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Trump cancels Mar-a-Lago departure amid government shutdown threat
- January 21, 2018
Democrats, too, risked being labeled "obstructionist". We made some progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements. "I'm handicapping [a shutdown] now at some place between 50 and 60 percent", Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney told reporters Friday morning at the White House. (more...)
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- January 21, 2018
Democrats, too, risked being labeled "obstructionist". We made some progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements. "I'm handicapping [a shutdown] now at some place between 50 and 60 percent", Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney told reporters Friday morning at the White House. (more...)
Parents demand action against cops who refused to help Saharanpur victims
- January 21, 2018
The residents later took the teenagers to a hospital in an auto-rickshaw but they succumbed to their injuries on the way. The boys bled to death, as the police refused to take them to the hospital. " Bhaiya iski body thandi ho rhi hai. Kuch to karo . (His body is getting cold, please do something.)", pleaded the friend. The DM assured the parents that action would be taken against the policemen. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The residents later took the teenagers to a hospital in an auto-rickshaw but they succumbed to their injuries on the way. The boys bled to death, as the police refused to take them to the hospital. " Bhaiya iski body thandi ho rhi hai. Kuch to karo . (His body is getting cold, please do something.)", pleaded the friend. The DM assured the parents that action would be taken against the policemen. (more...)
Instagram Adds "Last Active" Feature to DMs
- January 21, 2018
Only people you follow or have messaged in the past will be able to see when you were last on. So if you want to see when others are active then you'll have to leave yourself exposed with the feature turned on. This would be an interesting feature if it is in real. Unlike Facebook, you can turn this function off, so thank goodness for that. Online reports have also suggested that Instagram is testing out other features such as text-only stories and alerts for screenshots. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Only people you follow or have messaged in the past will be able to see when you were last on. So if you want to see when others are active then you'll have to leave yourself exposed with the feature turned on. This would be an interesting feature if it is in real. Unlike Facebook, you can turn this function off, so thank goodness for that. Online reports have also suggested that Instagram is testing out other features such as text-only stories and alerts for screenshots. (more...)
Trump weighs in on immigration, funding talks: 'Working on it'
- January 21, 2018
But she says she doesn't "dispute the president was using tough language". Certain Republicans have rallied behind Trump, casting doubt on what he said at the meeting with Republican and Democratic lawmakers. "I know what was said and I know what I said", Graham said. "I think this man, this president, is taking us back to another place", said John Lewis, a Georgia congressman who marched with King in the 1960s. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
But she says she doesn't "dispute the president was using tough language". Certain Republicans have rallied behind Trump, casting doubt on what he said at the meeting with Republican and Democratic lawmakers. "I know what was said and I know what I said", Graham said. "I think this man, this president, is taking us back to another place", said John Lewis, a Georgia congressman who marched with King in the 1960s. (more...)
Patrick Meehan's Response to The Times's Article on His Settlement for Misconduct
- January 21, 2018
Meehan reportedly took a keen interest in the aide's personal life, and sources told the New York Times the aide considered Meehan "as a father figure". Meehan's alleged behavior comes amid an ongoing national conversation about sexual misconduct, especially in the workplace. "They should be investigated and pursued in accordance with the victim's wishes". (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Meehan reportedly took a keen interest in the aide's personal life, and sources told the New York Times the aide considered Meehan "as a father figure". Meehan's alleged behavior comes amid an ongoing national conversation about sexual misconduct, especially in the workplace. "They should be investigated and pursued in accordance with the victim's wishes". (more...)
Stafylidis could make bow as Lambert begins Stoke reign
- January 21, 2018
The 48-year-old was way down Stoke's original list of candidates to replace Mark Hughes and news of his appointment was not exactly welcomed by the supporters, yet few will be complaining if this result proves to be a sign of things to come. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The 48-year-old was way down Stoke's original list of candidates to replace Mark Hughes and news of his appointment was not exactly welcomed by the supporters, yet few will be complaining if this result proves to be a sign of things to come. (more...)
