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Congress a client, Cambridge Analytica worked extensively in India, says whistleblower
- March 31, 2018
The letter further said Facebook has been asked about the specific steps proposed to be taken by the social media firm to prevent any misuse of personal data for potential interference in, or manipulation of the Indian electoral process? "I believe Cambridge Analytica's client was Congress , but I know that they've also done all kind of projects both regionally..." Wylie also told the lawmakers that Cambridge Analytica has offices in India and employed staff. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
The letter further said Facebook has been asked about the specific steps proposed to be taken by the social media firm to prevent any misuse of personal data for potential interference in, or manipulation of the Indian electoral process? "I believe Cambridge Analytica's client was Congress , but I know that they've also done all kind of projects both regionally..." Wylie also told the lawmakers that Cambridge Analytica has offices in India and employed staff. (more...)
Warden substitute arrested on charges related to child pornography
- March 31, 2018
A former Region 16 employee has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for possession of child pornography. Investigators found several images and videos of children engaged in sexual conduct on USB drives found in Fleischer's home. After a thorough investigation is revealed that Hernandez had pornographic pictures of children on his computer which led to his arrest. A forensic examiner located evidence of child pornography on the phone. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
A former Region 16 employee has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for possession of child pornography. Investigators found several images and videos of children engaged in sexual conduct on USB drives found in Fleischer's home. After a thorough investigation is revealed that Hernandez had pornographic pictures of children on his computer which led to his arrest. A forensic examiner located evidence of child pornography on the phone. (more...)
The Astros tried using a four-man outfield and it worked
- March 31, 2018
Andrus scored on a wild pitch and the Rangers avoided being shut out in a home opener for the first time since 1992. For the game, Verlander surrenders just four hits (all singles) and two walks in six shutout innings while striking out six batters. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
Andrus scored on a wild pitch and the Rangers avoided being shut out in a home opener for the first time since 1992. For the game, Verlander surrenders just four hits (all singles) and two walks in six shutout innings while striking out six batters. (more...)
Will Modi government apologise to students for CBSE paper leak, ask Congress
- March 31, 2018
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday taunted prime minister Narendra Modi , asking him if he was now penning a book for students on how to de-stress after their lives were "destroyed" following the leak of CBSE question papers. "Believe me when I say, this is only the beginning", he wrote. A special team is already probing the matter and the guilty will not spared, he told reporters as he faced a barrage of questions about the repeated leaks. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday taunted prime minister Narendra Modi , asking him if he was now penning a book for students on how to de-stress after their lives were "destroyed" following the leak of CBSE question papers. "Believe me when I say, this is only the beginning", he wrote. A special team is already probing the matter and the guilty will not spared, he told reporters as he faced a barrage of questions about the repeated leaks. (more...)
Congresswoman apologizes for alleged harassment at office
- March 31, 2018
CT U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty is apologizing for failing to protect female employees allegedly harassed by the Democrat's former chief of staff. "What I did was not good enough and it didn't protect [my staff] enough", Esty said in an interview with The Post . (more...)
- March 31, 2018
CT U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty is apologizing for failing to protect female employees allegedly harassed by the Democrat's former chief of staff. "What I did was not good enough and it didn't protect [my staff] enough", Esty said in an interview with The Post . (more...)
Six Howard University employees fired following investigation of financial abuses
- March 31, 2018
Y'all should know me well enough Better have my money! An audit found that university employees who received tuition remission also received grants, according to the president's public statement Wednesday. An outside auditor found previous year that some university employees were receiving grants from the school to attend classes while also receiving tuition remission - taking in more money than their education cost and pocketing the difference. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
Y'all should know me well enough Better have my money! An audit found that university employees who received tuition remission also received grants, according to the president's public statement Wednesday. An outside auditor found previous year that some university employees were receiving grants from the school to attend classes while also receiving tuition remission - taking in more money than their education cost and pocketing the difference. (more...)
Russia Launches New Nuclear Missile
- March 31, 2018
The RS-28 Sarmat is said to be capable of carrying up to 10 or 15 nuclear warheads and flying at supersonic speed. The Sarmat was among the arsenal of new "invincible" nuclear weapons that Russia's president Vladimir Putin touted in a speech in March and that included a nuclear-powered cruise missile and a hypersonic intercontinental missile. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
The RS-28 Sarmat is said to be capable of carrying up to 10 or 15 nuclear warheads and flying at supersonic speed. The Sarmat was among the arsenal of new "invincible" nuclear weapons that Russia's president Vladimir Putin touted in a speech in March and that included a nuclear-powered cruise missile and a hypersonic intercontinental missile. (more...)
