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Former President Obama campaigns for Cordray in Ohio
- September 16, 2018
Obama credited Democratic candidate for governor Richard Cordray, who Obama appointed to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with helping to turn around the economy after the great recession. Brown faces U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Wadsworth, as he seeks a third term on November 6. "On November 6th, we have a chance to restore some sanity to our politics", Obama said. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Obama credited Democratic candidate for governor Richard Cordray, who Obama appointed to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with helping to turn around the economy after the great recession. Brown faces U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Wadsworth, as he seeks a third term on November 6. "On November 6th, we have a chance to restore some sanity to our politics", Obama said. (more...)
London mayor calls for second referendum on Brexit
- September 16, 2018
Known as the "People's Vote", the second vote idea is gaining traction among some politicians , unions and business leaders who argue that the public should effectively get a say on the final negotiated deal. May has repeatedly ruled out holding a second referendum following the vote two years ago to leave the EU. Khan denied claims he had called for the vote in order to distract from his record as London mayor, saying a record number of homes had been started in the capital previous ... (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Known as the "People's Vote", the second vote idea is gaining traction among some politicians , unions and business leaders who argue that the public should effectively get a say on the final negotiated deal. May has repeatedly ruled out holding a second referendum following the vote two years ago to leave the EU. Khan denied claims he had called for the vote in order to distract from his record as London mayor, saying a record number of homes had been started in the capital previous ... (more...)
Kitten Named ‘Survivor’ Clings To Florence Evacuee In Viral Photo
- September 16, 2018
Andrew Carter, the reporter who took the photo, said he had nearly stopped covering the boat rescues before meeting Robert and Survivor. "He was sad to leave his father but left with his kitten hugging his neck". While Mr Simmons spoke to reporters, the kitten climbed inside his jacket and mewed. "I was ready to move on to something else", Carter said, "but Travis recommended we hang in there and follow one last group out in a boat, and that led us to the story". (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Andrew Carter, the reporter who took the photo, said he had nearly stopped covering the boat rescues before meeting Robert and Survivor. "He was sad to leave his father but left with his kitten hugging his neck". While Mr Simmons spoke to reporters, the kitten climbed inside his jacket and mewed. "I was ready to move on to something else", Carter said, "but Travis recommended we hang in there and follow one last group out in a boat, and that led us to the story". (more...)
Police Officer Involved in Controversial Dallas Shooting Shared Offensive Colin Kaepernick Meme
- September 16, 2018
There's no place for her. Subsequently, the local affiliate Fox 4 News reported on the newly-released affidavit with the headline: "Search warrant: Marijuana found in Botham Jean's apartment after deadly shooting". A smaller group of about 10 people veered off and used their vehicles to block traffic on Interstate-30. Perhaps one of the louder moments of applause came when O'Rourke addressed the fatal shooting of Botham Jean by the hands of Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger . (more...)
- September 16, 2018
There's no place for her. Subsequently, the local affiliate Fox 4 News reported on the newly-released affidavit with the headline: "Search warrant: Marijuana found in Botham Jean's apartment after deadly shooting". A smaller group of about 10 people veered off and used their vehicles to block traffic on Interstate-30. Perhaps one of the louder moments of applause came when O'Rourke addressed the fatal shooting of Botham Jean by the hands of Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger . (more...)
Dutch intelligence caught 2 Russians planning to hack Novichok lab
- September 16, 2018
The Russians were detained in the Hague, NRC Handelsblad said Friday, citing the results of joint reporting with Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger. The two Russians, whose names have not been made public, came to the attention of the Swiss authorities during an investigation that began in March into "suspicion of political espionage", said Linda von Burg, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
The Russians were detained in the Hague, NRC Handelsblad said Friday, citing the results of joint reporting with Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger. The two Russians, whose names have not been made public, came to the attention of the Swiss authorities during an investigation that began in March into "suspicion of political espionage", said Linda von Burg, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland. (more...)
Man dies after shark attack off Cape Cod
- September 16, 2018
The man, who has not yet been identified, was swimming off the coast of Newcomb Hollow Beach when "he was bitten by what is believed to be a shark", the Wellfleet Police Department said. "Some gentleman got bit by a shark - we never wanted this to happen, ever, anywhere". He said he saw the man kick at something behind him and then glimpsed a flicker of a tail from the water. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
The man, who has not yet been identified, was swimming off the coast of Newcomb Hollow Beach when "he was bitten by what is believed to be a shark", the Wellfleet Police Department said. "Some gentleman got bit by a shark - we never wanted this to happen, ever, anywhere". He said he saw the man kick at something behind him and then glimpsed a flicker of a tail from the water. (more...)
