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Driver in deadly New Jersey school bus crash appears in court
- May 28, 2018
Ten-year-old Miranda Vargas and teacher Jennifer Williamson died when the bus collided with a dump truck. But Muldrow's personal driver's license has been suspended 14 times in the past, most recently from December 20 to January 3, according to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Ten-year-old Miranda Vargas and teacher Jennifer Williamson died when the bus collided with a dump truck. But Muldrow's personal driver's license has been suspended 14 times in the past, most recently from December 20 to January 3, according to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. (more...)
Arlene Foster says Abortion Referendum has 'no impact' on Northern Ireland
- May 28, 2018
Unlike the rest of the United Kingdom, abortion is only permitted if a woman's life is at risk or there is a permanent or serious risk to her mental or physical health. Penny Mordaunt , the U.K.'s women's minister, has called on May to grant a free vote on the issue and has the backing of her four predecessors in the job - Amber Rudd, Justine Greening, Nicky Morgan and Maria Miller - the Sunday Times reported. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Unlike the rest of the United Kingdom, abortion is only permitted if a woman's life is at risk or there is a permanent or serious risk to her mental or physical health. Penny Mordaunt , the U.K.'s women's minister, has called on May to grant a free vote on the issue and has the backing of her four predecessors in the job - Amber Rudd, Justine Greening, Nicky Morgan and Maria Miller - the Sunday Times reported. (more...)
Flash floods rush through Ellicott City, Maryland, trapping residents
- May 28, 2018
Muccilli said Sunday's rain created "a true flash flood ". In some areas, water is above the first flood of buildings, fire officials said. People were evacuated from portions of West End Main Street due to a gas leak; residents were urged to go to The Roger Carter Community Center, at 3000 Milltowne Drive, which was opened up to residents in need of shelter. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Muccilli said Sunday's rain created "a true flash flood ". In some areas, water is above the first flood of buildings, fire officials said. People were evacuated from portions of West End Main Street due to a gas leak; residents were urged to go to The Roger Carter Community Center, at 3000 Milltowne Drive, which was opened up to residents in need of shelter. (more...)
Satellite imagery shows extent of Kilauea volcano's sprawling lava flows
- May 28, 2018
Geothermal wells often release small amounts of toxic hydrogen sulfide during normal operations, usually well below emissions limits set by local governments, but lava could destabilize a well and release more, the analysis said. Blue flames from burning methane are the latest natural phenomena being seen at the eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Contingency plans have been made for a possible helicopter evacuation of up to 1,000 residents in a coastal area south of the fissures ... (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Geothermal wells often release small amounts of toxic hydrogen sulfide during normal operations, usually well below emissions limits set by local governments, but lava could destabilize a well and release more, the analysis said. Blue flames from burning methane are the latest natural phenomena being seen at the eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Contingency plans have been made for a possible helicopter evacuation of up to 1,000 residents in a coastal area south of the fissures ... (more...)
Origin of Mueller Investigation Into Trump Campaign Was ‘Illegitimate’: Giuliani
- May 28, 2018
Trump has repeatedly called the special counsel's work a "witch hunt" despite its producing five guilty pleas, including by three former Trump aides, and evidence of Russian tampering in United States elections. "I don't. I did when it came in". However, fellow Republicans urged against a move to dismiss Mueller, drawing similar comparisons to Giuliani's Sunday comment that doing so would too closely echo Watergate, The Hill reported . (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Trump has repeatedly called the special counsel's work a "witch hunt" despite its producing five guilty pleas, including by three former Trump aides, and evidence of Russian tampering in United States elections. "I don't. I did when it came in". However, fellow Republicans urged against a move to dismiss Mueller, drawing similar comparisons to Giuliani's Sunday comment that doing so would too closely echo Watergate, The Hill reported . (more...)
Russian ministry of defence denies BUK missile shot down MH17
- May 28, 2018
Russia, however, denied any involvement in the plane's destruction. "There is a well known style, a rough, clumsy algorithm", Russia's amabassador to Australia, Grigory Logvinov, said in a statement. The announcement by the foreign ministers of both countries came a day after worldwide investigators announced that the missile system that brought down the Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur flight came from a Russia-based military unit. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Russia, however, denied any involvement in the plane's destruction. "There is a well known style, a rough, clumsy algorithm", Russia's amabassador to Australia, Grigory Logvinov, said in a statement. The announcement by the foreign ministers of both countries came a day after worldwide investigators announced that the missile system that brought down the Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur flight came from a Russia-based military unit. (more...)
