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Huma Abedin was (pointlessly?) questioned over Benghazi
- October 28, 2015
Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.). His comments came after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in September the select committee was created to show Clinton was "untrustable". Rep. Trey Gowdy , R-S.C., did not attend Friday's session in which committee staff and attorneys questioned Abedin. After anchor Scott Pelley dubbed the story "a new controversy tonight surrounding the House Benghazi Committee", congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes hyped that ... (more...)
- October 28, 2015
Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.). His comments came after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in September the select committee was created to show Clinton was "untrustable". Rep. Trey Gowdy , R-S.C., did not attend Friday's session in which committee staff and attorneys questioned Abedin. After anchor Scott Pelley dubbed the story "a new controversy tonight surrounding the House Benghazi Committee", congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes hyped that ... (more...)
EDF and Chinese partners ink deal to take forward Hinkley Point C
- October 28, 2015
EDF has said the final cost would be £18bn, with the state-owned nuclear firm CGN investing £6bn for its one-third stake in the project. 'We have all the conditions now in place, subject to final investment approval in the next few weeks, to go ahead with the project, ' said Vincent de Rivaz, head of EDF's British division, in a telephone conference to journalists. (more...)
- October 28, 2015
EDF has said the final cost would be £18bn, with the state-owned nuclear firm CGN investing £6bn for its one-third stake in the project. 'We have all the conditions now in place, subject to final investment approval in the next few weeks, to go ahead with the project, ' said Vincent de Rivaz, head of EDF's British division, in a telephone conference to journalists. (more...)
Manhunt under way for 2 suspects in shopping center shooting
- October 28, 2015
Brown also is wanted in the killing of 27-year-old Albert Thao in a Fresno restaurant on September 12, authorities said. Brown is suspected to have shot two men in their 20s sitting in a vehicle in the CVS pharmacy parking lot at 1500 First St.in Livermore at 6:05 p.m. (more...)
- October 28, 2015
Brown also is wanted in the killing of 27-year-old Albert Thao in a Fresno restaurant on September 12, authorities said. Brown is suspected to have shot two men in their 20s sitting in a vehicle in the CVS pharmacy parking lot at 1500 First St.in Livermore at 6:05 p.m. (more...)
Online Charter Schools Have An "Overwhelming Negative Impact", Study Finds
- October 28, 2015
Chicago Public Schools officials expect to approve two charter school operators' expansion plans for 2016 this week while announcing a policy said to allow a faster crackdown on low-performing charters. It is a call to action for authorizers and policymakers. The group's review of state laws and policies is summarized in its report, The Policy Framework for Online Charter Schools. (more...)
- October 28, 2015
Chicago Public Schools officials expect to approve two charter school operators' expansion plans for 2016 this week while announcing a policy said to allow a faster crackdown on low-performing charters. It is a call to action for authorizers and policymakers. The group's review of state laws and policies is summarized in its report, The Policy Framework for Online Charter Schools. (more...)
Ohio State investigating online threat, issues advisory
- October 27, 2015
The university did not give details about the threat, other than that it might happen today. The Ohio State University also came under attack from a Big Ten rival over the weekend, as someone from Penn State edited "The" out of the school's Wikipedia page. (more...)
- October 27, 2015
The university did not give details about the threat, other than that it might happen today. The Ohio State University also came under attack from a Big Ten rival over the weekend, as someone from Penn State edited "The" out of the school's Wikipedia page. (more...)
Marcus Mariota: Titans QB to miss Falcons game with knee injury
- October 27, 2015
Mariota’s name can be added to a growing list of injured starting quarterbacks. Among the list is the Cowboys’ Tony Romo and the Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger. He still has a few great plays in him, and another team could use him. The 6-1 Atlanta Falcons won a game where the defense dominated, the passing game was ineffective, and nothing made much sense. (more...)
- October 27, 2015
Mariota’s name can be added to a growing list of injured starting quarterbacks. Among the list is the Cowboys’ Tony Romo and the Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger. He still has a few great plays in him, and another team could use him. The 6-1 Atlanta Falcons won a game where the defense dominated, the passing game was ineffective, and nothing made much sense. (more...)
Tata Steel announces job cuts in Europe
- October 27, 2015
Combine falling demand with Chinese competition and a strong pound, which makes steel exports relatively more expensive, and you have a recipe for disaster for UK steel firms. The joint administrators said they would be working closely with Caparo's senior management to contact key customers and suppliers with the objective of stabilising trading of the business while they assess opportunities to restructure or sell the businesses and their assets. (more...)
- October 27, 2015
Combine falling demand with Chinese competition and a strong pound, which makes steel exports relatively more expensive, and you have a recipe for disaster for UK steel firms. The joint administrators said they would be working closely with Caparo's senior management to contact key customers and suppliers with the objective of stabilising trading of the business while they assess opportunities to restructure or sell the businesses and their assets. (more...)