Felon's 2016 Vote Just Earned Her 5 Years in Prison
- March 31, 2018
John said in court, according to the Star-Telegram. 'I was happy enough to come home and see my daughter graduate. In Texas, it is a second-degree felony to vote in an election in which you know you are not eligible. She walked into her normal polling place and they were unable to find her name on the list of registered voters, so she filled out a provisional ballot in its place. (more...)
- March 31, 2018
John said in court, according to the Star-Telegram. 'I was happy enough to come home and see my daughter graduate. In Texas, it is a second-degree felony to vote in an election in which you know you are not eligible. She walked into her normal polling place and they were unable to find her name on the list of registered voters, so she filled out a provisional ballot in its place. (more...)
In Retaliation for Expulsion of Russian Diplomats, Moscow Expels 60 US Diplomats
- March 30, 2018
Russia summoned a slew of senior Western diplomats on Friday to tell them how many of their embassy officials it was expelling in a worsening standoff with the West over the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. Russian Federation rejects Britain's accusation it stood behind the attack and has cast the allegations as part of an elaborate Western plot to sabotage East-West relations and isolate Moscow. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Russia summoned a slew of senior Western diplomats on Friday to tell them how many of their embassy officials it was expelling in a worsening standoff with the West over the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. Russian Federation rejects Britain's accusation it stood behind the attack and has cast the allegations as part of an elaborate Western plot to sabotage East-West relations and isolate Moscow. (more...)
Mega Millions prize tops $500M for 4th time in history
- March 30, 2018
On any other Tuesday or Friday, ticket holders wait to win big, but Friday's drawing is special, with the prize surpassing $500 million. The first major jackpot since the change was enacted in October was won back in January, when a single-winning ticket sold in Florida garnered a lucky 20-year-old a $450-million prize. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
On any other Tuesday or Friday, ticket holders wait to win big, but Friday's drawing is special, with the prize surpassing $500 million. The first major jackpot since the change was enacted in October was won back in January, when a single-winning ticket sold in Florida garnered a lucky 20-year-old a $450-million prize. (more...)
Trump Doubles Down: 'We're Going to Protect Our Second Amendment'
- March 30, 2018
Stevens argued in a March 27 opinion piece in the New York Times that Heller jettisoned the long held interpretation that the Second Amendment was tied to the efficiency of a well-regulated militia and provided the NRA with a powerful propaganda weapon. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Stevens argued in a March 27 opinion piece in the New York Times that Heller jettisoned the long held interpretation that the Second Amendment was tied to the efficiency of a well-regulated militia and provided the NRA with a powerful propaganda weapon. (more...)
DHS expands detention of pregnant illegals
- March 30, 2018
In the past, it was customary for ICE to release women who were pregnant from detention but Trump's order requires stricter enforcement of immigration laws. Pregnant women who are in the US illegally can now be arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She was one of ten women whose experiences were documented in a complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union with the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Civil Rights and Office of the Inspector General in September ... (more...)
- March 30, 2018
In the past, it was customary for ICE to release women who were pregnant from detention but Trump's order requires stricter enforcement of immigration laws. Pregnant women who are in the US illegally can now be arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She was one of ten women whose experiences were documented in a complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union with the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Civil Rights and Office of the Inspector General in September ... (more...)
First Alert Forecast: one rain chance before Easter
- March 30, 2018
The warning has been issued for between 00.15 on Monday morning and 23.45 on the same evening. "On Easter Day, for Sunday, we're in between weather systems, lighter winds and probably the best day across the ball". "There is still some uncertainty about this but it looks like for parts of mid-Wales, the Midlands and northwards we'll see some snow for quite a time". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
The warning has been issued for between 00.15 on Monday morning and 23.45 on the same evening. "On Easter Day, for Sunday, we're in between weather systems, lighter winds and probably the best day across the ball". "There is still some uncertainty about this but it looks like for parts of mid-Wales, the Midlands and northwards we'll see some snow for quite a time". (more...)
Ankara says 6 Gulen-linked suspects arrested in Kosovo brought back home
- March 30, 2018
The comments by Ibrahim Kalin on Twitter came after French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday assured the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of Paris' support to stabilise northeastern Syria against Islamic State. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag said the French stance was setting Paris on a collision course with Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, March 30, 2018. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
The comments by Ibrahim Kalin on Twitter came after French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday assured the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of Paris' support to stabilise northeastern Syria against Islamic State. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag said the French stance was setting Paris on a collision course with Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, March 30, 2018. (more...)
