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'We need change': DC teens on gun violence they've seen every day
- March 24, 2018
We will not stop until change is made. "We have to use our white privilege now to make sure that all of the people that have died as a result of [gun violence] and haven't been covered the same can now be heard". "We bleed the same blood, and we all suffer the same". "I can only call a lawmaker so many times a day", she said. The group remained quiet. For the last 22 years the $7 billion-a-year, publicly funded US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is home to the largest ... (more...)
- March 24, 2018
We will not stop until change is made. "We have to use our white privilege now to make sure that all of the people that have died as a result of [gun violence] and haven't been covered the same can now be heard". "We bleed the same blood, and we all suffer the same". "I can only call a lawmaker so many times a day", she said. The group remained quiet. For the last 22 years the $7 billion-a-year, publicly funded US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is home to the largest ... (more...)
At least 14 people killed in Mogadishu auto bombing
- March 24, 2018
Thursday's blast comes nearly exactly a month after two auto bomb blasts in Mogadishu shattered a months-long period of calm in the city, killing at least 21 people. "I saw people being rushed to hospital and some of them were already dead", said witness Abdulahi Moalim. In the wake of that attack, Somalia's government declared a fresh offensive against Shabaab. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Thursday's blast comes nearly exactly a month after two auto bomb blasts in Mogadishu shattered a months-long period of calm in the city, killing at least 21 people. "I saw people being rushed to hospital and some of them were already dead", said witness Abdulahi Moalim. In the wake of that attack, Somalia's government declared a fresh offensive against Shabaab. (more...)
Paris Hilton Lost Her $2 Million Engagement Ring Partying To Above & Beyond
- March 24, 2018
Paris Hilton 's engagement ring that costs a whopping $2 million went missing after it fell off at a Miami club on a night out. Making matters worse, the massive club is almost 50,000 square feet and holds up to 7,000 people . Paris Hilton has a lot going on in both her personal and professional life this year, but one thing she's not putting energy into is a Simple Life reboot. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Paris Hilton 's engagement ring that costs a whopping $2 million went missing after it fell off at a Miami club on a night out. Making matters worse, the massive club is almost 50,000 square feet and holds up to 7,000 people . Paris Hilton has a lot going on in both her personal and professional life this year, but one thing she's not putting energy into is a Simple Life reboot. (more...)
Judge won't throw out 'Apprentice' contestant's lawsuit against Trump
- March 24, 2018
After the suit was filed, Trump lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that a president has immunity from such lawsuits in state courts. "Nothing in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution even suggests that the President can not be called to account before a state court for wrongful conduct that bears no relationship to any federal executive responsibility", Schecter wrote . (more...)
- March 24, 2018
After the suit was filed, Trump lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that a president has immunity from such lawsuits in state courts. "Nothing in the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution even suggests that the President can not be called to account before a state court for wrongful conduct that bears no relationship to any federal executive responsibility", Schecter wrote . (more...)
Sacked Owen Smith: Majority of Labour members want second Brexit vote
- March 24, 2018
Mr Smith, who unsuccessfully challenged Mr Corbyn for the party leadership in 2016, won public support from pro-EU Labour figures - with former Northern Ireland secretary Lord Hain accusing the Labour leader of a "terrible Stalinist purge". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Mr Smith, who unsuccessfully challenged Mr Corbyn for the party leadership in 2016, won public support from pro-EU Labour figures - with former Northern Ireland secretary Lord Hain accusing the Labour leader of a "terrible Stalinist purge". (more...)
South Korea Says North Agrees to Hold Summit Preparation Talks
- March 24, 2018
Kim told visiting South Korean officials that he would meet with Moon in late April as the rival nations moved to improve relations amid rising tensions over the North's nuclear weapons program. The government said that North Korea will cover the costs of the South Korean team's stay. State media in the North have not reported any public activities by Kim since March 6, when they said he held talks with South Korean envoys and made a "satisfactory agreement " on the proposed inter-Korean ... (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Kim told visiting South Korean officials that he would meet with Moon in late April as the rival nations moved to improve relations amid rising tensions over the North's nuclear weapons program. The government said that North Korea will cover the costs of the South Korean team's stay. State media in the North have not reported any public activities by Kim since March 6, when they said he held talks with South Korean envoys and made a "satisfactory agreement " on the proposed inter-Korean ... (more...)
