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Jury awards family $37 million in Baltimore County wrongful death suit
- February 18, 2018
Gaines was one of 962 other Americans killed by police in 2016, according to an analysis by The Washington Post . She was trying to livestream the encounter with police, authorities said at the time. Ruby is still a member of the force. "Officers were going to die if I didn't take that shot". Then, one officer obtained a key to the apartment. The Baltimore County police officers who had been locked out of her Randallstown (Baltimore area) apartment with an arrest warrant, finally busted in to ... (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Gaines was one of 962 other Americans killed by police in 2016, according to an analysis by The Washington Post . She was trying to livestream the encounter with police, authorities said at the time. Ruby is still a member of the force. "Officers were going to die if I didn't take that shot". Then, one officer obtained a key to the apartment. The Baltimore County police officers who had been locked out of her Randallstown (Baltimore area) apartment with an arrest warrant, finally busted in to ... (more...)
Theresa May rules out possibility of a second Brexit referendum
- February 18, 2018
Demonstrators who want Britain to remain in the European Union (EU) wave flags of the EU and Great Britain outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, on January 16, 2018. During questions afterwards, the Prime Minister again shot down suggestions the Brexit vote could be reversed - vowing to honour the result of the 2016 referendum. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Demonstrators who want Britain to remain in the European Union (EU) wave flags of the EU and Great Britain outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, on January 16, 2018. During questions afterwards, the Prime Minister again shot down suggestions the Brexit vote could be reversed - vowing to honour the result of the 2016 referendum. (more...)
Mexico quake: 13 dead after military helicopter surveying damage crashes
- February 18, 2018
The military helicopter, about 22 miles away from the epicenter of the 7.2 magnitude natural disaster that struck Mexico Friday evening, crashed into two vans and killed 12 people immediately, while an additional person died later at the hospital. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The military helicopter, about 22 miles away from the epicenter of the 7.2 magnitude natural disaster that struck Mexico Friday evening, crashed into two vans and killed 12 people immediately, while an additional person died later at the hospital. (more...)
Brown Ousted From PC Caucus
- February 18, 2018
Former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown has been removed from the party's caucus just days before the legislature is set to resume. In an interview with Global News , Brown said the resignation letter was drafted without him. "A leadership election is not the place for him to clear his name", Mulroney said on Twitter. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown has been removed from the party's caucus just days before the legislature is set to resume. In an interview with Global News , Brown said the resignation letter was drafted without him. "A leadership election is not the place for him to clear his name", Mulroney said on Twitter. (more...)
Arizona holds off Arizona State behind Ayton's double-double
- February 18, 2018
Arizona vs Arizona State live stream is on WatchESPN. Tra Holder led Arizona State with 20 points. The first clash between the two went the way of the Wildcats , with Sean Miller's squad narrowly escaping a home court defeat, 84-78, over the then-third ranked Sun Devils . (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Arizona vs Arizona State live stream is on WatchESPN. Tra Holder led Arizona State with 20 points. The first clash between the two went the way of the Wildcats , with Sean Miller's squad narrowly escaping a home court defeat, 84-78, over the then-third ranked Sun Devils . (more...)
Amid Criticism, Pope Francis Renews Sexual Abuse Commission
- February 18, 2018
The renewal of the commission and the confirmation of Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston as its head comes as the pope is dealing with an abuse scandal in Chile. Francis has been under fire for remarks he made last month in Chile. The investigator, Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, starts his work in NY on Saturday, when he is set to meet Juan Carlos Cruz, who says he was sexually abused when he was a teenager in Chile by a priest named Fernando Karadima. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The renewal of the commission and the confirmation of Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston as its head comes as the pope is dealing with an abuse scandal in Chile. Francis has been under fire for remarks he made last month in Chile. The investigator, Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, starts his work in NY on Saturday, when he is set to meet Juan Carlos Cruz, who says he was sexually abused when he was a teenager in Chile by a priest named Fernando Karadima. (more...)
Trump overreaches to claim indictment proves 'no collusion' with Russian Federation
- February 18, 2018
McMaster said Russian Federation was trying to polarise Western societies by backing "the most extreme forms of fascist groups" and left-wing groups, but the result had been to strengthen and unite people in the political middle against Russian Federation. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
McMaster said Russian Federation was trying to polarise Western societies by backing "the most extreme forms of fascist groups" and left-wing groups, but the result had been to strengthen and unite people in the political middle against Russian Federation. (more...)