Greitens' attorney: 'Zero truth' to rumors the governor will step down
- January 21, 2018
Louis. Beyond the two unnamed sources, CNN quotes 22-year-old Eli Karabell, who told the network he volunteered for the Greitens transition team and was interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in November 2017. "CNN stands by its reporting", a network spokesman said in a statement. Al Watkins, a Missouri attorney that Karabell retained this week, told CNN that he separately confirmed with the FBI that the bureau interviewed Karabell. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Louis. Beyond the two unnamed sources, CNN quotes 22-year-old Eli Karabell, who told the network he volunteered for the Greitens transition team and was interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in November 2017. "CNN stands by its reporting", a network spokesman said in a statement. Al Watkins, a Missouri attorney that Karabell retained this week, told CNN that he separately confirmed with the FBI that the bureau interviewed Karabell. (more...)
Mailu orders probe into claims of rape at KNH
- January 21, 2018
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda urged the hospital management to allow Investigations to take place with an open mind and not to hide any evidence. The subject dominated social media Friday with many recounting past experiences affecting them or narrated to them by friends or relatives. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda urged the hospital management to allow Investigations to take place with an open mind and not to hide any evidence. The subject dominated social media Friday with many recounting past experiences affecting them or narrated to them by friends or relatives. (more...)
Zionist Entity Confirms Deal Reached with Jordan, Says Embassy to Resume Activity
- January 21, 2018
Two of the Jordanians killed were shot dead in July 2017 by a security guard at the Israeli embassy in Amman during a standoff. On Saturday, Israel's Channel 10 reported that the offices of Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II are in talks to arrange a possible meeting between the two leaders next week at the Davos summit in Switzerland. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Two of the Jordanians killed were shot dead in July 2017 by a security guard at the Israeli embassy in Amman during a standoff. On Saturday, Israel's Channel 10 reported that the offices of Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II are in talks to arrange a possible meeting between the two leaders next week at the Davos summit in Switzerland. (more...)
Donald Trump's physician says he's "very healthy" but could lose 10-15lbs
- January 21, 2018
Donald Trump's doctor has announced that the USA president received a flawless 30 out of 30 score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment , a tool that screens patients for mental conditions including Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Donald Trump's doctor has announced that the USA president received a flawless 30 out of 30 score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment , a tool that screens patients for mental conditions including Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. (more...)
President Trump acts to protect conscience rights of health workers
- January 21, 2018
Opponents reacted swiftly and strongly to an HHS plan to create a "conscience and religious freedom" division, saying the move promotes discrimination against women and LGBTQ patients. Freedom of religion is at the core of our national fabric and our Constitution. In October, the administration approved two new rules that allowed for-profit and non-profit entities to obtain exemptions from the Affordable Care Act law that required employers to provide birth control coverage. (more...)
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- January 21, 2018
Opponents reacted swiftly and strongly to an HHS plan to create a "conscience and religious freedom" division, saying the move promotes discrimination against women and LGBTQ patients. Freedom of religion is at the core of our national fabric and our Constitution. In October, the administration approved two new rules that allowed for-profit and non-profit entities to obtain exemptions from the Affordable Care Act law that required employers to provide birth control coverage. (more...)
Kansas City Southern Q4 Profit Surges; Results Beat View
- January 20, 2018
About 1.63M shares traded or 41.61% up from the average. Kansas City Southern , a USA railroad with extensive operations in Mexico, sought to ease investor fears on Friday over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, touting forecasts of solid freight volumes and a stronger economy in 2018. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
About 1.63M shares traded or 41.61% up from the average. Kansas City Southern , a USA railroad with extensive operations in Mexico, sought to ease investor fears on Friday over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, touting forecasts of solid freight volumes and a stronger economy in 2018. (more...)
Rocket Lab to attempt lift-off again today
- January 21, 2018
Rocket Lab staff released weather balloons on Saturday morning, and the data from them would inform whether a launch attempt will be made and at what time. The flight will be the second for Rocket Lab and will carry small Earth-imaging satellites for United States companies Planet Labs and Spire Global. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Rocket Lab staff released weather balloons on Saturday morning, and the data from them would inform whether a launch attempt will be made and at what time. The flight will be the second for Rocket Lab and will carry small Earth-imaging satellites for United States companies Planet Labs and Spire Global. (more...)
Office of profit case: Shiv Sena raises doubts over EC's recommendation
- January 21, 2018
On Friday, the poll panel recommended to President Ram Nath Kovind to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs or lawmakers for holding offices of profit as Parliamentary Secretaries, triggering calls for resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal . The reply said the PWD had renovations done and the water and electricity bills were paid by the ACL department. Article 191 of the Constitution has not defined what is an "office of profit" which has paved the way to the Courts to lay down the law. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
On Friday, the poll panel recommended to President Ram Nath Kovind to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs or lawmakers for holding offices of profit as Parliamentary Secretaries, triggering calls for resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal . The reply said the PWD had renovations done and the water and electricity bills were paid by the ACL department. Article 191 of the Constitution has not defined what is an "office of profit" which has paved the way to the Courts to lay down the law. (more...)
