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Wednesday's Wake-Up Weather: Wet and cool day ahead!
- March 29, 2018
Chesley says any storms that move through have the potential to become severe with high winds, heavy rains, hail and vivid lightning. Spring is officially here, which means that severe weather may be on the horizon. Travis says it is especially risky to travel during flash flooding at night because it is hard to see where water may be covering the road. Given the timing of these storms many will be at work or school. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Chesley says any storms that move through have the potential to become severe with high winds, heavy rains, hail and vivid lightning. Spring is officially here, which means that severe weather may be on the horizon. Travis says it is especially risky to travel during flash flooding at night because it is hard to see where water may be covering the road. Given the timing of these storms many will be at work or school. (more...)
China releases key underground bishop ahead of rumoured deal with Vatican
- March 29, 2018
Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong, who is loyal to the Holy See, was detained Monday. "Guo-Xijin-kidnapped-by-the-police-before-Easter-43462.html" target="_blank">according to AsiaNews . He said he was convinced that "it should be possible to work out the coordinates of an authentic Christian presence in China", even under China's insistence of a "Sinicized" Catholic Church. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong, who is loyal to the Holy See, was detained Monday. "Guo-Xijin-kidnapped-by-the-police-before-Easter-43462.html" target="_blank">according to AsiaNews . He said he was convinced that "it should be possible to work out the coordinates of an authentic Christian presence in China", even under China's insistence of a "Sinicized" Catholic Church. (more...)
Missing Girl Found Safe After Tip from 'Live PD'
- March 29, 2018
An investigator with the Department of Family and Protective Services filed a missing persons case on behalf of the three after obtaining a court order to remove them from their parent's custody. 20, the mother and the children were gone. According to Fox News , Mariah's mother, Amanda, was close to losing custody of her three children and chose to take them and flee instead of going to court. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
An investigator with the Department of Family and Protective Services filed a missing persons case on behalf of the three after obtaining a court order to remove them from their parent's custody. 20, the mother and the children were gone. According to Fox News , Mariah's mother, Amanda, was close to losing custody of her three children and chose to take them and flee instead of going to court. (more...)
US Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Trump Over Alleged Violations of Constitution
- March 29, 2018
The judge said he'll schedule another hearing to consider other claims by the government. The suit claims Trump is violating the Constitution's foreign and domestic emoluments clauses because he accepts "gifts" from foreign and domestic governments via payments to his private businesses. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The judge said he'll schedule another hearing to consider other claims by the government. The suit claims Trump is violating the Constitution's foreign and domestic emoluments clauses because he accepts "gifts" from foreign and domestic governments via payments to his private businesses. (more...)
Hospital: One Dead After Hit-And-Run Crash in San Francisco
- March 29, 2018
The incident occurred around 10:25 a.m. near the corner of IL and 24th streets, according to San Francisco police Officer Giselle Linnane. Another witness characterized the incident as a "turf discussion", and police said it was an isolated incident, not terrorism, and that the public is not at risk. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The incident occurred around 10:25 a.m. near the corner of IL and 24th streets, according to San Francisco police Officer Giselle Linnane. Another witness characterized the incident as a "turf discussion", and police said it was an isolated incident, not terrorism, and that the public is not at risk. (more...)
Supreme Court justices appear unsettled after gerrymandering case arguments
- March 29, 2018
The state of Maryland has argued the district was dominated by Democrats until redistricting in 1991, and that the Republican plaintiffs are just trying to perpetuate a status quo which could prevent any kind of redistricting from surviving scrutiny. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The state of Maryland has argued the district was dominated by Democrats until redistricting in 1991, and that the Republican plaintiffs are just trying to perpetuate a status quo which could prevent any kind of redistricting from surviving scrutiny. (more...)
Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign to be Carried Out Locally
- March 29, 2018
This also includes tablets, laptops, games or any other hand-held electronic device. To educate teens and drivers of all ages on the dangers of distracted driving, NABC member collision fix shops are using NABC's Distracted Driving Toolkit, which includes virtual-reality goggles and presentation materials to deliver the message at schools and various events throughout their local communities. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
This also includes tablets, laptops, games or any other hand-held electronic device. To educate teens and drivers of all ages on the dangers of distracted driving, NABC member collision fix shops are using NABC's Distracted Driving Toolkit, which includes virtual-reality goggles and presentation materials to deliver the message at schools and various events throughout their local communities. (more...)