Does Bindi Irwin's "Big Brother" Derek Hough Approve of Her Boyfriend Chandler
- October 27, 2015
Bindi Irwin might prefer cute costumes over creepy ones, but it looks like her Dancing with the Stars partner is all about the scares. 'She said from the start she's doing it for her dad, and Steve would never want her to take any of these comments to heart'. (more...)
- October 27, 2015
Bindi Irwin might prefer cute costumes over creepy ones, but it looks like her Dancing with the Stars partner is all about the scares. 'She said from the start she's doing it for her dad, and Steve would never want her to take any of these comments to heart'. (more...)
Officers Attending Funeral of Slain NYPD officer, Randolph Holder, to get Free
- October 26, 2015
Thus Howard was a wanted man last Tuesday when he got into the gunfight that lead to a foot chase and a shootout near an FDR Drive footbridge, in which Holder was shot and killed. The suspect charged in the murder, Tyrone Howard , is due to appear in court on Tuesday, the same day mourners will gather at a church viewing in the city's borough of Queens to pay respects to Holder. (more...)
- October 26, 2015
Thus Howard was a wanted man last Tuesday when he got into the gunfight that lead to a foot chase and a shootout near an FDR Drive footbridge, in which Holder was shot and killed. The suspect charged in the murder, Tyrone Howard , is due to appear in court on Tuesday, the same day mourners will gather at a church viewing in the city's borough of Queens to pay respects to Holder. (more...)
Joe Biden Presidential Run Decision in Three Days or 'Soon'
- October 26, 2015
Schaitberger. President Barack Obama declined to comment Friday on the prospect of Vice President Joe Biden seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, instead praising the Democratic field at large. Carpenter said if Biden runs, "I think it's going to hurt the Democratic Party with the trifecta of Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden , and Bernie Sanders, is really as old Washington establishment as it gets". (more...)
- October 26, 2015
Schaitberger. President Barack Obama declined to comment Friday on the prospect of Vice President Joe Biden seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, instead praising the Democratic field at large. Carpenter said if Biden runs, "I think it's going to hurt the Democratic Party with the trifecta of Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden , and Bernie Sanders, is really as old Washington establishment as it gets". (more...)
Pac-12 football: Cal upset by UCLA 40-24
- October 26, 2015
UCLA's last two losses may have been disappointing, but the overall health of the program is still better than it's been in a long time. After the game, coach Jim Mora didn't give a report of what the injuries were, only saying, "they're not good". (more...)
- October 26, 2015
UCLA's last two losses may have been disappointing, but the overall health of the program is still better than it's been in a long time. After the game, coach Jim Mora didn't give a report of what the injuries were, only saying, "they're not good". (more...)
Third Russian Air Strike on Syrian Rebel Group Kills Leader
- October 26, 2015
The activist group said civilians were amongst the casualties caused by the strikes but did not know exactly how many dead were non-combatants. "The fact we've had to resort to a memorandum of understanding here to try and work out what should be standard protocol over Syria, it gives you an indication of our concern about Russia's activities", Cook said. (more...)
- October 26, 2015
The activist group said civilians were amongst the casualties caused by the strikes but did not know exactly how many dead were non-combatants. "The fact we've had to resort to a memorandum of understanding here to try and work out what should be standard protocol over Syria, it gives you an indication of our concern about Russia's activities", Cook said. (more...)
2 teens arrested for plotting shooting rampage at Virginia high school
- October 26, 2015
As the investigation progressed, a second student was arrested on October 23 for alleged involvement in the plot to kill students and staff. Now both students are facing "conspiracy to commit murder" charges. "We stopped them cold, and hopefully this will lend itself to anyone else thinking of trying something similar", said Capt. Pearce. Officials do not believe any other suspects were involved in the plan. 'Due to this excellent working relationship, we were able to quickly and seamlessly ... (more...)
- October 26, 2015
As the investigation progressed, a second student was arrested on October 23 for alleged involvement in the plot to kill students and staff. Now both students are facing "conspiracy to commit murder" charges. "We stopped them cold, and hopefully this will lend itself to anyone else thinking of trying something similar", said Capt. Pearce. Officials do not believe any other suspects were involved in the plan. 'Due to this excellent working relationship, we were able to quickly and seamlessly ... (more...)
George Pataki 'chuckles' at Jeb Bush campaign cuts
- October 26, 2015
When he first stepped on stage, a woman from the crowd yelled out: "We love you, Jeb!" Among Republicans, he has raised the most money through small, direct contributions to his campaign, relying predominantly on successful social media campaigns to reach out to voters. (more...)
