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President Donald Trump withdraws Philadelphia Eagles' White House invitation
- June 05, 2018
The Patriots visited Trump's White House in 2017, and though not every player attended, it did not appear to have anything to do with political or patriotic disagreements. "It seems to me that this is the people's house, where policy should be getting done, not a bunch of photo ops, whether it's Obama doing it or Bush doing it or President Trump doing it". (more...)
- June 05, 2018
The Patriots visited Trump's White House in 2017, and though not every player attended, it did not appear to have anything to do with political or patriotic disagreements. "It seems to me that this is the people's house, where policy should be getting done, not a bunch of photo ops, whether it's Obama doing it or Bush doing it or President Trump doing it". (more...)
At least 25 killed as Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts
- June 05, 2018
Bodies were so thickly coated with ash that they looked like statues, and rescuers were forced to use sledgehammers to break through the roofs of houses buried in debris up to their rooflines to try to see if anyone was trapped inside. Communities located on its southern slope were the worst hit. The eruption also created pyroclastic flows - fast-moving mixtures of very hot gas and volcanic matter, the BBC reported. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Bodies were so thickly coated with ash that they looked like statues, and rescuers were forced to use sledgehammers to break through the roofs of houses buried in debris up to their rooflines to try to see if anyone was trapped inside. Communities located on its southern slope were the worst hit. The eruption also created pyroclastic flows - fast-moving mixtures of very hot gas and volcanic matter, the BBC reported. (more...)
Multiple injuries in bus crash south of Ottawa on Hwy 401
- June 05, 2018
There were 37 passengers on board the tour bus including a driver and tour guide. One Ottawa-based Ornge air ambulance has made its way back to Ottawa with a patient. A witness said a Voyageur Transportation Services bus was involved in the crash. Another 20 people were being taken to Kemptville Hospital to be assessed. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
There were 37 passengers on board the tour bus including a driver and tour guide. One Ottawa-based Ornge air ambulance has made its way back to Ottawa with a patient. A witness said a Voyageur Transportation Services bus was involved in the crash. Another 20 people were being taken to Kemptville Hospital to be assessed. (more...)
Iran to start building advanced centrifuges: Salehi
- June 05, 2018
Netanyahu seemed to have a clear goal for his European tour beginning with his German ally: to deliver the message that by signing on to the 2015 nuclear deal, European countries are financing Iran's hegemonic goals, in turn perpetuating refugees' immigration to Europe from the Middle East . (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Netanyahu seemed to have a clear goal for his European tour beginning with his German ally: to deliver the message that by signing on to the 2015 nuclear deal, European countries are financing Iran's hegemonic goals, in turn perpetuating refugees' immigration to Europe from the Middle East . (more...)
Police officer fired after hitting suspect with patrol auto
- June 05, 2018
Taylor Saulters of the Athens-Clarke County police department, who was initially suspended after the June 1 chase, was sacked on Saturday, his department announced in a statement . During the course of the foot chase, Saulters attempted to block Patmon's path of escape on two occasions with his patrol auto. Saulters then accelerated again and turns right, hitting Patmon with the right front quarter panel of his auto. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Taylor Saulters of the Athens-Clarke County police department, who was initially suspended after the June 1 chase, was sacked on Saturday, his department announced in a statement . During the course of the foot chase, Saulters attempted to block Patmon's path of escape on two occasions with his patrol auto. Saulters then accelerated again and turns right, hitting Patmon with the right front quarter panel of his auto. (more...)
Russia Invites North Korean Leader for Visit
- June 05, 2018
Last week, Trump met with the highest ranking North Korean official in 18 years at the White House. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he plans to visit North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang's state media reported Sunday, potentially becoming the first head of state to meet Kim inside the isolated country. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Last week, Trump met with the highest ranking North Korean official in 18 years at the White House. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he plans to visit North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang's state media reported Sunday, potentially becoming the first head of state to meet Kim inside the isolated country. (more...)
