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Deputies responding to burglary call find Roomba vacuum trapped in bathroom
- April 12, 2019
Deputies hear noise coming from the bathroom . After calling to the "suspect" several times over a loudspeaker, deputies entered the home with their guns drawn . We made several announcements and the "rustling" became more frequent. "We don't know if they're armed or if they're going to attack us". They breached the bathroom door and found... (more...)
- April 12, 2019
Deputies hear noise coming from the bathroom . After calling to the "suspect" several times over a loudspeaker, deputies entered the home with their guns drawn . We made several announcements and the "rustling" became more frequent. "We don't know if they're armed or if they're going to attack us". They breached the bathroom door and found... (more...)
'You Shouldn't Be Here': Mike Pence Demands U.N. Expel Venezuela Envoy
- April 12, 2019
Pence went on to say the U.S is working on a resolution in support of Guaido, and he's calling on all United Nations member states to support it. The United States called an emergency meeting of the UN's most powerful body, which is deeply divided over Venezuela, to focus on the worsening humanitarian situation in Venezuela. (more...)
- April 12, 2019
Pence went on to say the U.S is working on a resolution in support of Guaido, and he's calling on all United Nations member states to support it. The United States called an emergency meeting of the UN's most powerful body, which is deeply divided over Venezuela, to focus on the worsening humanitarian situation in Venezuela. (more...)
Trump's 55 percent approval claim is extremely wrong
- April 12, 2019
When it comes to job approval, 42 percent of voters approve of the job Trump is doing, while 52 percent disapprove. He noted that 55 percent was the figure in the poll for Trump's unfavorable rating. The president shared the Fox graphic with incorrect poll numbers on his Twitter account to his almost 60 million followers, along with the caption: "Great news!" About 40 minutes after Trump's tweet, Mo Elleithee , director of the institute at Georgetown, went on Twitter to correct ... (more...)
- April 12, 2019
When it comes to job approval, 42 percent of voters approve of the job Trump is doing, while 52 percent disapprove. He noted that 55 percent was the figure in the poll for Trump's unfavorable rating. The president shared the Fox graphic with incorrect poll numbers on his Twitter account to his almost 60 million followers, along with the caption: "Great news!" About 40 minutes after Trump's tweet, Mo Elleithee , director of the institute at Georgetown, went on Twitter to correct ... (more...)
Obama White House Counsel Greg Craig Indicted for Alleged False Statements
- April 12, 2019
Mr. Craig's attorneys called the possible indictment "a misguided abuse of prosecutorial discretion". After the initial inquiry into Craig and Skadden was opened by Mueller, Craig's case was referred to federal prosecutors in the Southern District of NY and then again to prosecutors in the US Attorney's office for the District of Columbia. (more...)
- April 12, 2019
Mr. Craig's attorneys called the possible indictment "a misguided abuse of prosecutorial discretion". After the initial inquiry into Craig and Skadden was opened by Mueller, Craig's case was referred to federal prosecutors in the Southern District of NY and then again to prosecutors in the US Attorney's office for the District of Columbia. (more...)
Michael Avenatti charged with fraud, tax crimes in California
- April 12, 2019
The new charges do not include the NY extortion case alleging Avenatti demanded millions to stay quiet about claims he planned to reveal about Nike paying high school players. The tax returns he presented to the bank were never filed to the IRS, prosecutors have said. And he allegedly filed documents in bankruptcy court that "fraudulently understated" the amount of money his bankrupt law firm was receiving. (more...)
- April 12, 2019
The new charges do not include the NY extortion case alleging Avenatti demanded millions to stay quiet about claims he planned to reveal about Nike paying high school players. The tax returns he presented to the bank were never filed to the IRS, prosecutors have said. And he allegedly filed documents in bankruptcy court that "fraudulently understated" the amount of money his bankrupt law firm was receiving. (more...)
School principal dies after donating bone marrow to teenager he's never met
- April 12, 2019
Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Margaret Dolan said in a statement that she has talked with students, parents, teachers, counselors and nurses, who all shared stories of how Nelson had helped them. Oster said the district's immediate focus is on supporting students and staff, following Dr. Nelson's passing. They ultimately chose to do the bone marrow surgery under a local anaesthetic, he said. (more...)
- April 12, 2019
Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Margaret Dolan said in a statement that she has talked with students, parents, teachers, counselors and nurses, who all shared stories of how Nelson had helped them. Oster said the district's immediate focus is on supporting students and staff, following Dr. Nelson's passing. They ultimately chose to do the bone marrow surgery under a local anaesthetic, he said. (more...)
Moon, Trump meet in wake of North Korea summit failure
- April 11, 2019
The North Korean supreme people's assembly - its rubber-stamp parliament - will meet on Thursday as the South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, meets Trump in Washington in an attempt to kickstart nuclear negotiations. A senior administration official said Thursday that the USA and the worldwide community have "clearly defined the scope" of North Korea's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, have a shared understanding of what final, fully verified denuclearization entails ... (more...)