Ukip: Henry Bolton Axed As Leader After Members Vote Against Him
- February 18, 2018
Gerard Batten was named as interim leader, with an election for a new leader to take place within 90 days. Activists gathered in Birmingham today to decide whether to support a no confidence motion in Mr Bolton. He declined to elaborate and did not answer when asked if one was to set up an alternative party. Revealing "almost all of UKIP's structures have collapsed", Mr Farage added: "The situation is even worse than the national press realises". (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Gerard Batten was named as interim leader, with an election for a new leader to take place within 90 days. Activists gathered in Birmingham today to decide whether to support a no confidence motion in Mr Bolton. He declined to elaborate and did not answer when asked if one was to set up an alternative party. Revealing "almost all of UKIP's structures have collapsed", Mr Farage added: "The situation is even worse than the national press realises". (more...)
Chinese TV show slammed over blackface actress, black actor in monkey suit
- February 18, 2018
In the clip, a young woman asks the Chinese host to help dissuade her mother from matchmaking for her. Some observers have pointed out that this sketch was not meant to be offensive to the African people. The skit was apparently meant to celebrate Chinese-African ties but it all went downhill after a black performer playing a monkey appeared onstage next to an Asian actress in blackface makeup and a giant fake bottom. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
In the clip, a young woman asks the Chinese host to help dissuade her mother from matchmaking for her. Some observers have pointed out that this sketch was not meant to be offensive to the African people. The skit was apparently meant to celebrate Chinese-African ties but it all went downhill after a black performer playing a monkey appeared onstage next to an Asian actress in blackface makeup and a giant fake bottom. (more...)
Swiss freestyle skiing duo take gold, silver in women's slopestyle
- February 18, 2018
Her medal comes a day after Team GB's Dom Parsons won bronze in the men's skeleton . "My heart was racing and I couldn't believe it". "I just know what they told me, (that) I was shocked and then we skied down". Eve Muirhead is looking forward to taking on hosts Korea later today at 8.05pm (11.05am United Kingdom time) after an encouraging win over Denmark. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Her medal comes a day after Team GB's Dom Parsons won bronze in the men's skeleton . "My heart was racing and I couldn't believe it". "I just know what they told me, (that) I was shocked and then we skied down". Eve Muirhead is looking forward to taking on hosts Korea later today at 8.05pm (11.05am United Kingdom time) after an encouraging win over Denmark. (more...)
Winter Olympics 2018: Swiss skiers first athletes hit by norovirus at Games
- February 18, 2018
The most decisive Olympic skeleton champion ever is a 23-year-old who had no idea what he was doing on a sled a few years ago and now stands taller than anyone else in the sport. I'm spending the holidays with my family, good food, and the Olympics. Citing a system of Russian doping at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi , the IOC in December barred Russia's Olympic Committee from this year's games in Pyeongchang and forced "clean" Russian athletes to compete as neutral " Olympic Athletes ... (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The most decisive Olympic skeleton champion ever is a 23-year-old who had no idea what he was doing on a sled a few years ago and now stands taller than anyone else in the sport. I'm spending the holidays with my family, good food, and the Olympics. Citing a system of Russian doping at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi , the IOC in December barred Russia's Olympic Committee from this year's games in Pyeongchang and forced "clean" Russian athletes to compete as neutral " Olympic Athletes ... (more...)
Russians shut out United States men 4-0
- February 18, 2018
They sure didn't think the game was as lopsided as the score. "The gold medal game". "As an athlete, you love to play in games like this", Granato continued. The ice hockey team from Russian Federation began its journey at the 2018 Olympics with a 2-3 defeat to Slovakia on Wednesday but on Friday they recovered with a crushing 8-2 win over Slovenia. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
They sure didn't think the game was as lopsided as the score. "The gold medal game". "As an athlete, you love to play in games like this", Granato continued. The ice hockey team from Russian Federation began its journey at the 2018 Olympics with a 2-3 defeat to Slovakia on Wednesday but on Friday they recovered with a crushing 8-2 win over Slovenia. (more...)
Sheriff's Office had '20 calls for service' involving school shooter
- February 18, 2018
The agency acknowledged the tip-off should have been shared with the FBI's Miami office and investigated, but it was not. "We have spoken with victims and families, and deeply regret the additional pain this causes all those affected by this horrific tragedy", he said . (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The agency acknowledged the tip-off should have been shared with the FBI's Miami office and investigated, but it was not. "We have spoken with victims and families, and deeply regret the additional pain this causes all those affected by this horrific tragedy", he said . (more...)
