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NRA to Join CNN Town Hall With Fla. School Shooting Survivors
- February 23, 2018
In Tallahassee, Stoneman Douglas students who survived the shooting gathered to demand gun reform. He also said he believes there's possibly enough votes in the Senate to change the legal age to purchase a rifle from 18 to 21. Bill Nelson , D-Fla., Sen. "I'm a native Floridian, I grew up on a ranch, I've always had guns", Nelson said. I still hunt with my son. Both Trump and Florida's Republican governor declined to attend the town hall meeting. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
In Tallahassee, Stoneman Douglas students who survived the shooting gathered to demand gun reform. He also said he believes there's possibly enough votes in the Senate to change the legal age to purchase a rifle from 18 to 21. Bill Nelson , D-Fla., Sen. "I'm a native Floridian, I grew up on a ranch, I've always had guns", Nelson said. I still hunt with my son. Both Trump and Florida's Republican governor declined to attend the town hall meeting. (more...)
Immigration agency removing 'nation of immigrants' from mission statement
- February 23, 2018
The mission statement until this week read "USCIS secures America's promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system". (more...)
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- February 23, 2018
The mission statement until this week read "USCIS secures America's promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system". (more...)
Arizona's Allonzo Trier ruled ineligible by NCAA after failing another PED test
- February 23, 2018
In a statement released by the University of Arizona (via Brian Hamilton of the Big Ten Network), Trier's test revealed "a trace amount of a banned substance". Miller knows that his team will have to play significantly better against the Beavers, who enter Thursday's game on a two-game slide, in order to pick up their 22nd win of the season. (more...)
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- February 23, 2018
In a statement released by the University of Arizona (via Brian Hamilton of the Big Ten Network), Trier's test revealed "a trace amount of a banned substance". Miller knows that his team will have to play significantly better against the Beavers, who enter Thursday's game on a two-game slide, in order to pick up their 22nd win of the season. (more...)
Claire Foy Separates From Husband ... Divorce Looms
- February 23, 2018
We do however continue as great friends with the utmost respect for one another", the pair reportedly said in a joint statement to U.K.'s Metro on Thursday, February 22. Stephen said in an interview his recent life had been "eventful". The news comes as Claire is about to step down in her role on The Crown to make way for Olivia Coleman. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
We do however continue as great friends with the utmost respect for one another", the pair reportedly said in a joint statement to U.K.'s Metro on Thursday, February 22. Stephen said in an interview his recent life had been "eventful". The news comes as Claire is about to step down in her role on The Crown to make way for Olivia Coleman. (more...)
Aircel users rush for number portability due to poor network
- February 23, 2018
A trusted company official clarified that the network service provider was facing some issues and they were trying to fix it. Earlier this week, the customers of Aircel had virtually laid siege to some of its outlets in Tamil Nadu following rumours about closure of its service. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
A trusted company official clarified that the network service provider was facing some issues and they were trying to fix it. Earlier this week, the customers of Aircel had virtually laid siege to some of its outlets in Tamil Nadu following rumours about closure of its service. (more...)
Rev. Billy Graham to lie in honor at US Capitol
- February 23, 2018
The Department of Transportation says delays are possible on his route on I-40, U.S. 321 and I-85 along with some streets in Charlotte like North Tryon Street, Stonewall Street and South Boulevard. Rev. Samson Ayokunle, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described Evangelist Billy Graham as the most humble and influential religious leaders well known in the world. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Department of Transportation says delays are possible on his route on I-40, U.S. 321 and I-85 along with some streets in Charlotte like North Tryon Street, Stonewall Street and South Boulevard. Rev. Samson Ayokunle, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described Evangelist Billy Graham as the most humble and influential religious leaders well known in the world. (more...)