ANC NEC assigns officials to negotiate Zuma's exit
- January 20, 2018
Zuma's departure would enable Ramaphosa, 65, to take over as the nation's president and try to convince voters that he's committed to meeting his pledges to rebuild the battered economy and clamp down on the graft that's become synonymous with the Zuma era. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Zuma's departure would enable Ramaphosa, 65, to take over as the nation's president and try to convince voters that he's committed to meeting his pledges to rebuild the battered economy and clamp down on the graft that's become synonymous with the Zuma era. (more...)
Seoul Requests N. Korea's Explanation for Canceled Visit
- January 20, 2018
A meeting at the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland kicked off about half an hour ago, to determine North Korea's participation at next month's PyeongChang Winter Olympics. A lot of them were South Koreans left stranded after the 1950-1953 Korean War, but hundreds of others from around the world - including women from Lebanon, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Romania and France - were taken or disappeared while visiting the country between the 1960s and ... (more...)
- January 20, 2018
A meeting at the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland kicked off about half an hour ago, to determine North Korea's participation at next month's PyeongChang Winter Olympics. A lot of them were South Koreans left stranded after the 1950-1953 Korean War, but hundreds of others from around the world - including women from Lebanon, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Romania and France - were taken or disappeared while visiting the country between the 1960s and ... (more...)
Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein nearing new leadership
- January 20, 2018
The party's deputy leader and Dublin Central TD was announced as president-elect at a Sinn Féin AGM in Belfast this morning, a day after nominations for the leadership closed. The change represents a major shift for Sinn Fein, so closely associated with Adams' leadership, which started in November 1983. With the big two parties likely to be able to form another minority government at best at elections that could come as soon as this year, McDonald's leadership could also make Sinn Fein a ... (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The party's deputy leader and Dublin Central TD was announced as president-elect at a Sinn Féin AGM in Belfast this morning, a day after nominations for the leadership closed. The change represents a major shift for Sinn Fein, so closely associated with Adams' leadership, which started in November 1983. With the big two parties likely to be able to form another minority government at best at elections that could come as soon as this year, McDonald's leadership could also make Sinn Fein a ... (more...)
Kyrgios brushes Australian Open doubles
- January 20, 2018
Finally, Britain's Kyle Edmund continued his good showing in Melbourne , reaching the third round of the Australian Open for the first time following a five set 7-6 (0), 3-6, 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 marathon win over Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia. (more...)
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- January 20, 2018
Finally, Britain's Kyle Edmund continued his good showing in Melbourne , reaching the third round of the Australian Open for the first time following a five set 7-6 (0), 3-6, 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 marathon win over Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia. (more...)
Federal government shuts down after Senate talks fail
- January 20, 2018
The House passed the bill Thursday on a 230-197 vote. But, of course, there are more substantive issues than timing. From midnight Friday, in the absence of an agreed spending plan, federal services began to come to a halt or be scaled back, even as lawmakers continued to argue on the floor of the Senate. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The House passed the bill Thursday on a 230-197 vote. But, of course, there are more substantive issues than timing. From midnight Friday, in the absence of an agreed spending plan, federal services began to come to a halt or be scaled back, even as lawmakers continued to argue on the floor of the Senate. (more...)
Gunmen attack Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel
- January 20, 2018
Another ministry spokesman told Germany's dpa news agency that the attackers set fire to the kitchen and took up positions on the hotel's fourth and fifth floors. They are "shooting at guests", he said. The fourth floor of the hotel is also on fire, the NDS said. Security in Kabul has been tightened since May 31 when a massive truck bomb ripped through the diplomatic quarter, killing some 150 people and wounding around 400 others - mostly civilians. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Another ministry spokesman told Germany's dpa news agency that the attackers set fire to the kitchen and took up positions on the hotel's fourth and fifth floors. They are "shooting at guests", he said. The fourth floor of the hotel is also on fire, the NDS said. Security in Kabul has been tightened since May 31 when a massive truck bomb ripped through the diplomatic quarter, killing some 150 people and wounding around 400 others - mostly civilians. (more...)
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