors From Around al-Aqsa Mosque
- July 27, 2017
Jordan is the custodian of the Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem and on Friday thousands rallied in Amman to condemn the Israeli actions. Jordan said he can only leave the country after an investigation. Israel has repeatedly accused the Palestinian Authority of permitting anti-Israeli incitement in the public Palestinian discourse and vowed to act against it. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Jordan is the custodian of the Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem and on Friday thousands rallied in Amman to condemn the Israeli actions. Jordan said he can only leave the country after an investigation. Israel has repeatedly accused the Palestinian Authority of permitting anti-Israeli incitement in the public Palestinian discourse and vowed to act against it. (more...)
Prof. Vladimir Chukov: Last days bring Palestinian-Israeli talks back to zero
- July 27, 2017
Israel's installation of metal detectors over a week ago at the site, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, brought tensions to a fever pitch between Israel and the greater Muslim community. "Those who criticize our country whenever possible suddenly become silent when the issue is Palestine, Jerusalem , or Muslims' rights or laws", the president said. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Israel's installation of metal detectors over a week ago at the site, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, brought tensions to a fever pitch between Israel and the greater Muslim community. "Those who criticize our country whenever possible suddenly become silent when the issue is Palestine, Jerusalem , or Muslims' rights or laws", the president said. (more...)
Everson Griffen Signs Contract Extension
- July 27, 2017
Griffen has been a beast for the Vikings since he was drafted 100th overall (4th round) in 2010. Griffen is off his second consecutive Pro Bowl bid after he posted 48 tackles, 8.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and three recoveries. Griffen signed his extension upon reporting to training camp at Minnesota State University in Mankato, with the first full-team practice set for Thursday. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Griffen has been a beast for the Vikings since he was drafted 100th overall (4th round) in 2010. Griffen is off his second consecutive Pro Bowl bid after he posted 48 tackles, 8.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and three recoveries. Griffen signed his extension upon reporting to training camp at Minnesota State University in Mankato, with the first full-team practice set for Thursday. (more...)
LGBT soldiers group launched to destroy homophobic ISIS
- July 27, 2017
The Queer Insurrection and Liberation Army is pushing back against these atrocities. Still, there is something a little off here. Rojhilat would not be drawn on the numbers in the group's new unit, citing security concerns. Newsweek added : "It is unclear how deeply entrenched the LGBT unit is in the battle for Raqqa". The International Revolutionary People's Guerilla Forces, or IRPGF, announced TQILA's formation July 24 on Twitter . (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The Queer Insurrection and Liberation Army is pushing back against these atrocities. Still, there is something a little off here. Rojhilat would not be drawn on the numbers in the group's new unit, citing security concerns. Newsweek added : "It is unclear how deeply entrenched the LGBT unit is in the battle for Raqqa". The International Revolutionary People's Guerilla Forces, or IRPGF, announced TQILA's formation July 24 on Twitter . (more...)
Education chief urged to condemn Duterte threat to bomb Lumad schools
- July 27, 2017
They also noted that while some Lumad schools operated without permits from the Department of Education, it was because "the applications of many are being denied as part of the systematic attack against Indigenous peoples, which the president is now openly advocating". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
They also noted that while some Lumad schools operated without permits from the Department of Education, it was because "the applications of many are being denied as part of the systematic attack against Indigenous peoples, which the president is now openly advocating". (more...)
Judiciary committee to pull Manafort subpoenas
- July 27, 2017
What is Trump Jr. doing meeting with the Senate committee? Grassley and Feinstein said they were willing to continue talks to excuse Manafort from the hearing if he agreed to voluntarily provide documents and an interview to their committee. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
What is Trump Jr. doing meeting with the Senate committee? Grassley and Feinstein said they were willing to continue talks to excuse Manafort from the hearing if he agreed to voluntarily provide documents and an interview to their committee. (more...)
Sky chief gets £11.5m share payout after profits tumble
- July 27, 2017
In an earnings report released on Thursday, the European pay-TV giant also confirmed plans to launch in Spain as the company returned to profit growth in the fourth quarter following a year of investment. Loyalty will be recognised and rewarded through a new tenure-based loyalty programme in the United Kingdom, building on the outstanding success of a similar programme in Italy. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
In an earnings report released on Thursday, the European pay-TV giant also confirmed plans to launch in Spain as the company returned to profit growth in the fourth quarter following a year of investment. Loyalty will be recognised and rewarded through a new tenure-based loyalty programme in the United Kingdom, building on the outstanding success of a similar programme in Italy. (more...)
Trump says Republicans 'do very little to protect their President'
- July 27, 2017
Trump writes in one of his 10 messages: "While all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon , why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us". The FBI is looking at Russian investment in Trump properties, including the sale of Trump's Palm Beach mansion to a Russian billionaire. The pardon controversy began to swirl as investigations by special counsel Robert Mueller and congressional committees continued to dig into contacts between the Trump campaign and ... (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Trump writes in one of his 10 messages: "While all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon , why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us". The FBI is looking at Russian investment in Trump properties, including the sale of Trump's Palm Beach mansion to a Russian billionaire. The pardon controversy began to swirl as investigations by special counsel Robert Mueller and congressional committees continued to dig into contacts between the Trump campaign and ... (more...)
NWS puts most of state under Flash Flood Watch through Friday evening
- July 27, 2017
The NWS said up to an inch of rain could fall in only about a 30-minute time period in parts of Garfield County. Even though, the soil is very dry, due to the intensity of the rain it could lead to flooding in low lying areas or where drainage is slow. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The NWS said up to an inch of rain could fall in only about a 30-minute time period in parts of Garfield County. Even though, the soil is very dry, due to the intensity of the rain it could lead to flooding in low lying areas or where drainage is slow. (more...)
CJP takes suo moto notice of 'revenge rape' in Multan
- July 27, 2017
The council, which is comprised of some 40 men, ordered the victim to be raped in front of the council members and her parents, according Pakistan's Dawn newspaper. 'Panchayats have no standing and the courts have stated the same. Earlier this month, the Pakistani government was asked by the UN Human Rights Committee to detail steps it has taken to regulate parallel "justice" systems. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The council, which is comprised of some 40 men, ordered the victim to be raped in front of the council members and her parents, according Pakistan's Dawn newspaper. 'Panchayats have no standing and the courts have stated the same. Earlier this month, the Pakistani government was asked by the UN Human Rights Committee to detail steps it has taken to regulate parallel "justice" systems. (more...)
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