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Trump on new acting AG: 'I don't know Matt Whitaker'
- November 09, 2018
Gonzales said if a decision is made to curtail or end the Mueller probe , that shouldn't be made by the acting attorney general , but someone within the normal lines of the chain of authority, either the deputy attorney general or the solicitor general. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Gonzales said if a decision is made to curtail or end the Mueller probe , that shouldn't be made by the acting attorney general , but someone within the normal lines of the chain of authority, either the deputy attorney general or the solicitor general. (more...)
Fire Breaks Out In Ventura County Near Thousand Oaks
- November 09, 2018
Also in Ventura County, a brush fire broke out about 2 p.m. Thursday and grew to 6,000 acres by Friday morning. The fire had jumped Highway 101 in several places, including Calabasas and Agoura Hills, as it barrelled south towards coastal Malibu. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Also in Ventura County, a brush fire broke out about 2 p.m. Thursday and grew to 6,000 acres by Friday morning. The fire had jumped Highway 101 in several places, including Calabasas and Agoura Hills, as it barrelled south towards coastal Malibu. (more...)
Philippine court finds Imelda Marcos guilty of graft
- November 09, 2018
The widow of the late dictator is facing dozens of protracted graft cases that have hounded her since her family was toppled in an army-backed popular uprising in 1986. After they left, Marcos's collection of 1,100 shoes was put on display in the presidential palace to show people the extent of the riches she had accumulated while in office. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
The widow of the late dictator is facing dozens of protracted graft cases that have hounded her since her family was toppled in an army-backed popular uprising in 1986. After they left, Marcos's collection of 1,100 shoes was put on display in the presidential palace to show people the extent of the riches she had accumulated while in office. (more...)
I'll Never Forgive Obama for What He Did to Our Military
- November 09, 2018
She said she would " never forgive " Trump for advocating the crypto-racist "birtherism" claims that her husband was not born in the US. "I'll give you a little controversy back", he added. "But it was also unsafe, deliberately meant to stir up the wingnuts and kooks", she writes. She says she has a "phenomenal marriage" and "we work on our marriage". (more...)
- November 09, 2018
She said she would " never forgive " Trump for advocating the crypto-racist "birtherism" claims that her husband was not born in the US. "I'll give you a little controversy back", he added. "But it was also unsafe, deliberately meant to stir up the wingnuts and kooks", she writes. She says she has a "phenomenal marriage" and "we work on our marriage". (more...)
Fly Jamaica plane carrying dozens of Canadians makes emergency landing in Guyana
- November 09, 2018
Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson confirmed that six people were injured during the incident and were being treated at the Diamond Regional Hospital. Boeing has since issued a warning notice to airlines operating the 737 aircraft about faulty sensors, which were believed to play a pivotal role in the crash. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson confirmed that six people were injured during the incident and were being treated at the Diamond Regional Hospital. Boeing has since issued a warning notice to airlines operating the 737 aircraft about faulty sensors, which were believed to play a pivotal role in the crash. (more...)
Pakistani delegation leaves for China to finalise relief package
- November 09, 2018
Notably, Pakistan had in October received $6 billion rescue package from Saudi Arabia . The MD of the channel, Col (R) Hassan Immad Mohammadi, has been removed from his post with immediate effect until further notice, as per an order by the Government of Pakistan. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Notably, Pakistan had in October received $6 billion rescue package from Saudi Arabia . The MD of the channel, Col (R) Hassan Immad Mohammadi, has been removed from his post with immediate effect until further notice, as per an order by the Government of Pakistan. (more...)
Melbourne stabbing being treated as terrorism
- November 09, 2018
Vision from the scene shows a man lunging at police officers with a knife. Three men were stabbed by the suspect and one of them died at the scene. "We are now treating this as a terrorism event", said Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton, adding that the suspect is "someone that is known to us" and had been travelling in a 4×4 packed with gas bottles. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Vision from the scene shows a man lunging at police officers with a knife. Three men were stabbed by the suspect and one of them died at the scene. "We are now treating this as a terrorism event", said Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton, adding that the suspect is "someone that is known to us" and had been travelling in a 4×4 packed with gas bottles. (more...)
