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Missing children of murdered woman found in New Mexico
- August 26, 2016
Sheriff's officials in California said Robertson has an infant with him who is unrelated to the children left in New Mexico. She had suffered head wounds and multiple gunshots to the torso. Authorities were considering issuing an Amber Alert for the children, sheriff's Capt. Steve Katz said. Last year, the three children's father, Kenneth Chad Watkins, laid down in front of a train and killed himself. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Sheriff's officials in California said Robertson has an infant with him who is unrelated to the children left in New Mexico. She had suffered head wounds and multiple gunshots to the torso. Authorities were considering issuing an Amber Alert for the children, sheriff's Capt. Steve Katz said. Last year, the three children's father, Kenneth Chad Watkins, laid down in front of a train and killed himself. (more...)
Durant calls Olympic experience 'therapy' after OKC backlash, The Vertical reports
- August 26, 2016
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo won't make any apologies for his squad blowing out the competition-the executive says other countries should "get their act together" and compete with the Americans. "This team kept getting better and even those three games in pool play, we had not played that type of game against that type of level of opponent", Krzyzewski said . (more...)
- August 26, 2016
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo won't make any apologies for his squad blowing out the competition-the executive says other countries should "get their act together" and compete with the Americans. "This team kept getting better and even those three games in pool play, we had not played that type of game against that type of level of opponent", Krzyzewski said . (more...)
Lienert-Brown to make All Blacks debut against Wallabies
- August 26, 2016
The only other significant change in the New Zealand line up is the return of loosehead prop Joe Moody, with Wyatt Crockett set to play his 50th Test from the bench. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock said the New Zealanders would need to meet fire with fire. He said backing up from a big performance, such as the All Blacks' masterclass in Sydney, was one of the most hard things to do in sport. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The only other significant change in the New Zealand line up is the return of loosehead prop Joe Moody, with Wyatt Crockett set to play his 50th Test from the bench. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock said the New Zealanders would need to meet fire with fire. He said backing up from a big performance, such as the All Blacks' masterclass in Sydney, was one of the most hard things to do in sport. (more...)
Boko Haram leader fatally wounded — Nigerian military
- August 26, 2016
This isn't the first time Nigerian forces have claimed to kill Shekau, however. "Several other terrorists were also wounded", he said . Boko Haram poses a steady threat to communities in the north-east of Nigeria and has also launched offensives in neighbouring Chad, Niger and Cameroon. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
This isn't the first time Nigerian forces have claimed to kill Shekau, however. "Several other terrorists were also wounded", he said . Boko Haram poses a steady threat to communities in the north-east of Nigeria and has also launched offensives in neighbouring Chad, Niger and Cameroon. (more...)
South Africa rand falls on Pravin Gordhan arrest rumour
- August 26, 2016
These related to his approval of Sars commissioner Pillay's early retirement in 2010, and to the alleged creation of an intelligence unit within Sars. Opposition leader Mmusi Maimane, whose Democratic Alliance party took control of major cities following August 3 local government polls, said in a statement that "the Gordhan witch-hunt is Zuma's road to the Treasury's keys". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
These related to his approval of Sars commissioner Pillay's early retirement in 2010, and to the alleged creation of an intelligence unit within Sars. Opposition leader Mmusi Maimane, whose Democratic Alliance party took control of major cities following August 3 local government polls, said in a statement that "the Gordhan witch-hunt is Zuma's road to the Treasury's keys". (more...)
Two nuns stabbed to death in their home in Mississippi
- August 26, 2016
Merrill had worked in MS for more than 30 years, according to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky. Durant Police Chief John Haynes, left, and assistant Police Chief James Lee reassure Lexington Medical Clinic employees Lisa Dew, right, and Viola Turner, seated, that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was giving the home of two slain Catholic nuns who worked as nurses at the clinic a through crime scene investigation, Thursday, Aug. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Merrill had worked in MS for more than 30 years, according to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky. Durant Police Chief John Haynes, left, and assistant Police Chief James Lee reassure Lexington Medical Clinic employees Lisa Dew, right, and Viola Turner, seated, that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was giving the home of two slain Catholic nuns who worked as nurses at the clinic a through crime scene investigation, Thursday, Aug. (more...)
Former Fox News chief 'sexually harassed former TV presenter'
- August 26, 2016
In the lawsuit , Tantaros says on August 18 of past year, when Brown appeared on her show Outnumbered , he "made a number of sexually inappropriate comments to Tantaros on set". This did nothing but get Tantaros barred from O'Reilly's show. Former Mass. Sen. Scott Brown, shown on Capitol Hill in November 2012, frequently appears as a political commentator on Fox News . (more...)
