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Senate Committee Advances Bill Protecting Mueller From Trump
- April 27, 2018
US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell , who has said he will not let the bill onto the Senate floor, could yet thwart the plan. "I think it was also important that Republicans and Democrats today reasserted that, whether agreeing with this bill or not, we all have a view that Special Counsel Mueller should be able to conclude his investigation without harassment or interference", Sen. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell , who has said he will not let the bill onto the Senate floor, could yet thwart the plan. "I think it was also important that Republicans and Democrats today reasserted that, whether agreeing with this bill or not, we all have a view that Special Counsel Mueller should be able to conclude his investigation without harassment or interference", Sen. (more...)
Teenagers Died after a Storm in Israel
- April 27, 2018
Magen David Adom CEO Eli Bin told an Israeli radio station that the rescue teams are "racing against the clock to save lives". Get breaking news on your Mobile as-it-happens. "Some have been rescued and some are still out there". A major rescue effort had earlier been launched to find what had initially been reported as several missing. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Magen David Adom CEO Eli Bin told an Israeli radio station that the rescue teams are "racing against the clock to save lives". Get breaking news on your Mobile as-it-happens. "Some have been rescued and some are still out there". A major rescue effort had earlier been launched to find what had initially been reported as several missing. (more...)
Leaders of two Koreas close first session of summit, break for lunch
- April 27, 2018
Last month, she and Kim traveled to Beijing aboard a heavily armored train traditionally used by North Korea's leaders when traveling outside the country. The sudden invite didn't appear to worry Moon, who was seen laughing and talking with Kim, before the two paused for a handshake on the North Korean side. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Last month, she and Kim traveled to Beijing aboard a heavily armored train traditionally used by North Korea's leaders when traveling outside the country. The sudden invite didn't appear to worry Moon, who was seen laughing and talking with Kim, before the two paused for a handshake on the North Korean side. (more...)
China, India leaders to hold summit after border row
- April 27, 2018
On Friday, the two leaders will hold talks at the sprawling East Lake Guest House . This will be followed by a dinner hosted by the Chinese President . The two-day informal summit, hosted by the Chinese President, in Wuhan , is seen as a move by the two countries to mend their ties following the Doklam stand-off past year. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
On Friday, the two leaders will hold talks at the sprawling East Lake Guest House . This will be followed by a dinner hosted by the Chinese President . The two-day informal summit, hosted by the Chinese President, in Wuhan , is seen as a move by the two countries to mend their ties following the Doklam stand-off past year. (more...)
Korean President Departs for Talks with Kim
- April 27, 2018
During the day, the two leaders will also be inspecting an honour of guard- a ceremony to welcome the North Korean leader to the South Korean land. South Korea and a USA -led United Nations force are technically still at war with North Korea , and technically it is not possible for the two Koreas to announce an end of the 1953 armistice, observers say. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
During the day, the two leaders will also be inspecting an honour of guard- a ceremony to welcome the North Korean leader to the South Korean land. South Korea and a USA -led United Nations force are technically still at war with North Korea , and technically it is not possible for the two Koreas to announce an end of the 1953 armistice, observers say. (more...)
TPD To Collect Expired, Unused Prescription Drugs
- April 27, 2018
A full statewide list of take-back sites can be found here. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day on April 28, go to the DEA website at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ or contact the Blackfoot Police Department at 208-785-1235. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
A full statewide list of take-back sites can be found here. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day on April 28, go to the DEA website at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ or contact the Blackfoot Police Department at 208-785-1235. (more...)
Turkey Cumhuriyet trial: 13 newspaper staff convicted over coup
- April 27, 2018
The paper's chairman, Akin Atalay was sentenced to seven years in prison, after already serving 500 days. "As journalists, we will continue to do our tasks, to put up a fight, we will continue to write the truth", Sabuncu told supporters at a rally outside the Istanbul courthouse where the early parts of his trial took place. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The paper's chairman, Akin Atalay was sentenced to seven years in prison, after already serving 500 days. "As journalists, we will continue to do our tasks, to put up a fight, we will continue to write the truth", Sabuncu told supporters at a rally outside the Istanbul courthouse where the early parts of his trial took place. (more...)
