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Oklahoma teachers end almost two-week walkout that shut schools
- April 14, 2018
Oklahoma Education Association President Alicia Priest said Thursday it is time for teachers to shift their focus to electing pro-education candidates to the Legislature. The union that coordinated a almost two-week walkout by Oklahoma teachers invited members to return to work on Friday, declaring victory with the work stoppage while acknowledging not all its goals had been met. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
Oklahoma Education Association President Alicia Priest said Thursday it is time for teachers to shift their focus to electing pro-education candidates to the Legislature. The union that coordinated a almost two-week walkout by Oklahoma teachers invited members to return to work on Friday, declaring victory with the work stoppage while acknowledging not all its goals had been met. (more...)
Parents charged after their six-year-old daughter was
- April 14, 2018
Steven Pladl's mother was so concerned by an exchange she had on the phone with her son early Thursday that she called Knightdale police to request the well-being check, Capps said. Warrants say their child was born in September 2017. "She's in NY and he told me he was on his way and after bringing the baby to her and then he was coming back", she said. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
Steven Pladl's mother was so concerned by an exchange she had on the phone with her son early Thursday that she called Knightdale police to request the well-being check, Capps said. Warrants say their child was born in September 2017. "She's in NY and he told me he was on his way and after bringing the baby to her and then he was coming back", she said. (more...)
Pottawattamie County included in area's first tornado watch of the season
- April 14, 2018
The NWS predicts severe weather beginning Friday afternoon for an area extending from eastern Texas up through the Midwest and into MI. Tornado watches have been issued for the majority of East Texas until 10 p.m. Severe thunderstorms and wind speeds of 30 miles per hour are also possible, with a more than 50 percent chance of rain. Once this line of storms moves through, the threat for severe storms should diminish by late tonight. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
The NWS predicts severe weather beginning Friday afternoon for an area extending from eastern Texas up through the Midwest and into MI. Tornado watches have been issued for the majority of East Texas until 10 p.m. Severe thunderstorms and wind speeds of 30 miles per hour are also possible, with a more than 50 percent chance of rain. Once this line of storms moves through, the threat for severe storms should diminish by late tonight. (more...)
5 football fans are killed by bomb blast at Packaged Somalia Scene
- April 14, 2018
Yet another bomb went off in a packed football stadium in southern Somalia . Al-Shabab still has a large presence in Lower Shabelle region and has carried out several attacks in the town. "All the casualties were from the onlookers", Mahad Dhoore, a lawmaker for South West State said. "The bomb looked like a remotely controlled one that was planted there", Aden told Reuters from Barawe. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
Yet another bomb went off in a packed football stadium in southern Somalia . Al-Shabab still has a large presence in Lower Shabelle region and has carried out several attacks in the town. "All the casualties were from the onlookers", Mahad Dhoore, a lawmaker for South West State said. "The bomb looked like a remotely controlled one that was planted there", Aden told Reuters from Barawe. (more...)
Worldwide chemical weapons group confirms 'novichok' used in Skripals' poisoning
- April 13, 2018
In its report , the OPCW said it had been able to collect blood samples from the Skripals and from Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who was also hospitalised in the incident, as well as environmental samples from contaminated "hot spots" in the area. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
In its report , the OPCW said it had been able to collect blood samples from the Skripals and from Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who was also hospitalised in the incident, as well as environmental samples from contaminated "hot spots" in the area. (more...)
Former FBI Deputy Director Is Faulted in Scathing Inspector General Report
- April 14, 2018
McCabe's account over Director Comey's" and complains that the report "paints Director Comey as a white knight carefully guarding Federal Bureau of Investigation information, while overlooking that Mr. President Donald Trump had accused McCabe of bias, and the president's critics said McCabe was being fired as part of a Republican effort to discredit a federal probe into alleged ties between Russian Federation and the Trump presidential campaign. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
McCabe's account over Director Comey's" and complains that the report "paints Director Comey as a white knight carefully guarding Federal Bureau of Investigation information, while overlooking that Mr. President Donald Trump had accused McCabe of bias, and the president's critics said McCabe was being fired as part of a Republican effort to discredit a federal probe into alleged ties between Russian Federation and the Trump presidential campaign. (more...)
Pregnant Singer Shot Dead after Being Told to Stand up While Performing
- April 14, 2018
A local singer was shot dead while performing at a wedding ceremony in Kanga village near Larkana city on Tuesday, ARY News reported. Samoon started her performance sitting down. This shocking incident was registered by her husband and police have arrested two accused and his accomplices. The journalist was allegedly shot dead on the orders of a union council chairman belonging to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Begowala. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
A local singer was shot dead while performing at a wedding ceremony in Kanga village near Larkana city on Tuesday, ARY News reported. Samoon started her performance sitting down. This shocking incident was registered by her husband and police have arrested two accused and his accomplices. The journalist was allegedly shot dead on the orders of a union council chairman belonging to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Begowala. (more...)
