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Donald Trump tweets surprising suggestion about firing of former Federal Bureau of Investigation director

June 17, 2017

Trump had previously boasted that he was not personally under investigation , and Comey said the president had repeatedly pressured him to publicly clear him. Earlier this month, Rosenstein told The Associated Press he would recuse himself from overseeing Mueller's investigation if his role in former FBI Director James Comey's firing becomes relevant to the inquiry.

GOP lawmaker Scalise still critical though doctors 'encouraged'

June 17, 2017

She remains in the hospital, is in good condition and is in good spirits, he said. The wife of the gunman who wounded a Republican congressman and several others says her husband went to Washington because he wanted to work with people on changing tax brackets.

Protesters demand justice after deadly London blaze

June 17, 2017

Very early in the morning on Wednesday, a fire erupted in high rise apartment building Grenfell Tower in West London . Mr Cundy said the victims included one person who had died in hospital. Mrs Leadsom said: "I understand people are desperately traumatised and understand people are angry, and that's totally understandable". The five million pounds are to be used to cover emergency supplies, funeral costs and loss of possessions, Efe news reported .

Trump confirms he is under investigation in Russian Federation inquiry

June 17, 2017

President Donald Trump is telling his Twitter followers that they are witnessing the "single greatest WITCH HUNT in American history". The tweets were clear signs of the president's frustration and anger over the revelation, published on Wednesday evening in The Washington Post , about the investigation by Mueller , who is heading an independent probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election .

London fire: Death toll rises to 30 in Grenfell Tower blaze

June 17, 2017

Police barred their way and scuffles broke out, a Reuters reporter said . According to a report in the Telegraph , missing two-year-old boy Jeremiah Dean and his mother Francis were told to stay where they were on the 14th floor by firefighters.

Sinn Fein Accuses Theresa May Of Breaching Good Friday Agreement

June 17, 2017

The move came as a senior Conservative source said talks with the DUP on a deal to prop up a minority Tory administration were "progressing well" with "broad agreement" on the principles of the Speech, setting out the Government's legislative programme for the coming year.

Putin critic detained after defying police with protest call

June 17, 2017

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sits in a police vehicle after being found guilty by a court of repeatedly violating the law on organising public meetings, in Moscow , Russia, June 13, 2017. The protests, called by Navalny, a strong critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin , drew thousands of people and were some of the biggest in Russia since 2012.

Suspicious conversation leads to easyJet flight diversion

June 17, 2017

A planeful of easyJet passengers are expected to arrive back at Stansted airport around 19 hours late after a security scare on board their flight from Ljubljana. He said there was no panic on board and everyone was briefly questioned by police and told they would be put up in a hotel. "Prior to this, the pilot had been informed about a suspicious conversation on board, after which he chose to make an unscheduled landing in Cologne-Bonn".

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant committed to keeping Golden State on top

June 17, 2017

Durant might be asked to do the same-take less than he might command elsewhere to allow Golden State to keep Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston without salary cap issues. "They're going to be around for a while", Cavaliers forward LeBron James said after suffering his second Finals defeat in three years to a Warriors team that went 16-1 in the playoffs.

Trump asks Americans to pray for Rep. Steve Scalise

June 17, 2017

Scott Applewhite, File). Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi stood side by side to shout: "Let's play ball!" and the crowd chanted "U-S-A!" Rep.

Trump cancels Obama's 'one-sided deal' with Cuba

June 17, 2017

Many recent changes to boost ties to Cuba will stay as they are, and Trump still wants to engage with Cuba in hopes of forging "a much stronger and better path". "We have lots more to do and a lot more to learn". We have only scratched the surface with what's possible. "The last two years have shown that the two countries can cooperate and coexist in a civilized way", it said.

'Steve Scalise Took A Bullet For All Of Us'

June 17, 2017

It traveled directly across towards the other hip in what we call a trans pelvic gunshot wound. The bullet damaged blood vessels, bones, and internal organs, Sava said. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said in a brief interview that Democrats would be reminded of "positions they've taken in the past that are not consistent with their voice for bipartisanship today".

Baseball Gunman Had List of GOP Congressmen in Pocket During Attack

June 17, 2017

A spokeswoman for Capitol Police did not return CNN's request for comment. He injured four people, including Majority House Whip Steve Scalise , before being shot dead by police. "How dare they say such a thing?" Other Republicans said the criticism of Trump had crossed a line to a unsafe obsession among Democrats, one that implicitly encouraged violence.