Senate Ethics panel scolds Menendez over gift scandal
- April 27, 2018
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez may have escaped federal prosecution on bribery charges, but his colleagues issued a rare public rebuke on Thursday and declared his actions had "reflected discredit upon the Senate". Salomon Melgin, the Senate Select Committee on Ethics said in a letter to Menendez. The Ethics Committee opened its investigation in late 2012 but had put it on hold while his criminal case was ongoing. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez may have escaped federal prosecution on bribery charges, but his colleagues issued a rare public rebuke on Thursday and declared his actions had "reflected discredit upon the Senate". Salomon Melgin, the Senate Select Committee on Ethics said in a letter to Menendez. The Ethics Committee opened its investigation in late 2012 but had put it on hold while his criminal case was ongoing. (more...)
Elephant Bird Egg 'Model' Turns Out to Be the Real Thing
- April 27, 2018
Somewhere along the line, things got slightly scrambled. Langle said, "When I saw the egg, it was so much bigger than any other eggs in our collection". The cream-colored, oval-shaped egg is 12-inches long, measures 28 inches in circumference and weighs an impressive 3.5 pounds. The reasons for and timings of their extinctions remain unclear, although there are written accounts of elephant bird sightings on the island in the 17th century. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Somewhere along the line, things got slightly scrambled. Langle said, "When I saw the egg, it was so much bigger than any other eggs in our collection". The cream-colored, oval-shaped egg is 12-inches long, measures 28 inches in circumference and weighs an impressive 3.5 pounds. The reasons for and timings of their extinctions remain unclear, although there are written accounts of elephant bird sightings on the island in the 17th century. (more...)
The Absolute Biggest Revelations From The Comey Memos
- April 27, 2018
Comey also said that sharing the document as a private citizen should prevent him from being labeled a leaker. It is perhaps fitting, then, that the former-FBI-director-turned-President-Trump-antagonist has now made a debut in the bubble dialogue and primary-color heroics of the comic world. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Comey also said that sharing the document as a private citizen should prevent him from being labeled a leaker. It is perhaps fitting, then, that the former-FBI-director-turned-President-Trump-antagonist has now made a debut in the bubble dialogue and primary-color heroics of the comic world. (more...)
The International Union of Police Association votes no confidence for BSO Sheriff
- April 27, 2018
A union of deputies in Florida on Thursday announced it has "no confidence" in Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel . The Broward Sheriff's Office Deputies Association initiated the vote last Friday, citing crushed morale amid national criticism of how the agency handled its response to the February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . (more...)
- April 27, 2018
A union of deputies in Florida on Thursday announced it has "no confidence" in Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel . The Broward Sheriff's Office Deputies Association initiated the vote last Friday, citing crushed morale amid national criticism of how the agency handled its response to the February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . (more...)
Trump 'too busy' to buy a birthday present for Melania
- April 27, 2018
Donald Trump said he's too busy to get his wife, Melania a birthday present. According to Trump, "I didn't get her so much". "I picked a very, very special day because it's Melania's birthday so I said, let's do it on Melania's birthday", Trump said. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Donald Trump said he's too busy to get his wife, Melania a birthday present. According to Trump, "I didn't get her so much". "I picked a very, very special day because it's Melania's birthday so I said, let's do it on Melania's birthday", Trump said. (more...)
Self styled godman Asaram held guilty for rape
- April 27, 2018
A young and passionate Jyoti (name changed), who said she had been a follower of Asaram for 15 years, refused to believe that her "gurudev" could ever have committed a crime like rape. Proving me wrong, the girl gave a clear map of Asaram's ashram at Manai village, around 38-km from Jodhpur , where she was assaulted. The absence of separating religion from politics, resulting in the distortion of democracy and secularism means people like Asaram Bapu will continue to thrive. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
A young and passionate Jyoti (name changed), who said she had been a follower of Asaram for 15 years, refused to believe that her "gurudev" could ever have committed a crime like rape. Proving me wrong, the girl gave a clear map of Asaram's ashram at Manai village, around 38-km from Jodhpur , where she was assaulted. The absence of separating religion from politics, resulting in the distortion of democracy and secularism means people like Asaram Bapu will continue to thrive. (more...)
