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Chicago suburb bans assault weapons in direct response to Parkland mass shooting
- April 06, 2018
With the future of federal gun control legislation uncertain, an affluent Chicago suburb this week took the aggressive step of banning assault weapons within its borders, in what local officials said was a direct response to the mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school earlier this year. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
With the future of federal gun control legislation uncertain, an affluent Chicago suburb this week took the aggressive step of banning assault weapons within its borders, in what local officials said was a direct response to the mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school earlier this year. (more...)
YSRCP MPs resign, embark fast unto death for SCS
- April 06, 2018
The five MPs are Vara Prasad Rao V, Y V Subba Reddy, P V Midhun Reddy, Y S Avinash Reddy and the party floor leader Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy. Earlier, the TDP MPs staged dharna in front of Prime Minister seat in Lok Sabha after the house adjourned. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
The five MPs are Vara Prasad Rao V, Y V Subba Reddy, P V Midhun Reddy, Y S Avinash Reddy and the party floor leader Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy. Earlier, the TDP MPs staged dharna in front of Prime Minister seat in Lok Sabha after the house adjourned. (more...)
United States to update Saudi artillery for Dollars 1.31 billion
- April 06, 2018
Days before the first agreement was announced, the Senate debated and then shelved a resolution calling for an end to USA support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Illustrative image of tribesmen loyal to Houthi rebels chanting slogans during a gathering aimed at mobilizing more fighters into battlefronts to fight pro-government forces, in Sana'a, Yemen, January 3, 2017. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Days before the first agreement was announced, the Senate debated and then shelved a resolution calling for an end to USA support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Illustrative image of tribesmen loyal to Houthi rebels chanting slogans during a gathering aimed at mobilizing more fighters into battlefronts to fight pro-government forces, in Sana'a, Yemen, January 3, 2017. (more...)
Malaysia's Najib dissolves Parliament, paves way for elections
- April 06, 2018
After Najib moves to dissolve parliament, the country has 60 days to hold the elections. The date of polling day is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of Malaysia. The coalition lost the popular vote in the last election, in 2013, but Najib held on to power with a smaller majority in parliament. Even if Najib's coalition retains power, a weak victory could lead to an internal leadership challenge against him. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
After Najib moves to dissolve parliament, the country has 60 days to hold the elections. The date of polling day is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of Malaysia. The coalition lost the popular vote in the last election, in 2013, but Najib held on to power with a smaller majority in parliament. Even if Najib's coalition retains power, a weak victory could lead to an internal leadership challenge against him. (more...)
Md. man accused of rape, making child porn for several years
- April 06, 2018
A possession of child pornography search warrant was executed at Blanchard's home in OR on April 2. Prosecutors say Cicerale set up the Wi-Fi at his neighbor's home and then used it to access, download and distribute child porn. Authorities said Ranger was identified as the person who had rented the storage locker. Ranger was arrested Wednesday in Baltimore County, police said, and is being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
A possession of child pornography search warrant was executed at Blanchard's home in OR on April 2. Prosecutors say Cicerale set up the Wi-Fi at his neighbor's home and then used it to access, download and distribute child porn. Authorities said Ranger was identified as the person who had rented the storage locker. Ranger was arrested Wednesday in Baltimore County, police said, and is being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center. (more...)
Charlie Blackmon signs six-year, $108 million extension with Rockies
- April 06, 2018
The deal can be worth up to $116 million based on incentives, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Blackmon also received a $2 million signing bonus. Blackmon and the Rockies worked out the deal for most of spring training, but it remained under the radar. Blackmon, the reigning National League batting champion, signed a $14 million deal this offseason to avoid arbitration, and would've been a free agent after the season. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
The deal can be worth up to $116 million based on incentives, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Blackmon also received a $2 million signing bonus. Blackmon and the Rockies worked out the deal for most of spring training, but it remained under the radar. Blackmon, the reigning National League batting champion, signed a $14 million deal this offseason to avoid arbitration, and would've been a free agent after the season. (more...)
Domestic assault call ends with collision; suspect with warrants arrested
- April 06, 2018
The man entered the Tesco Express store in Tring Road, armed with a machete. He said police operatives recovered one SMG rifle with live ammunition from the suspect. Officers said he was in possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson handgun. On April 3, 2018, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Timmins Police officers responded to a robbery at Mac's convenience store in Schumacher. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
The man entered the Tesco Express store in Tring Road, armed with a machete. He said police operatives recovered one SMG rifle with live ammunition from the suspect. Officers said he was in possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson handgun. On April 3, 2018, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Timmins Police officers responded to a robbery at Mac's convenience store in Schumacher. (more...)
