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Cassie Sainsbury To Spend Six Years Behind Bars
- November 02, 2017
The 22-year-old had been facing up to 30 years in jail but could be free in about two-and-a-half years under the deal struck between her lawyers and the prosecution. Because the court session was closed, it is unknown whether she was able to provide useful evidence about those who she said had threatened her. "Victims of deceit, victims of their own socio-economic conditions and victims of ignorance regarding Colombian law". (more...)
- November 02, 2017
The 22-year-old had been facing up to 30 years in jail but could be free in about two-and-a-half years under the deal struck between her lawyers and the prosecution. Because the court session was closed, it is unknown whether she was able to provide useful evidence about those who she said had threatened her. "Victims of deceit, victims of their own socio-economic conditions and victims of ignorance regarding Colombian law". (more...)
NY terror attack suspect has apparent ties to Nebraska, Iowa
- November 02, 2017
Abdusamatova said her family believed Saipov got married sometime after arriving in the US and may now have two children. KCCI in Des Moines also reported that a man with Saipov's same name, hometown and age was pulled over on I-80 near Van Meter back in 2011. (more...)
- November 02, 2017
Abdusamatova said her family believed Saipov got married sometime after arriving in the US and may now have two children. KCCI in Des Moines also reported that a man with Saipov's same name, hometown and age was pulled over on I-80 near Van Meter back in 2011. (more...)
Five Big Revelations from Vanity Fair's Report on White House Impeachment Fears
- November 02, 2017
Those charges came as the president faced relatively low approval ratings, an indication to former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg that the president was in dire straits. As the president's lawyers take an official line that they are cooperating in every way with the Mueller investigation, behind the scenes Trump's allies fret that there are no easy outcomes. (more...)
- November 02, 2017
Those charges came as the president faced relatively low approval ratings, an indication to former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg that the president was in dire straits. As the president's lawyers take an official line that they are cooperating in every way with the Mueller investigation, behind the scenes Trump's allies fret that there are no easy outcomes. (more...)
Bin Laden's Bookshelf - Office of the Director of National Intelligence
- November 02, 2017
Files from that last category illustrate that bin Laden or others in his compound enjoyed a wide range of movies and television shows. And despite their differences, Iran continued to provide crucial support for al-Qaeda's operations. But plans for him to come to Bin Laden's Abbottabad hideout seem to have been abandoned after the deadly USA raid, and the young man - now aged 27 or 28 - is presumed to be in Iran. (more...)
- November 02, 2017
Files from that last category illustrate that bin Laden or others in his compound enjoyed a wide range of movies and television shows. And despite their differences, Iran continued to provide crucial support for al-Qaeda's operations. But plans for him to come to Bin Laden's Abbottabad hideout seem to have been abandoned after the deadly USA raid, and the young man - now aged 27 or 28 - is presumed to be in Iran. (more...)
Talks in college strike to resume on Thursday
- November 02, 2017
Student leaders from eight colleges have met with Deb Matthews, the minister responsible for post-secondary education, to pressure for an end to the strike that began October 16. "Labour councils and local labour unions understand that when employees are denied full employment, when they are not able to access benefit packages or pensions, when they are treated as a business expense that should be lowered, nobody benefits", said Wells, who is also a member of the Elementary Teachers' ... (more...)
- November 02, 2017
Student leaders from eight colleges have met with Deb Matthews, the minister responsible for post-secondary education, to pressure for an end to the strike that began October 16. "Labour councils and local labour unions understand that when employees are denied full employment, when they are not able to access benefit packages or pensions, when they are treated as a business expense that should be lowered, nobody benefits", said Wells, who is also a member of the Elementary Teachers' ... (more...)
New report gives Louisiana failing grade for premature births
- November 02, 2017
There's a connection between premature births and infant deaths, and the state has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. The percent difference between the preterm birth rate and the comparison rate is calculated for each of the remaining racial/ethnic groups. (more...)
- November 02, 2017
There's a connection between premature births and infant deaths, and the state has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. The percent difference between the preterm birth rate and the comparison rate is calculated for each of the remaining racial/ethnic groups. (more...)
What Will Happen To Manafort's Carroll Gardens Brownstone?
- November 01, 2017
After purchasing the Carroll Gardens brownstone - across the street from where singer Solange Knowles had lived - Manafort began renovations to turn it from a multi-family building into a single-family home. Holyman, who represents areas on west side of Manhattan, Midtown and the East Village, announced a bill in September that would mandate that LLCs organized or doing business in NY publicly disclose their "beneficial owners", including names and current residential or business addresses. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
After purchasing the Carroll Gardens brownstone - across the street from where singer Solange Knowles had lived - Manafort began renovations to turn it from a multi-family building into a single-family home. Holyman, who represents areas on west side of Manhattan, Midtown and the East Village, announced a bill in September that would mandate that LLCs organized or doing business in NY publicly disclose their "beneficial owners", including names and current residential or business addresses. (more...)
