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Trump talks infrastructure, North Korea - not Stormy Daniels - at Ohio rally
- March 30, 2018
Last month, Trump proposed a plan that, in the words of the White House, "uses $200 billion in Federal funds to spur at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments". Andrew Harnik/Associated PressAs is typical for Trump, the president appeared at several times to veer off his prepared remarks on infrastructure policy to interject with comments perhaps created to appeal to his audience. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Last month, Trump proposed a plan that, in the words of the White House, "uses $200 billion in Federal funds to spur at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments". Andrew Harnik/Associated PressAs is typical for Trump, the president appeared at several times to veer off his prepared remarks on infrastructure policy to interject with comments perhaps created to appeal to his audience. (more...)
Mega Millions prize up to $502M, 10th largest
- March 30, 2018
Winning numbers from the March 23 drawing were: 4-8-23-53-59 and the Mega Ball was 17. They're aiming for the Mega Million's jackpot , estimated at $502 million, in Friday night's drawing. Mega Millions players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier option for an additional $1 per play. A victor opting for the cash prize would take home $301 million, minus state and federal taxes. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Winning numbers from the March 23 drawing were: 4-8-23-53-59 and the Mega Ball was 17. They're aiming for the Mega Million's jackpot , estimated at $502 million, in Friday night's drawing. Mega Millions players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier option for an additional $1 per play. A victor opting for the cash prize would take home $301 million, minus state and federal taxes. (more...)
Judge denies porn star request for quick deposition, trial in Trump lawsuit
- March 30, 2018
At question is a nondisclosure agreement signed by Stephanie Clifford, the adult film actress known professionally as Stormy Daniels , and an LLC established by Cohen in October 2016. Otero ruled that because Cohen's and Trump's petition requesting arbitration in the case had not yet been filed, it would be premature for him to grant Daniels' requests for a quick trial and limited discovery in the case. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
At question is a nondisclosure agreement signed by Stephanie Clifford, the adult film actress known professionally as Stormy Daniels , and an LLC established by Cohen in October 2016. Otero ruled that because Cohen's and Trump's petition requesting arbitration in the case had not yet been filed, it would be premature for him to grant Daniels' requests for a quick trial and limited discovery in the case. (more...)
Feds say Youngstown man admitted viewing child pornography
- March 30, 2018
Isak Dorot, of Columbia, Md., was arrested Wednesday morning on four counts of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography, police said. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect's electronic devices indicated it held multiple files of child pornography. While at the residence, Fleischer admitted to viewing child pornography images and videos on his Samsung Galaxy S8 via his personal Kik account. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Isak Dorot, of Columbia, Md., was arrested Wednesday morning on four counts of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography, police said. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect's electronic devices indicated it held multiple files of child pornography. While at the residence, Fleischer admitted to viewing child pornography images and videos on his Samsung Galaxy S8 via his personal Kik account. (more...)
Cheetah jumps into SUV with tourist during safari
- March 30, 2018
A safari tour took a unsafe and horrifying turn when cheetahs targeted a vehicle, and one even jumped inside, video of the incident that was released Thursday shows. " Alex kept me calm and made sure I never made eye contact nor startled the cheetah ", he added. Though the experience was one of the "scariest moments" in his life, it was also exhilarating. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
A safari tour took a unsafe and horrifying turn when cheetahs targeted a vehicle, and one even jumped inside, video of the incident that was released Thursday shows. " Alex kept me calm and made sure I never made eye contact nor startled the cheetah ", he added. Though the experience was one of the "scariest moments" in his life, it was also exhilarating. (more...)
Trump Agrees With Audience Member Calling Second Amendment Repeal 'Tyranny'
- March 30, 2018
He had previously called for changing the Second Amendment to permit gun control. That has included demonstrations that have drawn hundreds of thousands of marchers in cities across the country. "We think that the focus has to remain on removing weapons from unsafe individuals, not on blocking all Americans from their constitutional rights", she said. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
He had previously called for changing the Second Amendment to permit gun control. That has included demonstrations that have drawn hundreds of thousands of marchers in cities across the country. "We think that the focus has to remain on removing weapons from unsafe individuals, not on blocking all Americans from their constitutional rights", she said. (more...)
'Hell does not exist': journalist quotes Pope, sparking Vatican rebuttal
- March 30, 2018
The comments, reported in Italian newspaper La Repubblica , were made to his long-time friend, atheist philosopher Eugenio Scalfari . The Vatican denied Thursday an Italian journalist's report in which he says Pope Francis told him "hell does not exist, the disappearance of sinful souls exists". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
The comments, reported in Italian newspaper La Repubblica , were made to his long-time friend, atheist philosopher Eugenio Scalfari . The Vatican denied Thursday an Italian journalist's report in which he says Pope Francis told him "hell does not exist, the disappearance of sinful souls exists". (more...)
