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4 killed, 2 wounded in Orange County stabbing spree
- August 09, 2019
Two men were stabbed at an apartment complex, a man at a restaurant and a security guard at a convenience store. The suspect has not been identified. Zachary Castaneda, 33 Garden Grove Police Dept. "I've worked here for 30 years". A man was arrested and suspected of attacking people at several sites in neighboring cities in Orange County. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Two men were stabbed at an apartment complex, a man at a restaurant and a security guard at a convenience store. The suspect has not been identified. Zachary Castaneda, 33 Garden Grove Police Dept. "I've worked here for 30 years". A man was arrested and suspected of attacking people at several sites in neighboring cities in Orange County. (more...)
FBI Opens Domestic Terrorism Investigation into Shooting
- August 09, 2019
In addition, he had two 40-round magazines on his body, two 40-round magazines on the ground, and one 40-round magazine that was on or near him, Smithee said. He told reporters Tuesday a motive is still unclear in the shooting, and noted the suspect appeared to have conflicting ideologies. The FBI is opening a domestic terrorism investigation into the shooting that killed three people at a popular California food festival last week. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
In addition, he had two 40-round magazines on his body, two 40-round magazines on the ground, and one 40-round magazine that was on or near him, Smithee said. He told reporters Tuesday a motive is still unclear in the shooting, and noted the suspect appeared to have conflicting ideologies. The FBI is opening a domestic terrorism investigation into the shooting that killed three people at a popular California food festival last week. (more...)
Biden Calls Out President in SE Iowa Speech
- August 09, 2019
It will be one big crash, but at least China will be happy!' He also spoke about how the crowd at a Trump rally shouted "Send Her Back" about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN). You know that part where it says, "shall not infringe upon?" Booker said. "Generations of politicians have used fear of the other for political gain, and that is certainly the case today". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
It will be one big crash, but at least China will be happy!' He also spoke about how the crowd at a Trump rally shouted "Send Her Back" about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN). You know that part where it says, "shall not infringe upon?" Booker said. "Generations of politicians have used fear of the other for political gain, and that is certainly the case today". (more...)
Body of plane jumper Alana Cutland found in Madagascar
- August 09, 2019
Alana was on a research trip to Madagascar when she fell from a plane. He said: "We think she suffered a severe reaction to some drugs but not anti-malaria ones because she had taken those on her trip past year to China without any side effects". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Alana was on a research trip to Madagascar when she fell from a plane. He said: "We think she suffered a severe reaction to some drugs but not anti-malaria ones because she had taken those on her trip past year to China without any side effects". (more...)
Taiwan: 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes, one dead
- August 09, 2019
There were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties. According to Taipei 101, the sphere can offset the swaying of Taiwan's tallest tower from wind gusts and earthquakes by up to 40 percent. The Central Weather Bureau on Thursday issued a warning for residents of Yilan, as well as Taipei and surrounding areas in the north and along the east coast in advance of Typhoon Lekima. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
There were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties. According to Taipei 101, the sphere can offset the swaying of Taiwan's tallest tower from wind gusts and earthquakes by up to 40 percent. The Central Weather Bureau on Thursday issued a warning for residents of Yilan, as well as Taipei and surrounding areas in the north and along the east coast in advance of Typhoon Lekima. (more...)
Scotland would vote for independence
- August 08, 2019
They will take a view about whether they want another referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the poll was " phenomenal ". "I suspect, although this would be for discussion, we'd probably use the Scottish Parliament system for the first period and over time, if there was a majority to do that, to move to STV". (more...)
- August 08, 2019
They will take a view about whether they want another referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the poll was " phenomenal ". "I suspect, although this would be for discussion, we'd probably use the Scottish Parliament system for the first period and over time, if there was a majority to do that, to move to STV". (more...)
House Democrats Sue to Force Don McGahn to Testify
- August 08, 2019
The House's arguments Wednesday have some of the strongest language yet before a judge that they're working toward formal impeachment proceedings over whether Trump obstructed the Russian Federation investigation, and the lawsuit sets the stage for a precedent-setting legal showdown between the White House and Congress over executive privilege. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
The House's arguments Wednesday have some of the strongest language yet before a judge that they're working toward formal impeachment proceedings over whether Trump obstructed the Russian Federation investigation, and the lawsuit sets the stage for a precedent-setting legal showdown between the White House and Congress over executive privilege. (more...)