US Senate confirms ambassador to Germany
- April 27, 2018
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's upcoming trip to Washington. However, Senate Democrats stalled Grenell's confirmation earlier this week over concerns about his past comments about women. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's upcoming trip to Washington. However, Senate Democrats stalled Grenell's confirmation earlier this week over concerns about his past comments about women. (more...)
Special elections give Dems majority but Felder says 'Not so fast'
- April 27, 2018
Democrat Simcha Felder says he is sticking with Senate Republicans for the remainder of this legislative session. Democrat Shelley Mayer led by an insurmountable 58-to-42% margin with almost all precincts reporting in a Westchester district while a Democratic candidate was sweeping to victory with over 90% of the vote in a Bronx seat. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Democrat Simcha Felder says he is sticking with Senate Republicans for the remainder of this legislative session. Democrat Shelley Mayer led by an insurmountable 58-to-42% margin with almost all precincts reporting in a Westchester district while a Democratic candidate was sweeping to victory with over 90% of the vote in a Bronx seat. (more...)
MI boy trapped underwater for 8 minutes in SC resort pool
- April 27, 2018
Footage of the March 19 incident at the Avistar Resort in North Myrtle Beach California was only now released by police and shows two boys swimming in the resort's Lazy River pool. He told NBC News that he blew air into the boy's mouth while he was underwater. "It's just something I felt like I had to do, and I'm glad I did it because now this little boy gets to live the rest of his life out", Skursky said. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Footage of the March 19 incident at the Avistar Resort in North Myrtle Beach California was only now released by police and shows two boys swimming in the resort's Lazy River pool. He told NBC News that he blew air into the boy's mouth while he was underwater. "It's just something I felt like I had to do, and I'm glad I did it because now this little boy gets to live the rest of his life out", Skursky said. (more...)
10 aid workers kidnapped in South Sudan
- April 27, 2018
The 10 were on a mission to provide humanitarian aid to the residents of Yei. Those missing include one staff from Unicef , one from the South Sudan Developmental Organisation, three from Plan International and one from Action Africa Help. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The 10 were on a mission to provide humanitarian aid to the residents of Yei. Those missing include one staff from Unicef , one from the South Sudan Developmental Organisation, three from Plan International and one from Action Africa Help. (more...)
Nexon Korea Denies It's Acquiring Crypto Exchange Bitstamp
- April 27, 2018
South Korean regulators said they were preparing to ban bitcoin trading in the country, following a crackdown on initial coin offerings in 2017. It's notable, however, that Lee specified in his remarks that "Nexon Korea" is not acquiring Bitstamp. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
South Korean regulators said they were preparing to ban bitcoin trading in the country, following a crackdown on initial coin offerings in 2017. It's notable, however, that Lee specified in his remarks that "Nexon Korea" is not acquiring Bitstamp. (more...)
White House: DPRK 'moving in the right direction'
- April 27, 2018
He also represents Vice President Mike Pence in the special counsel's investigation of the Trump campaign's ties to Russian Federation. On Thursday the White House released two photos of now Secretary of State, then CIA Director Mike Pompeo shaking hands with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
He also represents Vice President Mike Pence in the special counsel's investigation of the Trump campaign's ties to Russian Federation. On Thursday the White House released two photos of now Secretary of State, then CIA Director Mike Pompeo shaking hands with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. (more...)
Noteworthy Buzzers: NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)
- April 27, 2018
The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.09. Previous year: $0.84; Analysts forcast: $0.84. The New York-based Gotham Asset Management Ltd has invested 0.14% in Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY ). The stock had a trading volume of 13,422,600 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,644,880. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.09. Previous year: $0.84; Analysts forcast: $0.84. The New York-based Gotham Asset Management Ltd has invested 0.14% in Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY ). The stock had a trading volume of 13,422,600 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,644,880. (more...)
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