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Ex-Speaker Sheldon Silver convicted of corruption, again
- May 12, 2018
An appeals court tossed out that conviction, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal boundaries for public corruption. Following the first trial, the lifelong Lower East Side resident was sentenced to 12 years in prison. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
An appeals court tossed out that conviction, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal boundaries for public corruption. Following the first trial, the lifelong Lower East Side resident was sentenced to 12 years in prison. (more...)
Rain in weather forecast
- May 12, 2018
Low: 69. High: 91. Mainly dry weather Thursday through Saturday under partly to mostly sunny skies. The latest data now suggests the Lehigh Valley will be more on the cooler side of things so we've dropped the expected high into the upper 60s here. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Low: 69. High: 91. Mainly dry weather Thursday through Saturday under partly to mostly sunny skies. The latest data now suggests the Lehigh Valley will be more on the cooler side of things so we've dropped the expected high into the upper 60s here. (more...)
Karnataka polls: BJP, Congress face off on last day of campaigning
- May 12, 2018
Almost 10,000 cards were recovered from a flat in Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency on Tuesday, setting off a war of words between the Congress and BJP, with each alleging the owner of the apartment owed allegiance to the rival party. "The people of Karnataka know why this happened". "Ahead of the Karnataka elections , 10,000 fake voter ID cards were recovered from a flat in Bengaluru . (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Almost 10,000 cards were recovered from a flat in Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency on Tuesday, setting off a war of words between the Congress and BJP, with each alleging the owner of the apartment owed allegiance to the rival party. "The people of Karnataka know why this happened". "Ahead of the Karnataka elections , 10,000 fake voter ID cards were recovered from a flat in Bengaluru . (more...)
Confirm Haspel: The intelligent choice for Central Intelligence Agency
- May 12, 2018
In her testimony yesterday, Gina Haspel gave conservatives a rare insight into how operatives of the Deep State think and work - and it should scare everyone who saw it or has read about it. "I wanted to let him know how much I love him and how much he matters to me and how much I admire his integrity and his courage", Biden told The New York Times . (more...)
- May 12, 2018
In her testimony yesterday, Gina Haspel gave conservatives a rare insight into how operatives of the Deep State think and work - and it should scare everyone who saw it or has read about it. "I wanted to let him know how much I love him and how much he matters to me and how much I admire his integrity and his courage", Biden told The New York Times . (more...)
America's oldest man celebrates 112th birthday
- May 12, 2018
I hope I live another five years". Last month, through a gift from billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Smith, he got to tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and met former Secretary of State Colin Powell, the Dallas News said. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
I hope I live another five years". Last month, through a gift from billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Smith, he got to tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and met former Secretary of State Colin Powell, the Dallas News said. (more...)
Lawyer Says Donald Trump Knew About Former AG Schneiderman's Alleged Sex Victims
- May 12, 2018
Cohen may have memorialized regarding our communications which pertain to Mr. Scheinderman's assault on these two women". Gleason, whose letter repeatedly misspells Schneiderman's name, said that Dunleavy "suggested and offered to discuss the matter with Donald Trump ". (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Cohen may have memorialized regarding our communications which pertain to Mr. Scheinderman's assault on these two women". Gleason, whose letter repeatedly misspells Schneiderman's name, said that Dunleavy "suggested and offered to discuss the matter with Donald Trump ". (more...)
Amit Shah's convoy comes under attack by TDP men in Tirupati
- May 12, 2018
While the TDP leaders staged a protest, the locals confronted the BJP leader, asking him why he had come to Tirumala, in-spite of doing injustice to the state. "The way bogus voter cards were made in a flat... the way counterfoils of forms for inclusion of voters were found, the way colour printers and computers were found there, it tells us how desperately the Congress wants to win the election", the BJP president said. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
While the TDP leaders staged a protest, the locals confronted the BJP leader, asking him why he had come to Tirumala, in-spite of doing injustice to the state. "The way bogus voter cards were made in a flat... the way counterfoils of forms for inclusion of voters were found, the way colour printers and computers were found there, it tells us how desperately the Congress wants to win the election", the BJP president said. (more...)
