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Eric Scott Branch Executed For Brutal Murder Of UWF Student
- February 23, 2018
Supreme Court has since ruled unconstitutional, requiring a death sentence to be issued by unanimous verdict. Her body was later discovered in a shallow grave near a nature trail. In January of 1993, authorities said Branch raped and killed Morris. Branch also was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in IN and of another sexual assault in Panama City. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Supreme Court has since ruled unconstitutional, requiring a death sentence to be issued by unanimous verdict. Her body was later discovered in a shallow grave near a nature trail. In January of 1993, authorities said Branch raped and killed Morris. Branch also was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in IN and of another sexual assault in Panama City. (more...)
Father slashes son's throat, almost decapitating 2-year-old
- February 23, 2018
This was his first arrest in Chicago . Eddie Johnson. Authorities said Ortiz has no prior criminal record in the Chicago area and may have been attempting to flee to Mexico when he was arrested. According to Deenihan, Ortiz called his wife but could not reach her. The sister then contacted other members of the child's family and told them to check on the child. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
This was his first arrest in Chicago . Eddie Johnson. Authorities said Ortiz has no prior criminal record in the Chicago area and may have been attempting to flee to Mexico when he was arrested. According to Deenihan, Ortiz called his wife but could not reach her. The sister then contacted other members of the child's family and told them to check on the child. (more...)
US expected to open embassy in Jerusalem in May, official says
- February 23, 2018
For that reason, every U.S. president since Israel's founding in 1948 has located the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. Speaking at CPAC Friday, President Trump said, "We officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel". One official says Adelson offered to pay the difference between the cost and what the administration raises. The most likely plan involves a phased approach to opening the embassy in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood at an existing United States facility that handles ... (more...)
- February 23, 2018
For that reason, every U.S. president since Israel's founding in 1948 has located the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. Speaking at CPAC Friday, President Trump said, "We officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel". One official says Adelson offered to pay the difference between the cost and what the administration raises. The most likely plan involves a phased approach to opening the embassy in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood at an existing United States facility that handles ... (more...)
$510 million pledged for West Africa's Sahel
- February 23, 2018
The leaders were joined at a Brussels "high-level meeting" ahead of the EU's own informal summit by the heads of government of the Sahel G5 group - Mali, Burkina Faso , Chad , Niger, and Mauritania - as well as United Nations and African Union representatives. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The leaders were joined at a Brussels "high-level meeting" ahead of the EU's own informal summit by the heads of government of the Sahel G5 group - Mali, Burkina Faso , Chad , Niger, and Mauritania - as well as United Nations and African Union representatives. (more...)
2 injured after report of shooting at Louisiana college
- February 23, 2018
Lowentritt said the incident happened "overnight" - authorities think around 2 a.m. - on SLU's north campus, which is an area near the University Center arena and some apartments. Two people were taken to the hospital but are expected to survive. No classes are held on Fridays on Southeastern's Hammond campus, according to school officials, but students do live on the campus in residence halls. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Lowentritt said the incident happened "overnight" - authorities think around 2 a.m. - on SLU's north campus, which is an area near the University Center arena and some apartments. Two people were taken to the hospital but are expected to survive. No classes are held on Fridays on Southeastern's Hammond campus, according to school officials, but students do live on the campus in residence halls. (more...)
Mike Pence: Kim Jong Un Sister's 'Fawning' by Media Ripped
- February 23, 2018
The White House said Trump had asked his eldest daughter - who is also one of his top advisers - to travel to Pyeongchang to lead up a "high level delegation". Tougher sanctions may jeopardize the latest detente between the two Koreas amid their preparations to create conditions appropriate to hold a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The White House said Trump had asked his eldest daughter - who is also one of his top advisers - to travel to Pyeongchang to lead up a "high level delegation". Tougher sanctions may jeopardize the latest detente between the two Koreas amid their preparations to create conditions appropriate to hold a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (more...)
UN Security Council to vote on Syria ceasefire
- February 23, 2018
Sara Kayyali, Syria researcher for Human Rights Watch, said the situation in eastern Ghouta was deteriorating "with over 250 civilians dead in the last 48 hours". Robert Mardini, Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross, said the ICRC was poised to offer emergency medical care in the enclave and carry out evacuations of wounded as soon as conditions permitted. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Sara Kayyali, Syria researcher for Human Rights Watch, said the situation in eastern Ghouta was deteriorating "with over 250 civilians dead in the last 48 hours". Robert Mardini, Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross, said the ICRC was poised to offer emergency medical care in the enclave and carry out evacuations of wounded as soon as conditions permitted. (more...)