Auburn forward Anfernee McElmore suffered a gruesome injury today against SC
- February 18, 2018
Anfernee McElmore is a sophomore forward for the upstart Auburn Tigers. With McLemore out on Saturday, Okeke contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. The combination of Harper, Mustapha Heron and Bryce Brown were 8 of 36 and 3 of 19 from 3-point range. Emotional teammates gathered near the bench as medical personnel attended to McLemore, then surrounded him as he was taken off the court. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Anfernee McElmore is a sophomore forward for the upstart Auburn Tigers. With McLemore out on Saturday, Okeke contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. The combination of Harper, Mustapha Heron and Bryce Brown were 8 of 36 and 3 of 19 from 3-point range. Emotional teammates gathered near the bench as medical personnel attended to McLemore, then surrounded him as he was taken off the court. (more...)
Donald Trump meets school shooting victims at Florida hospital
- February 18, 2018
Rick Scott , Florida Sen. Wray said he was "committed to getting to the bottom of what happened", and Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered an immediate review to ensure "effective response to indications of potential violence". The students, she said, had a lot of questions and concerns with the Florida shooting. Trump's tweet did not elaborate on his plans. Trump tweeted earlier Friday that he was "working with Congress on many fronts", though he offered no details. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Rick Scott , Florida Sen. Wray said he was "committed to getting to the bottom of what happened", and Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered an immediate review to ensure "effective response to indications of potential violence". The students, she said, had a lot of questions and concerns with the Florida shooting. Trump's tweet did not elaborate on his plans. Trump tweeted earlier Friday that he was "working with Congress on many fronts", though he offered no details. (more...)
Israeli tank shelling Hamas post in response to army vehicle attack
- February 18, 2018
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident "severe" and vowed to "respond accordingly". Several huge explosions were heard in eastern Gaza city, and eyewitnesses said two Hamas military facilities were bombarded by Israeli war jets. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident "severe" and vowed to "respond accordingly". Several huge explosions were heard in eastern Gaza city, and eyewitnesses said two Hamas military facilities were bombarded by Israeli war jets. (more...)
Rain Returns: Late Friday Into Saturday
- February 18, 2018
The heaviest snowfall, Williams said, would bring about four or five inches between 4 and 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Significant reductions in visibility are possible along with snow covered roadways. The opening salvo of a potentially record-setting stretch of frigid winter weather could dump up to 15 inches of snow in the Cascades on Friday . Temperatures will cool quickly with the precipitation falling, so temperatures will drop into the lower 30s by late afternoon. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The heaviest snowfall, Williams said, would bring about four or five inches between 4 and 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Significant reductions in visibility are possible along with snow covered roadways. The opening salvo of a potentially record-setting stretch of frigid winter weather could dump up to 15 inches of snow in the Cascades on Friday . Temperatures will cool quickly with the precipitation falling, so temperatures will drop into the lower 30s by late afternoon. (more...)
Four Counts Of Death Penalty For Zainab's Rape And Murder
- February 18, 2018
The body of the victim, Zainab Ansari, was found in a trash heap in Kasur, south of Lahore , on January 9. Her death brought rampaging mobs onto the streets in search of her killer. The court had on Monday indicted Imran in the case. Public prosecutor Ehtesham Qadir said the court announced its decision on Saturday in the presence of Mohammad Imran, who had pleaded guilty during the five-day trial. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The body of the victim, Zainab Ansari, was found in a trash heap in Kasur, south of Lahore , on January 9. Her death brought rampaging mobs onto the streets in search of her killer. The court had on Monday indicted Imran in the case. Public prosecutor Ehtesham Qadir said the court announced its decision on Saturday in the presence of Mohammad Imran, who had pleaded guilty during the five-day trial. (more...)
Kelly overhauls White House clearance procedure
- February 18, 2018
An FBI official would then verbally brief the White House counsel on "significantly derogatory information" discovered during its investigation. White House Chief of Staff John Kelly on Friday announced measures to overhaul how security clearances are handled after the White House came under scrutiny over the background check of staff secretary Rob Porter . (more...)
- February 18, 2018
An FBI official would then verbally brief the White House counsel on "significantly derogatory information" discovered during its investigation. White House Chief of Staff John Kelly on Friday announced measures to overhaul how security clearances are handled after the White House came under scrutiny over the background check of staff secretary Rob Porter . (more...)
Nathan Chen lands 6 quadruple jumps at historic free skate program
- February 18, 2018
It wasn't enough to propel him onto the medal stand after a miserable short program but it proved precisely what the 18-year-old Chen is capable of accomplishing when he's skating at his best. He held off countryman Shoma Uno and Spain's Javier Fernandez in the free skate. He was credited with four quads, three of them landed cleanly. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
It wasn't enough to propel him onto the medal stand after a miserable short program but it proved precisely what the 18-year-old Chen is capable of accomplishing when he's skating at his best. He held off countryman Shoma Uno and Spain's Javier Fernandez in the free skate. He was credited with four quads, three of them landed cleanly. (more...)
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