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Amanda Knox Argues That Michelle Carter Was Wrongfully Convicted
- August 05, 2017
Juvenile Court Judge Lawrence Moniz gave Carter a 2½-year jail sentence but said she had to serve only 15 months of that. After years of a largely text-based relationship in which Roy and Carter discussed their struggles with mental illness, Carter began encouraging Roy to follow through on plans to kill himself, culminating in a phone call in which she told Roy to get back in his gas-filled truck as he had second thoughts about ending his life. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Juvenile Court Judge Lawrence Moniz gave Carter a 2½-year jail sentence but said she had to serve only 15 months of that. After years of a largely text-based relationship in which Roy and Carter discussed their struggles with mental illness, Carter began encouraging Roy to follow through on plans to kill himself, culminating in a phone call in which she told Roy to get back in his gas-filled truck as he had second thoughts about ending his life. (more...)
Kansas City IRS Employees Sickened After Contact With Suspicious Package
- August 05, 2017
A local reporter said at least one person was removed from the building on a stretcher. Two of those people were taken to nearby St. Luke's Hospital, where they were in good condition, spokeswoman Laurel Gifford said. A hazardous materials team took possession of the package, Martinez said. Kansas City Fire Department spokesman James Garrett said the affected employees were triaged and two were transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
A local reporter said at least one person was removed from the building on a stretcher. Two of those people were taken to nearby St. Luke's Hospital, where they were in good condition, spokeswoman Laurel Gifford said. A hazardous materials team took possession of the package, Martinez said. Kansas City Fire Department spokesman James Garrett said the affected employees were triaged and two were transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. (more...)
Caribbean, Atlantic waves expected to become tropical cyclones
- August 05, 2017
One forecast model in particular, the European, is quite robust in it's formation of a strong tropical storm or hurricane when Invest 90 arrives in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. The disturbance in the Atlantic was given a 70% chance of development over the next five days. Forecast data is also suggesting that something may develop over the southern Gulf of Mexico or western Caribbean early next week, likely tracking deeper into the Gulf of Mexico regardless of development. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
One forecast model in particular, the European, is quite robust in it's formation of a strong tropical storm or hurricane when Invest 90 arrives in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. The disturbance in the Atlantic was given a 70% chance of development over the next five days. Forecast data is also suggesting that something may develop over the southern Gulf of Mexico or western Caribbean early next week, likely tracking deeper into the Gulf of Mexico regardless of development. (more...)
Caitlyn Jenner Wears a MAGA Hat After Criticizing Trump's Transgender Military Ban
- August 05, 2017
Whatever Jenner's intentions, the sight was pretty stunning, given her statements following the president's decision to issue the ban. Studies estimate there are as many as 15,000 transgender people already serving this country - and for those courageous people fighting for our nation, Trump's early morning tweets must be devastating. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Whatever Jenner's intentions, the sight was pretty stunning, given her statements following the president's decision to issue the ban. Studies estimate there are as many as 15,000 transgender people already serving this country - and for those courageous people fighting for our nation, Trump's early morning tweets must be devastating. (more...)
NTSB Probes Gas Explosion at Minneapolis School That Killed Two
- August 05, 2017
Hart says investigators want to determine what happened but also why it happened, to help prevent similar incidents in the future. The school says Carlson's family will receive visitors before the service. "We're going to get through it", said Minnehaha Academy President Donna Harris, who was injured in the explosion. Four people remained hospitalized with injuries, including one in critical condition. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Hart says investigators want to determine what happened but also why it happened, to help prevent similar incidents in the future. The school says Carlson's family will receive visitors before the service. "We're going to get through it", said Minnehaha Academy President Donna Harris, who was injured in the explosion. Four people remained hospitalized with injuries, including one in critical condition. (more...)
Trump approves merit-based immigration system for highly skilled professionals
- August 05, 2017
Mr Acosta, a vocal critic of the Trump White House, asked Mr Miller. Tom Cotton (Arkansas) and David Perdue (Georgia) first presented in February. It would eliminate a visa diversity system that would have granted 50,000 green cards next year and would halve the refugee admittance rates from approximately 100,000 to 50,000. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Mr Acosta, a vocal critic of the Trump White House, asked Mr Miller. Tom Cotton (Arkansas) and David Perdue (Georgia) first presented in February. It would eliminate a visa diversity system that would have granted 50,000 green cards next year and would halve the refugee admittance rates from approximately 100,000 to 50,000. (more...)