Two injured after driver targets crowd in southern France
- September 16, 2018
Witnesses heard the driver shouted on the spot "Allahu Akbar" . It is reported that two people were injured as a result of the collision of a vehicle into a crowd in Nimes. A police spokesman declined to comment on the man's motives, but said the investigation was being handled by regular police rather than anti-terror police. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Witnesses heard the driver shouted on the spot "Allahu Akbar" . It is reported that two people were injured as a result of the collision of a vehicle into a crowd in Nimes. A police spokesman declined to comment on the man's motives, but said the investigation was being handled by regular police rather than anti-terror police. (more...)
'Relentless rains' continue as Florence almost stalls over Carolinas
- September 16, 2018
A man who was trapped inside his New Bern , North Carolina , home by Tropical Storm Florence spoke with Fox & Friends on Saturday. Florence crashed ashore Friday morning in North Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane, and it has wiped out power to about 796,000 customers in that state and SC, reports CNN . (more...)
- September 16, 2018
A man who was trapped inside his New Bern , North Carolina , home by Tropical Storm Florence spoke with Fox & Friends on Saturday. Florence crashed ashore Friday morning in North Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane, and it has wiped out power to about 796,000 customers in that state and SC, reports CNN . (more...)
Aged care royal commission: Prepare for 'bruising' revelations, PM Morrison warns
- September 16, 2018
Prime Minister Scott Morrison , Health Minister Greg Hunt and Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt are due to announce the royal commission on Sunday. Canberra funding for aged care is already at record levels, reaching Aus$18.6 billion (US$13.3 billion) in 2017-18. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Prime Minister Scott Morrison , Health Minister Greg Hunt and Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt are due to announce the royal commission on Sunday. Canberra funding for aged care is already at record levels, reaching Aus$18.6 billion (US$13.3 billion) in 2017-18. (more...)
Florence expected to weaken as flood risk rises
- September 16, 2018
A woman in Hampstead, in Pender County, died of an apparent heart attack after emergency crews could not clear debris to get to her. Winds have dropped to about 40 miles per hour (65 kph) since it roared ashore along the USA mid-Atlantic coast on Friday as a hurricane and it is crawling west over two states at 6 mph (9 kph), the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
A woman in Hampstead, in Pender County, died of an apparent heart attack after emergency crews could not clear debris to get to her. Winds have dropped to about 40 miles per hour (65 kph) since it roared ashore along the USA mid-Atlantic coast on Friday as a hurricane and it is crawling west over two states at 6 mph (9 kph), the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday. (more...)
Border Patrol agent charged with murdering 4 women
- September 16, 2018
He's suspected of killing four women and abducting a fifth. Alaniz said the case broke Friday when a woman was reportedly kidnapped and escaped. Alaniz said officials will be looking at "potentially four charges of murder and aggravated kidnapping". (more...)
- September 16, 2018
He's suspected of killing four women and abducting a fifth. Alaniz said the case broke Friday when a woman was reportedly kidnapped and escaped. Alaniz said officials will be looking at "potentially four charges of murder and aggravated kidnapping". (more...)
Texas Education Board votes to cut Hillary Clinton’s name from student curriculum
- September 16, 2018
Although Clinton and Keller, along with other historical figures, were removed from the curriculum, that does not mean teachers are prohibited from including them in lessons. A work group made its recommendations to the board based on a rubric it created on how "essential" it was to learn about certain historical figures. It included questions like "Did the person trigger a watershed change" and "Will their impact stand the test of time?" By the group's gauge, Clinton received just 5 points ... (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Although Clinton and Keller, along with other historical figures, were removed from the curriculum, that does not mean teachers are prohibited from including them in lessons. A work group made its recommendations to the board based on a rubric it created on how "essential" it was to learn about certain historical figures. It included questions like "Did the person trigger a watershed change" and "Will their impact stand the test of time?" By the group's gauge, Clinton received just 5 points ... (more...)