South Korean court to deliver verdict on ousted Park
- April 06, 2018
Prosecutors have called for her to be given a 30-year jail term . The wide-ranging corruption scandal exposed shady links between big business and politics in South Korea , prompting massive street protests against Park previous year. Choi was sentenced to 20 years in prison earlier this year. Park's sentencing will follow the verdicts on the remaining charges she faces. Park is the latest former leader of South Korea to run afoul of the law. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Prosecutors have called for her to be given a 30-year jail term . The wide-ranging corruption scandal exposed shady links between big business and politics in South Korea , prompting massive street protests against Park previous year. Choi was sentenced to 20 years in prison earlier this year. Park's sentencing will follow the verdicts on the remaining charges she faces. Park is the latest former leader of South Korea to run afoul of the law. (more...)
Mueller probe has questioned Russian oligarchs
- April 06, 2018
None of the three Russians were identified by CNN's sources. Investigators want to know whether wealthy Russians funneled cash - directly or indirectly - into the Trump campaign or the president's inauguration fund, CNN said . He's particularly interested in Russian investments in think tanks and political-action committees that donated to Trump's campaign, and in "straw donors", or American citizens who fielded Russian money to skirt campaign finance laws. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
None of the three Russians were identified by CNN's sources. Investigators want to know whether wealthy Russians funneled cash - directly or indirectly - into the Trump campaign or the president's inauguration fund, CNN said . He's particularly interested in Russian investments in think tanks and political-action committees that donated to Trump's campaign, and in "straw donors", or American citizens who fielded Russian money to skirt campaign finance laws. (more...)
President Trump talks tax reform, politics at West Virginia roundtable
- April 06, 2018
The president brought up Manchin repeatedly, while sitting next to two West Virginia politicians who are running for the Republican nomination to unseat Manchin. In recent weeks, Trump has been pushing back more against the restraints of the office to offer more unvarnished opinions and take policy moves that some aides were trying to forestall. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
The president brought up Manchin repeatedly, while sitting next to two West Virginia politicians who are running for the Republican nomination to unseat Manchin. In recent weeks, Trump has been pushing back more against the restraints of the office to offer more unvarnished opinions and take policy moves that some aides were trying to forestall. (more...)
At least 12 injured as bus overturns en route to Masters
- April 06, 2018
The bus with 18 people on-board was on its way to the Augusta National Golf Club. According to the GSP, the bus was heading to Augusta for the Masters Tournament . "They were starting to become concerned about his ability to drive", Wright said in a phone interview. Gary Player (left) and Jack Nicklaus launched the ceremonial tee shots to get the Masters started. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
The bus with 18 people on-board was on its way to the Augusta National Golf Club. According to the GSP, the bus was heading to Augusta for the Masters Tournament . "They were starting to become concerned about his ability to drive", Wright said in a phone interview. Gary Player (left) and Jack Nicklaus launched the ceremonial tee shots to get the Masters started. (more...)
Minnesota Duluth eliminates Ohio State in Frozen Four
- April 06, 2018
Shepard was Hunter Miska's backup when UMD went to last year's national championship game in Chicago. Duluth's lone NCAA title came in 2011 when the Bulldogs beat MI 3-2 in overtime, the last time the Frozen Four was played at Xcel Energy Center. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Shepard was Hunter Miska's backup when UMD went to last year's national championship game in Chicago. Duluth's lone NCAA title came in 2011 when the Bulldogs beat MI 3-2 in overtime, the last time the Frozen Four was played at Xcel Energy Center. (more...)
'Worst DUI offender in the country' arrested in Riverside, police say
- April 06, 2018
Police arrested a woman who they say was intoxicated when she crashed a minivan into a light pole, causing the van to catch fire. She had an open bottle of liquor right next to her. Schleicher had been previously busted for DUI-related offenses in Kentucky, Wisconsin, Indiana, California, Oregon and Minnesota, and had three oustanding warrants against her, according to the police chief. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Police arrested a woman who they say was intoxicated when she crashed a minivan into a light pole, causing the van to catch fire. She had an open bottle of liquor right next to her. Schleicher had been previously busted for DUI-related offenses in Kentucky, Wisconsin, Indiana, California, Oregon and Minnesota, and had three oustanding warrants against her, according to the police chief. (more...)
Honduras 'unpleasantly' surprised by Trump aid threat
- April 06, 2018
Trump threatened in a Twitter post on Tuesday to cut off aid to Honduras in his latest criticism of the migrant caravan that set off from Mexico's southern border with Central America late last month. But one of the stipulations for even applying to DACA requires that applicants have had to reside in the United States since 2007. Although the president has repeatedly warned about the dangers of illegal immigrants pouring over the border, the numbers have fallen. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Trump threatened in a Twitter post on Tuesday to cut off aid to Honduras in his latest criticism of the migrant caravan that set off from Mexico's southern border with Central America late last month. But one of the stipulations for even applying to DACA requires that applicants have had to reside in the United States since 2007. Although the president has repeatedly warned about the dangers of illegal immigrants pouring over the border, the numbers have fallen. (more...)
