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Jennifer Lopez Donates $1 Million to Puerto Rico Following Hurricane
- September 25, 2017
In Puerto Rico, more than 3.3 million people-who are also USA citizens-are still without power, electricity, cellphone service, and, in many cases, the bare necessities for survival after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island almost a week ago. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
In Puerto Rico, more than 3.3 million people-who are also USA citizens-are still without power, electricity, cellphone service, and, in many cases, the bare necessities for survival after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island almost a week ago. (more...)
Chelsea Manning barred from entering Canada
- September 25, 2017
Manning apparently tried to cross into Canada at a New York-Quebec border crossing on Friday. "If committed in Canada this offence would equate to an indictable offense, namely Treason ", the letter states. Sentenced by court martial to 35 years in prison for this massive data leak classified, she got out of prison after seven years behind bars for a sentence commuted by the former president Barack Obama. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Manning apparently tried to cross into Canada at a New York-Quebec border crossing on Friday. "If committed in Canada this offence would equate to an indictable offense, namely Treason ", the letter states. Sentenced by court martial to 35 years in prison for this massive data leak classified, she got out of prison after seven years behind bars for a sentence commuted by the former president Barack Obama. (more...)
U.S. boy hammered to death by mother's ex while protecting younger sister
- September 25, 2017
Chaney faces murder and attempted murder charges, along with a charge for lewd acts with a child under the age of 14. It wasn't immediately clear what led to the ex boyfriend sexually assaulting the child and whether there had been prior instances of abuse. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Chaney faces murder and attempted murder charges, along with a charge for lewd acts with a child under the age of 14. It wasn't immediately clear what led to the ex boyfriend sexually assaulting the child and whether there had been prior instances of abuse. (more...)
McCain: Trump Never Apologized For Saying I Am Not a War Hero
- September 25, 2017
Despite his battle with cancer , McCain said he is determined to keep working, saying, "I am more energetic and more engaged as a result of this because I know that I've got to do everything I can to serve this country while I can". "And, at the same time, celebrate, with gratitude, a life well-lived". On Friday, McCain announced that he also intends to vote against the latest GOP health-care bill authored by Sens. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Despite his battle with cancer , McCain said he is determined to keep working, saying, "I am more energetic and more engaged as a result of this because I know that I've got to do everything I can to serve this country while I can". "And, at the same time, celebrate, with gratitude, a life well-lived". On Friday, McCain announced that he also intends to vote against the latest GOP health-care bill authored by Sens. (more...)
Senators revise health bill in last-ditch effort to win votes
- September 25, 2017
The White House once again rebuked Arizona Senator John McCain, whose announcement Friday made clear that he would vote against the bill evidently thwarted attempts to revive efforts to repeal the health care bill promulgated by then-President Barack Obama. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
The White House once again rebuked Arizona Senator John McCain, whose announcement Friday made clear that he would vote against the bill evidently thwarted attempts to revive efforts to repeal the health care bill promulgated by then-President Barack Obama. (more...)
Search goes on for Mexico quake survivors as hopes fade
- September 25, 2017
Neighbors and residents of a collapsed apartment building on the south side of Mexico City have obtained an injunction from a judge that says rescue efforts must continue for five more days. The Sunday afternoon evacuation was carried out because the pile of rubble shifted. A total of 38 buildings in the Mexican capital - mostly apartment blocks or office buildings - collapsed in Tuesday's natural disaster. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Neighbors and residents of a collapsed apartment building on the south side of Mexico City have obtained an injunction from a judge that says rescue efforts must continue for five more days. The Sunday afternoon evacuation was carried out because the pile of rubble shifted. A total of 38 buildings in the Mexican capital - mostly apartment blocks or office buildings - collapsed in Tuesday's natural disaster. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn urged to make Labour the pro single market party
- September 25, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn shifted Labour's position to a soft Brexit this summer with a longer transition period for leaving the European Union and McDonnell recognised the opposition had a role to try to bring the party and country together. It was later announced a vote would be held in the afternoon on the NEC statement. Labour has yet to set out a clear position on Brexit, particularly on what terms Britain will retain access to the EU's single market. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn shifted Labour's position to a soft Brexit this summer with a longer transition period for leaving the European Union and McDonnell recognised the opposition had a role to try to bring the party and country together. It was later announced a vote would be held in the afternoon on the NEC statement. Labour has yet to set out a clear position on Brexit, particularly on what terms Britain will retain access to the EU's single market. (more...)