State of emergency declared as 'rapidly-moving' California fire grows
- November 09, 2018
Evacuations were also directed for all of Paradise, which is home to almost 27,000 residents, and nearby Pulga due to the Camp Fire, according to news reports . Santa Rosa police said the department and Napa County's fire dispatch center have been inundated with calls about the smoke. "The message I want to get out is if you can evacuate, you need to evacuate", Honea said. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Evacuations were also directed for all of Paradise, which is home to almost 27,000 residents, and nearby Pulga due to the Camp Fire, according to news reports . Santa Rosa police said the department and Napa County's fire dispatch center have been inundated with calls about the smoke. "The message I want to get out is if you can evacuate, you need to evacuate", Honea said. (more...)
Faulty Equipment Likely To Blame For Active Shooter Response
- November 09, 2018
The sheriff's spokesman said law enforcement officers were still searching the campus as a precaution but preliminary reports indicate that it was faulty equipment. Parents and students have been told to meet at a food store across from the school. The earlier report of shots fired provoked a massive response by law enforcement and caused the school district to reroute buses and put schools on lockdown. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
The sheriff's spokesman said law enforcement officers were still searching the campus as a precaution but preliminary reports indicate that it was faulty equipment. Parents and students have been told to meet at a food store across from the school. The earlier report of shots fired provoked a massive response by law enforcement and caused the school district to reroute buses and put schools on lockdown. (more...)
A Conservative Judge In Texas Released Defendants After Losing His Re-Election Bid
- November 09, 2018
Juvenile Court Manager Cindy Milom says Judge Glenn Devlin had 32 juveniles on his docket yesterday. Before Harris County Juvenile Court Judge Glenn Devlin released seven defendants - accounting for almost all of the kids who appeared in front of him the morning after Election Day - he asked if they planned to kill anyone before he released them, the Houston Chronicle reported . (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Juvenile Court Manager Cindy Milom says Judge Glenn Devlin had 32 juveniles on his docket yesterday. Before Harris County Juvenile Court Judge Glenn Devlin released seven defendants - accounting for almost all of the kids who appeared in front of him the morning after Election Day - he asked if they planned to kill anyone before he released them, the Houston Chronicle reported . (more...)
Australia police say they shot man who made stabbing gesture
- November 09, 2018
The two others, aged 26 and 58, were in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "Nearby police quickly responded to the (initial) incident", he said. 'Me and the managers ran out and that's when we saw the vehicle on fire and then we saw the guy on the floor and we wanted to help, there were two blokes helping him out already, he was face down pools of blood around his face, ' he told AAP. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
The two others, aged 26 and 58, were in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "Nearby police quickly responded to the (initial) incident", he said. 'Me and the managers ran out and that's when we saw the vehicle on fire and then we saw the guy on the floor and we wanted to help, there were two blokes helping him out already, he was face down pools of blood around his face, ' he told AAP. (more...)
Charlotte Woman Who Harassed Black Neighbors Turns Herself In To Police
- November 09, 2018
One of the women Westwood yelled at in the parking lot of a North Carolina apartment complex posted the video to Facebook , showing how Westwood treated her and her sister when she approached them that night. They said the verbal exchange continued as the woman used foul language and made disparaging remarks. Because Westwood was gone by the time the police arrived, a warrant was issued for her arrest on October 30, according to WCNC. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
One of the women Westwood yelled at in the parking lot of a North Carolina apartment complex posted the video to Facebook , showing how Westwood treated her and her sister when she approached them that night. They said the verbal exchange continued as the woman used foul language and made disparaging remarks. Because Westwood was gone by the time the police arrived, a warrant was issued for her arrest on October 30, according to WCNC. (more...)
America's averaging nearly a mass shooting a day in 2018
- November 09, 2018
The sheriff said officers were told he might have PTSD because of his military service. The 33-year-old served with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, deploying to Afghanistan in 2007 with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, according to the outlet. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
The sheriff said officers were told he might have PTSD because of his military service. The 33-year-old served with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, deploying to Afghanistan in 2007 with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, according to the outlet. (more...)
Iranian oil exports could halve in 2019 as United States focuses on waivers
- November 09, 2018
In addition, Afghanistan will be allowed to continue importing Iranian petroleum products, the spokesman said. JP Morgan said the "sell-off in oil was due to excessive crude" as production levels climb while " Iranian supply was still in the market". (more...)
- November 09, 2018
In addition, Afghanistan will be allowed to continue importing Iranian petroleum products, the spokesman said. JP Morgan said the "sell-off in oil was due to excessive crude" as production levels climb while " Iranian supply was still in the market". (more...)
