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White House Whistleblower Alleges Security Clearance Abuse
- April 02, 2019
The White House has actively resisted Cummings' probe into the security clearance issue after multiple media outlets reported previous year that President Donald Trump personally overrode the decisions of career security officials not to give clearances to senior advisers Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner , the president's daughter and son-in-law, in addition to others. (more...)
- April 02, 2019
The White House has actively resisted Cummings' probe into the security clearance issue after multiple media outlets reported previous year that President Donald Trump personally overrode the decisions of career security officials not to give clearances to senior advisers Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner , the president's daughter and son-in-law, in addition to others. (more...)
Slain college student likely mistook suspect's auto for Uber
- April 02, 2019
While Columbia police were starting their investigation, turkey hunters found a body around 4 p.m. Friday about 40 feet off a dirt road in a wooded area in Clarendon County, southeast of Columbia, Holbrook said. Mr Holbrook added: "Our hearts are broken". Police also said the child-safety locks were activated in the vehicle, preventing anyone in the back from escaping. (more...)
- April 02, 2019
While Columbia police were starting their investigation, turkey hunters found a body around 4 p.m. Friday about 40 feet off a dirt road in a wooded area in Clarendon County, southeast of Columbia, Holbrook said. Mr Holbrook added: "Our hearts are broken". Police also said the child-safety locks were activated in the vehicle, preventing anyone in the back from escaping. (more...)
Joe Biden's #MeToo crisis: Where does the Democratic frontrunner stand now?
- April 01, 2019
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said, "I believe it's important to listen and take seriously any incident like this". With a likely 2020 announcement just weeks away, several former female Biden aides and allies quickly came to his defense, praising his conduct in appearances on the cable news networks. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said, "I believe it's important to listen and take seriously any incident like this". With a likely 2020 announcement just weeks away, several former female Biden aides and allies quickly came to his defense, praising his conduct in appearances on the cable news networks. (more...)
No more avocados? It's possible if Trump shuts down border
- April 01, 2019
Trump threatened on several occasions previous year to close the US-Mexico border, including at one point saying the US would close the border "permanently". Neither Trump aide offered any specific details or timeline for the potential border shutdown. He has declared a national emergency to justify redirecting money earmarked for the military to pay for the wall. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
Trump threatened on several occasions previous year to close the US-Mexico border, including at one point saying the US would close the border "permanently". Neither Trump aide offered any specific details or timeline for the potential border shutdown. He has declared a national emergency to justify redirecting money earmarked for the military to pay for the wall. (more...)
Facebook removes dozens of Indian, Pakistani pages
- April 01, 2019
While those behind these pages and accounts attempted to hide their identities, Facebook said its investigation found a Pakistani military link, with a mix of real accounts of ISPR employees, and a network of fake accounts created by them. The caption reads: "They want us to get angry / Fight in the name of temple mosques / But we are not fighting!" According to Facebook's investigation, the first ad ran in August 2014, with the most recent ad running in March 2019. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
While those behind these pages and accounts attempted to hide their identities, Facebook said its investigation found a Pakistani military link, with a mix of real accounts of ISPR employees, and a network of fake accounts created by them. The caption reads: "They want us to get angry / Fight in the name of temple mosques / But we are not fighting!" According to Facebook's investigation, the first ad ran in August 2014, with the most recent ad running in March 2019. (more...)
Dems Ready Wave Of Subpoenas For Mueller Report, White House Aides
- April 01, 2019
Democrats have taken issue with the possibility of extensive redactions and could begin the process to demand the full report with a subpoena later this week in the House Judiciary Committee, Democratic staffers told ABC News. But Mr. Nadler says he wants to see what they might have in their files related to the special counsel. The five former Trump aides were among 81 individuals, agencies and other entities that received document requests on March 4 as part of the committee's ... (more...)
- April 01, 2019
Democrats have taken issue with the possibility of extensive redactions and could begin the process to demand the full report with a subpoena later this week in the House Judiciary Committee, Democratic staffers told ABC News. But Mr. Nadler says he wants to see what they might have in their files related to the special counsel. The five former Trump aides were among 81 individuals, agencies and other entities that received document requests on March 4 as part of the committee's ... (more...)