US Votes Against UN Measure to Lift Economic Embargo on Cuba
- November 01, 2017
The Trump administration reversed a piece of its predecessor's eased Cuba policy on Wednesday, reviving a decades-old "no" vote by the United States on an annual United Nations condemnation of the American trade embargo. "What you probably don't know is that your government responded to this gesture of good will, not by joining in the spirit in which it was offered, but by expanding its politically motivated detentions, harassment, and violence against those who advocate for political and ... (more...)
- November 01, 2017
The Trump administration reversed a piece of its predecessor's eased Cuba policy on Wednesday, reviving a decades-old "no" vote by the United States on an annual United Nations condemnation of the American trade embargo. "What you probably don't know is that your government responded to this gesture of good will, not by joining in the spirit in which it was offered, but by expanding its politically motivated detentions, harassment, and violence against those who advocate for political and ... (more...)
Media is 'obsessed' with Russian Federation probe, but Americans don't care: White House
- November 01, 2017
Those emails revealed that Mr. Papadopoulos lied to Federal Bureau of Investigation agents about his attempts to arrange meetings between Russian agents, and even Russian President Vladimir Putin, and top officials in the Trump campaign. Her comments echoed President Trump's tweet earlier in the day in which he called Mr. Papadopoulos "was already proven to be a liar". "He asked to do things, he was basically pushed back or not responded to in any way", Sanders said of Papadopoulos' ... (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Those emails revealed that Mr. Papadopoulos lied to Federal Bureau of Investigation agents about his attempts to arrange meetings between Russian agents, and even Russian President Vladimir Putin, and top officials in the Trump campaign. Her comments echoed President Trump's tweet earlier in the day in which he called Mr. Papadopoulos "was already proven to be a liar". "He asked to do things, he was basically pushed back or not responded to in any way", Sanders said of Papadopoulos' ... (more...)
Multiple casualties after truck runs over bikers in New York City
- November 01, 2017
Eyewitnesses say that the truck driver was shouting something, while the people around were running away in different directions screaming "he's got a gun". The truck was adorned with logos of the Home Depot hardware store chain. The vehicle entered the pedestrian/bike path a few blocks north of Chambers St. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Eyewitnesses say that the truck driver was shouting something, while the people around were running away in different directions screaming "he's got a gun". The truck was adorned with logos of the Home Depot hardware store chain. The vehicle entered the pedestrian/bike path a few blocks north of Chambers St. (more...)
Michael Fallon has resigned as defence secretary over past behaviour
- November 01, 2017
His decision to quit came just hours after Mrs May invited Westminster's party leaders to crisis talks on Monday to discuss plans for tackling sexual abuse and harassment. It's not yet clear whether Fallon's resignation was a result of the Hartley-Brewer case or an as-yet undisclosed incident. Farron's replacement is expected to be announced tomorrow with no Cabinet reshuffle expected, according to multiple reports. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
His decision to quit came just hours after Mrs May invited Westminster's party leaders to crisis talks on Monday to discuss plans for tackling sexual abuse and harassment. It's not yet clear whether Fallon's resignation was a result of the Hartley-Brewer case or an as-yet undisclosed incident. Farron's replacement is expected to be announced tomorrow with no Cabinet reshuffle expected, according to multiple reports. (more...)
Don't worry, Bette Midler isn't thrilled about the Hocus Pocus remake either
- November 01, 2017
A TV movie isn't exactly the most glamorous resurrection (though it does beat being brought back to life in an old cottage by some punk kid), and director Kenny Ortega won't be taking the reigns back for this new edition of the story. 'My character is very , very broad and I don't know who they're going to find to play that'. Seriously, leave Hocus Pocus alone, people! The new film will be written by Scarlett Lacey and is still in development. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
A TV movie isn't exactly the most glamorous resurrection (though it does beat being brought back to life in an old cottage by some punk kid), and director Kenny Ortega won't be taking the reigns back for this new edition of the story. 'My character is very , very broad and I don't know who they're going to find to play that'. Seriously, leave Hocus Pocus alone, people! The new film will be written by Scarlett Lacey and is still in development. (more...)
Trump says he'll consider sending NY terror suspect to Guantanamo
- November 01, 2017
Trump waited almost five hours after the mass shooting to respond, and wrote, "My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the awful Las Vegas shooting". Meanwhile, Republican Senate Armed Services Committee chairman John McCain also wants Saipov to be severely punished. But Sen. John McCain, perhaps Trump's fiercest critic in the Republican Party, argued for suspending the constitutional rights of the suspect in the NY case, saying that he "should not be read ... (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Trump waited almost five hours after the mass shooting to respond, and wrote, "My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the awful Las Vegas shooting". Meanwhile, Republican Senate Armed Services Committee chairman John McCain also wants Saipov to be severely punished. But Sen. John McCain, perhaps Trump's fiercest critic in the Republican Party, argued for suspending the constitutional rights of the suspect in the NY case, saying that he "should not be read ... (more...)