- October 26, 2015
When he first stepped on stage, a woman from the crowd yelled out: "We love you, Jeb!" Among Republicans, he has raised the most money through small, direct contributions to his campaign, relying predominantly on successful social media campaigns to reach out to voters. (more...)
'The Walking Dead' Season 6 to feature 90-minute episode centered on Morgan
- October 26, 2015
That's now hit home that this is the world you're living in and the Alexandrians are seeing it firsthand. Cowen launched AMC at Market Perform and a $72 target, warning of heavy reliance on the show. Do you think they will really kill Glenn, as well as Nicholas, in Episode 3, "Thank You"? Even this week! Sources believe there is no way he could survive this episode unless they made the entire episode a dream which would be a complete waste for an episode. (more...)
- October 26, 2015
That's now hit home that this is the world you're living in and the Alexandrians are seeing it firsthand. Cowen launched AMC at Market Perform and a $72 target, warning of heavy reliance on the show. Do you think they will really kill Glenn, as well as Nicholas, in Episode 3, "Thank You"? Even this week! Sources believe there is no way he could survive this episode unless they made the entire episode a dream which would be a complete waste for an episode. (more...)
Carly Fiorina: Donald Trump and Ben Carson Acting like 'Politicians' over CNBC
- October 26, 2015
CNBC had proposed two hours of debating time, that not including four commercial breaks, meaning the time the candidates would be onstage would be about 15 minutes longer. Gretchen Carlson: "If People Are Wondering Why Donald Trump Is On The Top Of The Republican Side Right Now, You Just Got To Look At This " . "The CNN debate was longer than that". (more...)
- October 26, 2015
CNBC had proposed two hours of debating time, that not including four commercial breaks, meaning the time the candidates would be onstage would be about 15 minutes longer. Gretchen Carlson: "If People Are Wondering Why Donald Trump Is On The Top Of The Republican Side Right Now, You Just Got To Look At This " . "The CNN debate was longer than that". (more...)
CHP: 5 killed, 2 hurt in head-on crash in Tuolumne County
- October 26, 2015
In addition to the five people who were killed, two others were airlifted to a nearby hospital. After leaving the restaurant, Felix struck a parked vehicle, drove onto Highway 29 by going over landscaping and a curb, then headed north a mile and a half at high speed before his pickup slammed into the victim's minivan, police said. (more...)
- October 26, 2015
In addition to the five people who were killed, two others were airlifted to a nearby hospital. After leaving the restaurant, Felix struck a parked vehicle, drove onto Highway 29 by going over landscaping and a curb, then headed north a mile and a half at high speed before his pickup slammed into the victim's minivan, police said. (more...)
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- October 26, 2015
On Saturday, the team said whether Watt plays will be determined by how he feels before the game. "When you're in that situation, you're always on egg shells", said Sage Rosenfels, who played three seasons with the Texans, mostly backing up David Carr and Matt Schaub, and 11 NFL seasons overall. (more...)
- October 26, 2015
On Saturday, the team said whether Watt plays will be determined by how he feels before the game. "When you're in that situation, you're always on egg shells", said Sage Rosenfels, who played three seasons with the Texans, mostly backing up David Carr and Matt Schaub, and 11 NFL seasons overall. (more...)
Truck traffic leads to tunnel discovery
- October 25, 2015
Attorney Laura Duff. Twelve tons of marijuana were seized and 22 people arrested as federal agents busted a half-mile long tunnel from Tijuana to San Diego, complete with lights, air-conditioning and railroad tracks to move the drugs. Prosecutors said the raid was initiated after a U.S. Tunnel Task Force agent, who previously was involved in helping transport dirt from the San Diego warehouse, met with the two men to discuss the imminent delivery of marijuana through the tunnel. (more...)
- October 25, 2015
Attorney Laura Duff. Twelve tons of marijuana were seized and 22 people arrested as federal agents busted a half-mile long tunnel from Tijuana to San Diego, complete with lights, air-conditioning and railroad tracks to move the drugs. Prosecutors said the raid was initiated after a U.S. Tunnel Task Force agent, who previously was involved in helping transport dirt from the San Diego warehouse, met with the two men to discuss the imminent delivery of marijuana through the tunnel. (more...)
Nick Saban Blasts Alabama Fans…Again
- October 25, 2015
On the season, Alabama football averages 231.4 yards in passing and 198.7 yards in rushing. They've had a difficult road test already in The Swamp in Gainesville, Florida, so the atmosphere at Alabama isn't a daunting proposition to them. (more...)
- October 25, 2015
On the season, Alabama football averages 231.4 yards in passing and 198.7 yards in rushing. They've had a difficult road test already in The Swamp in Gainesville, Florida, so the atmosphere at Alabama isn't a daunting proposition to them. (more...)
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