Hornets hand Grizzlies 61-point loss, worst in franchise history
- March 24, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kemba Walker was surprised to learn his Charlotte Hornets had just recorded the sixth-largest win in National Basketball Association history. But nobody should be as bad as they were Thursday night. Not only that, but he would outscore the Grizzlies by himself in the 1st quarter (17-14). He hit 13 of 18 shots overall, including 10 of 14 on 3-pointers, and was 10 of 10 on free throws in 28 minutes. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kemba Walker was surprised to learn his Charlotte Hornets had just recorded the sixth-largest win in National Basketball Association history. But nobody should be as bad as they were Thursday night. Not only that, but he would outscore the Grizzlies by himself in the 1st quarter (17-14). He hit 13 of 18 shots overall, including 10 of 14 on 3-pointers, and was 10 of 10 on free throws in 28 minutes. (more...)
US House votes to pass $1.3 trln spending bill
- March 24, 2018
There have already been two brief government shutdowns in 2018. Twice this year the government was allowed to slip into shutdown. Trump "needs to drop his wildly reckless veto threats" and sign the bill, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
There have already been two brief government shutdowns in 2018. Twice this year the government was allowed to slip into shutdown. Trump "needs to drop his wildly reckless veto threats" and sign the bill, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said. (more...)
Bolton's appointment signals hawkish turn for major global conflicts
- March 24, 2018
Describing his role in the new post as an honest broker, the former US ambassador to the United Nations said the National Security Council chief should be able to offer a wide range of options, and that Trump needs "a free exchange of views among his advisers". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Describing his role in the new post as an honest broker, the former US ambassador to the United Nations said the National Security Council chief should be able to offer a wide range of options, and that Trump needs "a free exchange of views among his advisers". (more...)
Pak in favour of resolving diplomats 'harassment row' : Envoy
- March 24, 2018
The amount paid by Islamabad was not known. The article also stated "an optical system is a critical component in missile testing". While such systems usually come with two telescopes, the Chinese system acquired by China has a "unique" four telescopes. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The amount paid by Islamabad was not known. The article also stated "an optical system is a critical component in missile testing". While such systems usually come with two telescopes, the Chinese system acquired by China has a "unique" four telescopes. (more...)
Advertisers begin a boycott as Facebook gets thumbs down over data breach
- March 24, 2018
Collecting user data before 2015 was actually something the company encouraged, under the banner of increased utility for Facebook users - so that calendars could bring in information about the birthdays of friends, for instance. A Facebook user, Lauren Price of Maryland, filed a suit in San Jose on Tuesday on behalf of up to 50 million people whose data was used by Cambridge Analytica . (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Collecting user data before 2015 was actually something the company encouraged, under the banner of increased utility for Facebook users - so that calendars could bring in information about the birthdays of friends, for instance. A Facebook user, Lauren Price of Maryland, filed a suit in San Jose on Tuesday on behalf of up to 50 million people whose data was used by Cambridge Analytica . (more...)
European Union members to take steps against Russian Federation over spy attack
- March 24, 2018
Britain expelled 23 Russian diplomats they said were spies, and Russia responded in kind, also halting the activities of the British Council cultural and educational organization. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said Ireland would conduct a security assessment of Russian diplomats with a view to possibly expelling those who are not legitimate. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Britain expelled 23 Russian diplomats they said were spies, and Russia responded in kind, also halting the activities of the British Council cultural and educational organization. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said Ireland would conduct a security assessment of Russian diplomats with a view to possibly expelling those who are not legitimate. (more...)
Medical Marijuana Is Legal In Arkansas, But You Can't Get It Anywhere
- March 24, 2018
The leadership of the independent senators group scrambled to avoid that outcome, sending a memo Wednesday urging all of its absent members to return to Ottawa in time for the vote and warning that the Conservatives would blame the independents if the bill was defeated. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The leadership of the independent senators group scrambled to avoid that outcome, sending a memo Wednesday urging all of its absent members to return to Ottawa in time for the vote and warning that the Conservatives would blame the independents if the bill was defeated. (more...)
