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Rep. Rohrabacher Meets With WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
- August 19, 2017
Johnson, who is known for being banned from Twitter after he asked users for help "taking out" a civil rights activist, said that he and Assange attorney Jennifer Robinson also were in the meeting . In an interview Thursday morning with the Daily Caller , Rohrabacher was more explicit, saying he and Assange talked about "what might be necessary to get him out" and suggested they discussed a presidential pardon in exchange for Assange's information on the leaks. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Johnson, who is known for being banned from Twitter after he asked users for help "taking out" a civil rights activist, said that he and Assange attorney Jennifer Robinson also were in the meeting . In an interview Thursday morning with the Daily Caller , Rohrabacher was more explicit, saying he and Assange talked about "what might be necessary to get him out" and suggested they discussed a presidential pardon in exchange for Assange's information on the leaks. (more...)
7-Year-Old Australian Boy Confirmed Missing After Barcelona Terror Attack
- August 19, 2017
According to the latest reports, a third person has been arrested in connection with the van attack in Barcelona . Australia said at least four of its nationals were injured, and Italy three. The news came as Sydney-based Commonwealth bank worker Suria Intan was also named as a victim in the attacks. A Hillsong Church spokesperson told AAP its church in Barcelona is supporting her and her family. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
According to the latest reports, a third person has been arrested in connection with the van attack in Barcelona . Australia said at least four of its nationals were injured, and Italy three. The news came as Sydney-based Commonwealth bank worker Suria Intan was also named as a victim in the attacks. A Hillsong Church spokesperson told AAP its church in Barcelona is supporting her and her family. (more...)
Trump praises North Korea's Kim for 'wise' decision on Guam
- August 19, 2017
Japan also plans to shell out for equipment to counter the growing threat posed by North Korea . The back and forth culminated in North Korea threatening earlier this month to strike Guam in the coming weeks. The threat from North Korea is to land the rocket 30 to 40 kilometres from Guam. - Anthony Cordesman of Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies said South Korea's F-15 and F-16 fighter jets are far more capable than North Korea's outdated MiGs and Su-25 ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Japan also plans to shell out for equipment to counter the growing threat posed by North Korea . The back and forth culminated in North Korea threatening earlier this month to strike Guam in the coming weeks. The threat from North Korea is to land the rocket 30 to 40 kilometres from Guam. - Anthony Cordesman of Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies said South Korea's F-15 and F-16 fighter jets are far more capable than North Korea's outdated MiGs and Su-25 ... (more...)
Jon Lester headed to the 10-day DL
- August 19, 2017
He exited after giving up a double to Eugenio Suarez and was charged with seven earned runs. Lester gave up 10 runs in two-thirds of an inning at a start versus Pittsburgh on July 9. Lester is a four-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, NLCS MVP and Cy Young finalist. The Cubs and Lester reported that he was feeling "left lat tightness" and the lefty is undergoing more tests and monitoring to see if there is a larger issue to treat. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
He exited after giving up a double to Eugenio Suarez and was charged with seven earned runs. Lester gave up 10 runs in two-thirds of an inning at a start versus Pittsburgh on July 9. Lester is a four-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, NLCS MVP and Cy Young finalist. The Cubs and Lester reported that he was feeling "left lat tightness" and the lefty is undergoing more tests and monitoring to see if there is a larger issue to treat. (more...)
Trump again publicly tells CNN's Acosta
- August 19, 2017
They have been condemned", Trump responded. CNN's Jim Acosta on Tuesday went off on Donald Trump's "strange, surreal stunning and baffling" press conference, explaining the world witnessed "a presidency go off the rails". He didn't mention that it took 48 hours of blistering criticism for Trump to finally do it. "What we saw at the White House yesterday where he came out with that very scripted statement , that was not really the president of the United States deep down inside". (more...)
- August 19, 2017
They have been condemned", Trump responded. CNN's Jim Acosta on Tuesday went off on Donald Trump's "strange, surreal stunning and baffling" press conference, explaining the world witnessed "a presidency go off the rails". He didn't mention that it took 48 hours of blistering criticism for Trump to finally do it. "What we saw at the White House yesterday where he came out with that very scripted statement , that was not really the president of the United States deep down inside". (more...)
Girls Found Dead In Clinton Home
- August 19, 2017
The twitter account also mentions that investigators are looking into what happened in the home, and will provide details as soon as possible. Exactly how the young girls died is not clear, police said they had experienced "trauma to the body". (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The twitter account also mentions that investigators are looking into what happened in the home, and will provide details as soon as possible. Exactly how the young girls died is not clear, police said they had experienced "trauma to the body". (more...)