Metro Vancouver Air Quality Advisory
- August 05, 2017
There's still no relief from the smoke coming from more than 100 fires burning in British Columbia and the air could continue to be hazy throughout the weekend. was high up at altitude. Shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, heart palpitations, extreme fatigue, or difficulty moving should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately or by calling 9-1-1. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
There's still no relief from the smoke coming from more than 100 fires burning in British Columbia and the air could continue to be hazy throughout the weekend. was high up at altitude. Shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, heart palpitations, extreme fatigue, or difficulty moving should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately or by calling 9-1-1. (more...)
Fort Bragg soldiers killed in Afghanistan, 1 from North Carolina
- August 05, 2017
The DoD says a vehicle-borne improved explosive device detonated near their convoy and both soldiers died as a result of their injuries. Both were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
The DoD says a vehicle-borne improved explosive device detonated near their convoy and both soldiers died as a result of their injuries. Both were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (more...)
3 rescued after bungee jump ride malfunctions at Ventura County Fair
- August 05, 2017
However, a malfunction in the bungee jump attraction he was on left him dangling upside down for around 30 minutes. The two others were rescued from a basket between 90 and 100 feet in the air, where they had been waiting to jump, the Ventura Fire Department said in a statement. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
However, a malfunction in the bungee jump attraction he was on left him dangling upside down for around 30 minutes. The two others were rescued from a basket between 90 and 100 feet in the air, where they had been waiting to jump, the Ventura Fire Department said in a statement. (more...)
USA to participate in climate talks despite exit from the Paris accord
- August 05, 2017
In a statement, the department said that the United States will continue to participate in the U.N.'s climate change discussions throughout the three-year withdrawal process, adding that the US could re-engage in the accord if terms of the agreement improved. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
In a statement, the department said that the United States will continue to participate in the U.N.'s climate change discussions throughout the three-year withdrawal process, adding that the US could re-engage in the accord if terms of the agreement improved. (more...)
Attack on Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29
- August 05, 2017
He says helicopters arrived and he saw soldiers being taken away from the scene but could not determine the extent of their injuries. Qari Yosuf Ahmadi, spokesman for the Taliban in southern Afghanistan , claimed responsibility for the attack, in a statement released on social media. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
He says helicopters arrived and he saw soldiers being taken away from the scene but could not determine the extent of their injuries. Qari Yosuf Ahmadi, spokesman for the Taliban in southern Afghanistan , claimed responsibility for the attack, in a statement released on social media. (more...)
Paul Kagame set for sweeping victory in Rwanda election
- August 05, 2017
Polling begins at 05:00 GMT and will end at 13:00 GMT. Three more prospective candidates were disqualified from running. Voter Joseph Zorondera said "there's good organization here". "I chose this party simply because of its good platform", he said. However, critics increasingly bemoan what they see as despotic tendencies. "By extending his 23 years in power, Kagame is denying Rwandans an opportunity to experience the first-ever peaceful transition of power in their country". (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Polling begins at 05:00 GMT and will end at 13:00 GMT. Three more prospective candidates were disqualified from running. Voter Joseph Zorondera said "there's good organization here". "I chose this party simply because of its good platform", he said. However, critics increasingly bemoan what they see as despotic tendencies. "By extending his 23 years in power, Kagame is denying Rwandans an opportunity to experience the first-ever peaceful transition of power in their country". (more...)
Beijing rejects link between North Korea and China-US trade
- August 05, 2017
As Beijing has said, repeatedly, it does not have the kind of "control" over Pyongyang that the USA president believes it does. White House adviser Sebastian Gorka thinks President Trump's tweets are the key to solving the North Korea crisis. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
As Beijing has said, repeatedly, it does not have the kind of "control" over Pyongyang that the USA president believes it does. White House adviser Sebastian Gorka thinks President Trump's tweets are the key to solving the North Korea crisis. (more...)