Florida shooting: Bullets flew for 4 minutes as armed deputy waited outside
- February 23, 2018
Speaking on the matter, Trump said: "He was there for five minutes, for five minutes that was during the entire shooting". Trump returned to the theme later in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, arguing that teachers, coaches and other school staff would be more likely to risk their lives to fight an attacker than Peterson or other guards with less of a personal connection to students. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Speaking on the matter, Trump said: "He was there for five minutes, for five minutes that was during the entire shooting". Trump returned to the theme later in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, arguing that teachers, coaches and other school staff would be more likely to risk their lives to fight an attacker than Peterson or other guards with less of a personal connection to students. (more...)
At least 3 dead as heavy rain, floods swamp central US
- February 23, 2018
Heavy rain combined with snow melt brought the St. Joseph River in southwest MI and north-central in to record levels, producing flooding that required some customers to be disconnected and affecting the six hydro-electric dams I&M operates on the river. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Heavy rain combined with snow melt brought the St. Joseph River in southwest MI and north-central in to record levels, producing flooding that required some customers to be disconnected and affecting the six hydro-electric dams I&M operates on the river. (more...)
Vice President Pence meets with National Space Council
- February 23, 2018
RECOMMENDATION 3: The National Telecommunication and Information Administration should coordinate with the Federal Communications Commission to ensure the protection and stewardship of radio frequency spectrum necessary for commercial space activities. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
RECOMMENDATION 3: The National Telecommunication and Information Administration should coordinate with the Federal Communications Commission to ensure the protection and stewardship of radio frequency spectrum necessary for commercial space activities. (more...)
Man 'Forcibly Kisses' Girl at Turbhe Railway Station in Mumabi, Arrested
- February 23, 2018
A man "forcibly kissed" a woman commuter at a railway station in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. The woman in her 20s, pushed Joshi away, and he casually strolled off leaving her shocked. "He confessed to the crime during interrogation", the officer said. The Ghansoli resident was subsequently handed over to Vashi GRP for further action. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
A man "forcibly kissed" a woman commuter at a railway station in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. The woman in her 20s, pushed Joshi away, and he casually strolled off leaving her shocked. "He confessed to the crime during interrogation", the officer said. The Ghansoli resident was subsequently handed over to Vashi GRP for further action. (more...)
Uttar Pradesh: Girl Burnt Alive by Unidentified Miscreants in Unnao, Dies
- February 23, 2018
An empty can and a bundle of matchsticks were also found on the spot. A plastic container, partially filled with petrol, and matchbox were found close to the body. The police are investigating the matter. Lucknow IG Sujit Pandey and Unnao SP Pushpanjali Devi also reached the spot and took the stock of the situation. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
An empty can and a bundle of matchsticks were also found on the spot. A plastic container, partially filled with petrol, and matchbox were found close to the body. The police are investigating the matter. Lucknow IG Sujit Pandey and Unnao SP Pushpanjali Devi also reached the spot and took the stock of the situation. (more...)
Tribal Man beaten to Death in India for allegedly stealing food items
- February 23, 2018
However, the narrative that the person was forced to steal food grains from the local shops due to poverty is widely spreading through reports and social media platforms. The turn of event on Thursday has elicited response from across the state after a perpetrator of the beating posted a selfie taken just minutes before the crime. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
However, the narrative that the person was forced to steal food grains from the local shops due to poverty is widely spreading through reports and social media platforms. The turn of event on Thursday has elicited response from across the state after a perpetrator of the beating posted a selfie taken just minutes before the crime. (more...)
India successfully test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Dhanush'
- February 23, 2018
The test was aimed at checking the performance of manoeuvring stealth warheads besides gauging the efficiency and killing probability of the missile in a real-time situation. This was test fired by Naval Strategic Command from a ship to surface and successfully hit the target. The Dhanush missile made its first test flight in 2000, with the first fully operational test conducted in 2004. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The test was aimed at checking the performance of manoeuvring stealth warheads besides gauging the efficiency and killing probability of the missile in a real-time situation. This was test fired by Naval Strategic Command from a ship to surface and successfully hit the target. The Dhanush missile made its first test flight in 2000, with the first fully operational test conducted in 2004. (more...)