Elliott Broidy Quits RNC Post After Report on Payment to Ex-Model
- April 13, 2018
Additionally, the legal papers used the same pseudonyms that referred to Trump and Daniels in their agreement, "David Dennison" for the man and "Peggy Peterson" for the woman. "Although I had not previously hired Mr. Cohen, I retained Mr. Cohen after he informed me about his prior relationship with Mr. Davidson". Cohen's offices were raided on Monday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who is reportedly investigating possible bank fraud committed by Cohen as well as violations of ... (more...)
- April 13, 2018
Additionally, the legal papers used the same pseudonyms that referred to Trump and Daniels in their agreement, "David Dennison" for the man and "Peggy Peterson" for the woman. "Although I had not previously hired Mr. Cohen, I retained Mr. Cohen after he informed me about his prior relationship with Mr. Davidson". Cohen's offices were raided on Monday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who is reportedly investigating possible bank fraud committed by Cohen as well as violations of ... (more...)
Bruce McArthur investigators ID dead man in photo released to public
- April 13, 2018
They identified the man on Thursday. We know now that police have identified the John Doe. Det. Sgt. Hank Idsinga said at the time that releasing the photo was a "last resort" to identify the man. Later in January, police charged McArthur with three additional counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Majeed Kayhan, 58, Soroush Mahmudi, 50, and Dean Lisowick, 47. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
They identified the man on Thursday. We know now that police have identified the John Doe. Det. Sgt. Hank Idsinga said at the time that releasing the photo was a "last resort" to identify the man. Later in January, police charged McArthur with three additional counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Majeed Kayhan, 58, Soroush Mahmudi, 50, and Dean Lisowick, 47. (more...)
Florida mom hits son with car, is arrested for suspended license
- April 13, 2018
The mother-to-be managed to nab the final seat on standby flight to North Carolina next to Phipps, who immediately sensed Snipes' nerves and asked if she was all right. She said: "As a child, I was able to relate to the shows on television, I would watch Fresh Prince of Bel Air , Black Family and Moesha which showed black people doing positive things on TV that steered away from the stereotypical "gangster" role". (more...)
- April 13, 2018
The mother-to-be managed to nab the final seat on standby flight to North Carolina next to Phipps, who immediately sensed Snipes' nerves and asked if she was all right. She said: "As a child, I was able to relate to the shows on television, I would watch Fresh Prince of Bel Air , Black Family and Moesha which showed black people doing positive things on TV that steered away from the stereotypical "gangster" role". (more...)
Speaker Ryan will leave behind new tax code, busted budget
- April 14, 2018
And yet, Ryan does leave the speakership with his party far more unified than it had been. Ryan was drafted for the job because the party is divided which required even more effort. Polls have shown increasing Republican support for expanding Social Security, a position closer to Trump than Ryan, as well as declining Republican support for free trade agreements, which were once a cornerstone of conservative economic thinking. (more...)
- April 14, 2018
And yet, Ryan does leave the speakership with his party far more unified than it had been. Ryan was drafted for the job because the party is divided which required even more effort. Polls have shown increasing Republican support for expanding Social Security, a position closer to Trump than Ryan, as well as declining Republican support for free trade agreements, which were once a cornerstone of conservative economic thinking. (more...)
Massachusetts K-9 officer fatally shot while serving warrant
- April 13, 2018
He made no eye contact with anyone in the court. "Sean was a wonderful, wonderful young man". For that, we owe him our utmost gratitude and honor his selfless service. In a Facebook post , the school said, "Sean's service and sacrifice will always be remembered at Bishop Stang High School". Nicole Dias, a friend of the Gannon family, said Gannon "was ready and willing to do anything for anyone dedicated to serving anyone he could". (more...)
- April 13, 2018
He made no eye contact with anyone in the court. "Sean was a wonderful, wonderful young man". For that, we owe him our utmost gratitude and honor his selfless service. In a Facebook post , the school said, "Sean's service and sacrifice will always be remembered at Bishop Stang High School". Nicole Dias, a friend of the Gannon family, said Gannon "was ready and willing to do anything for anyone dedicated to serving anyone he could". (more...)
Trump blames Mueller for worsening Russian Federation ties
- April 13, 2018
Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev announced on Tuesday that the inauguration of the next president, for which the current cabinet will resign as the Constitution states, will take place on May 7, official sources said. Concerns about the effects of USA sanctions on Russian Federation and the risks of military action against Moscow's Syrian allies have buffeted a broad range of markets this week. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev announced on Tuesday that the inauguration of the next president, for which the current cabinet will resign as the Constitution states, will take place on May 7, official sources said. Concerns about the effects of USA sanctions on Russian Federation and the risks of military action against Moscow's Syrian allies have buffeted a broad range of markets this week. (more...)
Paul Bernardo, convicted schoolgirl killer, in court on weapon charge
- April 13, 2018
The alleged offence happened on February 9. Bernardo made a brief appearance in court via video in Napanee, Ont., on Friday. He is now serving a life sentence. Bernardo was sentenced to life in prison for those crimes and he has been designated a unsafe offender and serving his time in segregation. The matter was adjourned until May 18 when he is scheduled to appear in court again by video. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
The alleged offence happened on February 9. Bernardo made a brief appearance in court via video in Napanee, Ont., on Friday. He is now serving a life sentence. Bernardo was sentenced to life in prison for those crimes and he has been designated a unsafe offender and serving his time in segregation. The matter was adjourned until May 18 when he is scheduled to appear in court again by video. (more...)