Astronaut takes photo showing power of Hurricane Florence from space
- September 16, 2018
As the hurricane became larger and better organized Tuesday afternoon, mandatory evacuations were ordered for parts of South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. "If I need to evacuate I can go to my son's house", Sparks said as he carted a load of water bottles to his vehicle. But North Carolina's code lagged the rest of the country by one or two cycles and didn't meet even the 2009 standards for anchoring windows and doors. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
As the hurricane became larger and better organized Tuesday afternoon, mandatory evacuations were ordered for parts of South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. "If I need to evacuate I can go to my son's house", Sparks said as he carted a load of water bottles to his vehicle. But North Carolina's code lagged the rest of the country by one or two cycles and didn't meet even the 2009 standards for anchoring windows and doors. (more...)
Anita Hill Weighs In On Kavanaugh: It's Still 'Incredibly Difficult' For Accusers
- September 16, 2018
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, released a letter on Friday signed by 65 women who said they knew Kavanaugh in high school and defended his character. The letter was also shared with Feinstein in July. Judge Kavanaugh submitted a questionnaire of over 17,000 pages, participated in two full days of public Senate hearings as well as a private session to discuss his background, and then he answered an additional 1,200 follow-up questions. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, released a letter on Friday signed by 65 women who said they knew Kavanaugh in high school and defended his character. The letter was also shared with Feinstein in July. Judge Kavanaugh submitted a questionnaire of over 17,000 pages, participated in two full days of public Senate hearings as well as a private session to discuss his background, and then he answered an additional 1,200 follow-up questions. (more...)
Gunmen wearing mariachi garb kill 4, wound 9 in Mexico City
- September 16, 2018
The capital was kicking off weekend-long independence day celebrations. Many Mexicans wear mariachi costumes Saturday evening to commemorate the launch of the revolt against Spanish rule on September 16, 1810. In another, brass instruments and melancholic voices fill the air as the flashing lights of police vehicles descend on the plaza. Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City's home of mariachi music, borders the notorious Tepito district, home to the violent La Union drug gang. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
The capital was kicking off weekend-long independence day celebrations. Many Mexicans wear mariachi costumes Saturday evening to commemorate the launch of the revolt against Spanish rule on September 16, 1810. In another, brass instruments and melancholic voices fill the air as the flashing lights of police vehicles descend on the plaza. Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City's home of mariachi music, borders the notorious Tepito district, home to the violent La Union drug gang. (more...)
Buhari accepts Kemi Adeosun’s resignation, appoints Zainab Ahmed as replacement
- September 16, 2018
Earlier, NAIJ.com reported an anti-corruption group, Say No Campaign, called for probe into the certificate scandals involving Senator Ademola Adeleke and the minister of finance, Adeosun. She instead allegedly procured a fake certificate of exemption from the NYSC to cover her tracks. President Muhammadu Buhari put the Ministry of Finance under the oversight of the minister of state in charge of budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed, the presidency said in an emailed statement. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Earlier, NAIJ.com reported an anti-corruption group, Say No Campaign, called for probe into the certificate scandals involving Senator Ademola Adeleke and the minister of finance, Adeosun. She instead allegedly procured a fake certificate of exemption from the NYSC to cover her tracks. President Muhammadu Buhari put the Ministry of Finance under the oversight of the minister of state in charge of budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed, the presidency said in an emailed statement. (more...)
Israeli missiles intercepted in strike near Damascus airport, Syrian state media reports
- September 16, 2018
Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the missile attack targeted an arms depot near the airport where new weapons recently arrived for the Iranians or Lebanon's Hezollah group. A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces said Israel does not comment on foreign reports. Israel is widely believed to have been behind a series of airstrikes mainly targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces in Syria that have joined the country's war fighting ... (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the missile attack targeted an arms depot near the airport where new weapons recently arrived for the Iranians or Lebanon's Hezollah group. A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces said Israel does not comment on foreign reports. Israel is widely believed to have been behind a series of airstrikes mainly targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces in Syria that have joined the country's war fighting ... (more...)
Losing Speed, Tropical Storm Florence Will Continue Slowly Through The Carolinas
- September 16, 2018
Florence is 350 miles (560 km) wide and has travelled 4,000 miles across the ocean from west Africa. In Fayetteville and Wilmington, officials said more evacuations were possible as the Cape Fear River continues to rise above record heights. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Florence is 350 miles (560 km) wide and has travelled 4,000 miles across the ocean from west Africa. In Fayetteville and Wilmington, officials said more evacuations were possible as the Cape Fear River continues to rise above record heights. (more...)