Deb stirs another controversy with remark on Tagore
- May 12, 2018
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb also had suggested the youth of the state, especially the educated section, not to run behind politicians for government jobs, rather become self-employed by starting various projects under the animal resource sector with bank loans, under the Prime Minister's Mudra scheme. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb also had suggested the youth of the state, especially the educated section, not to run behind politicians for government jobs, rather become self-employed by starting various projects under the animal resource sector with bank loans, under the Prime Minister's Mudra scheme. (more...)
European Union countries to convene with Iran on nuclear deal
- May 12, 2018
Israel in late April said it had obtained tens of thousands of secret Iranian documents which proved the existence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program before the nuclear accord was signed. Le Maire asked. "Or do we want to say we have our economic interests, we consider we will continue to do trade with Iran?" European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany on Tuesday in Brussels to discuss the Iran ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Israel in late April said it had obtained tens of thousands of secret Iranian documents which proved the existence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program before the nuclear accord was signed. Le Maire asked. "Or do we want to say we have our economic interests, we consider we will continue to do trade with Iran?" European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany on Tuesday in Brussels to discuss the Iran ... (more...)
Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly Says He's Never Considered Quitting
- May 12, 2018
After Trump's announcement on drug price policy in the Rose Garden, Kelly told CNN that he was not doing an interview, but said "embarrassed" is not the word he word he wanted to use to describe the Russian Federation probe. But he added that they would nevertheless have trouble integrating into modern American life. I always give my opinion on everything. " They don't speak English; obviously that's a big thing ", Kelly continued, propagating xenophobic beliefs that have marked the Trump era ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
After Trump's announcement on drug price policy in the Rose Garden, Kelly told CNN that he was not doing an interview, but said "embarrassed" is not the word he word he wanted to use to describe the Russian Federation probe. But he added that they would nevertheless have trouble integrating into modern American life. I always give my opinion on everything. " They don't speak English; obviously that's a big thing ", Kelly continued, propagating xenophobic beliefs that have marked the Trump era ... (more...)
Nashville emerges as leading contender to host 2019 National Football League draft
- May 11, 2018
Final selections will be made at the National Football League spring meetings in Atlanta this coming May. Adam Schefter followed up the news by basically confirming Nashville will host the draft at some point, if not next year. The Titans' Nissan Stadium, Predators' Bridgestone Arena or perhaps the streets of lower Broadway near the Cumberland River could serve as adequate draft sites. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
Final selections will be made at the National Football League spring meetings in Atlanta this coming May. Adam Schefter followed up the news by basically confirming Nashville will host the draft at some point, if not next year. The Titans' Nissan Stadium, Predators' Bridgestone Arena or perhaps the streets of lower Broadway near the Cumberland River could serve as adequate draft sites. (more...)
Iran, Russia Discuss Ways to Keep Nuclear Deal Alive
- May 11, 2018
Moscow , he said, could use its influence on Tehran to that end. This was stated by Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to the Expert. "It is necessary that Iran stays in the agreement". Earlier on Thursday, Iran's Quds Force had launched at least 20 missiles and other projectiles on the frontlines of the Israeli army in the Golan Heights, according to Israel. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
Moscow , he said, could use its influence on Tehran to that end. This was stated by Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to the Expert. "It is necessary that Iran stays in the agreement". Earlier on Thursday, Iran's Quds Force had launched at least 20 missiles and other projectiles on the frontlines of the Israeli army in the Golan Heights, according to Israel. (more...)
British tourists 'kidnapped' at Virunga wildlife park in Democratic Republic of Congo
- May 11, 2018
The threatened Virunga National Park in DR Congo announced on Thursday it has banned the felling of trees throughout the nature reserve. However, tourism has suffered badly as militant groups and criminal gangs continue to fund a long-running war by pillaging the park's resources. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
The threatened Virunga National Park in DR Congo announced on Thursday it has banned the felling of trees throughout the nature reserve. However, tourism has suffered badly as militant groups and criminal gangs continue to fund a long-running war by pillaging the park's resources. (more...)
Decks clear for Hero-Munjal consortium to takeover Fortis
- May 11, 2018
According to the recommendation made late night on Thursday by Fortis Healthcare's Board, it has chosen Munjals-Burmans offer to infuse Rs 800 crore via a preferential allotment at Rs 167 per share and a preferential issue of warrants of Rs 1,000 crore at Rs 176 per share. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
According to the recommendation made late night on Thursday by Fortis Healthcare's Board, it has chosen Munjals-Burmans offer to infuse Rs 800 crore via a preferential allotment at Rs 167 per share and a preferential issue of warrants of Rs 1,000 crore at Rs 176 per share. (more...)