Palestinian killed by Israeli air strike on Gaza border: ministry
- April 06, 2018
LETHAL FORCE Many of the demonstrators who turned out for the first wave of protests along the border returned to their homes and jobs over the week. The youths were seen painting tires in bright colors and planting some of them with flowers. "We want to stop the initiative to burn the tires because of the damage to the health of the protesters and the environment, despite its noble goal to stop the snipers from assassinating the peaceful protesters". (more...)
- April 06, 2018
LETHAL FORCE Many of the demonstrators who turned out for the first wave of protests along the border returned to their homes and jobs over the week. The youths were seen painting tires in bright colors and planting some of them with flowers. "We want to stop the initiative to burn the tires because of the damage to the health of the protesters and the environment, despite its noble goal to stop the snipers from assassinating the peaceful protesters". (more...)
SUV that plunged off cliff killing family may have been intentional act
- April 06, 2018
On Sunday, the CHP said they had reason to believe the crash was intentional . Baarts said the CHP's investigations were far from conclusive, but he revealed the speedometer of the family's SUV was "pinned" at 144km/h, U.S. Last month, another sibling, Hannah, knocked on his front door at 1:30 a.m., DeKalb said. "We were trying to make sense of it". The missing children may have been washed out to sea, authorities say. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
On Sunday, the CHP said they had reason to believe the crash was intentional . Baarts said the CHP's investigations were far from conclusive, but he revealed the speedometer of the family's SUV was "pinned" at 144km/h, U.S. Last month, another sibling, Hannah, knocked on his front door at 1:30 a.m., DeKalb said. "We were trying to make sense of it". The missing children may have been washed out to sea, authorities say. (more...)
North Korea will soon have missiles capable of reaching UK, MPs warn
- April 06, 2018
But despite the bonding of the North and South Korean elites over a shared culture and mutual love of traditional songs, thorny issues like human rights are likely to remain firmly off the table when the leaders of the two countries meet on the heavily militarised border later this month. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
But despite the bonding of the North and South Korean elites over a shared culture and mutual love of traditional songs, thorny issues like human rights are likely to remain firmly off the table when the leaders of the two countries meet on the heavily militarised border later this month. (more...)
Sinclair Responds to Criticism About 'Fake News' Promos
- April 06, 2018
Some other false stories, like the false " Pizzagate " story, can result in risky consequences". Sinclair is the largest broadcaster in the U.S. It owns or operates a total of 193 TV stations . No matter how much Sinclair tries to deny these obvious similarities and claim to be nonpartisan, the fact that it is forcing local reporters to recite a piece of corporate propaganda is troubling. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Some other false stories, like the false " Pizzagate " story, can result in risky consequences". Sinclair is the largest broadcaster in the U.S. It owns or operates a total of 193 TV stations . No matter how much Sinclair tries to deny these obvious similarities and claim to be nonpartisan, the fact that it is forcing local reporters to recite a piece of corporate propaganda is troubling. (more...)
P20B losses seen with Boracay closure
- April 06, 2018
But within weeks of President Duterte lashing out at the local businesses, the Philippines gave the green light for Macau casino giant Galaxy Entertainment to begin construction next year of the casino and resort complex. "In the long-term, a safe and revitalized Boracay will benefit all stakeholders in the travel and tourism sectors, and the Filipino people as a whole". (more...)
- April 06, 2018
But within weeks of President Duterte lashing out at the local businesses, the Philippines gave the green light for Macau casino giant Galaxy Entertainment to begin construction next year of the casino and resort complex. "In the long-term, a safe and revitalized Boracay will benefit all stakeholders in the travel and tourism sectors, and the Filipino people as a whole". (more...)
Cyclist fired for giving the bird to Trump sues former employer
- April 06, 2018
Briskman made the gesture on October 28 as she was riding her bike near Trump's golf club in Sterling and saw the president's motorcade leaving the club. Constitution] and the Virginia Constitution". "I never imagined that my "one-finger salute" to the Presidential motorcade and its occupant would cost me my job", Briskman said in a statement. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Briskman made the gesture on October 28 as she was riding her bike near Trump's golf club in Sterling and saw the president's motorcade leaving the club. Constitution] and the Virginia Constitution". "I never imagined that my "one-finger salute" to the Presidential motorcade and its occupant would cost me my job", Briskman said in a statement. (more...)
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