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Cory Booker blasts Republicans for amnesia over Trump's "shithole" remark
- January 19, 2018
President Donald Trump defended himself Sunday night after several days of controversy over his remarks about African countries, telling reporters, "I am not a racist". There is internal debate in the West Wing over whether Trump said " shithole " or "shithouse". She said Democrats , including those who are boycotting the State of the Union address, are staging political "stunts" while the president and Republicans work on solutions to fix the immigration system. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
President Donald Trump defended himself Sunday night after several days of controversy over his remarks about African countries, telling reporters, "I am not a racist". There is internal debate in the West Wing over whether Trump said " shithole " or "shithouse". She said Democrats , including those who are boycotting the State of the Union address, are staging political "stunts" while the president and Republicans work on solutions to fix the immigration system. (more...)
Republicans move ahead with government shutdown vote
- January 19, 2018
In a December Quinnipiac University poll, 41% said they would primarily blame Republicans in Congress while 31% said the blame should mainly go to Democrats . Congress must act by midnight Friday or the government will begin immediately locking its doors. "At what point are we going to have a plan on where we land or are we just going to hope that February 16 is better than January 19 because it's in a different month?" The least controversial part of the negotiations: funding for ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
In a December Quinnipiac University poll, 41% said they would primarily blame Republicans in Congress while 31% said the blame should mainly go to Democrats . Congress must act by midnight Friday or the government will begin immediately locking its doors. "At what point are we going to have a plan on where we land or are we just going to hope that February 16 is better than January 19 because it's in a different month?" The least controversial part of the negotiations: funding for ... (more...)
New round of Stormont talks to be announced today
- January 19, 2018
She will speak of the DUP and Sinn Féin having made progress in "closing the gaps between them on a range of hard issues that have prevented the formation of an executive". It would "soon become clear if the level of engagement" was what was required, he said. "I think we're talking about weeks rather than months here". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
She will speak of the DUP and Sinn Féin having made progress in "closing the gaps between them on a range of hard issues that have prevented the formation of an executive". It would "soon become clear if the level of engagement" was what was required, he said. "I think we're talking about weeks rather than months here". (more...)
Nine members of the national park system advisory board quit in letter
- January 19, 2018
Tony Knowles said in the letter the board had "stood by waiting" to meet with Zinke all year after working "closely and productively through 2016" with Obama's administration to the end of his presidency. She added it was "patently false to say the Department had not engaged the board, when as recently as January 8 we were working with the board to renew their charter, schedule a meeting, and fill vacancies". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Tony Knowles said in the letter the board had "stood by waiting" to meet with Zinke all year after working "closely and productively through 2016" with Obama's administration to the end of his presidency. She added it was "patently false to say the Department had not engaged the board, when as recently as January 8 we were working with the board to renew their charter, schedule a meeting, and fill vacancies". (more...)
Former Trump adviser subpoenaed in grand jury investigation
- January 19, 2018
Bannon could appear before the House committee again on Thursday and "we fully anticipate" he will answer questions, Conaway said . On Fox News , he said Bannon was trying to assert a privilege that does not exist. "It doesn't belong to Bannon, it belongs to the executive, the president of the United States, and so it seems entirely reasonable for Bannon or his lawyer to be checking with the White House counsel as to the scope of executive privilege and getting advice as to what the White ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Bannon could appear before the House committee again on Thursday and "we fully anticipate" he will answer questions, Conaway said . On Fox News , he said Bannon was trying to assert a privilege that does not exist. "It doesn't belong to Bannon, it belongs to the executive, the president of the United States, and so it seems entirely reasonable for Bannon or his lawyer to be checking with the White House counsel as to the scope of executive privilege and getting advice as to what the White ... (more...)
GOP Senator Insists Trump Didn't Make 'Sh*thole' Comment
- January 19, 2018
Linsey Graham] also told [Sen. "This is a gross misrepresentation, it's not the first time Senator Durbin has done it, and it is not productive to solving the problem that we have at hand", Purdue told ABC on Sunday. "I don't recall that specific phrase being used, that's all I can say about that". Now, however, some of Trump's Republican allies are insisting he never said that word. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Linsey Graham] also told [Sen. "This is a gross misrepresentation, it's not the first time Senator Durbin has done it, and it is not productive to solving the problem that we have at hand", Purdue told ABC on Sunday. "I don't recall that specific phrase being used, that's all I can say about that". Now, however, some of Trump's Republican allies are insisting he never said that word. (more...)