Casino Games You Must Play
- August 08, 2019
No wonder so many people leave these places without ever placing a single bet, there is so much choice that if you don’t know exactly what you are doing it can really be easier to just leave. Give a Mega Bucks machine a crack; you never know what might happen. Roulette Roulette is certainly the most dynamic of casino games, possessing a lively movement to it that you cannot really find elsewhere. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
No wonder so many people leave these places without ever placing a single bet, there is so much choice that if you don’t know exactly what you are doing it can really be easier to just leave. Give a Mega Bucks machine a crack; you never know what might happen. Roulette Roulette is certainly the most dynamic of casino games, possessing a lively movement to it that you cannot really find elsewhere. (more...)
Police Chief Addresses Officers Leading Black Man Behind Horse with Rope
- August 08, 2019
According to police, a unit the officers called to transport Neely was not available, so the officers chose to walk the man across a Galveston intersection where mounted units were staging, according to the Daily News . "The optics on this are bad", wrote D. Alexander on Facebook . However, people have poured onto social media in rage and expressing disgust at the situation. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
According to police, a unit the officers called to transport Neely was not available, so the officers chose to walk the man across a Galveston intersection where mounted units were staging, according to the Daily News . "The optics on this are bad", wrote D. Alexander on Facebook . However, people have poured onto social media in rage and expressing disgust at the situation. (more...)
Trump, without evidence, accuses Google of 'very illegal' action ahead of election
- August 08, 2019
President Trump said in a tweet on Tuesday. "All very illegal", Trump tweeted. A Google spokesperson has since said that Cernekee was a disgruntled former employee calling his statements "false" and that they "go to great lengths to build our products and enforce our policies in ways that don't take political leanings into account". (more...)
- August 08, 2019
President Trump said in a tweet on Tuesday. "All very illegal", Trump tweeted. A Google spokesperson has since said that Cernekee was a disgruntled former employee calling his statements "false" and that they "go to great lengths to build our products and enforce our policies in ways that don't take political leanings into account". (more...)
Trump says South Korea paying more for military protection
- August 08, 2019
Denuclearisation talks are yet to resume after being stalled since a second summit between US President Donald Trump and Mr Kim broke down in February. Trump and his administration have sought to play down the launches, saying they do not violate a pledge by Kim to not resume nuclear and long-range tests. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
Denuclearisation talks are yet to resume after being stalled since a second summit between US President Donald Trump and Mr Kim broke down in February. Trump and his administration have sought to play down the launches, saying they do not violate a pledge by Kim to not resume nuclear and long-range tests. (more...)
Nora Quoirin: Fingerprints Examined As Search Continues
- August 08, 2019
Quoirin, who has an Irish mother and a French father, was traveling on an Irish passport during the trip. Missing Nora Quoirin has special needs and "would never leave her family voluntarily", her aunt said. The rescue operation involves more than 200 people working on shifts through the night but police are still clueless as to the girl's whereabouts and are appealing for information, he said. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
Quoirin, who has an Irish mother and a French father, was traveling on an Irish passport during the trip. Missing Nora Quoirin has special needs and "would never leave her family voluntarily", her aunt said. The rescue operation involves more than 200 people working on shifts through the night but police are still clueless as to the girl's whereabouts and are appealing for information, he said. (more...)
Turkey, US officials resume talks on Syria safe-zone
- August 08, 2019
Given that negotiations had "flatlined", he said Turkey was likely to act unilaterally and pointed to several potential military targets including areas around the northern Syrian town of Manbij and the border towns of Tel Abyad or Kobane. Turkey has twice sent forces into northern Syria in the last three years, citing security concerns caused by Syria's eight-year-long civil war, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday a third incursion was imminent, targeting YPG-controlled ... (more...)
- August 08, 2019
Given that negotiations had "flatlined", he said Turkey was likely to act unilaterally and pointed to several potential military targets including areas around the northern Syrian town of Manbij and the border towns of Tel Abyad or Kobane. Turkey has twice sent forces into northern Syria in the last three years, citing security concerns caused by Syria's eight-year-long civil war, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday a third incursion was imminent, targeting YPG-controlled ... (more...)