GoPro shares surge after beating Q2 forecasts
- August 05, 2017
During an earnings call Thursday, Woodman said the company's Hero5 Black premium action camera was the best-selling camera in the USA during the quarter, and that its Karma drone is the No 2-selling drone. GoPro's revenue for the quarter was up 34.3% compared to the same quarter previous year. D E Shaw & Co stated it has 0% of its portfolio in GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO). (more...)
- August 05, 2017
During an earnings call Thursday, Woodman said the company's Hero5 Black premium action camera was the best-selling camera in the USA during the quarter, and that its Karma drone is the No 2-selling drone. GoPro's revenue for the quarter was up 34.3% compared to the same quarter previous year. D E Shaw & Co stated it has 0% of its portfolio in GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO). (more...)
ATA Supports Department of Veterans Affairs Expansion of Telehealth
- August 05, 2017
In partnership with the White House Office of American Innovation, the Veterans Affairs Department announced an expansion of its telehealth services or "anywhere to anywhere" healthcare. They also accused administrators of essentially dismantling the hospital's cardiology and surgical programs. "We are now able to bring this doctor's bag into the homes of our veterans, the same technology that is available to President of the United States, and that's the way it should be", Shulkin said. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
In partnership with the White House Office of American Innovation, the Veterans Affairs Department announced an expansion of its telehealth services or "anywhere to anywhere" healthcare. They also accused administrators of essentially dismantling the hospital's cardiology and surgical programs. "We are now able to bring this doctor's bag into the homes of our veterans, the same technology that is available to President of the United States, and that's the way it should be", Shulkin said. (more...)
North Korea Could Lose $1 Billion in Exports Under UN Measure
- August 05, 2017
China is against any unilateral sanctions imposed by any country, including those recently enacted by the United States, which stipulate tougher restrictive measures against Russia, Iran and North Korea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
China is against any unilateral sanctions imposed by any country, including those recently enacted by the United States, which stipulate tougher restrictive measures against Russia, Iran and North Korea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. (more...)
United States expects ASEAN to isolate North Korea
- August 05, 2017
A resolution needs nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, China, Russia, France or Britain to be adopted. North Korea on Friday slammed the USA for issuing a travel ban on the country, adding United States visitors "of good will" are welcome, the media reported. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
A resolution needs nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, China, Russia, France or Britain to be adopted. North Korea on Friday slammed the USA for issuing a travel ban on the country, adding United States visitors "of good will" are welcome, the media reported. (more...)
Government Launches New Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Bharat-22
- August 04, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, replying to the debate on the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, Jaitley said this pension scheme for senior citizens run by the Life Insurance Corporation will dissuade people from putting their savings in chit funds. (more...)
- August 04, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, replying to the debate on the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, Jaitley said this pension scheme for senior citizens run by the Life Insurance Corporation will dissuade people from putting their savings in chit funds. (more...)
Suit claims Harvard admissions policy discriminates against Asian-Americans; is DOJ investigating?
- August 04, 2017
Roger Clegg, president of the conservative Center for Equal Opportunity and a former top official in the justice department's civil rights division, told the BBC he felt affirmative action was outdated. "No one has reached out to us". But the ruling does require universities, if they are challenged, to show that they had no choice but to use race to create diversity on campus and that other factors alone, such as family income or an advantage to first-generation college students, couldn't ... (more...)
- August 04, 2017
Roger Clegg, president of the conservative Center for Equal Opportunity and a former top official in the justice department's civil rights division, told the BBC he felt affirmative action was outdated. "No one has reached out to us". But the ruling does require universities, if they are challenged, to show that they had no choice but to use race to create diversity on campus and that other factors alone, such as family income or an advantage to first-generation college students, couldn't ... (more...)
Girl, 8, dies months after 'dare' to drink boiling water through straw
- August 04, 2017
Authorities also found incidents of alleged violence between the girl's mother and her " paramour ". On Mar. 27, during Ki'ari's initial stay in the hospital, Bonner posted a picture on Facebook showing her daughter in a bed hooked up to monitors. (more...)
- August 04, 2017
Authorities also found incidents of alleged violence between the girl's mother and her " paramour ". On Mar. 27, during Ki'ari's initial stay in the hospital, Bonner posted a picture on Facebook showing her daughter in a bed hooked up to monitors. (more...)
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