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Clinton Slides Among Independent Voters In New Poll
- September 13, 2016
Clinton will have millions of dollars at her disposal this fall to air television advertising and power a sophisticated get-out-the vote operation in key states . Privately, Republican leaders say it will take more than strong debates for their nominee to alter a race that appears to be leaning in Clinton's favor. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Clinton will have millions of dollars at her disposal this fall to air television advertising and power a sophisticated get-out-the vote operation in key states . Privately, Republican leaders say it will take more than strong debates for their nominee to alter a race that appears to be leaning in Clinton's favor. (more...)
Iconic 9/11 flag from Ground Zero found in Everett
- September 13, 2016
A documentary about it airs Sunday on the History Channel. A grainy surveillance video featured on the pilot episode of Brad Meltzer's "Lost History" shows that the original "9/11 flag" went missing hours after it was raised at the site. Eventually, a flag believed to be the Ground Zero artifact from Franklin's photo toured the world, showing up at benefit concerts and aboard military ships en route to war. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
A documentary about it airs Sunday on the History Channel. A grainy surveillance video featured on the pilot episode of Brad Meltzer's "Lost History" shows that the original "9/11 flag" went missing hours after it was raised at the site. Eventually, a flag believed to be the Ground Zero artifact from Franklin's photo toured the world, showing up at benefit concerts and aboard military ships en route to war. (more...)
Rescue teams pull injured man from abandoned mine shaft
- September 13, 2016
I hope he's alive, we will continue to hope", Thabo said. "All that is required is for them to put on gas masks", he said. There is too much poverty, and this is what makes us do this. Survivors who have come out have told rescuers there were about 16 still there. Police said the three miners would be taken down to the police station but did not say if they would be arrested. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
I hope he's alive, we will continue to hope", Thabo said. "All that is required is for them to put on gas masks", he said. There is too much poverty, and this is what makes us do this. Survivors who have come out have told rescuers there were about 16 still there. Police said the three miners would be taken down to the police station but did not say if they would be arrested. (more...)
Clinton Raised $143 Million in August for Campaign, Party
- September 13, 2016
Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson received 7 percent; Green Party nominee Jill Stein got 3 percent. It's likely there will be many polls released next week to mark that campaign kickoff, and since voters typically begin tuning in more closely to the campaign once the summer ends, those figures will be more meaningful for all candidates. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson received 7 percent; Green Party nominee Jill Stein got 3 percent. It's likely there will be many polls released next week to mark that campaign kickoff, and since voters typically begin tuning in more closely to the campaign once the summer ends, those figures will be more meaningful for all candidates. (more...)
Clinton to release more details about her health
- September 13, 2016
Her doctor also said the candidate had become "overheated and dehydrated" at Sunday's ceremony, but is "recovering nicely". Democratic donor and fundraiser Bill Bartmann later fielded calls from about half a dozen Democrats anxious about how the episode would look. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Her doctor also said the candidate had become "overheated and dehydrated" at Sunday's ceremony, but is "recovering nicely". Democratic donor and fundraiser Bill Bartmann later fielded calls from about half a dozen Democrats anxious about how the episode would look. (more...)
Tehran-Riyadh war of words heats up as Iranians miss hajj
- September 13, 2016
Khamenei also accused Saudi authorities of "murdering" Iranian pilgrims during last year's Hajj stampede, branding the Saudis as "puny Satans who trembled in fear of...the Great Satan [the United States]". Ayat. Khamenei stressed that another horrific aspect of the Mina stampede was the "deadly silence of the so-called human rights entities"; "Those who have put their faith and hopes into worldwide communities and organizations should learn a lesson from this bitter truth", he said. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Khamenei also accused Saudi authorities of "murdering" Iranian pilgrims during last year's Hajj stampede, branding the Saudis as "puny Satans who trembled in fear of...the Great Satan [the United States]". Ayat. Khamenei stressed that another horrific aspect of the Mina stampede was the "deadly silence of the so-called human rights entities"; "Those who have put their faith and hopes into worldwide communities and organizations should learn a lesson from this bitter truth", he said. (more...)