Violent crime increased in 2016 for a second consecutive year, Federal Bureau of Investigation says
- September 25, 2017
With a president and an attorney general who have warned of " American carnage " and called the increase in murders in 2015 a "dangerous permanent trend", the new crime numbers are likely to be heavily politicized. The FBI's release of the figures comes as the Trump administration has warned ominously of a unsafe crime wave. "They make it harder for law enforcement to implement proven tactics that address the real issues, instead of the myths", Mr. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
With a president and an attorney general who have warned of " American carnage " and called the increase in murders in 2015 a "dangerous permanent trend", the new crime numbers are likely to be heavily politicized. The FBI's release of the figures comes as the Trump administration has warned ominously of a unsafe crime wave. "They make it harder for law enforcement to implement proven tactics that address the real issues, instead of the myths", Mr. (more...)
Dera Chief Gurmeet Singh moves High Court against conviction in rape case
- September 25, 2017
Former Dera followers claim that after Honeypreet met the same fate as the two sadhvis, who chose to take on the might of the Sirsa godman in court, she responded by blackmailing Gurmeet Ram Rahim and got favours in whatever she wanted. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Former Dera followers claim that after Honeypreet met the same fate as the two sadhvis, who chose to take on the might of the Sirsa godman in court, she responded by blackmailing Gurmeet Ram Rahim and got favours in whatever she wanted. (more...)
Trump replaces travel ban with new restrictions, includes North Korea
- September 25, 2017
Legal experts say this analysis process, coupled with the fact that not all countries are Muslim-majority, may make this version of the travel ban more resilient to legal challenges. Oral arguments were set to proceed before the high court on October 10. Those three countries now join Iran, Somalia, Libya, Yemen and Syria as part of the measures. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Legal experts say this analysis process, coupled with the fact that not all countries are Muslim-majority, may make this version of the travel ban more resilient to legal challenges. Oral arguments were set to proceed before the high court on October 10. Those three countries now join Iran, Somalia, Libya, Yemen and Syria as part of the measures. (more...)
North Korea foreign minister says Trump comments amount to declaration of war
- September 25, 2017
North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho speaks outside the U.N. Plaza Hotel, in New York, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. "This showed that South Korea and the United States, under our strong alliance, are ready to take a firm response in the face of North Korean provocations", Baek said . (more...)
- September 25, 2017
North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho speaks outside the U.N. Plaza Hotel, in New York, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. "This showed that South Korea and the United States, under our strong alliance, are ready to take a firm response in the face of North Korean provocations", Baek said . (more...)
Merkel's alliance wins; No change in policy toward Serbia
- September 25, 2017
She added that it was not a "matter of course" to finish first after 12 years in power, and that the past four years were "extremely challenging ". Alternative for Germany , or AfD, has been critical of her decision to let in large numbers of migrants in the past two years. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
She added that it was not a "matter of course" to finish first after 12 years in power, and that the past four years were "extremely challenging ". Alternative for Germany , or AfD, has been critical of her decision to let in large numbers of migrants in the past two years. (more...)
Trump's travel ban could be expanded after Sunday
- September 25, 2017
The travel ban for Iran , for example, does not apply to nationals under valid student and exchange visitor visas , although those visitors will have to undergo additional screening. While North Korea continues to pose as a threat to the US with its continued nuclear provocations, senior administration officials told reporters that the regime does not cooperate whatsoever on the baseline requirements of the administration's ban. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
The travel ban for Iran , for example, does not apply to nationals under valid student and exchange visitor visas , although those visitors will have to undergo additional screening. While North Korea continues to pose as a threat to the US with its continued nuclear provocations, senior administration officials told reporters that the regime does not cooperate whatsoever on the baseline requirements of the administration's ban. (more...)