Ex-French president Sarkozy to stand trial
- March 30, 2018
Mr. Sarkozy, who has argued repeatedly that the investigations against him are politically motivated, was infuriated that investigators had wiretapped conversations with his lawyer, but the appellate court ruled in 2016 that the taps were legal. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Mr. Sarkozy, who has argued repeatedly that the investigations against him are politically motivated, was infuriated that investigators had wiretapped conversations with his lawyer, but the appellate court ruled in 2016 that the taps were legal. (more...)
Nikolas Cruz' brother sentenced to time served, probation in school trespassing arrest
- March 29, 2018
The letters continue to roll in, a fact that Finkelstein says is concerning because majority are written by "regular, everyday teenage girls from across the nation". Like many infamous prisoners before him, accused Florida gunman Nikolas Cruz is receiving torrents of fan mail, money, and vulgar photos from teenage girls and young women across the country who say they're attracted to him. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The letters continue to roll in, a fact that Finkelstein says is concerning because majority are written by "regular, everyday teenage girls from across the nation". Like many infamous prisoners before him, accused Florida gunman Nikolas Cruz is receiving torrents of fan mail, money, and vulgar photos from teenage girls and young women across the country who say they're attracted to him. (more...)
Russian shopping mall fire leaves 37 dead, 69 missing
- March 29, 2018
According to recent reports, the blaze killed 64 people, including 41 children, and another 76 people were injured. Putin, comfortably re-elected only this month, laid flowers at a memorial to the victims in the coal-producing region, about 3,600 km (2,200 miles) east of Moscow , before chairing a meeting and declaring Wednesday a national day of mourning. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
According to recent reports, the blaze killed 64 people, including 41 children, and another 76 people were injured. Putin, comfortably re-elected only this month, laid flowers at a memorial to the victims in the coal-producing region, about 3,600 km (2,200 miles) east of Moscow , before chairing a meeting and declaring Wednesday a national day of mourning. (more...)
White House On Police Shootings Of African-Americans: It's A 'Local Matter'
- March 29, 2018
News's Kristen Welker followed up, asking the press secretary to comment on the police violence hurting communities of color and if the president intends to show any leadership on the subject. "No matter where they are in this country, kids should feel safe". "Doesn't the president feel like he needs to do something about that?" I think you've seen that in the policies he's put forward. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
News's Kristen Welker followed up, asking the press secretary to comment on the police violence hurting communities of color and if the president intends to show any leadership on the subject. "No matter where they are in this country, kids should feel safe". "Doesn't the president feel like he needs to do something about that?" I think you've seen that in the policies he's put forward. (more...)
Ireland to hold referendum on abortion on May 25
- March 29, 2018
The proposed changes to the law will only be introduced if people vote to repeal the Eight Amendment and will not feature on the ballot paper. A waiting period of three days will be required between the certification and the abortion being carried out. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The proposed changes to the law will only be introduced if people vote to repeal the Eight Amendment and will not feature on the ballot paper. A waiting period of three days will be required between the certification and the abortion being carried out. (more...)
Australian cricket captain sent home
- March 29, 2018
Magellan this morning said the three-year partnership deal it signed with Cricket Australia in August - which started with the recent Ashes series with England - "was based on shared values and reputations of integrity, leadership, dedication and an unwavering customer-first culture". (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Magellan this morning said the three-year partnership deal it signed with Cricket Australia in August - which started with the recent Ashes series with England - "was based on shared values and reputations of integrity, leadership, dedication and an unwavering customer-first culture". (more...)
75-Year-Old Racer Dies in Solo-Vehicle Crash at Sonoma Raceway
- March 29, 2018
A race auto driver who died after hitting a wall at 100-plus miles an hour at Sonoma Raceway Wednesday has been identified as 75-year-old James Kenneth Rambo, of Napa. "This particular participant had a full roll cage". The crash took place at around 6:15 p.m. on the quarter-mile drag strip in only the third event of 2018, having begun the season on March 14. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
A race auto driver who died after hitting a wall at 100-plus miles an hour at Sonoma Raceway Wednesday has been identified as 75-year-old James Kenneth Rambo, of Napa. "This particular participant had a full roll cage". The crash took place at around 6:15 p.m. on the quarter-mile drag strip in only the third event of 2018, having begun the season on March 14. (more...)