Virat Kohli to play county cricket before England series
- March 24, 2018
Virat will travel to the south of London at the end of the eleventh edition of Indian Premier League. Even though his batting abilities are second to none in today's day and age, Virat Kohli has chose to go the extra yard to prepare for the upcoming England tour after the IPL. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Virat will travel to the south of London at the end of the eleventh edition of Indian Premier League. Even though his batting abilities are second to none in today's day and age, Virat Kohli has chose to go the extra yard to prepare for the upcoming England tour after the IPL. (more...)
Trump Defends His 'Congratulations' Call To Putin: 'Obama Called Him Also'
- March 24, 2018
Central Elections Commission in Moscow said yesterday that Putin won a whopping 76.7% of the votes polled in which 99.8% of the country's precincts reported . "They can help solve problems with North Korea, Syria, Ukraine, ISIS, Iran and even the coming Arms Race", Trump further said. Trump's defence through his tweets came even as news filtered to US news media that Trump was furious over the leak that he had not read the security briefing prior to the phone call to Moscow. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Central Elections Commission in Moscow said yesterday that Putin won a whopping 76.7% of the votes polled in which 99.8% of the country's precincts reported . "They can help solve problems with North Korea, Syria, Ukraine, ISIS, Iran and even the coming Arms Race", Trump further said. Trump's defence through his tweets came even as news filtered to US news media that Trump was furious over the leak that he had not read the security briefing prior to the phone call to Moscow. (more...)
PA School District Arms Students With Rocks To Combat School Shootings
- March 24, 2018
Faculty and students in the district have been given active shooter training through a program known as ALIVE. But if it comes down to it, Helsel said students can chuck the rocks. "At this point, we have to get creative". "It matters because it will help protect the schools, anything helps, rocks are better than books and pencils", one student told WNEP. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Faculty and students in the district have been given active shooter training through a program known as ALIVE. But if it comes down to it, Helsel said students can chuck the rocks. "At this point, we have to get creative". "It matters because it will help protect the schools, anything helps, rocks are better than books and pencils", one student told WNEP. (more...)
Athletics Australia name Pearson and Fearnley as Gold Coast 2018 co-captains
- March 24, 2018
I have called an executive committee meeting tomorrow. "Sanil Shetty has been in the reserves and will be his replacement for the Gold Coast Games", said Singh. "The Commonwealth Games is the pinnacle of rhythmic gymnastics", she mused. "To have England, Wales and Scotland competing in the men and women's hockey for the first time is a fantastic advertisement for Great Britain and a true testament of the investment and hard work of the home nations in excelling and building the sport. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
I have called an executive committee meeting tomorrow. "Sanil Shetty has been in the reserves and will be his replacement for the Gold Coast Games", said Singh. "The Commonwealth Games is the pinnacle of rhythmic gymnastics", she mused. "To have England, Wales and Scotland competing in the men and women's hockey for the first time is a fantastic advertisement for Great Britain and a true testament of the investment and hard work of the home nations in excelling and building the sport. (more...)
White House Announces New Policy Banning Most Transgender People From Military Service
- March 24, 2018
In a memo released Friday night, the White House said that transgender individuals are "disqualified from military service except under limited circumstances". The White House said Mr Mattis had found that individuals with a history or diagnosis of gender dysphoria presented a risk to military effectiveness. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
In a memo released Friday night, the White House said that transgender individuals are "disqualified from military service except under limited circumstances". The White House said Mr Mattis had found that individuals with a history or diagnosis of gender dysphoria presented a risk to military effectiveness. (more...)
The Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal, explained with a simple diagram
- March 24, 2018
It was joined by German financial group Commerzbank, which has similarly brought all advertising to a halt. The warning was the result of the attack on Congress by BJP as the former is accused of hiring Cambridge Analytica for harvesting users' private data without their knowledge. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
It was joined by German financial group Commerzbank, which has similarly brought all advertising to a halt. The warning was the result of the attack on Congress by BJP as the former is accused of hiring Cambridge Analytica for harvesting users' private data without their knowledge. (more...)
United States charges 9 Iranians in massive hacking scheme targeting universities, government, companies
- March 24, 2018
The hackers allegedly targeted at least 1,00,000 email accounts of university professors and researchers while several thousand accounts were compromised . "They targeted data and research from all fields, including science and technology, engineering, social science, medical and other professional fields". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The hackers allegedly targeted at least 1,00,000 email accounts of university professors and researchers while several thousand accounts were compromised . "They targeted data and research from all fields, including science and technology, engineering, social science, medical and other professional fields". (more...)
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