Israeli court approves razing of W Bank Bedouin village
- May 28, 2018
He will also visit the Jordanian city of Jerash, Tel Aviv in Israel and the Palestinian city of Ramallah. The residents would be relocated elsewhere, it added, in a move critics say amounts to forcible transfer. Palestinians have long argued that Israeli settlements could deny them a viable and contiguous state. "The Israeli government should be granting planning permission to enable the people of Khan Al Ahmar to live here decently." This is also the first official royal visit to the ... (more...)
- May 28, 2018
He will also visit the Jordanian city of Jerash, Tel Aviv in Israel and the Palestinian city of Ramallah. The residents would be relocated elsewhere, it added, in a move critics say amounts to forcible transfer. Palestinians have long argued that Israeli settlements could deny them a viable and contiguous state. "The Israeli government should be granting planning permission to enable the people of Khan Al Ahmar to live here decently." This is also the first official royal visit to the ... (more...)
Where Did Ireland Go? Abortion Vote Stuns Those on Both Sides
- May 28, 2018
Exit polls also showed that nearly every age group backed repeal with the highest percentage of support coming from voters aged 18 to 24 who voted 88 per cent in favor of dropping the constitutional ban. Voters were asked whether to repeal an amendment that gives mother and the unborn an equal right to life. Some supporters had tears of joy running down their cheeks, and many women hugged each other. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Exit polls also showed that nearly every age group backed repeal with the highest percentage of support coming from voters aged 18 to 24 who voted 88 per cent in favor of dropping the constitutional ban. Voters were asked whether to repeal an amendment that gives mother and the unborn an equal right to life. Some supporters had tears of joy running down their cheeks, and many women hugged each other. (more...)
New Jersey police launch probe after video shows officer punching woman
- May 28, 2018
She added that she didn't "do anything wrong and anything could've been written down on that paper so I wouldn't give it to him". Weinman said she passed a breathalyzer test and afterwards, police followed her as she walked away to make a phone call. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
She added that she didn't "do anything wrong and anything could've been written down on that paper so I wouldn't give it to him". Weinman said she passed a breathalyzer test and afterwards, police followed her as she walked away to make a phone call. (more...)
$1.7b fine for China's ZTE to stay in business
- May 28, 2018
Based in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, ZTE is a leading global provider of telecom equipment, networking solutions and one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers. "Now congress will need to act". The telecom company has become entwined in high-stakes trade talks between the USA and China. People briefed on the meeting said lawmakers were told to give the administration room to negotiate the matter and asked them to tone down public criticism of the deal. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Based in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, ZTE is a leading global provider of telecom equipment, networking solutions and one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers. "Now congress will need to act". The telecom company has become entwined in high-stakes trade talks between the USA and China. People briefed on the meeting said lawmakers were told to give the administration room to negotiate the matter and asked them to tone down public criticism of the deal. (more...)
Populist fury after Italian president scuppers new government
- May 28, 2018
Italians had entered the weekend thinking such a government might be just days away from taking power. Earlier Sunday, an Italian economics-focused website, scenarieconomici.it, carried a statement from Savona that appeared aimed at assuaging doubts about his commitment to the euro currency and the European Union's rules. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Italians had entered the weekend thinking such a government might be just days away from taking power. Earlier Sunday, an Italian economics-focused website, scenarieconomici.it, carried a statement from Savona that appeared aimed at assuaging doubts about his commitment to the euro currency and the European Union's rules. (more...)
Real-Life Spider-Man Scrambles Up Building To Save A Dangling Child
- May 28, 2018
Footage of the incident was caught on video and shared on social media with many calling the man, identified as Mamoudou Gassama , a hero. In just 30 seconds, Gassama scaled four stories of the building, pulling himself from balcony to balcony until he reached the child and lifted him to safety. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Footage of the incident was caught on video and shared on social media with many calling the man, identified as Mamoudou Gassama , a hero. In just 30 seconds, Gassama scaled four stories of the building, pulling himself from balcony to balcony until he reached the child and lifted him to safety. (more...)
Hawaii volcano explosions shoot ash to 11,000ft as lava swamps road
- May 28, 2018
However, a spokesperson for the geothermal plant told Hawaii News Now the lava is actually only 40 metres away from the nearest well, but said there was no indication any of the wells will be breached. Scientists believe the volcanic activity may be a precursor to a major eruption similar to the one that shook the island in the mid-1920s. Lava-filled fissures have torn apart chunks of the southeastern side of the Big Island over the past three weeks as Kilaeau has become more active. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
However, a spokesperson for the geothermal plant told Hawaii News Now the lava is actually only 40 metres away from the nearest well, but said there was no indication any of the wells will be breached. Scientists believe the volcanic activity may be a precursor to a major eruption similar to the one that shook the island in the mid-1920s. Lava-filled fissures have torn apart chunks of the southeastern side of the Big Island over the past three weeks as Kilaeau has become more active. (more...)