Could Democrats Influence GOP Primary?
- May 11, 2018
Altogether, there will be 27 major-party women nominated for the House from these four states, and 8 of those are black women. "If women succeed as non-incumbents at this level in other states, it will continue what I think is one takeaway from [Tuesday], which is that to some degree women are leading the resistance, if you will, against Republican incumbents". (more...)
- May 11, 2018
Altogether, there will be 27 major-party women nominated for the House from these four states, and 8 of those are black women. "If women succeed as non-incumbents at this level in other states, it will continue what I think is one takeaway from [Tuesday], which is that to some degree women are leading the resistance, if you will, against Republican incumbents". (more...)
President Trump to outline plan aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
- May 11, 2018
While there have been conflicting messages on the scope of the proposal, one metric for determining the near-term impact will be whether it calls for new legislation or it relies on existing or expanded regulatory authorities. In a speech last week, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb proposed re-examining legal protections for rebates drugmakers give insurers and pharmacy-benefit managers. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
While there have been conflicting messages on the scope of the proposal, one metric for determining the near-term impact will be whether it calls for new legislation or it relies on existing or expanded regulatory authorities. In a speech last week, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb proposed re-examining legal protections for rebates drugmakers give insurers and pharmacy-benefit managers. (more...)
Hot and humid weather expected this weekend
- May 11, 2018
Temperatures will be warm again, getting close to 90 degrees. The increasing cloud cover, rain showers and adding in an easterly wind, will all keep things in the middle 40s to low 50s for our afternoon highs. Some long-range models are indicating some rain toward the end of next week. We will be partly sunny tomorrow afternoon. This will be why we will be warming up and will likely not see much of any rain. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
Temperatures will be warm again, getting close to 90 degrees. The increasing cloud cover, rain showers and adding in an easterly wind, will all keep things in the middle 40s to low 50s for our afternoon highs. Some long-range models are indicating some rain toward the end of next week. We will be partly sunny tomorrow afternoon. This will be why we will be warming up and will likely not see much of any rain. (more...)
Trump to discuss trade with China's Xi as talks continue
- May 11, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed ongoing trade issues, as both sides continue to position themselves amid a heated feud over tariffs between the world's two largest economies. Vice-Premier Liu He will lead a Chinese delegation to the United States to discuss economic and trade issues at an appropriate time, following China's receipt of an invitation from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed ongoing trade issues, as both sides continue to position themselves amid a heated feud over tariffs between the world's two largest economies. Vice-Premier Liu He will lead a Chinese delegation to the United States to discuss economic and trade issues at an appropriate time, following China's receipt of an invitation from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. (more...)
Leave.EU fined £70k over breaches of electoral law
- May 11, 2018
The commission found the overspend by Leave-EU "may well have been considerably higher", adding that the group had presented "incomplete and inaccurate" information about spending. Leave.EU and Cambridge Analytica had previously denied working together on the Brexit campaign. The Electoral Commission added that a case has been referred to the Metropolitan Police. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
The commission found the overspend by Leave-EU "may well have been considerably higher", adding that the group had presented "incomplete and inaccurate" information about spending. Leave.EU and Cambridge Analytica had previously denied working together on the Brexit campaign. The Electoral Commission added that a case has been referred to the Metropolitan Police. (more...)
Vladimir Putin scores five goals in hockey game featuring ex-NHL stars
- May 11, 2018
Playing on a star-studded roster of Russian hockey legends, Putin outscored them all. Putin's teammates were Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu , Olympic champs Vyacheslav Fetisov , Aleksey Kasatonov , Valery Kamensky , Pavel "Russian Rocket" Bure and others. (more...)
- May 11, 2018
Playing on a star-studded roster of Russian hockey legends, Putin outscored them all. Putin's teammates were Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu , Olympic champs Vyacheslav Fetisov , Aleksey Kasatonov , Valery Kamensky , Pavel "Russian Rocket" Bure and others. (more...)
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