Ethiopia selects Abiy Ahmed as new prime minister
- March 29, 2018
Abiy took more than 60 percent of the vote from the 180-member committee of EPRDF elites, according to state-affiliated news outlets. Ahmed, who is from Ethiopia's largest ethnic group - the Oromo people -, has PhD in Peace and Security, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management and Leadership and earned first degree in Computer Engineering. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Abiy took more than 60 percent of the vote from the 180-member committee of EPRDF elites, according to state-affiliated news outlets. Ahmed, who is from Ethiopia's largest ethnic group - the Oromo people -, has PhD in Peace and Security, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management and Leadership and earned first degree in Computer Engineering. (more...)
Erdogan Says Turkey Still Aims for 'Full Membership' of EU
- March 29, 2018
This fact was confirmed in Varna by European Council President Donald Tusk , who told reporters after the summit, "If you are asking me if we achieved some solutions or compromises, my answer is no". Turkey will not hesitate to act if Syrian Kurdish militia, seen as a terrorist outfit by Ankara , do not leave the town of Manbij, the country's top National Security Council, MGK, said late on Wednesday. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
This fact was confirmed in Varna by European Council President Donald Tusk , who told reporters after the summit, "If you are asking me if we achieved some solutions or compromises, my answer is no". Turkey will not hesitate to act if Syrian Kurdish militia, seen as a terrorist outfit by Ankara , do not leave the town of Manbij, the country's top National Security Council, MGK, said late on Wednesday. (more...)
Lake in the Hills man pointed pistol at woman, police say
- March 28, 2018
The woman was found in a grave on her back, showing that it was meant to be a resting place. According to experts, the woman probably gave birth after being buried in a phenomenon known as "coffin birth". The fetus was positioned for birth, and it was already in a head down position. The Macon former nurse who shot teen in the head declared that she was protecting her property from "street gangs". (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The woman was found in a grave on her back, showing that it was meant to be a resting place. According to experts, the woman probably gave birth after being buried in a phenomenon known as "coffin birth". The fetus was positioned for birth, and it was already in a head down position. The Macon former nurse who shot teen in the head declared that she was protecting her property from "street gangs". (more...)
Worley jury must re-start deliberations after replacing juror
- March 28, 2018
Grant testified the juror said she was feeling sick. Benavides also faces sexual assault charges. Mr McIlroy (26), of Royal Lodge Road, Ballydollaghan, Belfast, has pleaded not guilty to one count of exposure, while Mr Harrison (25), from Manse Road, Belfast, pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice and withholding information relating to the incident. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Grant testified the juror said she was feeling sick. Benavides also faces sexual assault charges. Mr McIlroy (26), of Royal Lodge Road, Ballydollaghan, Belfast, has pleaded not guilty to one count of exposure, while Mr Harrison (25), from Manse Road, Belfast, pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice and withholding information relating to the incident. (more...)
Closings begin in case of Orlando shooter's wife
- March 28, 2018
Omar Mateen, right, with his wife, Noor Zahi Salman, and their son. Evidence showed photos of a baby doll and a stroller. A search of Mateen's auto after he died in a firefight with cops at Pulse turned up the stroller and the doll, the prosecutor added, both of which he bought at a Walmart the day before the shooting. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Omar Mateen, right, with his wife, Noor Zahi Salman, and their son. Evidence showed photos of a baby doll and a stroller. A search of Mateen's auto after he died in a firefight with cops at Pulse turned up the stroller and the doll, the prosecutor added, both of which he bought at a Walmart the day before the shooting. (more...)
Penn State frat brothers await ruling in pledge death case
- March 28, 2018
The charges had been refiled by prosecutors . It's the second major blow to the prosecution's case. The prosecution, this time led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Zarallo, argued that fraternity members planned and executed a hazing ritual and deliberately got Piazza drunk and then failed to get him medical care after he was seriously injured. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The charges had been refiled by prosecutors . It's the second major blow to the prosecution's case. The prosecution, this time led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Zarallo, argued that fraternity members planned and executed a hazing ritual and deliberately got Piazza drunk and then failed to get him medical care after he was seriously injured. (more...)
Ecuador stops Assange communicating from its London embassy
- March 28, 2018
It came after Assange on Monday used Twitter to challenge Britain's accusation that Russia was responsible for the March 4 nerve agent poisoning of a Russian former double agent in the English city of Salisbury. Assange previously had his internet privileges suspended at the embassy over the site's release of hacked Democratic National Committee emails during the 2016 election. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
It came after Assange on Monday used Twitter to challenge Britain's accusation that Russia was responsible for the March 4 nerve agent poisoning of a Russian former double agent in the English city of Salisbury. Assange previously had his internet privileges suspended at the embassy over the site's release of hacked Democratic National Committee emails during the 2016 election. (more...)
