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North Carolina woman arrested after baby seen smoking marijuana on Facebook video
- March 24, 2018
Brianna Ashanti Lofton now faces a myriad of charges , including contributing to the delinquency of a minor. While police said multiple Facebook users alerted them to the video , an account holder whose post was seen by millions said he shared the video hoping the woman would be held responsible. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Brianna Ashanti Lofton now faces a myriad of charges , including contributing to the delinquency of a minor. While police said multiple Facebook users alerted them to the video , an account holder whose post was seen by millions said he shared the video hoping the woman would be held responsible. (more...)
Investigators say missing Iowa family found dead in Mexico condo
- March 24, 2018
Kevin and Amy Sharp, as well as their two children, were confirmed dead by police in their hometown of Creston, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported . View the original story on KCCI's website . When the Sharp family didn't show, relatives filed a missing person's report . A welfare check was then conducted at the condominium where the family was believed to be staying, resulting in the discovery of their bodies. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Kevin and Amy Sharp, as well as their two children, were confirmed dead by police in their hometown of Creston, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported . View the original story on KCCI's website . When the Sharp family didn't show, relatives filed a missing person's report . A welfare check was then conducted at the condominium where the family was believed to be staying, resulting in the discovery of their bodies. (more...)
USA says could deal with S. Korea next week on steel tariffs
- March 24, 2018
Lighthizer said negotiations would continue with these countries over a permanent exemption based on criteria which has not yet been finalised. "There are countries with whom we're negotiating and the question becomes the obvious one that you think, as a matter of business, how does this work?" Cecilia Malmström said protectionism was being "used as a weapon to threaten and intimidate us". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Lighthizer said negotiations would continue with these countries over a permanent exemption based on criteria which has not yet been finalised. "There are countries with whom we're negotiating and the question becomes the obvious one that you think, as a matter of business, how does this work?" Cecilia Malmström said protectionism was being "used as a weapon to threaten and intimidate us". (more...)
Sacramento police release footage of shooting that killed an unarmed black man
- March 24, 2018
A series of killings of unarmed black men by police across the United Stated since 2014 has generated protests and put law enforcement agencies under scrutiny over their use of lethal force. Obayashi said the officers' "threat radar is way high" after moving through backyards in pursuit of a suspect reported to have committed several unsafe felonies, including breaking into a home. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
A series of killings of unarmed black men by police across the United Stated since 2014 has generated protests and put law enforcement agencies under scrutiny over their use of lethal force. Obayashi said the officers' "threat radar is way high" after moving through backyards in pursuit of a suspect reported to have committed several unsafe felonies, including breaking into a home. (more...)
Vizcarra set to become Peru's new leader
- March 24, 2018
Maduro said Thursday on state TV that while Kuczynski has sought to bar Venezuela's leader from next month's Summit of the Americas, it is the former Wall Street investor who will conspicuously absent from the regional gathering in Peru. Despite leaving office with an 81 per cent disapproval rating, Kuczynski was just about as unpopular as the Congress that forced him out. In presenting the guidelines of his government, he said that he will be firm to take the necessary measures to get ... (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Maduro said Thursday on state TV that while Kuczynski has sought to bar Venezuela's leader from next month's Summit of the Americas, it is the former Wall Street investor who will conspicuously absent from the regional gathering in Peru. Despite leaving office with an 81 per cent disapproval rating, Kuczynski was just about as unpopular as the Congress that forced him out. In presenting the guidelines of his government, he said that he will be firm to take the necessary measures to get ... (more...)
Mass protests against Macron reform plans as strikes hit trains, air travel
- March 24, 2018
France is part of that coalition. A lieutenant-colonel of the gendarmes who swapped himself in exchange for one of the hostages was fighting for his life in hospital, Macron said. Unions told The Local that while they regretted the impact of the strikes on travellers their cause justified the travel chaos. Another police official also confirms the suspect was shot and killed. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
France is part of that coalition. A lieutenant-colonel of the gendarmes who swapped himself in exchange for one of the hostages was fighting for his life in hospital, Macron said. Unions told The Local that while they regretted the impact of the strikes on travellers their cause justified the travel chaos. Another police official also confirms the suspect was shot and killed. (more...)
At least 19 people killed after Philippines bus plunges into ravine
- March 24, 2018
The suspects were killed in gunbattles with police in a city and eight towns in Bulacan province just north of Manila , said police Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat Jr. "Unfortunately, 13 of the suspects were killed when our officers fired in self-defense". The driver was among those killed, and children are reportedly among the injured. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The suspects were killed in gunbattles with police in a city and eight towns in Bulacan province just north of Manila , said police Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat Jr. "Unfortunately, 13 of the suspects were killed when our officers fired in self-defense". The driver was among those killed, and children are reportedly among the injured. (more...)
'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...)
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