Puerto Rico court declares new governor's swearing-in unconstitutional
- August 08, 2019
In a statement after becoming governor, Vazquez said: "I will continue to focus on putting (Puerto Rico) back on track in an orderly and peaceful way". Only the House of Representatives weighed in. But the court on Wednesday declared as unconstitutional the part of the law that allowed Pierluisi to be in a position to take over as governor without Senate confirmation. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
In a statement after becoming governor, Vazquez said: "I will continue to focus on putting (Puerto Rico) back on track in an orderly and peaceful way". Only the House of Representatives weighed in. But the court on Wednesday declared as unconstitutional the part of the law that allowed Pierluisi to be in a position to take over as governor without Senate confirmation. (more...)
Ireland to 'radically reset' budget expectations in no deal Brexit - minister
- August 08, 2019
Mr Donohoe, who met British Chancellor Sajid Javid in London yesterday, said both had fully outlined their respective positions. The Taoiseach recently faced criticism from the DUP for talking about the potential weakening of the Union in the event of a no-deal Brexit. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
Mr Donohoe, who met British Chancellor Sajid Javid in London yesterday, said both had fully outlined their respective positions. The Taoiseach recently faced criticism from the DUP for talking about the potential weakening of the Union in the event of a no-deal Brexit. (more...)
Bolton links missile deployment to protecting allies in S
- August 08, 2019
China was in no way involved in the treaty, thus allowing it to gradually build up a formidable land-based arsenal of intermediate-range ballistic and cruise missiles, which provided incentive for the U.S.to leave the treaty as a way of maintaining hegemony in the Pacific. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
China was in no way involved in the treaty, thus allowing it to gradually build up a formidable land-based arsenal of intermediate-range ballistic and cruise missiles, which provided incentive for the U.S.to leave the treaty as a way of maintaining hegemony in the Pacific. (more...)
Motorcycle backfire sparks 'gunshot' panic in NY
- August 08, 2019
The Crossroads of the World was packed with tourists and revelers at about 10 pm on a warm night in New York City when a few passing motorcycles backfired and people thought they were hearing gunfire. But what people felt was all too real. Gideon Glick , who stars in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway, tweeted "Stopped our show tonight due to a motorcycle backfire that was mistaken for a bomb or a shooting". (more...)
- August 08, 2019
The Crossroads of the World was packed with tourists and revelers at about 10 pm on a warm night in New York City when a few passing motorcycles backfired and people thought they were hearing gunfire. But what people felt was all too real. Gideon Glick , who stars in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway, tweeted "Stopped our show tonight due to a motorcycle backfire that was mistaken for a bomb or a shooting". (more...)
USA Today HQ evacuated as police search for man with weapon
- August 08, 2019
Law enforcement officers with rifles and body armor patrolled the area and a helicopter hovered overhead. Chrissy Terrell, a USA Today spokeswoman, said that "police are looking" for a possible man with weapon and confirmed there is no indication of shots fired. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
Law enforcement officers with rifles and body armor patrolled the area and a helicopter hovered overhead. Chrissy Terrell, a USA Today spokeswoman, said that "police are looking" for a possible man with weapon and confirmed there is no indication of shots fired. (more...)
Iran Requests UN Secretary-General Take Action on US Sanctions
- August 08, 2019
In the letter to Guterres released on Tuesday, Takht Ravanchi said that according to U.S. officials, the sanctions on Zarif have been imposed because of his role and position as the one who is in charge of the Islamic Republic's foreign policy. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
In the letter to Guterres released on Tuesday, Takht Ravanchi said that according to U.S. officials, the sanctions on Zarif have been imposed because of his role and position as the one who is in charge of the Islamic Republic's foreign policy. (more...)
Isolated severe storms possible today in parts of Alabama
- August 08, 2019
Lows will be in the low 70s with highs in the low to mid 90s through the week. Friday and the weekend are looking nice, with lots of sun and highs in the lower 80s, the weather service says. Tonight: Scattered showers and storms diminishing. Wind: SE 5-10. Low: 72. Classic August weather continues with broken-record heat, humidity and probably some p.m. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
Lows will be in the low 70s with highs in the low to mid 90s through the week. Friday and the weekend are looking nice, with lots of sun and highs in the lower 80s, the weather service says. Tonight: Scattered showers and storms diminishing. Wind: SE 5-10. Low: 72. Classic August weather continues with broken-record heat, humidity and probably some p.m. (more...)
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