FG declares Friday, Monday as public holidays for Easter
- March 28, 2018
Easter Sunday morning worship services at Sand Spring Baptist Church are scheduled for 8:45 and 11 a.m. Grafton Wesleyan Holiness Church will be hosting the Jimmy Justice Family on Friday, March 30, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Christ the King Parish, 72 S. Main St., will have services at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday School will follow at 9:00 a.m., everyone is welcome. A flashlight egg hunt starts Friday at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Easter Sunday morning worship services at Sand Spring Baptist Church are scheduled for 8:45 and 11 a.m. Grafton Wesleyan Holiness Church will be hosting the Jimmy Justice Family on Friday, March 30, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Christ the King Parish, 72 S. Main St., will have services at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday School will follow at 9:00 a.m., everyone is welcome. A flashlight egg hunt starts Friday at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
Nick Hardwick forced to quit after ruling on taxi rapist John Worboys
- March 28, 2018
Lawyers for two women, who can not be named for legal reasons, argued the panel's decision to approve the 60-year-old's release was "irrational" and should be overturned. Comments are closed due to ongoing legal proceedings . But lawyers who represented the two women said Mr Gauke "bears some responsibility" for the failings made in the Worboys case. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Lawyers for two women, who can not be named for legal reasons, argued the panel's decision to approve the 60-year-old's release was "irrational" and should be overturned. Comments are closed due to ongoing legal proceedings . But lawyers who represented the two women said Mr Gauke "bears some responsibility" for the failings made in the Worboys case. (more...)
Trump Lawyer John Dowd Floated Pardons For Flynn And Manafort
- March 28, 2018
Gates had been number two to Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort until Manafort was sacked in summer 2016. Kilimnik, a White House spokesman and an attorney for Gates did not immediately respond to requests for comment. He further alleged that "van der Zwaan admitted that he knew of that connection, stating that Gates told him Person A was a former Russian intelligence officer with the GRU". (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Gates had been number two to Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort until Manafort was sacked in summer 2016. Kilimnik, a White House spokesman and an attorney for Gates did not immediately respond to requests for comment. He further alleged that "van der Zwaan admitted that he knew of that connection, stating that Gates told him Person A was a former Russian intelligence officer with the GRU". (more...)
Historic vote: Ireland sets abortion referendum for May 25
- March 28, 2018
Unlike in England, Scotland and Wales, abortions are only legal in limited circumstances that threaten the life of the mother. The UN's human rights committee has condemned the ban as "cruel, inhuman and degrading". Under the proposed legislation, access to abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy would be accompanied by rigid medical protocols, including a pause period between requesting an abortion pill and it being prescribed. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Unlike in England, Scotland and Wales, abortions are only legal in limited circumstances that threaten the life of the mother. The UN's human rights committee has condemned the ban as "cruel, inhuman and degrading". Under the proposed legislation, access to abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy would be accompanied by rigid medical protocols, including a pause period between requesting an abortion pill and it being prescribed. (more...)
Protesters demand officials' resignation following Russian Federation shopping centre fire
- March 28, 2018
A court in Kemerovo is expected to rule later Wednesday on the arrests of one of the mall's tenants, the mall's technical director, two employees of a company maintaining the fire alarm system and a security guard who the investigators said turned off the fire alarm. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
A court in Kemerovo is expected to rule later Wednesday on the arrests of one of the mall's tenants, the mall's technical director, two employees of a company maintaining the fire alarm system and a security guard who the investigators said turned off the fire alarm. (more...)
NRA Acknowledges Receiving Foreign Funds, Moving Money Between Accounts
- March 28, 2018
It's not illegal for the NRA to take money from foreign entities as long as it doesn't spend it on election work. And whether or not its otherwise sturdy lobbying base will hold may depend on the results of an FBI investigation into the group's supposed laundering of Russian money into Donald Trump's presidential campaign during the 2016 election. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
It's not illegal for the NRA to take money from foreign entities as long as it doesn't spend it on election work. And whether or not its otherwise sturdy lobbying base will hold may depend on the results of an FBI investigation into the group's supposed laundering of Russian money into Donald Trump's presidential campaign during the 2016 election. (more...)
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