County: Drop off ballots, don't mail them
- November 01, 2017
We have little more than a week left until Election Day. Voters are also urged to look at the last pick up time posted on mailboxes because if a ballot is dropped off after that time on election day, it will not be counted. The Clerk's Office is planning to send one more batch of ballots on Thursday, Nov. 2. The office also will be open Saturday from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. and from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
We have little more than a week left until Election Day. Voters are also urged to look at the last pick up time posted on mailboxes because if a ballot is dropped off after that time on election day, it will not be counted. The Clerk's Office is planning to send one more batch of ballots on Thursday, Nov. 2. The office also will be open Saturday from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. and from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. (more...)
MA considers doing away with Daylight Saving Time
- November 01, 2017
Daylight saving time used to end in late October, but Congress in 2007 pushed it back to the first Sunday of November. Standard Time will return and stick around until 2 a.m. In World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented a year-round daylight saving time that was commonly known as " War Time ". Today, Daylight Saving Time is in use in more than 70 countries across the globe, affecting approximately one billion people every year. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Daylight saving time used to end in late October, but Congress in 2007 pushed it back to the first Sunday of November. Standard Time will return and stick around until 2 a.m. In World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented a year-round daylight saving time that was commonly known as " War Time ". Today, Daylight Saving Time is in use in more than 70 countries across the globe, affecting approximately one billion people every year. (more...)
NYC Village Halloween Parade will continue, police presence will be ramped up
- November 01, 2017
Mayor de Blasio agreed in January 2016 to purge the remarkably prescient police training guide "Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat" to help settle a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU and Muslim groups who claimed the NYPD's anti-terror training discriminated against Muslims. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Mayor de Blasio agreed in January 2016 to purge the remarkably prescient police training guide "Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat" to help settle a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU and Muslim groups who claimed the NYPD's anti-terror training discriminated against Muslims. (more...)
White Woman Arrested for Torturing Black Student She Called Jamaican Barbie
- November 01, 2017
A former student at the University of Hartford in CT has been charged with multiple crimes after admitting to licking her ex-roommate's utensils and rubbing used tampons on her backpack. A University of Hartford student said she was the target of bullying on campus by her roommate. Brochu, of Harwinton, claimed she had been reacting to a "hostile environment" created by Rowe , who allegedly posted Snapchat videos of Brochu snoring. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
A former student at the University of Hartford in CT has been charged with multiple crimes after admitting to licking her ex-roommate's utensils and rubbing used tampons on her backpack. A University of Hartford student said she was the target of bullying on campus by her roommate. Brochu, of Harwinton, claimed she had been reacting to a "hostile environment" created by Rowe , who allegedly posted Snapchat videos of Brochu snoring. (more...)
Taxi causes 'serious injury' after accident in London's Covent Garden
- November 01, 2017
Witnesses reported seeing casualties in the wake of the incident, with the London Ambulance Service confirming that they have crews on the scene. "Not thought to be terrorist related", police said in a statement. London transport authority also said that a major road in Covent Garden area was closed "due to a serious collision". Police have stated that it is not terror related. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Witnesses reported seeing casualties in the wake of the incident, with the London Ambulance Service confirming that they have crews on the scene. "Not thought to be terrorist related", police said in a statement. London transport authority also said that a major road in Covent Garden area was closed "due to a serious collision". Police have stated that it is not terror related. (more...)
Trump Jr.'s Halloween tweet about 'socialism'
- November 01, 2017
Although there are more than 57,000 replies (and climbing) to his tweet , plus hundreds of responses on Facebook and Reddit, Adam Smith and Milton Friedman versus Karl Marx and John Maynard Keynes this is not. "Fill her bucket with old candy left by her great-grandfather, then explain that she has more because she's smarter than all the other kids", Rowling wrote . (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Although there are more than 57,000 replies (and climbing) to his tweet , plus hundreds of responses on Facebook and Reddit, Adam Smith and Milton Friedman versus Karl Marx and John Maynard Keynes this is not. "Fill her bucket with old candy left by her great-grandfather, then explain that she has more because she's smarter than all the other kids", Rowling wrote . (more...)
Woman 'accidentally kills' 13 family members with poisoned milk
- November 01, 2017
Forced marriages, including minors, are common in Pakistan , especially in the poor rural areas of the country, where hundreds of women are killed each year in "crime of honor". The incident took place in Muzaffargarh district when the accused Asiya gave her husband the poisoned milk to take revenge on him for marrying her against her wishes two months ago. (more...)
- November 01, 2017
Forced marriages, including minors, are common in Pakistan , especially in the poor rural areas of the country, where hundreds of women are killed each year in "crime of honor". The incident took place in Muzaffargarh district when the accused Asiya gave her husband the poisoned milk to take revenge on him for marrying her against her wishes two months ago. (more...)
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