US approves missile, plane sales to S. Korea
- September 16, 2018
Also approved is the sale of the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement ballistic missile defense system. DSCA said the proposed sales, which were notified to Congress on Thursday, will help South Korea improve its missile defense capability and support US national security objectives by enhancing Seoul's naval capabilities. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Also approved is the sale of the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement ballistic missile defense system. DSCA said the proposed sales, which were notified to Congress on Thursday, will help South Korea improve its missile defense capability and support US national security objectives by enhancing Seoul's naval capabilities. (more...)
Teenager killed in MA gas blasts
- September 16, 2018
It appeared yesterday that faulty pressure in the Columbia Gas mains may have caused the explosions, which set 60 houses alight in Andover , North Andover and Lawrence, north of Boston, on Thursday. Investigators expect to be on site up to ten days. Company president Stephen Bryant defended his company's performance Friday, saying it had more than 300 workers and contractors responding, with another 100 on the way. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
It appeared yesterday that faulty pressure in the Columbia Gas mains may have caused the explosions, which set 60 houses alight in Andover , North Andover and Lawrence, north of Boston, on Thursday. Investigators expect to be on site up to ten days. Company president Stephen Bryant defended his company's performance Friday, saying it had more than 300 workers and contractors responding, with another 100 on the way. (more...)
Mexico must be ready for bilateral US trade deal: Economy Minister Guajardo
- September 16, 2018
But the talks on Friday were not headed toward an immediate conclusion. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to return to Washington sometime next week for more high level negotiations with her USA counterparts. "Part of our problem is that Canada has been backsliding on its commitments (on dairy)". After President Trump took office, he insisted the deal be renegotiated to secure more favorable terms for US industry and workers, saying the USA could pursue bilateral ... (more...)
- September 16, 2018
But the talks on Friday were not headed toward an immediate conclusion. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to return to Washington sometime next week for more high level negotiations with her USA counterparts. "Part of our problem is that Canada has been backsliding on its commitments (on dairy)". After President Trump took office, he insisted the deal be renegotiated to secure more favorable terms for US industry and workers, saying the USA could pursue bilateral ... (more...)
Trump expected to visit areas affected by Florence next week
- September 16, 2018
Trump in his tweets blamed Democrats for inflating the numbers. It was initially said to have killed just 64 people. "When's the last time you watched porn?" After President Trump visited the island in October, the governor announced the death toll had risen to 34. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Trump in his tweets blamed Democrats for inflating the numbers. It was initially said to have killed just 64 people. "When's the last time you watched porn?" After President Trump visited the island in October, the governor announced the death toll had risen to 34. (more...)
West Bank outpost near 'Tyre School' dismantled
- September 16, 2018
Critics of the demolition believe that Israel is tearing down the village in order to make a contiguous Palestinian state impossible. As part of interim peace deals in the 1990s, the West Bank was carved up into autonomous and semi-autonomous Palestinian areas, known as Areas A and B, and Area C, which is home to some 400,000 Israeli settlers. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Critics of the demolition believe that Israel is tearing down the village in order to make a contiguous Palestinian state impossible. As part of interim peace deals in the 1990s, the West Bank was carved up into autonomous and semi-autonomous Palestinian areas, known as Areas A and B, and Area C, which is home to some 400,000 Israeli settlers. (more...)
Tourists Flee In Terror As Cliff Collapses At Iconic Greek Beach
- September 16, 2018
At least seven people received minor injuries . The videographers no doubt ran when they realised what was happening. None of the injuries sustained in the incident on Thursday afternoon are believed to be life-threatening. It is not clear how many people were on the beach , which lies at the foot of a 200-metre cliff , at about... He described the aftermath as "chaos", with families and children running to get to safety on the boats . (more...)
- September 16, 2018
At least seven people received minor injuries . The videographers no doubt ran when they realised what was happening. None of the injuries sustained in the incident on Thursday afternoon are believed to be life-threatening. It is not clear how many people were on the beach , which lies at the foot of a 200-metre cliff , at about... He described the aftermath as "chaos", with families and children running to get to safety on the boats . (more...)
Palestinian official: USA will never present Mideast peace plan
- September 15, 2018
The administration has also slashed hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the Palestinian refugee agencies and aid groups. A Palestinian man repairs a fishing net outside his house at Al-Shati refugee camp, in Gaza City September 1, 2018. (more...)
- September 15, 2018
The administration has also slashed hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the Palestinian refugee agencies and aid groups. A Palestinian man repairs a fishing net outside his house at Al-Shati refugee camp, in Gaza City September 1, 2018. (more...)
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