Man kills class 11 student outside school in MP
- February 23, 2018
According to an eyewitness, the victim was attacked by the unknown assailant minutes after she stepped out of the school on Thursday. "I saw a girl outside and a man walking behind her outside the school and thought they were family". "We have recovered the body, her dupatta, slippers and a bicycle". A senior officer said, an empty can and bundel of matchsticks was found on the spot. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
According to an eyewitness, the victim was attacked by the unknown assailant minutes after she stepped out of the school on Thursday. "I saw a girl outside and a man walking behind her outside the school and thought they were family". "We have recovered the body, her dupatta, slippers and a bicycle". A senior officer said, an empty can and bundel of matchsticks was found on the spot. (more...)
NRA's LaPierre: Why Are NBA Stars Better Protected than Our Children?
- February 23, 2018
Ahead of LaPierre's speech, though, Trump also tweeted his support for the leadership of the organization, including LaPierre and NRA chief lobbyist Chris Cox. Bernie Sanders, California Democratic Sens. It's the largest, most powerful gun lobby in the U.S. National conversations about restricting gun rights often inspire a strong response from the group. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Ahead of LaPierre's speech, though, Trump also tweeted his support for the leadership of the organization, including LaPierre and NRA chief lobbyist Chris Cox. Bernie Sanders, California Democratic Sens. It's the largest, most powerful gun lobby in the U.S. National conversations about restricting gun rights often inspire a strong response from the group. (more...)
Parkland students demand gun law change at huge rally at state Capitol
- February 23, 2018
Elisabeth Middleton, an adolescent psychologist in Austin, Texas, who is on the board of the Texas Psychological Association, said there are obvious psychological downsides to exposing youngsters to this. It's incontrovertible that someone armed with an assault weapon can kill far more people at once than any knife or auto could. He said he would endorse strengthening background checks, banning "bump stock" style devices and raising the minimum age to 21 for buying certain rifles. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Elisabeth Middleton, an adolescent psychologist in Austin, Texas, who is on the board of the Texas Psychological Association, said there are obvious psychological downsides to exposing youngsters to this. It's incontrovertible that someone armed with an assault weapon can kill far more people at once than any knife or auto could. He said he would endorse strengthening background checks, banning "bump stock" style devices and raising the minimum age to 21 for buying certain rifles. (more...)
Tim McGraw 'Deeply Moved' By Stoneman Douglas Student Gun Control Activists
- February 23, 2018
The Broward County Public Defender's Office filed a motion with the court on Tuesday to determine whether 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz was indigent and eligible for a taxpayer-funded defense. "It's quite interesting that the children survivors haven't even buried their friends, grieve, get over shock but have had the time to plan for a march, come up with a creative hashtag, get their story to all media outlets all in such a short amount time". (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Broward County Public Defender's Office filed a motion with the court on Tuesday to determine whether 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz was indigent and eligible for a taxpayer-funded defense. "It's quite interesting that the children survivors haven't even buried their friends, grieve, get over shock but have had the time to plan for a march, come up with a creative hashtag, get their story to all media outlets all in such a short amount time". (more...)
North Korea calls United Nations chief 'henchman' of the US
- February 23, 2018
The Trump administration has launched new sanctions against 50 vessels, shipping companies, and trade businesses in the latest bid to ratchet up pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program. "This is nothing but an absurd sophistry inappropriate to his duty as secretary-general of the United Nations and only make us to think whether he is a kind of henchman who is representing the United States", said the North Korean mission in a statement. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Trump administration has launched new sanctions against 50 vessels, shipping companies, and trade businesses in the latest bid to ratchet up pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program. "This is nothing but an absurd sophistry inappropriate to his duty as secretary-general of the United Nations and only make us to think whether he is a kind of henchman who is representing the United States", said the North Korean mission in a statement. (more...)
Air strikes again hit Syria's Ghouta, UN considers ceasefire resolution
- February 23, 2018
Iran , Turkey, Russia , the U.S., the militant group Hezbollah and Persian Gulf nations are among the entities on the ground, either with their own forces or through proxies. "Nothing can justify the barbaric bombardment we've seen in recent days, or the blocking of humanitarian aid, or the denial of medical evacuations", Hickey said . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Iran , Turkey, Russia , the U.S., the militant group Hezbollah and Persian Gulf nations are among the entities on the ground, either with their own forces or through proxies. "Nothing can justify the barbaric bombardment we've seen in recent days, or the blocking of humanitarian aid, or the denial of medical evacuations", Hickey said . (more...)
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