A Leading Elephant Conservationist Has Been Murdered in Tanzania
- August 19, 2017
According to police, Lotter's taxi was stopped as it was heading back to his hotel. But his high-profile role in protecting endangered wildlife in Tanzania led to numerous death threats against himself and his family. At a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species previous year, colleagues teased Mr. Lotter because it was the first time they had seen him wearing a tie. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
According to police, Lotter's taxi was stopped as it was heading back to his hotel. But his high-profile role in protecting endangered wildlife in Tanzania led to numerous death threats against himself and his family. At a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species previous year, colleagues teased Mr. Lotter because it was the first time they had seen him wearing a tie. (more...)
Pelosi calls on Trump to fire additional staff
- August 19, 2017
Reps. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., officially introduced the censure resolution on Friday. Trump did not explicitly condemn white supremacists in his initial remarks after the rally on Saturday, instead lamenting the violence as coming from "many sides". (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Reps. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., officially introduced the censure resolution on Friday. Trump did not explicitly condemn white supremacists in his initial remarks after the rally on Saturday, instead lamenting the violence as coming from "many sides". (more...)
Venezuelan constitutional assembly seizes power of opposition-led congress
- August 19, 2017
Since the controversial vote was held, many worldwide observers - including the USA - have censured Maduro's government for what they called a " sham election ". It was the first time in the 16 years since Hugo Chavez became president that the opposition had control of the legislative branch. In recent weeks, some of the country's top opposition leaders, including former mayors Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma, were rearrested after they had been released from jail and allowed to serve ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Since the controversial vote was held, many worldwide observers - including the USA - have censured Maduro's government for what they called a " sham election ". It was the first time in the 16 years since Hugo Chavez became president that the opposition had control of the legislative branch. In recent weeks, some of the country's top opposition leaders, including former mayors Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma, were rearrested after they had been released from jail and allowed to serve ... (more...)
Democratic Rep: Impeach Trump Over Charlottesville
- August 19, 2017
One person, Heather Heyer, died in Charlottesville on Saturday after a white supremacist allegedly drove his auto into a crowd of counterprotesters. Last month, another Democrat, Rep. Brad Sherman, of California, introduced his own articles, accusing Trump of obstruction of justice. After comments on #Charlottesville , I'll be introducing Articles of #Impeachment against #Trump . (more...)
- August 19, 2017
One person, Heather Heyer, died in Charlottesville on Saturday after a white supremacist allegedly drove his auto into a crowd of counterprotesters. Last month, another Democrat, Rep. Brad Sherman, of California, introduced his own articles, accusing Trump of obstruction of justice. After comments on #Charlottesville , I'll be introducing Articles of #Impeachment against #Trump . (more...)
Yemen facing 'triple tragedy' of conflict, cholera, famine, United Nations says
- August 19, 2017
He called on the parties to conflicts around the world to do more to protect children, singling out the plight of Yemeni minors, where a Saudi-led Arab military coalition has stepped in on behalf of the government. Haq said Guterres is scheduled to meet Gamba on Friday but the report isn't expected to be completed for another month. "We trust that the United Nations will make the appropriate decision on this matter", taking into consideration an ongoing review with the United Nations and ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
He called on the parties to conflicts around the world to do more to protect children, singling out the plight of Yemeni minors, where a Saudi-led Arab military coalition has stepped in on behalf of the government. Haq said Guterres is scheduled to meet Gamba on Friday but the report isn't expected to be completed for another month. "We trust that the United Nations will make the appropriate decision on this matter", taking into consideration an ongoing review with the United Nations and ... (more...)
Man visually impaired by eclipse warns others of viewing solar event
- August 19, 2017
A Portland man who watched a solar eclipse in 1963 says the experience left him partially blind in one eye , according to KPTV, and now he wants everyone to know the warnings about eye damage during the upcoming eclipse are no joke. "It'll cause loss of vision, it can cause blind spots in your vision, and it can cause your vision to be warped as well", he said. In short, staring at the sun can burn your eyeballs. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
A Portland man who watched a solar eclipse in 1963 says the experience left him partially blind in one eye , according to KPTV, and now he wants everyone to know the warnings about eye damage during the upcoming eclipse are no joke. "It'll cause loss of vision, it can cause blind spots in your vision, and it can cause your vision to be warped as well", he said. In short, staring at the sun can burn your eyeballs. (more...)
Barcelona and Cambrils: American honeymooner Jared Tucker killed in attack
- August 19, 2017
Tucker's wife recognized her husband when the Federal Bureau of Investigation showed her photos of people who died in the attack, according to Tucker's father. Early Friday morning in a seaside resort town about 80 miles away, police killed five suspects engaged in an attack that injured six people and that the government for Spain's Catalonia region said was connected to the Barcelona killings. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Tucker's wife recognized her husband when the Federal Bureau of Investigation showed her photos of people who died in the attack, according to Tucker's father. Early Friday morning in a seaside resort town about 80 miles away, police killed five suspects engaged in an attack that injured six people and that the government for Spain's Catalonia region said was connected to the Barcelona killings. (more...)
