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Dangerous Cat 4 Hurricane Willa Closes in on Mexico Coast
- October 25, 2018
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said storm rapidly lost force and dissipated over northern Mexico Wednesday morning. By 2 a.m. EDT, the National Hurricane Center had downgraded Willa to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. (more...)
- October 25, 2018
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said storm rapidly lost force and dissipated over northern Mexico Wednesday morning. By 2 a.m. EDT, the National Hurricane Center had downgraded Willa to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. (more...)
Early voting expands statewide: Here’s what you need to know
- October 24, 2018
Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties open their early voting sites on Thursday. Penney said he also voted for a ballot measure legalizing casinos in four Arkansas counties. The big question, will a record number of registered voters translate into an equally high turnout? OH is halfway through early voting, and the Secretary of State's office says it's picking up with two weeks to go till Election Day. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties open their early voting sites on Thursday. Penney said he also voted for a ballot measure legalizing casinos in four Arkansas counties. The big question, will a record number of registered voters translate into an equally high turnout? OH is halfway through early voting, and the Secretary of State's office says it's picking up with two weeks to go till Election Day. (more...)
Replica of Titanic will set sail in 2022, follow original ship's route
- October 24, 2018
Although there have been reports that the boat will launch its maiden voyage in 2022, a spokesperson for Blue Star Line , the company behind the Titanic II project, told the Guardian that no dates had been announced yet. The twist? This Titanic replica will never see the ocean. The ambitious project will approximately cost $500 million. After the ship's first voyage, it will continue on to other destinations across the world, much like the original would have. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Although there have been reports that the boat will launch its maiden voyage in 2022, a spokesperson for Blue Star Line , the company behind the Titanic II project, told the Guardian that no dates had been announced yet. The twist? This Titanic replica will never see the ocean. The ambitious project will approximately cost $500 million. After the ship's first voyage, it will continue on to other destinations across the world, much like the original would have. (more...)
Plane crashes on busy freeway in Southern California
- October 24, 2018
Starling said the pilot suffered only some singed hair from the resulting fire. Video from the scene showed smoke and flames billowing hundreds of feet into the air. The pilot was able to issue an emergency alert as they lost power after taking off from Van Nuys airport . The aircraft is a T-6 Texan from North American Aviation, a trainer plane that is popular in airshows. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Starling said the pilot suffered only some singed hair from the resulting fire. Video from the scene showed smoke and flames billowing hundreds of feet into the air. The pilot was able to issue an emergency alert as they lost power after taking off from Van Nuys airport . The aircraft is a T-6 Texan from North American Aviation, a trainer plane that is popular in airshows. (more...)
Bombs found at Barack Obama's office and Hillary Clinton's home
- October 24, 2018
The other was sent to the office of Barack Obama . "This morning, New Castle PD assisted the FBI, Secret Service and the Westchester County Police with the investigation of a suspicious package". The New York Times reports the first device was discovered by a technician who screens the mail sent to the Clinton's home in Chappaqua, New York - about 40 miles (65km) north of New York City. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
The other was sent to the office of Barack Obama . "This morning, New Castle PD assisted the FBI, Secret Service and the Westchester County Police with the investigation of a suspicious package". The New York Times reports the first device was discovered by a technician who screens the mail sent to the Clinton's home in Chappaqua, New York - about 40 miles (65km) north of New York City. (more...)
Turkish police find Saudi consulate auto abandoned in Istanbul parking lot
- October 24, 2018
The Turkish government told USA officials that it has audio and video recordings, which confirmed that Khashoggi killed in the Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul. 19 Oct Saudi Arabia acknowledged for the first time that the journalist Hashagg killed at the Consulate in Istanbul. CNN aired surveillance footage showing a man in Khashoggi's dress shirt, suit jacket and pants. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
The Turkish government told USA officials that it has audio and video recordings, which confirmed that Khashoggi killed in the Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul. 19 Oct Saudi Arabia acknowledged for the first time that the journalist Hashagg killed at the Consulate in Istanbul. CNN aired surveillance footage showing a man in Khashoggi's dress shirt, suit jacket and pants. (more...)
Saudi Arabia’s explanation of Jamal Khashoggi’s death not credible: British minister
- October 24, 2018
Video: Saudi Arabia acknowledged October 20 that Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi was killed while visiting its consulate in Istanbul, saying he died during a fist fight. Before the Saudi announcements, Trump said he might consider sanctions although he has also appeared unwilling to distance himself too much from the Saudi leadership. (more...)