Woman escapes boyfriend by slipping note to veterinarian office asking for help
- May 28, 2018
Please don't let him know, ' according to ABC News . The woman told police Floyd had allegedly held her captive for two days and "repeatedly battered her on Wednesday night, threatened her at gunpoint, and physically prevented her from leaving their home". (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Please don't let him know, ' according to ABC News . The woman told police Floyd had allegedly held her captive for two days and "repeatedly battered her on Wednesday night, threatened her at gunpoint, and physically prevented her from leaving their home". (more...)
White House wants briefing on classified info: Giuliani
- May 28, 2018
Nunes has been quiet about what exactly he hopes to learn about the informant, saying only that his request is part of an oversight investigation into potential political bias and abuse of power within the Justice Department as it relates to the Russian Federation investigation . (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Nunes has been quiet about what exactly he hopes to learn about the informant, saying only that his request is part of an oversight investigation into potential political bias and abuse of power within the Justice Department as it relates to the Russian Federation investigation . (more...)
Teacher corrects mistakes in White House letter, sends it back to Trump
- May 28, 2018
Atlanta resident Yvonne Mason , who retired last year after teaching middle and high school students in SC for 17 years, said that the letter she received bearing the president's signature was littered with mistakes, including 11 instances of improper capitalisation of words including "state" and "president". (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Atlanta resident Yvonne Mason , who retired last year after teaching middle and high school students in SC for 17 years, said that the letter she received bearing the president's signature was littered with mistakes, including 11 instances of improper capitalisation of words including "state" and "president". (more...)
Flash flood surges through Maryland community
- May 28, 2018
The National Weather Service warned: "This is an extremely unsafe and potentially catastrophic situation". Other parts of Maryland also saw flooding including the Catonsville area of Baltimore County and parts of Baltimore City . A video filmed outside the city shows cars abandoned on the streets being devoured by water. Heavy rain is expected to continue in the area through at least 6:15 p.m., the National Weather Service reported. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
The National Weather Service warned: "This is an extremely unsafe and potentially catastrophic situation". Other parts of Maryland also saw flooding including the Catonsville area of Baltimore County and parts of Baltimore City . A video filmed outside the city shows cars abandoned on the streets being devoured by water. Heavy rain is expected to continue in the area through at least 6:15 p.m., the National Weather Service reported. (more...)
Seven firefighters injured in German theme park blaze
- May 28, 2018
The blaze began around the attraction called "The Pirates of Batavia ". The park, described as Germany's largest and Europe's second most popular theme park after Disneyland Paris, evacuated all its visitors after the fire broke out early on Saturday evening. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
The blaze began around the attraction called "The Pirates of Batavia ". The park, described as Germany's largest and Europe's second most popular theme park after Disneyland Paris, evacuated all its visitors after the fire broke out early on Saturday evening. (more...)
Severe weather, flash flooding affecting Ellicott City
- May 28, 2018
Larry Hogan, who declared a state of emergency for the flooded community, was headed there late Sunday for a firsthand look. A witness says she watched cars being swept by flash flooding through a downtown street in Ellicott City . Residents were urged to avoid the area, and those trapped were told to seek higher ground and await rescue. Howard County Fire and EMS say swift water rescue teams from all over the region are converging on Main Street. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Larry Hogan, who declared a state of emergency for the flooded community, was headed there late Sunday for a firsthand look. A witness says she watched cars being swept by flash flooding through a downtown street in Ellicott City . Residents were urged to avoid the area, and those trapped were told to seek higher ground and await rescue. Howard County Fire and EMS say swift water rescue teams from all over the region are converging on Main Street. (more...)
USA officials in North Korea to prepare for US summit
- May 28, 2018
Moon said both he and Kim had "agreed the June 12 North Korea-U.S. summit must be successfully held". "Looks like it's going along very well". So I think both sides have true incentives to sit down. One can cross the border simply by stepping across a painted line, but moving beyond several footsteps into the North at Panmunjom would be rare for USA officials. (more...)
- May 28, 2018
Moon said both he and Kim had "agreed the June 12 North Korea-U.S. summit must be successfully held". "Looks like it's going along very well". So I think both sides have true incentives to sit down. One can cross the border simply by stepping across a painted line, but moving beyond several footsteps into the North at Panmunjom would be rare for USA officials. (more...)
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