Jimmy Fallon surprises Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students with commencement speech
- June 05, 2018
Student activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have announced plans to embark on a nationwide tour. Fallon offered some words of wisdom to the graduating seniors . You are succeeding. You are making us proud. "When you think of commencement speakers, you think of people who are inspirational, people who are eloquent, people who've changed the world", he said . (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Student activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have announced plans to embark on a nationwide tour. Fallon offered some words of wisdom to the graduating seniors . You are succeeding. You are making us proud. "When you think of commencement speakers, you think of people who are inspirational, people who are eloquent, people who've changed the world", he said . (more...)
The Heat: China - US trade talks Pt 1
- June 05, 2018
Trump has been critical of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico , saying it has harmed the United States economically. Trump does agree with May and Trudeau on one thing: All have mentioned discussing the matter later this week when they all will participate in a G7 summit in Quebec, Canada. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Trump has been critical of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico , saying it has harmed the United States economically. Trump does agree with May and Trudeau on one thing: All have mentioned discussing the matter later this week when they all will participate in a G7 summit in Quebec, Canada. (more...)
Mueller Accuses Paul Manafort of Attempted Witness Tampering
- June 05, 2018
FBI Special Agent Brock Domin, in a declaration filed with Mueller's motion, said Manafort had attempted to call, text and send encrypted messages in February to two people from The Hapsburg Group, a firm he worked with to promote the interests of Ukraine. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
FBI Special Agent Brock Domin, in a declaration filed with Mueller's motion, said Manafort had attempted to call, text and send encrypted messages in February to two people from The Hapsburg Group, a firm he worked with to promote the interests of Ukraine. (more...)
Giuliani: Trump team would try to avert subpoena
- June 05, 2018
The New York Times obtained the letter , but its contents have not been confirmed by NPR with either the special counsel's office or Trump's legal team. Trump's comments on Twitter came a day after attorney Rudy Giuliani played down the possibility that the president could pardon himself, suggesting he might have that authority but would be unwise to use it. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
The New York Times obtained the letter , but its contents have not been confirmed by NPR with either the special counsel's office or Trump's legal team. Trump's comments on Twitter came a day after attorney Rudy Giuliani played down the possibility that the president could pardon himself, suggesting he might have that authority but would be unwise to use it. (more...)
Advanced breast cancer 'eradicated' in world first
- June 05, 2018
The majority of women with early stage breast cancer who are treated with chemotherapy do not need it, according to a major worldwide study. Scientists used the Oncotype Dx test to predict how likely hormone receptor positive breast cancer was to come back after surgery. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
The majority of women with early stage breast cancer who are treated with chemotherapy do not need it, according to a major worldwide study. Scientists used the Oncotype Dx test to predict how likely hormone receptor positive breast cancer was to come back after surgery. (more...)
Hawaii volcano: Three trapped by lava airlifted to safety
- June 05, 2018
National Guard troops, police and firefighters ushered the last group of evacuees from homes on the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island early Saturday, hours before creeping lava from the Kilauea volcano severed road access to the area, officials said. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
National Guard troops, police and firefighters ushered the last group of evacuees from homes on the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island early Saturday, hours before creeping lava from the Kilauea volcano severed road access to the area, officials said. (more...)
At least 25 dead, death toll from Guatemala volcano climbing
- June 05, 2018
One of Central America's most active volcanos erupted today, sending out fiery explosions of molten rock that killed at least six people and injured 20 while a towering cloud of smoke blanketed nearby villages in heavy ash. The task of pulling out bodies was halting, after the new eruption and an apparent landslide on the southern slopes of Fuego triggered fresh evacuations. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
One of Central America's most active volcanos erupted today, sending out fiery explosions of molten rock that killed at least six people and injured 20 while a towering cloud of smoke blanketed nearby villages in heavy ash. The task of pulling out bodies was halting, after the new eruption and an apparent landslide on the southern slopes of Fuego triggered fresh evacuations. (more...)
Iran's top leader vows response to any attack
- June 05, 2018
The nuclear deal was the result of "meticulous, sensitive and balanced multilateral talks", Zarif said, and could not be renegotiated as the United States has demanded. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, told Shargh newspaper June 2, "We have previously said ... that Iranian advisers have no presence in southern Syria and have had no role in the implemented operations there". (more...)