South Korea has 'plan to reduce Pyongyang to ashes'
- September 13, 2016
North Korea is capable of detonating another nuclear device at its main atomic test site any time it chooses, Seoul officials said Monday, as the United States reportedly planned to send two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers to the South in a show of force against Pyongyang. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
North Korea is capable of detonating another nuclear device at its main atomic test site any time it chooses, Seoul officials said Monday, as the United States reportedly planned to send two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers to the South in a show of force against Pyongyang. (more...)
Gas Prices Down This Week
- September 13, 2016
The West Coast maintains the biggest drop in gasoline prices versus a year ago compared to any other area, with gasoline prices some 40-70 cents lower than a year ago. Livonia saw the largest decrease, 6 cents, to $2.22 - the lowest in the county - from last week's average of $2.28. He says the typical autumn price dip is still likely but could be less severe than in recent years. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The West Coast maintains the biggest drop in gasoline prices versus a year ago compared to any other area, with gasoline prices some 40-70 cents lower than a year ago. Livonia saw the largest decrease, 6 cents, to $2.22 - the lowest in the county - from last week's average of $2.28. He says the typical autumn price dip is still likely but could be less severe than in recent years. (more...)
Turkey uses truce to send aid to Syria's Aleppo
- September 13, 2016
Some have complained that the cease-fire deal does not mention Assad's future and keeps in place the government siege of rebel-held parts of Aleppo. War-weary Syrians will be anxiously watching to see if the fighting will stop for a full 48 hours, in line with the hard-fought ceasefire brokered Friday by the USA and Russian Federation. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Some have complained that the cease-fire deal does not mention Assad's future and keeps in place the government siege of rebel-held parts of Aleppo. War-weary Syrians will be anxiously watching to see if the fighting will stop for a full 48 hours, in line with the hard-fought ceasefire brokered Friday by the USA and Russian Federation. (more...)
Russia-US-brokered Syria cease-fire to start at sunset
- September 13, 2016
Nationalist rebel groups, including factions backed by Assad's foreign enemies, wrote to Washington on Sunday to express deep concerns over the truce. He said "a long list" of difficulties had confronted USA and Russian officials trying to hammer out the deal, but an agreement was reached, with the cease-fire set to begin in a few hours. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Nationalist rebel groups, including factions backed by Assad's foreign enemies, wrote to Washington on Sunday to express deep concerns over the truce. He said "a long list" of difficulties had confronted USA and Russian officials trying to hammer out the deal, but an agreement was reached, with the cease-fire set to begin in a few hours. (more...)
Hillary Clinton blasts Donald Trump's comments on military generals, Vladimir Putin
- September 13, 2016
Trump on his plans for ISIS: "And let me tell you, if I like maybe a combination of my plan and the generals" plan or the generals' plan. if I like their plan, Matt, I'm not gonna call you up and say, "Matt, we have a great plan.' This is what Obama does". (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Trump on his plans for ISIS: "And let me tell you, if I like maybe a combination of my plan and the generals" plan or the generals' plan. if I like their plan, Matt, I'm not gonna call you up and say, "Matt, we have a great plan.' This is what Obama does". (more...)
Quake-hit Italian town files complaint over cartoon satire
- September 13, 2016
One cartoon showed arms and legs protruding from between layers of lasagna, and sauce-splattered survivors. The magazine captioned illustrations of a bloodied and bandaged man "Penne in tomato sauce", an injured woman as "Penne au gratin", and a dilapidated building with feet emerging from it "Lasagne". (more...)
- September 13, 2016
One cartoon showed arms and legs protruding from between layers of lasagna, and sauce-splattered survivors. The magazine captioned illustrations of a bloodied and bandaged man "Penne in tomato sauce", an injured woman as "Penne au gratin", and a dilapidated building with feet emerging from it "Lasagne". (more...)
Clinton Campaign Manager Says It's 'Concerning' That Trump Seemed t..
- September 13, 2016
The Real Clear Politics poll average shows Clinton with a three point lead. Her comments had been rebuked by Mr Trump's team, with campaign manager Kellyanne Conway saying the comments were "slander" and had insulted to millions of Americans. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The Real Clear Politics poll average shows Clinton with a three point lead. Her comments had been rebuked by Mr Trump's team, with campaign manager Kellyanne Conway saying the comments were "slander" and had insulted to millions of Americans. (more...)