- April 11, 2019
The North Korean supreme people's assembly - its rubber-stamp parliament - will meet on Thursday as the South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, meets Trump in Washington in an attempt to kickstart nuclear negotiations. A senior administration official said Thursday that the USA and the worldwide community have "clearly defined the scope" of North Korea's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, have a shared understanding of what final, fully verified denuclearization entails ... (more...)
What Opponents of Sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Get Wrong
- April 11, 2019
In the near-term, the likely outcomes will entail new dynamics whereby the risk of a military confrontation between the USA and Iran increases. The Iranian armed forces go on to declare the U.S. action on Tuesday but Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said it " could have negative repercussions on Iraq and the region". Aerial footage even revealed a site inside Iran where Iraqi fighters had been trained for a notorious attack against the US HQ in Karbala in January 2007, which was ... (more...)
- April 11, 2019
In the near-term, the likely outcomes will entail new dynamics whereby the risk of a military confrontation between the USA and Iran increases. The Iranian armed forces go on to declare the U.S. action on Tuesday but Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said it " could have negative repercussions on Iraq and the region". Aerial footage even revealed a site inside Iran where Iraqi fighters had been trained for a notorious attack against the US HQ in Karbala in January 2007, which was ... (more...)
Trudeau broke the law kicking former ministers from caucus: Philpott
- April 11, 2019
Philpott apparently consulted Chong before rising in the House, and he told the National Post's Marie-Danielle Smith that she's right on the money - that failing to have the brand-new MPs vote on their own administration in 2015 and then failing to have a vote on the JWR-Philpott expulsions are inherently illegal acts. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Philpott apparently consulted Chong before rising in the House, and he told the National Post's Marie-Danielle Smith that she's right on the money - that failing to have the brand-new MPs vote on their own administration in 2015 and then failing to have a vote on the JWR-Philpott expulsions are inherently illegal acts. (more...)
Suspects in American Tourist Kidnap Arrested
- April 11, 2019
Endicott, who lives in Costa Mesa, California, arrived Monday in the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Security forces in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were still hunting her kidnappers, who escaped. "The pressure was there of a last resort move in, that there was an implicit threat of the use of force by our elite teams that we had on ground". "The operation to arrest the culprits is ongoing with the close coordination of our counterparts from the DRC", he said. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Endicott, who lives in Costa Mesa, California, arrived Monday in the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Security forces in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were still hunting her kidnappers, who escaped. "The pressure was there of a last resort move in, that there was an implicit threat of the use of force by our elite teams that we had on ground". "The operation to arrest the culprits is ongoing with the close coordination of our counterparts from the DRC", he said. (more...)
China agrees to discuss state subsidies to firms to allay European Union concerns
- April 11, 2019
Like the United States, many European Union countries want to crack down on industrial subsidies and forced technology transfers, although they prefer dialogue to the trade war Washington has triggered. Li will now head to Croatia for another European summit on Thursday and Friday, this time with central and eastern states, 11 of whom are EU members. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Like the United States, many European Union countries want to crack down on industrial subsidies and forced technology transfers, although they prefer dialogue to the trade war Washington has triggered. Li will now head to Croatia for another European summit on Thursday and Friday, this time with central and eastern states, 11 of whom are EU members. (more...)
Israel Election: Netanyahu Appears Headed For Win In Close Race
- April 11, 2019
It has also placed Mr. Gantz's new Blue and White party in the position of the main alternative to the right wing, a spot once held by the Labor party. Media outlets in the country were reporting on Wednesday morning that long-time leader Mr Netanyahu was victorious. Pollsters on Tuesday said that Arab turnout in the election was dramatically reduced and was potentially at a historic low. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
It has also placed Mr. Gantz's new Blue and White party in the position of the main alternative to the right wing, a spot once held by the Labor party. Media outlets in the country were reporting on Wednesday morning that long-time leader Mr Netanyahu was victorious. Pollsters on Tuesday said that Arab turnout in the election was dramatically reduced and was potentially at a historic low. (more...)
North Korea's parliament to open as Kim mulls US strategy
- April 11, 2019
China will set up its first 5G mobile technology-assisted checkpoint to tighten curbs on North Korean defectors and smugglers in the border region. The Global Times quoted a Chinese social scientist describing the bridge as "a manifestation of China's confidence in a nuclear-free, peaceful, and prosperous Korean Peninsula". (more...)
- April 11, 2019
China will set up its first 5G mobile technology-assisted checkpoint to tighten curbs on North Korean defectors and smugglers in the border region. The Global Times quoted a Chinese social scientist describing the bridge as "a manifestation of China's confidence in a nuclear-free, peaceful, and prosperous Korean Peninsula". (more...)
Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific, pilot still missing
- April 11, 2019
Defence officials said its pilot signalled the need to abort the mission shortly before the plane was lost. It was the first crash of the A variant of the fifth-generation fighter. F-35 is considered the most expensive US weapons system. Each costs around $100 million, slightly more than the cost of buying a fully assembled plane. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Defence officials said its pilot signalled the need to abort the mission shortly before the plane was lost. It was the first crash of the A variant of the fifth-generation fighter. F-35 is considered the most expensive US weapons system. Each costs around $100 million, slightly more than the cost of buying a fully assembled plane. (more...)
European Union leaders agree to Brexit extension: Tusk
- April 11, 2019
May will have to explain her Brexit strategy before the EU's 27 leaders on Wednesday before leaving while they discuss her request over dinner. May, who had sought a delay only until June 30, agreed to the later date. So we must now press on at pace with our efforts to reach consensus on a deal that is in the national interest", she said. The pound rose slightly soon after the deal in Brussels but the reprieve was only brief with the late-night agreement causing further political and ... (more...)
- April 11, 2019
May will have to explain her Brexit strategy before the EU's 27 leaders on Wednesday before leaving while they discuss her request over dinner. May, who had sought a delay only until June 30, agreed to the later date. So we must now press on at pace with our efforts to reach consensus on a deal that is in the national interest", she said. The pound rose slightly soon after the deal in Brussels but the reprieve was only brief with the late-night agreement causing further political and ... (more...)
Omar al-Bashir steps down
- April 11, 2019
State TV ceased regular broadcasts, with only the brief announcement saying that there will be an "important statement from the armed forces after a while, wait for it". One protester, speaking to Arabiya TV, said reports were circulating that Bashir's deputy and Defence Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf would replace him, but this was unacceptable to the demonstrators. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
State TV ceased regular broadcasts, with only the brief announcement saying that there will be an "important statement from the armed forces after a while, wait for it". One protester, speaking to Arabiya TV, said reports were circulating that Bashir's deputy and Defence Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf would replace him, but this was unacceptable to the demonstrators. (more...)
Suffering on the rise from Libya armed conflict, migrants moved
- April 11, 2019
Libya envoy Ghassan Salame said that he is determined to hold the national conference as soon as possible, but that the current recurrence of fighting is overshadowing the political process. The GNA's health ministry on Monday put the death toll in the fighting at 35. "If unleashed, a full-fledged offensive could become a proxy war between regional powers and cause innumerable casualties as well as enormous devastation", it said in a report Wednesday. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Libya envoy Ghassan Salame said that he is determined to hold the national conference as soon as possible, but that the current recurrence of fighting is overshadowing the political process. The GNA's health ministry on Monday put the death toll in the fighting at 35. "If unleashed, a full-fledged offensive could become a proxy war between regional powers and cause innumerable casualties as well as enormous devastation", it said in a report Wednesday. (more...)
Wikileaks accuses Ecuadorian embassy of ‘Extensive spying operation’ against Assange
- April 11, 2019
The police said they were invited into the embassy by the Ambassador, following the Ecuadorian government's withdrawal of asylum. In 2017 Swedish authorities dropped their investigation into Mr Assange saying that all possibilities to conduct an investigation had been exhausted. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
The police said they were invited into the embassy by the Ambassador, following the Ecuadorian government's withdrawal of asylum. In 2017 Swedish authorities dropped their investigation into Mr Assange saying that all possibilities to conduct an investigation had been exhausted. (more...)
Merkel warns European Union is likely to agree to lengthy Brexit delay
- April 11, 2019
The EU would also hold a symbolic June summit to review the UK's behaviour as a member state following an outspoken intervention by the French president, Emmanuel Macron , about the need to avoid a "rogue" Britain undermining the European project. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
The EU would also hold a symbolic June summit to review the UK's behaviour as a member state following an outspoken intervention by the French president, Emmanuel Macron , about the need to avoid a "rogue" Britain undermining the European project. (more...)
Two bodies found in the Caribbean believed to be missing NYC couple
- April 11, 2019
Police believe that woman was Ravenelle. Dominican Republic National Police Col. Frank Felix Duran Mejia told CNN that an unconscious woman was found lying on the route that led to the global airport in Santo Domingo. Authorities believe the pair crashed early in the morning on 27 March in a rental auto. Authorities said they recovered a body presumed to be Moore's from the water on March 31 near Sans Souci, about 20km from the location of the auto crash. (more...)
- April 11, 2019
Police believe that woman was Ravenelle. Dominican Republic National Police Col. Frank Felix Duran Mejia told CNN that an unconscious woman was found lying on the route that led to the global airport in Santo Domingo. Authorities believe the pair crashed early in the morning on 27 March in a rental auto. Authorities said they recovered a body presumed to be Moore's from the water on March 31 near Sans Souci, about 20km from the location of the auto crash. (more...)
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