How to play Snake on Google Maps for Android, iOS and desktop
- April 01, 2019
This year Google has decided to make Maps the main platform of its gag. Users are also presented with a world option, where you can pick up passengers from all over the map. Desktop users can try the same by heading over to the standalone website created for the game. Once you're inside the easter egg, you can select between different cities you'd like to play on, including Cairo, London, San Francisco, São Paulo, Sydney, and Tokyo. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
This year Google has decided to make Maps the main platform of its gag. Users are also presented with a world option, where you can pick up passengers from all over the map. Desktop users can try the same by heading over to the standalone website created for the game. Once you're inside the easter egg, you can select between different cities you'd like to play on, including Cairo, London, San Francisco, São Paulo, Sydney, and Tokyo. (more...)
Arab leaders condemn US Golan decision at summit
- April 01, 2019
No reason was given for his departure. Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi (2nd-L) speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah II (2nd-R) as they stand between Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz (L) and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas (R) during the group photo with other Arab leaders. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
No reason was given for his departure. Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi (2nd-L) speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah II (2nd-R) as they stand between Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz (L) and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas (R) during the group photo with other Arab leaders. (more...)
Drilling in Arctic and Atlantic Ocean blocked by federal judge
- April 01, 2019
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason ruled Friday that the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act that determines offshore drilling access only allows a president to withdraw lands from consideration by the Interior Department for leasing - not to revoke a prior withdrawal. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason ruled Friday that the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act that determines offshore drilling access only allows a president to withdraw lands from consideration by the Interior Department for leasing - not to revoke a prior withdrawal. (more...)
Brexit in meltdown: Theresa May under pressure to forge softer divorce deal
- April 01, 2019
The date was postponed to allow Mrs May more time to find a Brexit solution. Britain voted by 52 percent to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum but the process has been mired in divisions between Brexit supporters over the terms of the divorce and what kind of future ties to seek. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
The date was postponed to allow Mrs May more time to find a Brexit solution. Britain voted by 52 percent to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum but the process has been mired in divisions between Brexit supporters over the terms of the divorce and what kind of future ties to seek. (more...)
Eurostar trains cancelled due to trespasser wearing England flag
- April 01, 2019
British Transport Police arrested a 44-year-old man this morning after he made his way onto the overhead viaduct of the station, causing Eurostar and Southeastern trains to be cancelled. Police were called to the station at 7pm on Friday evening after reports of a man standing on the roof, and Eurostar quickly cancelled all trains until 9.45am on Saturday morning. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
British Transport Police arrested a 44-year-old man this morning after he made his way onto the overhead viaduct of the station, causing Eurostar and Southeastern trains to be cancelled. Police were called to the station at 7pm on Friday evening after reports of a man standing on the roof, and Eurostar quickly cancelled all trains until 9.45am on Saturday morning. (more...)
SA top minister meets African ambassadors over xenophobia
- April 01, 2019
This comes after graphic videos and images circulated on social media last week showing foreigners being attacked. Elsewhere South Africans working for SASOL at Pande near Vilanculos, and some at the Tete mines, have been moved or pulled out due to threats of retaliation. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
This comes after graphic videos and images circulated on social media last week showing foreigners being attacked. Elsewhere South Africans working for SASOL at Pande near Vilanculos, and some at the Tete mines, have been moved or pulled out due to threats of retaliation. (more...)
Facebook To Tighten Live Streaming
- April 01, 2019
Facebook may consider factors such as prior Community Standard violations in determining who is permitted to "go Live", Sandberg wrote. She claimed that Facebook is investing in research to establish "better technology to quickly identify edited versions of violent videos and images" and prevent users from re-sharing them. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
Facebook may consider factors such as prior Community Standard violations in determining who is permitted to "go Live", Sandberg wrote. She claimed that Facebook is investing in research to establish "better technology to quickly identify edited versions of violent videos and images" and prevent users from re-sharing them. (more...)
27 killed, 500 injured in massive storm in Nepal
- April 01, 2019
Most people were indoors to take shelter from the storm, and were preparing for their supper. "The storm destroyed everything in its path. Houses have no roofs and trees are all down", Tharu said. Nepal's hard terrain and limited infrastructure often leave emergency workers struggling to reach far-flung areas. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said the government was doing all it could for the injured. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
Most people were indoors to take shelter from the storm, and were preparing for their supper. "The storm destroyed everything in its path. Houses have no roofs and trees are all down", Tharu said. Nepal's hard terrain and limited infrastructure often leave emergency workers struggling to reach far-flung areas. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said the government was doing all it could for the injured. (more...)