Bannon Tells White House How to Derail Russia Probe — WashPost
- April 13, 2018
Trump in January nicknamed Bannon "sloppy Steve" and the White House in a statement excoriated him in a statement after a book about the Trump White House included quotes attributed to Bannon denigrating Trump. Cohen, Trump was reportedly furious with Mueller. Beyond axing Rosenstein, Bannon advised that Trump no longer play ball with Mueller, and he suggested that by throwing Cobb - the White House attorney handling all Mueller-related stuff - under the bus the president may improve his ... (more...)
- April 13, 2018
Trump in January nicknamed Bannon "sloppy Steve" and the White House in a statement excoriated him in a statement after a book about the Trump White House included quotes attributed to Bannon denigrating Trump. Cohen, Trump was reportedly furious with Mueller. Beyond axing Rosenstein, Bannon advised that Trump no longer play ball with Mueller, and he suggested that by throwing Cobb - the White House attorney handling all Mueller-related stuff - under the bus the president may improve his ... (more...)
PM breaks silence, says justice will be done 'to our daughters'
- April 13, 2018
Justice will be done. "Our daughters will get justice", he said at an event to inaugurate the B.R. Ambedkar memorial in New Delhi . "Such incidents that occur in any area, they rattle our human conscience". Gandhi earlier said the "unimaginable brutality" can not go unpunished, and called the violence against the child a crime against humanity. In Kathua case, state police crime branch, which probed the case, filed a main charge-sheet against seven accused persons and a separate ... (more...)
- April 13, 2018
Justice will be done. "Our daughters will get justice", he said at an event to inaugurate the B.R. Ambedkar memorial in New Delhi . "Such incidents that occur in any area, they rattle our human conscience". Gandhi earlier said the "unimaginable brutality" can not go unpunished, and called the violence against the child a crime against humanity. In Kathua case, state police crime branch, which probed the case, filed a main charge-sheet against seven accused persons and a separate ... (more...)
Blizzard conditions expected for parts of eastern Colorado
- April 13, 2018
Winds will combine with the snow to limit visibility and cause difficulty travel conditions. "Travel will be very unsafe to impossible, including during the evening commute on Friday". Skies will be cloudy with a low around 33 degrees. According to meteorologist Jaclyn Gomez with the National Weather Service, by noon Friday there was light drizzle in North Platte with winds reaching 22 miles per hour and gusts of 36 miles per hour. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
Winds will combine with the snow to limit visibility and cause difficulty travel conditions. "Travel will be very unsafe to impossible, including during the evening commute on Friday". Skies will be cloudy with a low around 33 degrees. According to meteorologist Jaclyn Gomez with the National Weather Service, by noon Friday there was light drizzle in North Platte with winds reaching 22 miles per hour and gusts of 36 miles per hour. (more...)
Alfie Evans: Police called as hundreds stage protest outside hospital
- April 13, 2018
He said: "If he stays here and dies, he dies, if he goes and he dies at least he has died a hero, trying". A date to switch off the life support for Alfie Evans has been set by a High Court judge following a legal battle. Look at my healthy, healthy young boy who's undiagnosed and is certainly not dying. Subject to that, I can confirm that such a removal would be lawful under English law . (more...)
- April 13, 2018
He said: "If he stays here and dies, he dies, if he goes and he dies at least he has died a hero, trying". A date to switch off the life support for Alfie Evans has been set by a High Court judge following a legal battle. Look at my healthy, healthy young boy who's undiagnosed and is certainly not dying. Subject to that, I can confirm that such a removal would be lawful under English law . (more...)
India's CBI investigates rape allegation against ruling party legislator
- April 13, 2018
The incident took place in the small town of Kathua, in the southern Jammu region where Hindus form the majority of the population. According to her family, she had gone to the forest to graze some horses. But that polite distance has widened into a schism since 2014, when the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, was swept into power in a decisive election victory. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
The incident took place in the small town of Kathua, in the southern Jammu region where Hindus form the majority of the population. According to her family, she had gone to the forest to graze some horses. But that polite distance has widened into a schism since 2014, when the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, was swept into power in a decisive election victory. (more...)
UN Secretary General: Cold War Resumed
- April 13, 2018
He compared this divide to others - such as the Cold War and the Palestinian-Israeli divide. "The Cold War is back - with a vengeance but with a difference", he added. Meanwhile, Russia supports the position of Syria and considers that the alleged use of chemical weapons is nothing more than a setup of some Western powers trying to destabilize and discredit Damascus. (more...)
- April 13, 2018
He compared this divide to others - such as the Cold War and the Palestinian-Israeli divide. "The Cold War is back - with a vengeance but with a difference", he added. Meanwhile, Russia supports the position of Syria and considers that the alleged use of chemical weapons is nothing more than a setup of some Western powers trying to destabilize and discredit Damascus. (more...)
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