New List of Countries Whose Citizens Won't be Allowed to Enter US
- September 25, 2017
The Trump administration said the restrictions are necessary to address the failure of most of the affected countries to share adequate information with the us about terrorism-related risks. They further advised restrictions will be phased in "over time ", and that "the restrictions will not affect anyone who already holds a US visa". The changes will take effect October 18. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
The Trump administration said the restrictions are necessary to address the failure of most of the affected countries to share adequate information with the us about terrorism-related risks. They further advised restrictions will be phased in "over time ", and that "the restrictions will not affect anyone who already holds a US visa". The changes will take effect October 18. (more...)
Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months in prison
- September 25, 2017
Abedin joined Weiner for the first time during a press conference, saying that although her husband had made some "horrible mistakes" ..."what I want to say is I love him, I have forgiven him, I believe in him...we are moving forward". Investigators ultimately determined the emails were mostly ones they had previously seen and Clinton was ultimately cleared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation two days before the election. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Abedin joined Weiner for the first time during a press conference, saying that although her husband had made some "horrible mistakes" ..."what I want to say is I love him, I have forgiven him, I believe in him...we are moving forward". Investigators ultimately determined the emails were mostly ones they had previously seen and Clinton was ultimately cleared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation two days before the election. (more...)
Temperatures could hit 90 Monday
- September 25, 2017
Areas of morning fog will be possible, but with morning lows generally in the 60s, the fog will not be as widespread or thick as it was last week when it was a bit cooler. Friday's high of 92 broke a record that was originally set in 1908. We have not had a good soaking in more than two months. There is a 20 percent chance of rain on Wednesday night and a slight chance for rain on Thursday . (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Areas of morning fog will be possible, but with morning lows generally in the 60s, the fog will not be as widespread or thick as it was last week when it was a bit cooler. Friday's high of 92 broke a record that was originally set in 1908. We have not had a good soaking in more than two months. There is a 20 percent chance of rain on Wednesday night and a slight chance for rain on Thursday . (more...)
Rahul Gandhi thanks Sushma Swaraj for IIT, IIM remarks
- September 25, 2017
Every government has done its bit for India's development. "But BJP government is not able to provide jobs to them", he said at Dwarka. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an economist and a Congress leader, has said the economy is on a "downhill path" because of the "adventure" of demonetisation, which was implemented in November previous year. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Every government has done its bit for India's development. "But BJP government is not able to provide jobs to them", he said at Dwarka. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an economist and a Congress leader, has said the economy is on a "downhill path" because of the "adventure" of demonetisation, which was implemented in November previous year. (more...)
Trump continues to criticize National Football League in tweets
- September 25, 2017
Following an outpouring of rage from the president this weekend, which saw the Republican lash out at players who kneeled during the national anthem and rescind an invitation to the White House for an NBA player , Marc Short insisted Trump was not exacerbating racial tensions. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Following an outpouring of rage from the president this weekend, which saw the Republican lash out at players who kneeled during the national anthem and rescind an invitation to the White House for an NBA player , Marc Short insisted Trump was not exacerbating racial tensions. (more...)
Communities across the country need tax reform
- September 25, 2017
Many an idealistic economic stimulus plan - and that is what the Trump plan is meant to achieve - have died the death of a thousand cuts on the Hill due to over complexity, underwhelming policies, and political infighting and sand in the gears from special interests. (more...)
- September 25, 2017
Many an idealistic economic stimulus plan - and that is what the Trump plan is meant to achieve - have died the death of a thousand cuts on the Hill due to over complexity, underwhelming policies, and political infighting and sand in the gears from special interests. (more...)
Japan's Abe Announces Snap Election Amid Worries Over North Korea
- September 25, 2017
They stated that North Korea's nuclear tests pose a direct challenge to the worldwide community, and expressed their strong support for Japan's position, including the complete implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Abe will also tell his cabinet to compile a JPY2 trillion (US$17.8 billion) economic package by year-end, composed mostly of spending on child care and education, to cover the three years from April 2018 until sales tax revenue kicks in, the Yomiuri ... (more...)
- September 25, 2017
They stated that North Korea's nuclear tests pose a direct challenge to the worldwide community, and expressed their strong support for Japan's position, including the complete implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Abe will also tell his cabinet to compile a JPY2 trillion (US$17.8 billion) economic package by year-end, composed mostly of spending on child care and education, to cover the three years from April 2018 until sales tax revenue kicks in, the Yomiuri ... (more...)
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