U.S. Congress divided: Democrats take control of House, Republicans retain Senate
- November 09, 2018
Instead of using their oversight authority to scrutinise the administration, House Republicans repeatedly sought to discredit the investigation into possible contacts between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation. "She has earned this great honor!" Republicans were caught in the crossfire between Trump's unpopularity and the economy's strength, he said. Beyond Pelosi, the GOP also will run aggressive ad campaigns and unleash talking-point attacks against the committee leaders who ... (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Instead of using their oversight authority to scrutinise the administration, House Republicans repeatedly sought to discredit the investigation into possible contacts between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation. "She has earned this great honor!" Republicans were caught in the crossfire between Trump's unpopularity and the economy's strength, he said. Beyond Pelosi, the GOP also will run aggressive ad campaigns and unleash talking-point attacks against the committee leaders who ... (more...)
And finally, a fake newsreader for China's real news
- November 09, 2018
A more immediately worrying aspect is that virtual news readers could be yet another step down the route of delivering fake news and propaganda. The robo-presenters were created in collaboration with a search engine company called Sogou. It was stuck somewhat in the "uncanny valley" - a term used to describe human-like robots and avatars which seem subtly unrealistic. Qiu Hao, the Xinhua presenter who provided the prototype for the virtual announcer, said: "It will help us deliver news ... (more...)
- November 09, 2018
A more immediately worrying aspect is that virtual news readers could be yet another step down the route of delivering fake news and propaganda. The robo-presenters were created in collaboration with a search engine company called Sogou. It was stuck somewhat in the "uncanny valley" - a term used to describe human-like robots and avatars which seem subtly unrealistic. Qiu Hao, the Xinhua presenter who provided the prototype for the virtual announcer, said: "It will help us deliver news ... (more...)
Helge Ingstad: Warship collides with tanker in fjord
- November 09, 2018
Greek Aframax tanker SOLA TS collided with Norway Navy frigate HNOMS HELGE INGSTAD in the morning Nov 8, probably around 0300 UTC, in North sea north of Bergen, Norway. Tanker said not to suffer serious damages, as of 0530 UTC she was near collision site, moving in northern direction at dead slow speed, escorted by tug. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Greek Aframax tanker SOLA TS collided with Norway Navy frigate HNOMS HELGE INGSTAD in the morning Nov 8, probably around 0300 UTC, in North sea north of Bergen, Norway. Tanker said not to suffer serious damages, as of 0530 UTC she was near collision site, moving in northern direction at dead slow speed, escorted by tug. (more...)
Marine Vet Identified as Gunman Who Killed 12 at California Bar
- November 09, 2018
Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus died of gunshot wounds he suffered trying to stop gunman Ian David Long , who authorities say opened fire in a packed country music bar, killing 12 before police believe he turned the gun on himself Wednesday night. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus died of gunshot wounds he suffered trying to stop gunman Ian David Long , who authorities say opened fire in a packed country music bar, killing 12 before police believe he turned the gun on himself Wednesday night. (more...)
One Dead, Three Hospitalised After Horror Attack On Bourke Street
- November 09, 2018
Addressing the media, Superintendent David Clayton said that the man who attacked the people was shot in the chest and he is now critically injured. "Police shot the male in the chest and he is now in a critical condition in hospital", Superintendent Clayton said, adding the officers are OK. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Addressing the media, Superintendent David Clayton said that the man who attacked the people was shot in the chest and he is now critically injured. "Police shot the male in the chest and he is now in a critical condition in hospital", Superintendent Clayton said, adding the officers are OK. (more...)
Trump administration blocks asylum claims by those crossing border illegally
- November 09, 2018
Officials said once the plan came into full effect, migrants entering at the USA southern border would only be eligible for asylum if they reported at official ports of entry. "Congress has directly spoken to this question as to whether individuals can be rendered ineligible for asylum if they cross between ports of entry and has specifically said people are eligible regardless of where they cross", said Lee Gelernt, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union. (more...)
- November 09, 2018
Officials said once the plan came into full effect, migrants entering at the USA southern border would only be eligible for asylum if they reported at official ports of entry. "Congress has directly spoken to this question as to whether individuals can be rendered ineligible for asylum if they cross between ports of entry and has specifically said people are eligible regardless of where they cross", said Lee Gelernt, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union. (more...)
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