Trump gives in to demands for gun control after Florida school shooting
- February 23, 2018
Yet, no legislation was passed. Emma Gonzalez, a year 10 student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School , delivered an impassioned speech in front of thousands at an emotionally charged rally in Florida. The long-simmering USA debate about gun rights played out yesterday at events in the area. The event was organized over Facebook by a group called Teens for Gun Reform , which listed their intentions in a post: "By doing this, we will make a statement on the atrocities which have been ... (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Yet, no legislation was passed. Emma Gonzalez, a year 10 student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School , delivered an impassioned speech in front of thousands at an emotionally charged rally in Florida. The long-simmering USA debate about gun rights played out yesterday at events in the area. The event was organized over Facebook by a group called Teens for Gun Reform , which listed their intentions in a post: "By doing this, we will make a statement on the atrocities which have been ... (more...)
White House Says Ivanka Trump Won't Meet With North Koreans In Pyeongchang
- February 23, 2018
Another senior administration official said the Ivanka Trump-led group is going to "reaffirm" the "close" relationship between the US and South Korean governments, as well as cheer on American athletes and get to know the South Korean people. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Another senior administration official said the Ivanka Trump-led group is going to "reaffirm" the "close" relationship between the US and South Korean governments, as well as cheer on American athletes and get to know the South Korean people. (more...)
Trump administration to target North Korea with new sanctions on Friday
- February 23, 2018
The Pyeongchang Games have become a venue for geopolitics as much as sports as the nuclear-armed North mounts a charm offensive analysts say is meant to loosen the sanctions regime against it and weaken the alliance between Seoul and Washington. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Pyeongchang Games have become a venue for geopolitics as much as sports as the nuclear-armed North mounts a charm offensive analysts say is meant to loosen the sanctions regime against it and weaken the alliance between Seoul and Washington. (more...)
Kansas, 66 - Oklahoma State, 59 - Recap, Box score
- February 23, 2018
In the 2003-2004 NCAA basketball season, which was Bill Self's first season as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, the team went 12-4 in the Big 12 conference and finished in a 2nd place tie in the conference's regular season standings with the Texas Longhorns behind only the Oklahoma State Cowboys. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
In the 2003-2004 NCAA basketball season, which was Bill Self's first season as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, the team went 12-4 in the Big 12 conference and finished in a 2nd place tie in the conference's regular season standings with the Texas Longhorns behind only the Oklahoma State Cowboys. (more...)
Turkey warns Syrian forces entering Afrin face serious consequences
- February 23, 2018
Ankara says the YPG is a terrorist group and an extension of the PKK which has fought a three-decade insurgency in southeast Turkey. Ankara, a pro-Assad commander and Kurdish officials have all said recently that Russian Federation intervened to stop Damascus sending the army to defend Afrin after reports of a deal with the Syrian Kurdish forces. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Ankara says the YPG is a terrorist group and an extension of the PKK which has fought a three-decade insurgency in southeast Turkey. Ankara, a pro-Assad commander and Kurdish officials have all said recently that Russian Federation intervened to stop Damascus sending the army to defend Afrin after reports of a deal with the Syrian Kurdish forces. (more...)
Namewee arrested over controversial CNY video
- February 23, 2018
Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun later released a statement saying that the 34-year-old, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, had been arrested in relation to a music video that contained elements that "insulted religion" and could "harm national unity and racial harmony". (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun later released a statement saying that the 34-year-old, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, had been arrested in relation to a music video that contained elements that "insulted religion" and could "harm national unity and racial harmony". (more...)
Larry Nance Jr. to wear father's retired No. 22 Cavaliers jersey
- February 23, 2018
Because No. 22 had been retired by the Los Angeles Lakers in honor of Elgin Baylor, Nance wore No. 7 in his 2½ seasons with that franchise, which traded him to Cleveland at the February 8 deadline. Cleveland's early returns on those deals have been positive as they look primed to make another run at a fourth consecutive Finals appearance, but as always there's a human element to trades that doesn't often get discussed. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Because No. 22 had been retired by the Los Angeles Lakers in honor of Elgin Baylor, Nance wore No. 7 in his 2½ seasons with that franchise, which traded him to Cleveland at the February 8 deadline. Cleveland's early returns on those deals have been positive as they look primed to make another run at a fourth consecutive Finals appearance, but as always there's a human element to trades that doesn't often get discussed. (more...)