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- October 24, 2018
Video: Saudi Arabia acknowledged October 20 that Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi was killed while visiting its consulate in Istanbul, saying he died during a fist fight. Before the Saudi announcements, Trump said he might consider sanctions although he has also appeared unwilling to distance himself too much from the Saudi leadership. (more...)
Italy defends controversial high spending budget to EU
- October 24, 2018
Faced with a spike in debt costs which is undermining the country's banks and could risk choking off the economy, the Rome government has sought to strike a more conciliatory tone over the budget but it has so far stopped short of saying it may revise down next year's deficit goal. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Faced with a spike in debt costs which is undermining the country's banks and could risk choking off the economy, the Rome government has sought to strike a more conciliatory tone over the budget but it has so far stopped short of saying it may revise down next year's deficit goal. (more...)
Pompeo: US response in Khashoggi case will await Saudi probe
- October 24, 2018
He said that Saudi leaders, including the crown prince, "assured me that they will conduct a complete, thorough investigation of all of the facts surrounding Mr. -Saudi relationship - with some new rules. Investigators have also recovered "many samples" from their searches of the consulate and the consul's residence, the senior officials told Reuters , and will attempt to analyse those for traces of the DNA of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
He said that Saudi leaders, including the crown prince, "assured me that they will conduct a complete, thorough investigation of all of the facts surrounding Mr. -Saudi relationship - with some new rules. Investigators have also recovered "many samples" from their searches of the consulate and the consul's residence, the senior officials told Reuters , and will attempt to analyse those for traces of the DNA of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (more...)
Explainer: How the Brexit deal is shaping up
- October 24, 2018
The EU and United Kingdom both accept the need for such a measure to avoid a return to a hard border with the Republic of Ireland but disagree over how it should operate. Image caption Simon Coveney said: "There will be no withdrawal agreement without the backstop, end of story". However, during her address Mrs May said: "We would not accept a position in which the United Kingdom, having negotiated in good faith an agreement which prevents a hard Border in Northern Ireland, nonetheless ... (more...)
- October 24, 2018
The EU and United Kingdom both accept the need for such a measure to avoid a return to a hard border with the Republic of Ireland but disagree over how it should operate. Image caption Simon Coveney said: "There will be no withdrawal agreement without the backstop, end of story". However, during her address Mrs May said: "We would not accept a position in which the United Kingdom, having negotiated in good faith an agreement which prevents a hard Border in Northern Ireland, nonetheless ... (more...)
Suspect in Utah track athlete's killing was sex offender
- October 24, 2018
According to her, Jill heard her daughter scream, "No, no, no!" in the middle of their conversation, and did not hear from her afterwards. My husband called 911. University President Ruth V. Watkins issued a statement praising McCluskey as "a highly regarded member of the university's track and field team and an outstanding scholar, a senior majoring in communication". (more...)
- October 24, 2018
According to her, Jill heard her daughter scream, "No, no, no!" in the middle of their conversation, and did not hear from her afterwards. My husband called 911. University President Ruth V. Watkins issued a statement praising McCluskey as "a highly regarded member of the university's track and field team and an outstanding scholar, a senior majoring in communication". (more...)
Australian PM Scott Morrison delivers national apology to child sex abuse victims
- October 24, 2018
Again, today, we say sorry. "We are sorry for refusing to trust the words of children, for not believing you". To the spouses, partners, wives, husbands, children, who have dealt with the consequences of the abuse, cover-ups and obstruction, sorry. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Again, today, we say sorry. "We are sorry for refusing to trust the words of children, for not believing you". To the spouses, partners, wives, husbands, children, who have dealt with the consequences of the abuse, cover-ups and obstruction, sorry. (more...)
Plane erupts in flames after emergency landing on freeway
- October 24, 2018
The pilot, the only occupant of the plane, escaped before the plane burst into flames. He's in his 40s and is an experienced pilot for Alaska Airlines, according to CBS2's Randy Paige. The back end of the plane appeared to be missing as the fire continued to burn on lanes. The aircraft was a World War II era T-6 plane, flying out of Van Nuys Airport . (more...)
- October 24, 2018
The pilot, the only occupant of the plane, escaped before the plane burst into flames. He's in his 40s and is an experienced pilot for Alaska Airlines, according to CBS2's Randy Paige. The back end of the plane appeared to be missing as the fire continued to burn on lanes. The aircraft was a World War II era T-6 plane, flying out of Van Nuys Airport . (more...)