Deadly blasts strike near funeral for Kabul protest victim

June 17, 2017

Ezadyar was among four people killed on Friday when an anti-government protest spiraled into street clashes, with police firing live rounds to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing demonstrators incensed by a catastrophic bombing . The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility. A couple of hundred protesters had passed the night under two big tents on a road near the presidential palace following Friday's demonstration.

Annual Congressional Baseball Game Still On Following Shooting

June 17, 2017

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Scalise underwent surgery Thursday related to his internal injuries and a broken bone in his leg. Rep. Steve Scalise remains in critical condition at a Washington , DC-area hospital following a shooting on Wednesday .

Grenfell Tower: PM reverses vow to keep survivors in the area

June 17, 2017

Kirkham, who spent much of her career as the technology and construction court judge in Birmingham, is retired but appears to be eminently qualified to get to the truth of what happened as the chair of a full public inquiry . She alluded to the fact that fire assessments may not have been adequate when testing the building. Advocates and other interested persons can ask relevant questions.

Trump lashes out at Russia investigators

June 17, 2017

A clear majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into whether Russian Federation meddled in the 2016 election and possible Trump campaign collusion , a new poll released Thursday shows.

Hundreds protest after officer acquitted in Philando Castile shooting

June 17, 2017

Choi could not obtain a conviction the officer. She was praised for her split-second decision to stream the shooting's aftermath and her measured responses to Yanez , who had just fired shots into the vehicle and still had his gun out. Anthony said Yanez will not return to active duty and that it is negotiating a "voluntary separation agreement" with him. "He was compliant", Choi said.

European Union to open Brexit talks with divorce bill and citizens' rights

June 17, 2017

After a tumultuous week that pitched Britain into its deepest political crisis since the Brexit referendum a year ago, May's future was uncertain, darkened by her botched gamble on a snap election and muted response to a deadly fire in London.

Shot US Congressman Scalise in Need of Additional Surgery

June 17, 2017

As the game progressed, MedStar Washington Hospital Center released an update on Scalise's condition. U.S. lawmakers have returned to regular business ready to play their annual charity baseball game a day after a man angry at President Donald Trump fired on Republican legislators, leaving a senior congressman in critical condition.

Oregon becomes first state to give non-gender option on driver's license

June 17, 2017

As Elite Daily reported about a year ago, OR was also the first state to legally recognize an individual as a non-binary gender, so this news isn't a total surprise for the liberal state. The updated Oregon Transportation Commission regulations, which go into effect July 3, will allow applicants to choose "X" as opposed to "M" or "F".

Under pressure to soften Brexit, PM May to meet Northern Irish 'kingmakers'

June 17, 2017

May gambled that a strong election win, as forecast by some pollsters, would boost her majority in the House of Commons in time for the Brexit talks, but instead, her party surrendered 13 seats in the lower chamber. Speaking on the BBC's This Week, Mr Portillo said: "It's just not going to happen, you can see what the Chancellor of the Exchequer is up to". Mrs Foster was nearly certain to ask for greater investment in Northern Ireland as part of the deal, though changes to security and ...

Inquest opens into London Bridge attacks

June 17, 2017

BBC showed dozens of people, evidently caught up in the attack , being escorted through a police cordon with their hands on their heads. There are still about 12 people in that particular hospital recovering from their injuries. The Duchess of Cambridge spent an undisclosed amount of time at the hospital. He also privately met some of the young victims in hospital. 2017 has seen an unprecedented 34 people die, and 218 people injured in three separate attacks by Islamist extremists on ...

China can't 'buy its way out' of global problems

June 17, 2017

China insisted that the South China Sea issue has returned to the track of solution through negotiation and consultation of concerned parties. "The scope and effect of China's construction activities in the South China Sea differ from other countries in several key ways", Mattis noted, saying Beijing's "militarization" and "disregard for global law" showed its "contempt" for other nations' interests.

Rory McIlroy Misses Cut at 2017 US Open for 2nd Straight Year

June 17, 2017

Fellow Australian Adam Scott is stalling in his attempt to claw back into the tournament, stumbling with a double-bogey at his 10th hole to drop to three-over. Dustin Johnson is 1 over , on the cut line with six holes left. The greens, predictably, had become quicker in the scorching sun and the pins, even more predictably, were not as generously set.