'Battlefield 1' (ALL) Apocalypse Expansion Details, Scheduled For February
- January 19, 2018
Battlefield 1 Apocalypse will feature five new maps including Passchendaele , River Somme , and Caporetto . If you had shelved Battlefield 1 for a while to try out some other games for a bit, you may want to put it back into rotation. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Battlefield 1 Apocalypse will feature five new maps including Passchendaele , River Somme , and Caporetto . If you had shelved Battlefield 1 for a while to try out some other games for a bit, you may want to put it back into rotation. (more...)
Repetitive Hits, Not Just Concussions, Can Lead To CTE
- January 19, 2018
Boston University researchers have found that impact-related brain disease can occur even in the absence of concussions, according to a new study. "Head impact results in focal disruption" of capillaries, resulting in proteins leaking into the brain , he says. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Boston University researchers have found that impact-related brain disease can occur even in the absence of concussions, according to a new study. "Head impact results in focal disruption" of capillaries, resulting in proteins leaking into the brain , he says. (more...)
Could you pass the mental test Trump took?
- January 19, 2018
Jackson also declared Trump, who is 71, to be in "excellent" health for a man his age, and said his cardiovascular system in particular is in good shape. Questions about Trump's mental fitness have been raised following comments attributed to some of his close advisers in a new book, and his recent slurring of words on national TV. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Jackson also declared Trump, who is 71, to be in "excellent" health for a man his age, and said his cardiovascular system in particular is in good shape. Questions about Trump's mental fitness have been raised following comments attributed to some of his close advisers in a new book, and his recent slurring of words on national TV. (more...)
Tributes for United Kingdom backpacker found dead in Sydney
- January 19, 2018
A British woman and a Nepalese man found dead in an inner Sydney apartment in a suspected murder-suicide have been named. Another friend, Ellie Mackness, remembered Ms Blake for her infectious smile and down-to-earth attitude. The 24-year-old had spent most of her time in Australia working on a farm in Colignan, near Mildurabut, in Victoria. The owner of the restaurant, Ian Dresner, told the ABC that staff were in shock after hearing the news about their former colleague. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
A British woman and a Nepalese man found dead in an inner Sydney apartment in a suspected murder-suicide have been named. Another friend, Ellie Mackness, remembered Ms Blake for her infectious smile and down-to-earth attitude. The 24-year-old had spent most of her time in Australia working on a farm in Colignan, near Mildurabut, in Victoria. The owner of the restaurant, Ian Dresner, told the ABC that staff were in shock after hearing the news about their former colleague. (more...)
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets baby Moshe at Nariman house in Mumbai
- January 19, 2018
Unknown to them, their toddler son Moshe , then barely two, was protected and saved by his Indian nanny, Sandra Samuel , and later they were taken to Israel. "He is here to see the living memorial project". And this meet has also followed the address to the India-Israel Business Summit at the Taj Hotel. "Shalom... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Unknown to them, their toddler son Moshe , then barely two, was protected and saved by his Indian nanny, Sandra Samuel , and later they were taken to Israel. "He is here to see the living memorial project". And this meet has also followed the address to the India-Israel Business Summit at the Taj Hotel. "Shalom... (more...)
Robert Mueller Eyes NRA as Pipeline Between Russian Banker and Trump Campaign
- January 19, 2018
Mueller's team declined to comment, McClatchy said. A lifetime NRA member and a former representative of the Russian parliament, Torshin established the Moscow gun-rights group. He had previously attempted to set up a meeting about the Trump campaign. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been swept into the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Mueller's team declined to comment, McClatchy said. A lifetime NRA member and a former representative of the Russian parliament, Torshin established the Moscow gun-rights group. He had previously attempted to set up a meeting about the Trump campaign. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been swept into the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
Nigeria summons United States ambassador over Trump's 'shithole' comment
- January 19, 2018
Ronny Jackson told the press that he did have some concerns, however, about the president's weight and sedentary lifestyle. The president has a well-documented history of actions and statements that are viewed as discriminatory to people of color. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Ronny Jackson told the press that he did have some concerns, however, about the president's weight and sedentary lifestyle. The president has a well-documented history of actions and statements that are viewed as discriminatory to people of color. (more...)