Voting access a focus of Georgia debate
- October 24, 2018
Graphic rendering of the Georgia state flag from 1956 to 2001, including the Confederate battle flag markings. The GOP shenanigans are particularly dubious in Georgia, where Democrat Stacey Abrams is vying to be the first black female governor, running against Republican Brian Kemp - who as the current Georgia Secretary of State, is conveniently in charge of running the election. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Graphic rendering of the Georgia state flag from 1956 to 2001, including the Confederate battle flag markings. The GOP shenanigans are particularly dubious in Georgia, where Democrat Stacey Abrams is vying to be the first black female governor, running against Republican Brian Kemp - who as the current Georgia Secretary of State, is conveniently in charge of running the election. (more...)
The top 15 companies that export arms to Saudi Arabia
- October 24, 2018
Another significant omission from Erdogan's speech was the name of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , who is widely suspected of orchestrating Khashoggi's killing . Trudeau's comments signalled Ottawa might halt a 2014 contract that the Canadian unit of US weapons maker General Dynamics Corp GD.N won to supply light-armoured vehicles. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Another significant omission from Erdogan's speech was the name of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , who is widely suspected of orchestrating Khashoggi's killing . Trudeau's comments signalled Ottawa might halt a 2014 contract that the Canadian unit of US weapons maker General Dynamics Corp GD.N won to supply light-armoured vehicles. (more...)
Canadian government condemns killing of Jamal Khashoggi
- October 24, 2018
Corker said he was still hoping for Turkey to turn over purported tapes of what happened, but that after a conversation with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, he did not believe the USA had received the tapes as of early Saturday afternoon. "We are determined to punish those who are responsible for this murder". Sen. Ben Sasse, a Nebraska Republican, echoed that view . It also said 18 people had been arrested as part of the case. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Corker said he was still hoping for Turkey to turn over purported tapes of what happened, but that after a conversation with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, he did not believe the USA had received the tapes as of early Saturday afternoon. "We are determined to punish those who are responsible for this murder". Sen. Ben Sasse, a Nebraska Republican, echoed that view . It also said 18 people had been arrested as part of the case. (more...)
Saudi account of Khashoggi's death meets growing scepticism
- October 24, 2018
Jamal Khashoggi , a journalist from Saudi Arabia , who went into a self-imposed exile to the US after Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's crackdown on dissent, disappeared after he visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on October 2. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Jamal Khashoggi , a journalist from Saudi Arabia , who went into a self-imposed exile to the US after Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's crackdown on dissent, disappeared after he visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on October 2. (more...)
Titanic II may be ready to sail in 2022. Will you?
- October 24, 2018
Palmer originally announced his plans to build a replica of the doomed original in 2012, with the hope of having it set sail by 2016. "For over a century Titanic's legend has been powered by mystery, intrigue and respect for all she stood for". (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Palmer originally announced his plans to build a replica of the doomed original in 2012, with the hope of having it set sail by 2016. "For over a century Titanic's legend has been powered by mystery, intrigue and respect for all she stood for". (more...)
Lost ancient treasures may be hidden in world’s oldest shipwreck
- October 24, 2018
The Black Sea has always been an important trade route between Europe and Asia, meaning it's been a hub of activity for countless cultures and civilizations, including the Greeks, Persians, Scythians, Romans, Goths, Huns, Crusaders, and Ottomans, to name but a few. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
The Black Sea has always been an important trade route between Europe and Asia, meaning it's been a hub of activity for countless cultures and civilizations, including the Greeks, Persians, Scythians, Romans, Goths, Huns, Crusaders, and Ottomans, to name but a few. (more...)
Alleged in-flight groper: Trump says it’s ‘ok’ to grab women’s private parts
- October 23, 2018
Witnesses on board said they saw the woman stand up and tell the man behind her that she didnt know why he thought it was okay to touch her. The woman said she felt Alexander's hand move from behind her and grab her right breast. "C.W. felt fingers slowly grab the back of her arm, squeezing above the elbow", the complaint said. Upon arrival at Albuquerque International Sunport, Alexander was detained and asked Federal Bureau of Investigation agents what the sentence was for the charge he ... (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Witnesses on board said they saw the woman stand up and tell the man behind her that she didnt know why he thought it was okay to touch her. The woman said she felt Alexander's hand move from behind her and grab her right breast. "C.W. felt fingers slowly grab the back of her arm, squeezing above the elbow", the complaint said. Upon arrival at Albuquerque International Sunport, Alexander was detained and asked Federal Bureau of Investigation agents what the sentence was for the charge he ... (more...)
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