North and South Korea set date next month for historic meeting
- March 30, 2018
South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myong-gyon told reporters Mr Kim's visit to China was not discussed with North Korean officials in their talks yesterday. No date has been set, but Trump said he was willing to meet Kim by May. The last inter-Korean summit was held in October 2007 between then President Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong Il, the father of the current North Korean leader. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myong-gyon told reporters Mr Kim's visit to China was not discussed with North Korean officials in their talks yesterday. No date has been set, but Trump said he was willing to meet Kim by May. The last inter-Korean summit was held in October 2007 between then President Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong Il, the father of the current North Korean leader. (more...)
Good Friday: 10 things you probably did not know
- March 30, 2018
More candies tempted us at the entrance to Mdina. "While the cruelty of his death is cause for sober contemplation we can also rejoice in the fact that it was the beginning of Christ's triumphant victory over death and the grave", he said. A church member who owns a local nursery provides the church with Easter lilies, whose snow-white trumpet shaped blooms symbolize Christ's resurrection. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
More candies tempted us at the entrance to Mdina. "While the cruelty of his death is cause for sober contemplation we can also rejoice in the fact that it was the beginning of Christ's triumphant victory over death and the grave", he said. A church member who owns a local nursery provides the church with Easter lilies, whose snow-white trumpet shaped blooms symbolize Christ's resurrection. (more...)
Amit Shah goof-up in Karnataka: Yeddyurappa the most corrupt CM
- March 30, 2018
Meanwhile, state Congress working president Dinesh Gundu Rao said the party will complain to the Election Commission against the BJP, alleging that Shah and other leaders promised Raju's family monetary help of Rs 5 lakh. While the polling date coincided with what Malviya tweeted, the date for counting of votes was different. In another Tweet, he also gave a reference of Times Now News Channel as his source . (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Meanwhile, state Congress working president Dinesh Gundu Rao said the party will complain to the Election Commission against the BJP, alleging that Shah and other leaders promised Raju's family monetary help of Rs 5 lakh. While the polling date coincided with what Malviya tweeted, the date for counting of votes was different. In another Tweet, he also gave a reference of Times Now News Channel as his source . (more...)
Turkey orders Kurds out of Syria and Iraq 'or we'll attack'
- March 30, 2018
Earlier, it was reported that a senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that United States special forces may turn from allies into targets just because the U.S. Turkey is ready to take military action against the Kurdish-Syrians of the PYD, following the victory of the Turkish offensive on Afrin, if PYD militants refuse to retreat from Manbij, the region in northern Syria where USA troops are also stationed. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Earlier, it was reported that a senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that United States special forces may turn from allies into targets just because the U.S. Turkey is ready to take military action against the Kurdish-Syrians of the PYD, following the victory of the Turkish offensive on Afrin, if PYD militants refuse to retreat from Manbij, the region in northern Syria where USA troops are also stationed. (more...)
Saudi Crown Prince holds first-ever meeting with Jewish leaders
- March 30, 2018
He also talked about what allies instructed Saudi Arabia during Cold War Era. " Saudi Arabia was not like this before '79". "Funding now comes largely from Saudi-based foundations", he said, rather than from the government. On his reform efforts at home, including giving women the right to drive and have more rights outside the home, the crown prince said he has worked hard to convince conservative religious leaders such restrictions are not part of Islamic doctrine. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
He also talked about what allies instructed Saudi Arabia during Cold War Era. " Saudi Arabia was not like this before '79". "Funding now comes largely from Saudi-based foundations", he said, rather than from the government. On his reform efforts at home, including giving women the right to drive and have more rights outside the home, the crown prince said he has worked hard to convince conservative religious leaders such restrictions are not part of Islamic doctrine. (more...)
Israeli tank targets Palestinian farmers, killing one, amid border tension
- March 30, 2018
GAZA, Palestinian Territories - Large crowds of flag-waving Palestinian protesters marched toward the Gaza border fence with Israel on Friday, some of them throwing stones and drawing Israeli fire that officials said killed at least five people. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
GAZA, Palestinian Territories - Large crowds of flag-waving Palestinian protesters marched toward the Gaza border fence with Israel on Friday, some of them throwing stones and drawing Israeli fire that officials said killed at least five people. (more...)
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