Sling TV launches NBA League Pass
- February 23, 2018
So, what do you get for that price? That includes almost 1,000 live out-of-market NBA games, along with access to NBA TV. Those who purchase the NBA League Pass will also get linear access to NBA TV. Well, I'd probably recommend you just pick another sport that actually interests you. In the near future, Sling says it will also be adding Team Pass via a monthly subscription. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
So, what do you get for that price? That includes almost 1,000 live out-of-market NBA games, along with access to NBA TV. Those who purchase the NBA League Pass will also get linear access to NBA TV. Well, I'd probably recommend you just pick another sport that actually interests you. In the near future, Sling says it will also be adding Team Pass via a monthly subscription. (more...)
IL battles No. 9 Purdue close in 93-86 loss
- February 23, 2018
The Boilermakers also outrebounded the Illini 33-20. It was his fourth straight game scoring at least 20 points. The Illini (13-17, 3-14) stayed within striking distance throughout thanks in large part to another big night from Leron Black, who scored 28 points. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Boilermakers also outrebounded the Illini 33-20. It was his fourth straight game scoring at least 20 points. The Illini (13-17, 3-14) stayed within striking distance throughout thanks in large part to another big night from Leron Black, who scored 28 points. (more...)
White House: Trump Would Square Off With NRA on School Safety
- February 23, 2018
Calls for gun control measures have been ramping up after the Parkland high school mass shooting that left 17 teenagers dead last week. The White House said that it is still in the "listening phase" on developing gun safety measures and is not yet ready to take legislative action. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Calls for gun control measures have been ramping up after the Parkland high school mass shooting that left 17 teenagers dead last week. The White House said that it is still in the "listening phase" on developing gun safety measures and is not yet ready to take legislative action. (more...)
Police bust cocaine trafficking ring operating out of Russian Embassy in Argentina
- February 23, 2018
The luggage was flown to Russian Federation in 2017, and Bullrich said three Argentinian customs officials traveled to Russian Federation to monitor the delivery. Another suspect is still at large and is wanted under an worldwide arrest warrant. When the bags arrived at the Moscow airport, two Russian men there to pick them up were arrested. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The luggage was flown to Russian Federation in 2017, and Bullrich said three Argentinian customs officials traveled to Russian Federation to monitor the delivery. Another suspect is still at large and is wanted under an worldwide arrest warrant. When the bags arrived at the Moscow airport, two Russian men there to pick them up were arrested. (more...)
Moscow sends new SU-57 stealth jets to Syria
- February 23, 2018
The Facebook group "Syrian Military Capabilities" on Thursday posted a video claiming to show the brand new Russian stealth aircraft Sukhoi 57 operating in Syria . While the Russian Air Force originally meant to purchase approximately 160 SU-57s, with the aircraft slated to enter service by 2016-17, the aircraft's development has faced numerous delays, in particular with its engines. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Facebook group "Syrian Military Capabilities" on Thursday posted a video claiming to show the brand new Russian stealth aircraft Sukhoi 57 operating in Syria . While the Russian Air Force originally meant to purchase approximately 160 SU-57s, with the aircraft slated to enter service by 2016-17, the aircraft's development has faced numerous delays, in particular with its engines. (more...)
Bemidji school chief cancels planned school violence protest
- February 23, 2018
More than 30 Venice High School students left their classrooms and set up in the school's courtyard Wednesday afternoon as a walk-out protest in a move of solidarity with students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were shot last week. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
More than 30 Venice High School students left their classrooms and set up in the school's courtyard Wednesday afternoon as a walk-out protest in a move of solidarity with students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were shot last week. (more...)
Policeman dies as Russian, Spanish hooligans stage scary pregame battle
- February 23, 2018
One of them, in fact, had been detained en route, arrested for attempted homicide in a 2016 beating of an England fan. Fans of the Russian and Spanish sides clashed with members of the Ertzaintza - the local Basque police force - near San Mames ahead of the second-leg meeting. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
One of them, in fact, had been detained en route, arrested for attempted homicide in a 2016 beating of an England fan. Fans of the Russian and Spanish sides clashed with members of the Ertzaintza - the local Basque police force - near San Mames ahead of the second-leg meeting. (more...)
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