13 killed as bombings hit regime-held areas in Syria
- September 13, 2016
Syria expert Thomas Pierret said the attacks were part of a new IS "strategy.to "seduce" rebels by demonstrating IS's capacity to strike the regime". A auto bomb struck a bridge on the worldwide coastal motorway leading to Tartus and suicide bomber then struck the crowd that had gathered there, according to Sana , which said 35 people were killed . (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Syria expert Thomas Pierret said the attacks were part of a new IS "strategy.to "seduce" rebels by demonstrating IS's capacity to strike the regime". A auto bomb struck a bridge on the worldwide coastal motorway leading to Tartus and suicide bomber then struck the crowd that had gathered there, according to Sana , which said 35 people were killed . (more...)
Plans for $487 million Powerball jackpot to be announced
- September 13, 2016
Lawyers for the victor of the $487 million claimed the prize and announced the winner's philanthropic plans at the state lottery headquarters in Concord. You're on the go! The money will be placed in a trust. Powers said that since the trust that's been created is the official recipient of the winnings, the family holding the winning ticket can remain anonyous. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Lawyers for the victor of the $487 million claimed the prize and announced the winner's philanthropic plans at the state lottery headquarters in Concord. You're on the go! The money will be placed in a trust. Powers said that since the trust that's been created is the official recipient of the winnings, the family holding the winning ticket can remain anonyous. (more...)
Clinton's health re-emerges as 2016 campaign issue
- September 13, 2016
But a campaign official said she has cancelled a campaign trip to California due to the illness. According to The New York Times , video taken at the event appears to show Clinton, 68, having trouble maintaining her balance as two Secret Service agents helped lift her into a van. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
But a campaign official said she has cancelled a campaign trip to California due to the illness. According to The New York Times , video taken at the event appears to show Clinton, 68, having trouble maintaining her balance as two Secret Service agents helped lift her into a van. (more...)
NBC News chief defends Matt Lauer
- September 13, 2016
The candidates to become the next USA president have squared off on the same stage for the first time. Mrs. Clinton appeared to be avoiding reporters amid a cascade of troubling questions about her email practices as secretary of state, while Mr. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The candidates to become the next USA president have squared off on the same stage for the first time. Mrs. Clinton appeared to be avoiding reporters amid a cascade of troubling questions about her email practices as secretary of state, while Mr. (more...)
Leave UK? Scotland to poll public for views
- September 13, 2016
The SNP's new drive will also buy time for Sturgeon until it becomes clear, or at least clearer, what type of European Union divorce British Prime Minister Theresa May is pursuing. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she chose to speak about her pain at miscarrying a baby in the hope of challenging some of the "assumptions and judgments" made about women who do not have children. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The SNP's new drive will also buy time for Sturgeon until it becomes clear, or at least clearer, what type of European Union divorce British Prime Minister Theresa May is pursuing. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she chose to speak about her pain at miscarrying a baby in the hope of challenging some of the "assumptions and judgments" made about women who do not have children. (more...)
Half of Trump supporters are in basket of deplorables: Hillary Clinton
- September 13, 2016
She then categorized Trump's base as divided between people yearning for change, but disparaged the other half as "a basket of deplorables". Trump added that Clinton was showing "bigotry and hatred for millions of Americans", arguing that she was "incapable to serve as President of the United States". (more...)
- September 13, 2016
She then categorized Trump's base as divided between people yearning for change, but disparaged the other half as "a basket of deplorables". Trump added that Clinton was showing "bigotry and hatred for millions of Americans", arguing that she was "incapable to serve as President of the United States". (more...)
Italy says Syria truce could lead to talks
- September 13, 2016
Under the terms of the agreement, the rebels and the Syrian government are expected to stop attacking one another, though the regime can continue to strike at Islamic State and other jihadi groups. -backed opposition and the Russian-allied Syrian government. Monday's ceasefire represents a beginning of an at-least temporary letup in the war, and a chance for some much-needed humanitarian relief for the hundreds of thousands of embattled Syrians who have endured this five-year-old conflict. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Under the terms of the agreement, the rebels and the Syrian government are expected to stop attacking one another, though the regime can continue to strike at Islamic State and other jihadi groups. -backed opposition and the Russian-allied Syrian government. Monday's ceasefire represents a beginning of an at-least temporary letup in the war, and a chance for some much-needed humanitarian relief for the hundreds of thousands of embattled Syrians who have endured this five-year-old conflict. (more...)
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