- August 26, 2016
In the lawsuit , Tantaros says on August 18 of past year, when Brown appeared on her show Outnumbered , he "made a number of sexually inappropriate comments to Tantaros on set". This did nothing but get Tantaros barred from O'Reilly's show. Former Mass. Sen. Scott Brown, shown on Capitol Hill in November 2012, frequently appears as a political commentator on Fox News . (more...)
Led alliance says Syrian force withdraws to prepare for Raqqa campaign
- August 26, 2016
FILE - In this file photo released on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, provided by the Kurdish fighters of the People's Protection Units (YPG), which has been authenticated based on its conte. "They can not, will not, under any circumstance get American support if they do not keep that commitment", he said. Syrian Kurds and Damascus accused Ankara of violating the territorial integrity of the Arab republic. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
FILE - In this file photo released on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, provided by the Kurdish fighters of the People's Protection Units (YPG), which has been authenticated based on its conte. "They can not, will not, under any circumstance get American support if they do not keep that commitment", he said. Syrian Kurds and Damascus accused Ankara of violating the territorial integrity of the Arab republic. (more...)
Nationalists Cheer as Turkey Hits YPG and Islamic State Group
- August 26, 2016
Both attacks were blamed on IS. Relations between the government and Turkey's Kurdish minority have been strained as a result of a decades-long Kurdish insurgency. Sixty-six people are still in the hospital, 14 of them in a serious condition, Dogan news agency reported. The attack followed a string of strikes blamed on IS and Kurdish militants in the last months but was the deadliest so far this year and first significant jihadist action in Turkey since the failed July 15 coup. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Both attacks were blamed on IS. Relations between the government and Turkey's Kurdish minority have been strained as a result of a decades-long Kurdish insurgency. Sixty-six people are still in the hospital, 14 of them in a serious condition, Dogan news agency reported. The attack followed a string of strikes blamed on IS and Kurdish militants in the last months but was the deadliest so far this year and first significant jihadist action in Turkey since the failed July 15 coup. (more...)
Couple wanted in California killing arrested in Colorado
- August 26, 2016
Joshua Robertson and Brittany Humphrey are shown in photos from a LASD wanted poster distributed August 23, 2016. Robertson has a criminal history that includes a conviction on illegal weapons charges and is on probation, authorities said. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Joshua Robertson and Brittany Humphrey are shown in photos from a LASD wanted poster distributed August 23, 2016. Robertson has a criminal history that includes a conviction on illegal weapons charges and is on probation, authorities said. (more...)
US Vice President praises Turkey's handling of coup bid
- August 26, 2016
Biden said in an op-ed published in Turkish newspaper Milliyet ahead of his visit that he or President Barak Obama could not simply order Gulen's extradition because the request must be assessed by a federal court that will decide if there is enough evidence to send him to Turkey to face charges. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Biden said in an op-ed published in Turkish newspaper Milliyet ahead of his visit that he or President Barak Obama could not simply order Gulen's extradition because the request must be assessed by a federal court that will decide if there is enough evidence to send him to Turkey to face charges. (more...)
Toll Rises to 267 as Aftershocks Rattle Quake-Hit Central Italy
- August 26, 2016
Rescue efforts continued through the night and into Friday, but more than a day and a half had passed since the last person was known to be extracted alive from the rubble. Some were in Amatrice for a festival to celebrate a famous local speciality - amatriciana bacon and tomato sauce. The other dead hailed from the two other main hard-hit areas of Accumoli nearby and Arcquarta del Tronto and its hamlet Pescara del Tronto in neighboring Le Marche region. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Rescue efforts continued through the night and into Friday, but more than a day and a half had passed since the last person was known to be extracted alive from the rubble. Some were in Amatrice for a festival to celebrate a famous local speciality - amatriciana bacon and tomato sauce. The other dead hailed from the two other main hard-hit areas of Accumoli nearby and Arcquarta del Tronto and its hamlet Pescara del Tronto in neighboring Le Marche region. (more...)
Congress roots for dialogue to calm down Kashmir Valley unrest
- August 26, 2016
The Minister arrived at 11.30 a.m.in a special plane. "I will be staying at Nehru Guest House (in Srinagar )". The Supreme Court on Monday said certain dimensions of the ongoing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir could only be resolved through political interactions between stakeholders and that judicial intervention has its limits. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The Minister arrived at 11.30 a.m.in a special plane. "I will be staying at Nehru Guest House (in Srinagar )". The Supreme Court on Monday said certain dimensions of the ongoing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir could only be resolved through political interactions between stakeholders and that judicial intervention has its limits. (more...)