Auburn vs Alabama basketball odds: point spread, start time, prediction, preview
- January 19, 2018
Sexton is Alabama's heartbeat, its floor general and the man to whom it turns when a set breaks down or points are required with one of his trademark drives of the lane. Freshman Herbert Jones and sophomore Dazon Ingram both reached double figures to help push the Tide past the Tigers. The forward had seven rebounds, four steals, and four assists to go along with his 11 points. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Sexton is Alabama's heartbeat, its floor general and the man to whom it turns when a set breaks down or points are required with one of his trademark drives of the lane. Freshman Herbert Jones and sophomore Dazon Ingram both reached double figures to help push the Tide past the Tigers. The forward had seven rebounds, four steals, and four assists to go along with his 11 points. (more...)
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie Blocked at VIP Entrance to Newark Airport
- January 19, 2018
Christie was being escorted by a New Jersey State Police trooper at the time. Christie attempted to use a "special access" area near the exit of the restricted area of the terminal, according to CBS New York. "It's extraordinarily baffling to ponder internally, 'Stunning, if this person were not in the race, we'd win this thing, '" Christie told NJ.com. The two-term Republican, who left office on January 16, was blocked from a VIP entrance he had used for eight years, and directed to ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Christie was being escorted by a New Jersey State Police trooper at the time. Christie attempted to use a "special access" area near the exit of the restricted area of the terminal, according to CBS New York. "It's extraordinarily baffling to ponder internally, 'Stunning, if this person were not in the race, we'd win this thing, '" Christie told NJ.com. The two-term Republican, who left office on January 16, was blocked from a VIP entrance he had used for eight years, and directed to ... (more...)
President Trump says Sen. Durbin misrepresented discussion
- January 19, 2018
There is internal debate in the West Wing over whether Trump said "shithole" or "shithouse". Perdue was on ABC television and flatly denied Trump said it. The examiner then will read a list of letters and every time they say the letter A, the patient will tap once. On Thursday, The Washington Post detailed a meeting between President Donald Trump and lawmakers. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
There is internal debate in the West Wing over whether Trump said "shithole" or "shithouse". Perdue was on ABC television and flatly denied Trump said it. The examiner then will read a list of letters and every time they say the letter A, the patient will tap once. On Thursday, The Washington Post detailed a meeting between President Donald Trump and lawmakers. (more...)
Donald Trump refuses to apologise after 's***hole' remark enrages several countries
- January 19, 2018
Nielsen said she did not believe Trump would have the authority to extend the March 5 deadline for the ending of the program. "It's called genetics. He has incredibly good genes and that's just the way God made him". Jackson has been a well-regarded doctor. We see it in the once-dignified Sen. Jackson said he would work with Trump on an exercise schedule and try to enlist first lady Melania Trump to get the President to eat better. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Nielsen said she did not believe Trump would have the authority to extend the March 5 deadline for the ending of the program. "It's called genetics. He has incredibly good genes and that's just the way God made him". Jackson has been a well-regarded doctor. We see it in the once-dignified Sen. Jackson said he would work with Trump on an exercise schedule and try to enlist first lady Melania Trump to get the President to eat better. (more...)
Mulvaney launches public review of entire CFPB
- January 19, 2018
Democrats and consumer advocates quickly denounced the announcement. "The CFPB's regulation would have required that payday lenders consider whether loan applicants can afford their loan before extending credit that can spiral out of control". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Democrats and consumer advocates quickly denounced the announcement. "The CFPB's regulation would have required that payday lenders consider whether loan applicants can afford their loan before extending credit that can spiral out of control". (more...)
Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand's prime minister announces she is pregnant
- January 19, 2018
Ms Ardern said she meant to be fully contactable and available throughout the six-week period. Ardern said she first knew of her pregnancy on October 13, in the midst of talks to form a coalition government after an inconclusive general election in September. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Ms Ardern said she meant to be fully contactable and available throughout the six-week period. Ardern said she first knew of her pregnancy on October 13, in the midst of talks to form a coalition government after an inconclusive general election in September. (more...)
Clark County coroner releases 1 October shooter remains to Paddock's brother
- January 19, 2018
The coroner said in a statement that because of security concerns he would not be discussing any details related to the transfer of the remains to Stephen Paddock's next of kin. Eric Paddock said his family did not object to the Stanford examination of his brother's brain. "As you know, we recently released the cause and manner of death in this case". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The coroner said in a statement that because of security concerns he would not be discussing any details related to the transfer of the remains to Stephen Paddock's next of kin. Eric Paddock said his family did not object to the Stanford examination of his brother's brain. "As you know, we recently released the cause and manner of death in this case". (more...)
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