Trump kills advisory panel on infrastructure needs
- August 19, 2017
In a Wednesday statement on his departure from what's formally known as the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative, Thulin said the group "is no longer an effective vehicle" for the technology company to promote job growth in the U.S. Some members of the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative relinquished their roles on the council earlier this week. On Tuesday, Trump followed up statements where he condemned the KKK and white supremacists who attended the weekend's rally, with a defense of those ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
In a Wednesday statement on his departure from what's formally known as the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative, Thulin said the group "is no longer an effective vehicle" for the technology company to promote job growth in the U.S. Some members of the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative relinquished their roles on the council earlier this week. On Tuesday, Trump followed up statements where he condemned the KKK and white supremacists who attended the weekend's rally, with a defense of those ... (more...)
Six Flags remove Confederate flags
- August 19, 2017
Since 1961, Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington has been known for flying six flags over its park. A park official had told us there's a fundamental difference between the flag they fly and the Confederate Battle flag . They represented the U.S., France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Confederacy. Those parks will now only fly the American flag as well. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Since 1961, Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington has been known for flying six flags over its park. A park official had told us there's a fundamental difference between the flag they fly and the Confederate Battle flag . They represented the U.S., France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Confederacy. Those parks will now only fly the American flag as well. (more...)
White Supremacist Cries After Realizing He Could Be Arrested
- August 19, 2017
With countless law enforcement officers unpunished for taking a black life, racial protest, and Donald Trump as our President we should have saw this coming. Bottom line: Neo-Nazi leader Christopher Cantwell is a domestic terrorist, and his tears of unfathomable sadness are delicious. Mr Cantwell has been banned from a string of social media sites. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
With countless law enforcement officers unpunished for taking a black life, racial protest, and Donald Trump as our President we should have saw this coming. Bottom line: Neo-Nazi leader Christopher Cantwell is a domestic terrorist, and his tears of unfathomable sadness are delicious. Mr Cantwell has been banned from a string of social media sites. (more...)
Dana Rohrabacher calls for 'massive cyberattack' against North Korea
- August 19, 2017
If a threat were to become an action, some wonder what type of impact it could have on the US dollar. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, California Republican, offered the suggestion Thursday amid growing concerns surrounding North Korea's nuclear capabilities amplified by recent threats directed toward Guam, a USA territory only minutes away by missile. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
If a threat were to become an action, some wonder what type of impact it could have on the US dollar. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, California Republican, offered the suggestion Thursday amid growing concerns surrounding North Korea's nuclear capabilities amplified by recent threats directed toward Guam, a USA territory only minutes away by missile. (more...)
City approves permit for 'free speech' rally on Boston Common
- August 19, 2017
Biggs, a former contributor to Alex Jones' InfoWars , is chief operations officer at the online outlet Rogue Right Media. "Rallies and marches organized by white supremacists are more prevalent than in recent years, and - as always - it is the most marginalized who are left vulnerable". (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Biggs, a former contributor to Alex Jones' InfoWars , is chief operations officer at the online outlet Rogue Right Media. "Rallies and marches organized by white supremacists are more prevalent than in recent years, and - as always - it is the most marginalized who are left vulnerable". (more...)
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $535 Million
- August 19, 2017
It is the first time since the jackpot run that produced the world-record jackpot of $1.586 billion in January 2016 that the jackpot has gone over $500 million. The drawing is at 11 p.m. There is still plenty of time to buy a ticket for a chance to win the jackpot. Proceeds from Powerball will benefit education in the state. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
It is the first time since the jackpot run that produced the world-record jackpot of $1.586 billion in January 2016 that the jackpot has gone over $500 million. The drawing is at 11 p.m. There is still plenty of time to buy a ticket for a chance to win the jackpot. Proceeds from Powerball will benefit education in the state. (more...)
Penn State votes to extend James Franklin's contract
- August 19, 2017
Sources tell SI that Franklin's new deal will be for six years at an average of $5.8 million per year. Named Penn State's 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014, Franklin has directed the Nittany Lions to three consecutive winning seasons, including an 11-3 mark and Rose Bowl berth previous year. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Sources tell SI that Franklin's new deal will be for six years at an average of $5.8 million per year. Named Penn State's 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014, Franklin has directed the Nittany Lions to three consecutive winning seasons, including an 11-3 mark and Rose Bowl berth previous year. (more...)
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