Spy poisoning: Russian Federation expels U.S. diplomats in tit-for-tat measure
- March 29, 2018
The Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov conveyed to John Huntsman - the USA ambassador to Russia about the retaliatory measures adopted by Moscow after the expulsion of 60 Russian Diplomats by the United States. The expulsions were a remarkable show of global unity and coordination, in solidarity with Britain , which had already forced 23 Russian officials to leave the country; Moscow responded by expelling 23 Britons. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov conveyed to John Huntsman - the USA ambassador to Russia about the retaliatory measures adopted by Moscow after the expulsion of 60 Russian Diplomats by the United States. The expulsions were a remarkable show of global unity and coordination, in solidarity with Britain , which had already forced 23 Russian officials to leave the country; Moscow responded by expelling 23 Britons. (more...)
'Serial' Subject Will Receive New Trial
- March 29, 2018
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals voted 2-1 to find that Syed's "Sixth Amendment right to effective assistance of counsel was violated by trial counsel's failure to investigate McClain as a potential alibi witness". Syed's attorney, C. Justin Brown, says his client's trial attorney, the late Cristina Gutierrez, provided ineffective counsel both when she failed to pursue an alibi by calling Chapman to the witness stand, and when she failed to cross-examine the state's cell tower expert ... (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals voted 2-1 to find that Syed's "Sixth Amendment right to effective assistance of counsel was violated by trial counsel's failure to investigate McClain as a potential alibi witness". Syed's attorney, C. Justin Brown, says his client's trial attorney, the late Cristina Gutierrez, provided ineffective counsel both when she failed to pursue an alibi by calling Chapman to the witness stand, and when she failed to cross-examine the state's cell tower expert ... (more...)
Energized by 'March for Our Lives,' Miami protesters seek change at home
- March 29, 2018
She co-organized recent walkouts and the bus trip to the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C. Too many cynical commentators are comparing March 24 events to the legendary Children's Crusade. According to Doumbia, though gun violence has been in the news frequently over the past few years, it has always been a problem in America. "I feel like because this has become such a student-oriented movement; the lack of statement on behalf of the University isn't awesome", said Shaner-Bradford. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
She co-organized recent walkouts and the bus trip to the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C. Too many cynical commentators are comparing March 24 events to the legendary Children's Crusade. According to Doumbia, though gun violence has been in the news frequently over the past few years, it has always been a problem in America. "I feel like because this has become such a student-oriented movement; the lack of statement on behalf of the University isn't awesome", said Shaner-Bradford. (more...)
Maundy Thursday 2018: 14 Things to Know About the Christian Holy Day
- March 29, 2018
This year, Maundy Thursday will be observed March 29, a day before Good Friday . Here's all you need to know about what it is, when it is, why it's called Maundy Thursday, how it's celebrated in the United Kingdom, what the origins of Maundy Thursday services are and how else it's celebrated throughout the world. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
This year, Maundy Thursday will be observed March 29, a day before Good Friday . Here's all you need to know about what it is, when it is, why it's called Maundy Thursday, how it's celebrated in the United Kingdom, what the origins of Maundy Thursday services are and how else it's celebrated throughout the world. (more...)
Collusion craze: Mueller memo says Trump aide contacted 'assessed' Russian spy
- March 29, 2018
Special counsel Robert Mueller charged Gates and his partner Paul Manafort with money laundering past year over their work in Ukraine, though defenders including President Donald Trump have said that the charges have nothing to do with alleged meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Special counsel Robert Mueller charged Gates and his partner Paul Manafort with money laundering past year over their work in Ukraine, though defenders including President Donald Trump have said that the charges have nothing to do with alleged meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
Funerals held for victims of deadly fire in Siberia
- March 29, 2018
Fire alarms had not sounded, and staff were reportedly nowhere to be seen as the blaze took hold at the Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo, a city in Siberia, about 1,900 miles east of Moscow, according to witnesses. The committee said earlier it was trying to bring in the mall's owner for questioning. The fire took place on March 25. Alexander Bastrykin, chief of the Investigative Committee , told Putin on Tuesday that the fire alarm had not been operational for two weeks and that the ... (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Fire alarms had not sounded, and staff were reportedly nowhere to be seen as the blaze took hold at the Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo, a city in Siberia, about 1,900 miles east of Moscow, according to witnesses. The committee said earlier it was trying to bring in the mall's owner for questioning. The fire took place on March 25. Alexander Bastrykin, chief of the Investigative Committee , told Putin on Tuesday that the fire alarm had not been operational for two weeks and that the ... (more...)
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