Trump Says Scalise 'In Some Trouble', But Will 'Be OK, We Hope'

June 17, 2017

Scalise remained in critical condition at a local hospital, his family by his side, grievously wounded by a bullet that entered at the hip and injured internal organs. The Republican's team was practicing their batting at the Alexandria baseball field when shots suddenly rang out. "We had nothing but baseball bats to fight back against a rifle with", Alabama Rep.

Jury deliberations begin as Cosby defence rests after six minutes

June 17, 2017

McMonagle added that Cosby's "romantic interludes" with Constand were examples of Cosby being disloyal to his wife, but he didn't commit any crimes. Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Constand at his home outside Philadelphia in 2004. Cosby entered the courtroom Monday appearing composed and confident, contrasting with an often-glum persona from previous days.

Play ball! GOP, Dems to battle as one - Team Scalise

June 17, 2017

The hospital said earlier in the week that he had undergone surgery for internal injuries and a broken leg. Scalise and four others were shot Wednesday morning during a Republican practice for the annual congressional baseball game . "If you're not sure which one I'll be, I'll be the one coaching third on crutches", Congressman Williams said. Investigators are trying to determine what his intent may have been - whether it was a list of potential targets for violence or whether he wrote ...

Twins draft high school shortstop Royce Lewis with top pick

June 17, 2017

This Southern California kid with the fast feet, soft glove and budding bat, fair or not, will be forever linked with the Falvey-Levine era in Twins history. "I have no pressure". "I just turned 18 last week". SS Kurt Stillwell (1983) and INF Nick Senzel (2016) selected with the second overall picks, are the only other players to be drafted that high by the Reds .

President Trump Reveals He Is Being Investigated

June 17, 2017

Rosenstein oversees Mueller, but the deputy attorney general is not actually conducting the investigation . The White House has said that Trump does not intend to fire Mueller, though he has the ability to. The Justice Department on Friday said any such of consideration of recusal was premature. "If the president thinks he can fire Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and replace him with someone who will shut down the investigation, he's in for a rude awakening", she said in a ...

Paul Ryan Says Trump Should 'Let Robert Mueller Do His Job'

June 17, 2017

If President Trump wants to throw red meat to the legions of hungry lions hoping to take him down, he'll move to have special counsel Robert Mueller fired. So let's briefly review this most abnormal chain of events: The president was informed on January 26 that the FBI was investigating his national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

'Witch Hunt' Trump confirms he is being investigated over Comey firing

June 17, 2017

Rosenstein, who would be responsible for actually dismissing Mueller, told USA lawmakers he would fire him only with good cause. Trump's tweet read "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" Several White House officials and Trump associates insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the president's views of the unfolding investigation.

Sessions says he long had concerns over Comey

June 17, 2017

President Donald Trump interviewed Robert Mueller as a potential replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey the day before the former FBI director was named special counsel, a White House official said Tuesday. During the interview, Ruddy stated that Trump is "considering perhaps terminating" Mueller . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has confidence in the Department of Justice's special counsel investigating Russian interference in USA elections.

ACLU: Carter conviction violates free speech protections

June 17, 2017

Carter , who could face up to 20 years in prison, will be sentenced in August. The sensational trial in Taunton offered a window into teen depression and suicide through text messages and Facebook communications. This case has brought about much debate over whether or not words can truly kill. "It's sad, it's tragic", he said, adding, "It's just not a homicide".

Japan, France welcome US leadership in the Asia-Pacific

June 17, 2017

Adding names to the United Nations blacklist - a global travel ban and asset freeze - was the minimum sanctions measures the Security Council could have taken and comes after five weeks of negotiations between Washington and Beijing. "Safronkov named the controversial American anti-missile THAAD system as destabilizing factor" in the region and called on the United States and South Korea to reconsider recent military exercises.

Theresa May's Powerful Advisers Have Resigned Following The Disastrous Election Result

June 17, 2017

With Brexit Secretary David Davis and Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon also staying put, there were suggestions changes could just centre on replacing the eight ministers who lost their seats. Northern Ireland is the only part of the United Kingdom where same-sex marriage is not legal. You might get a debate, I suppose, on a further reduction to abortion times as medical science advances.

Top aides talked Trump out of firing Mueller

June 17, 2017

Criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller used to be off limits. The president is nonetheless angered by the probe, which he has described as a "witch hunt", The New York Times reported . A top aide to President Donald Trump suggested that special counsel Robert Mueller is biased even as the White House worked to end a day of speculation over whether the president is considering firing the head of the Russian Federation probe.