New earth like habitable planet found orbiting to stars
- August 26, 2016
An artist's impression of the planet Proxima b . However, Guo told the Global Times that the findings are based on some hypothesis that requires further testing, and Chinese astronomers are committed to making such contributions. It is red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1. That's not a guarantee that it does have water, but Proxima b could be quite wet. He said the planet is " more or less what we have on Earth . (more...)
- August 26, 2016
An artist's impression of the planet Proxima b . However, Guo told the Global Times that the findings are based on some hypothesis that requires further testing, and Chinese astronomers are committed to making such contributions. It is red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1. That's not a guarantee that it does have water, but Proxima b could be quite wet. He said the planet is " more or less what we have on Earth . (more...)
Suspect in New Mexico girl's killing has record
- August 26, 2016
The brutal murder of a 10-year-old girl shocked the community, even devastating the most seasoned police officers. "I ask the citizens of Albuquerque to keep the first responders that had to enter that scene today in their thoughts and prayers", said Albuquerque Police Officer Tanner Tixier. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The brutal murder of a 10-year-old girl shocked the community, even devastating the most seasoned police officers. "I ask the citizens of Albuquerque to keep the first responders that had to enter that scene today in their thoughts and prayers", said Albuquerque Police Officer Tanner Tixier. (more...)
Zambia opposition leader to contest vote result
- August 26, 2016
With 132 of Zambia's 156 constituencies counted, election officials said Monday that President Edgar Lungu of the ruling Patriotic Front party had 1,454,165 votes while Hakainde Hichilema of the opposition United Party for National Development had 1,383,594 votes. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
With 132 of Zambia's 156 constituencies counted, election officials said Monday that President Edgar Lungu of the ruling Patriotic Front party had 1,454,165 votes while Hakainde Hichilema of the opposition United Party for National Development had 1,383,594 votes. (more...)
Donald Trump: No Path to Legalization for Undocumented Immigrants
- August 26, 2016
Arizona is considered a swing state in the 2016 election. He began his first year of college this month, studying political science. Polls often show that majorities favor letting people illegally in the USA stay and also back tougher laws to deport them. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Arizona is considered a swing state in the 2016 election. He began his first year of college this month, studying political science. Polls often show that majorities favor letting people illegally in the USA stay and also back tougher laws to deport them. (more...)
Trump campaign head draws contrast with Rubio
- August 26, 2016
And perhaps that is why on Thursday, coverage of Trump's so-called " softening " on immigration was nearly entirely absent from Breitbart's homepage. "Now, can we be, and I'll ask the audience". The right-wing site aggressively promotes a border wall, opposes amnesty and seems eager to incite fear of illegal immigrants. A border patrol agent took the stage, saying 200,000 people have been caught trying to cross into Texas over the past five years. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
And perhaps that is why on Thursday, coverage of Trump's so-called " softening " on immigration was nearly entirely absent from Breitbart's homepage. "Now, can we be, and I'll ask the audience". The right-wing site aggressively promotes a border wall, opposes amnesty and seems eager to incite fear of illegal immigrants. A border patrol agent took the stage, saying 200,000 people have been caught trying to cross into Texas over the past five years. (more...)
North Korea releases footage of SLBM launch
- August 26, 2016
North Korean state television on Thursday showed video clips of the launch of a missile from underwater at dawn, and still photographs of Kim on the dock at a port as a large crane unloaded an object onto a submarine. Kim "appreciated the test-fire as the greatest success and victory...." They said he provided guidance from an observation post by giving the order for the submarine to submerge in and fire the missile, called "Pukguksong". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
North Korean state television on Thursday showed video clips of the launch of a missile from underwater at dawn, and still photographs of Kim on the dock at a port as a large crane unloaded an object onto a submarine. Kim "appreciated the test-fire as the greatest success and victory...." They said he provided guidance from an observation post by giving the order for the submarine to submerge in and fire the missile, called "Pukguksong". (more...)
Philippine gov't, rebels sign cease-fire deal
- August 26, 2016
It is a military style of eating, where diners go around a long table filled with food that is served on banana leaves. The Philippine government and Maoist-led rebels will sign an indefinite ceasefire agreement on Friday as part of efforts to end a conflict that has lasted nearly five decades and killed at least 40,000 people, Norway said. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
It is a military style of eating, where diners go around a long table filled with food that is served on banana leaves. The Philippine government and Maoist-led rebels will sign an indefinite ceasefire agreement on Friday as part of efforts to end a conflict that has lasted nearly five decades and killed at least 40,000 people, Norway said. (more...)
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