- June 05, 2018
The nuclear deal was the result of "meticulous, sensitive and balanced multilateral talks", Zarif said, and could not be renegotiated as the United States has demanded. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, told Shargh newspaper June 2, "We have previously said ... that Iranian advisers have no presence in southern Syria and have had no role in the implemented operations there". (more...)
First Saudi women receive driving licenses amid crackdown
- June 05, 2018
It said the women took a brief driving test before receiving their new licenses. The issuing of the driver's licenses comes on the heels of authorities temporarily releasing eight activists arrested last month who protested the country's ban on driving. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
It said the women took a brief driving test before receiving their new licenses. The issuing of the driver's licenses comes on the heels of authorities temporarily releasing eight activists arrested last month who protested the country's ban on driving. (more...)
Melania Trump steps out of shadows after 24 days
- June 05, 2018
The 48-year-old has not been seen since Thursday, May 10, when she, along with President Donald Trump, welcomed home three Americans who had been held captive by North Korea. The next day, June 1, the President and his children Ivanka, Don Jr., and Tiffany left for Camp David. "She looked lovely", said retired Sgt. 1st Class Diana Pike. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
The 48-year-old has not been seen since Thursday, May 10, when she, along with President Donald Trump, welcomed home three Americans who had been held captive by North Korea. The next day, June 1, the President and his children Ivanka, Don Jr., and Tiffany left for Camp David. "She looked lovely", said retired Sgt. 1st Class Diana Pike. (more...)
Trump’s campaign manager Paul Manafort 'TAMPERED' with potential witnesses
- June 05, 2018
Mueller's team has asked the court to revoke or revise Manafort's release conditions, including his bond and house arrest, in the wake of the filing . Manafort has been charged with, among other things, conspiracy against the United States and conspiracy to launder money. According to the documents, Person D2 told investigators that Manafort wanted him and Person D1 to "relay a message to the Hapsburg group: if the members of the Hapsburg group were contacted by anyone, they should say ... (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Mueller's team has asked the court to revoke or revise Manafort's release conditions, including his bond and house arrest, in the wake of the filing . Manafort has been charged with, among other things, conspiracy against the United States and conspiracy to launder money. According to the documents, Person D2 told investigators that Manafort wanted him and Person D1 to "relay a message to the Hapsburg group: if the members of the Hapsburg group were contacted by anyone, they should say ... (more...)
Philippines' Duterte Just Kissed a Woman On the Lips
- June 05, 2018
Opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that even though the kiss was consensual, it was a "grave abuse of authority". During the event , two women were called up to the stage to receive a book from the Filipino president. In exchange, he repeatedly requested that she kiss him, pointing to his lips. Duterte later apologized for the comments , then retracted his apology . (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that even though the kiss was consensual, it was a "grave abuse of authority". During the event , two women were called up to the stage to receive a book from the Filipino president. In exchange, he repeatedly requested that she kiss him, pointing to his lips. Duterte later apologized for the comments , then retracted his apology . (more...)
Relief for N Korea only when it gives up nukes, says Mattis
- June 05, 2018
North Korea's nuclear weapons program has been a source of major security tensions that persisted despite a series of United Nations and US sanctions and it has also demonstrated advances in ballistic missile technology that experts believe now threatens the USA mainland. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
North Korea's nuclear weapons program has been a source of major security tensions that persisted despite a series of United Nations and US sanctions and it has also demonstrated advances in ballistic missile technology that experts believe now threatens the USA mainland. (more...)
Jordan's King set to ask PM to resign amid protests sources
- June 05, 2018
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday accepted the resignation of his embattled prime minister and named a leading reformer in his place, hoping to quell the largest anti-government protests in recent years that are also seen as a potential challenge to his two-decade-old rule. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday accepted the resignation of his embattled prime minister and named a leading reformer in his place, hoping to quell the largest anti-government protests in recent years that are also seen as a potential challenge to his two-decade-old rule. (more...)
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