Netanyahu: We Don't Want A Confrontation With Hamas

June 17, 2017

Abu Hasna, speaking in Hebrew on Israel Radio, cautioned that if "UNRWA is gone" in the Gaza Strip, where its food, educational and health services are crucial, "two million people will turn into IS [Islamic State] supporters". In response, UNRWA Spokesman Christopher Gunness claimed that the U.N. General Assemble lacks the power to determine the fate of UNRWA, stressing the fact that in December, "a large majority" extended the agency's mandate by three years, yet he voiced his vehement ...

Trump Appears to Confirm That He's Being Personally Investigated

June 17, 2017

Cullen is a former federal prosecutor who has long ties to former FBI director James Comey , whom Trump fired on May 9. The only other person who was involved in the decision to fire Comey, at least publicly, was Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who made the final recommendation to Trump based on Rosenstein's memo.

When I worked for KCTMO I had nightmares about burning tower blocks

June 17, 2017

With many dozens of people still accounted for, people have been told to brace themselves for the death toll to rise. Questions are growing about how the flames spread so quickly, engulfing the tower's 120 apartments in what fire chiefs said was an unprecedented blaze.

London fire: Protesters swarm Downing Street, demand May's resignation

June 17, 2017

Mrs May said the public inquiry into the fire will take place "as soon as possible" and insisted the Government had acted on previous warnings about tower block safety by a coroner. Engineering experts say outside insulation panels installed on the 24-story Grenfell Tower may have helped the fire spread rapidly from one floor to the next.

Death toll in London apartment blaze climbs to 30

June 17, 2017

More than £1 million has been raised to help those affected by the fire , with more than 60 tonnes of donations collected by one local mosque. One of the victims was named as Mohammed Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee, who came to Britain in 2014 with his brother.

Trump right to make Cuba pay for its intransigence

June 17, 2017

In December 2014, Obama normalized relations with the nation after more than five decades of a hard line toward the nation aimed at weakening the Castro regime. They aggressively criticized each other, and Rubio dropped out after Trump decisively defeated Rubio in the March 2016 Florida primary. Protesters who support easing restrictions on Cuba - saying that more engagement with the island is a better bet to undermine the regime - are expected to mass outside the theater in Miami's Little ...

First Brexit talks to focus on British expats and 'divorce bill'

June 17, 2017

The Stormont parties have until a June 29 deadline to reach consensus and re-establish a ruling executive. "The last thing we want to see is one or other of the communities so aggrieved that the hard men, who are still there lurking in the corners of the communities decide to return to some form of violence", he said.

Four-star linebacker from MI commits to Kentucky

June 17, 2017

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker is rated the No. 8 player from the state of MI, according to the 247Sports Composite Ranking. With all that said I had a long talk with coaches and family and decided that I will be committing to the University of Kentucky! Square, an outside linebacker, is the eighth-ranked MI prospect and is a top-400 national prospect.

Weapons used in Republican baseball shooting appear legally bought

June 17, 2017

Maxine Waters, D-Calif. Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise remains in critical condition, but his vital signs have "stabilized" two days after being shot during a congressional baseball practice on Wednesday, hospital officials announced Friday.

Panneerselvam announces dissolution of panel for holding talks — AIADMK merger

June 17, 2017

The MLA , however, has said the voice in the footage was not his. "This comes despite announcing that Dinakaran will be kept out of party affairs", Palaniswamy said, adding that the ruling faction did not call a meeting of the party's General Council to dismiss Sasikala and Dinakaran from their party posts.

Grief over Grenfell Tower disaster turns into angry protests

June 17, 2017

Residents there say there had been numerous warnings about the safety of the building, which recently underwent an exterior refurbishment costing some US$11.1 million. The focus of criticism centres on the cladding fitted to the external walls of the 1970s concrete block as part of a £8.7 million (S$15.3 million) refit completed only past year.

UK interest rates unchanged at 0.25%

June 17, 2017

The bank noted that the economic growth was driven by rapid growth in tourism and private consumption. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have voted 5 to 3 to hold the Bank of England base rate at 0.25%. although consumer confidence had held up, there had been further signs of a slowing housing market and new auto registrations had fallen sharply", the Bank added in the minutes.

Nominations for India's Presidential poll begins

June 17, 2017

Scrutiny will follow on June 29 and the last date for withdrawal is July 1. The term of present incumbent Pranab Mukherjee comes toan end on July 24. The ruling block already enjoys numerical advantage in the electoral college. However, as both camps look for a consensus candidate, President Mukherjee getting a second term can not be ruled out yet.

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