New recording released in Canadian prime minister's meddling scandal
- April 01, 2019
Wilson-Raybould told Wernick on the call that it would be inappropriate for her to interfere and that she was trying to protect the prime minister, while questioning whether he was being advised that he shouldn't get involved in the matter. (more...)
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- April 01, 2019
Wilson-Raybould told Wernick on the call that it would be inappropriate for her to interfere and that she was trying to protect the prime minister, while questioning whether he was being advised that he shouldn't get involved in the matter. (more...)
In Saudi trial, detained women speak of torture, abuse
- April 01, 2019
The women were arrested in May and June previous year in a sweeping crackdown on campaigners in the kingdom, just as the government announced it was lifting a ban on women drivers as part of the crown prince's economic reform and Vision 2030. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
The women were arrested in May and June previous year in a sweeping crackdown on campaigners in the kingdom, just as the government announced it was lifting a ban on women drivers as part of the crown prince's economic reform and Vision 2030. (more...)
Comedian leads Ukraine presidential vote World News
- April 01, 2019
The strong showing of Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Sunday's voting appeared to reflect Ukrainians' desire for new blood in a political system awash in corruption and a new approach to trying to end the war with Russia-backed separatists in the country's east that has wracked the country for almost five years. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
The strong showing of Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Sunday's voting appeared to reflect Ukrainians' desire for new blood in a political system awash in corruption and a new approach to trying to end the war with Russia-backed separatists in the country's east that has wracked the country for almost five years. (more...)
Cities Around The World Turn Off Lights To Mark Earth Hour
- April 01, 2019
It is a symbol of the everyone's commitment to planet Earth and why nature matters . Last year, Earth Hour was observed in more than 7,000 towns and cities in 187 countries, according to the organisers. The Empire State Building participated as clocks hit 8.30pm on the US East Coast with a dimming of the skyscrapers' lights. Philippine Boy Scouts play with their flashlights at the countdown for the 12th Earth Hour event Saturday, March 30, 2019 in suburban Makati city east of Manila, ... (more...)
- April 01, 2019
It is a symbol of the everyone's commitment to planet Earth and why nature matters . Last year, Earth Hour was observed in more than 7,000 towns and cities in 187 countries, according to the organisers. The Empire State Building participated as clocks hit 8.30pm on the US East Coast with a dimming of the skyscrapers' lights. Philippine Boy Scouts play with their flashlights at the countdown for the 12th Earth Hour event Saturday, March 30, 2019 in suburban Makati city east of Manila, ... (more...)
Ethiopia crash investigation zeros in on automated anti-stall system
- April 01, 2019
These initial airflow readings from the Ethiopian jet, first reported by Reuters, refer to stall-related information needed to trigger the automated nose-down MCAS system. Four foreign airlines were also operating B-737 Max aircraft to Singapore. This was previously an optional safety feature. "Now that the decision has been made, we can construct our schedule without those (Max 8) flights well in advance in hopes to minimize the daily disruptions, " the memo from Southwest Pilots ... (more...)
- April 01, 2019
These initial airflow readings from the Ethiopian jet, first reported by Reuters, refer to stall-related information needed to trigger the automated nose-down MCAS system. Four foreign airlines were also operating B-737 Max aircraft to Singapore. This was previously an optional safety feature. "Now that the decision has been made, we can construct our schedule without those (Max 8) flights well in advance in hopes to minimize the daily disruptions, " the memo from Southwest Pilots ... (more...)
Zuckerberg calls for more internet regulation
- April 01, 2019
Zuckerberg says that it is important to have legislation to protect the integrity of elections. Stating that the company is working with governments, including French officials, on ensuring the effectiveness of content review systems, Zuckerberg suggested for third-party bodies to set standards governing the distribution of harmful content and to measure companies against those standards. (more...)
- April 01, 2019
Zuckerberg says that it is important to have legislation to protect the integrity of elections. Stating that the company is working with governments, including French officials, on ensuring the effectiveness of content review systems, Zuckerberg suggested for third-party bodies to set standards governing the distribution of harmful content and to measure companies against those standards. (more...)
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