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DC, Maryland announce they're suing Trump over foreign payments to his business

June 20, 2017

According to him, they can not tolerate the president's ongoing Constitutional violations and his disregard for the rights of the Americal people. Attorney General Racine emphasized that the United States is a nation of law and no one including the President is above the law.

Seattle police release tape of pregnant woman's shooting

June 20, 2017

But a confrontation quickly erupted. Charleena Lyles , 30, was fatally shot by police after she allegedly displayed a knife to officers. Neighbor Lhora Murray , 42, said she heard shots and called the police, unaware that it was Seattle officers who fired their weapons.

Burglars break into museum; diamonds, emeralds, opals stolen

June 20, 2017

The burglars damaged display cases and ransacked shelves, "causing substantial damage", Det. In addition to the monetary loss, the merchandise is a unique part of the mineral history within Sussex County, police noted. Its mineral exhibit houses about 5,000 items, according to the museum's website. The gold was never recovered. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.

West Haven police arrest 2 men in connection with stolen vehicle batteries

June 20, 2017

The battery was stolen Monday night and the Global Positioning System was tracked to Walmart in West Haven. A monitoring company had been tracking a Global Positioning System unit installed in a vehicle battery outside of a Walmart store in Rocky Hill , police said.

Freed Student Who Died Has 'Completed His Journey'

June 20, 2017

FILE - In this March 16, 2016, file photo, American student Otto Warmbier, center, is escorted at the Supreme Court in Pyongyang, North Korea . Warmbier passed away Monday afternoon at the young age of 22. Or maybe North Korea concealed his medical condition for so long in the hopes that he'd recover. "Some people may disagree with our approach to North Korea but any claim we have sinister intents is a mischaracterisation".

Recording: Woman brandished shears in past police encounter

June 20, 2017

Jamieson said officers have responded to calls at the apartment unit before. Her family described a "recent sudden and rapid decline in her mental health " and hoped to stabilize her condition. The woman can be heard telling the officers the door was unlocked. On Sunday morning in a Sand Point, Seattle apartment complex, #charleena #Lyles phoned the police to respond to a suspected break-in.

American band the Slants win Supreme Court battle over offensive trademarks

June 20, 2017

The case before the Supreme Court centered on an Asian-American band called The Slants , but their decision bolsters the Washington NFL team's fight to retain the trademark on its nickname, which was once used to refer to the bloody scalps of Native Americans.

DC and MD sue Trump, alleging business dealings violate constitution

June 20, 2017

The attorneys general allege that Trump has violated the Constitution through leases of Trump properties held by foreign governments as well as foreign governments buying condominiums and hotel rooms in properties owned by the Trump organization, including the Trump hotel in Downtown Washington .

Californians Urged To Conserve Electricity Amid Heat Wave — Flex Alert

June 20, 2017

The alerts are issued when the grid is "under stress" from generation or transmission outages, or persistently high temperatures, the ISO said. Cal-ISO official urged residents to make an extra effort to conserve during late afternoon hours, when air conditioners tend to be used most.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller Investigating Jared Kushner's Finances

June 20, 2017

Friday morning, Trump attacked the allegations in a tweet, saying "nobody has been able to show any proof". The White House maintained Kushner's meeting with Gorkov was a mere pre-inauguration diplomatic encounter and was in no way related to business.

Virginia police probe Muslim girl's killing as 'road rage' incident

June 20, 2017

The teens were returning to the mosque along Dranesville Road near Woodson Drive in Herndon when they encountered Martinez Torres. Darwin Martinez Torres, 22, appeared in court on Monday to face a murder charge after Nabra Hussein was found dead in a pond.

Supreme Court strikes down law blocking disparaging trademarks

June 20, 2017

The case centered on the Oregon-based, Asian-American band, which was denied a trademark because its name was considered offensive. The team's trademark litigation gained significant media coverage after the TTAB voted to cancel six of the team's trademark registrations, concluding that the term " redskins " is disparaging to a substantial number of Native Americans.

Supreme Court says government can't refuse disparaging trademarks

June 20, 2017

Well, they're a group a Asian-Americans that purposely owned the racist term and made it a band name. Whether you're a musician, a politician , or a sports team-the Washington Redskins' moniker will now be safe-it's civil society (consumers, voters, fans) who should decide whether you're being too offensive for polite company.

Mother tries to smother 1-year-old at Levine Children's Hospital

June 20, 2017

Watch his full report on Eyewitness News starting at 5 p.m. Dixon has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and felony child abuse inflicting serious injury. Suspect Maggie Dixon is charged with attempted murder and child abuse for allegedly trying to suffocate her year-old son at a hospital in Charlotte over the weekend.

Syria brings new urgency to easing US-Russia tensions

June 20, 2017

The Russian ministry said any aircraft operating west of the Euphrates River will now be regarded by the Russian air force as legitimate targets, which will either be shot down or escorted out of the area. The memorandum had been in place to avoid incidents occurring between the U.S. and Russian air forces, both of which conduct parallel aerial operations over Syria as they offer support to distinct native forces on the ground.

Senate Approves Measure Limiting Trump's Power Over Russia Sanctions

June 20, 2017

The measure flew in the face of President Donald Trump-who has both steadfastly called for better relations with Moscow and denied it had meddled in the election that saw him rise to power last year-now faces a hard decision on whether or not to sign the bill.

Phoenix Flights Grounded Because It's Literally Too Hot to Fly Planes

June 20, 2017

It could be worse: Death Valley could see 124 degrees Tuesday. The state Department of Health Services says almost 2,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms every year because of heat-related illnesses. Dr. Kevin Foster warned people to be extra careful around concrete, vehicle interiors and playground equipment, especially young children who have sensitive skin.

Federal Bureau of Investigation arrests polygamist Mormon sect leader Lyle Jeffs

June 20, 2017

Lyle Jeffs was released from jail on June 9, 2016, and ordered to home confinement while awaiting trial on accusations he helped orchestrate a multimillion-dollar food stamp fraud scheme within the FLDS church. Jeffs is the brother of the sect's highest leader, the imprisoned Warren Jeffs . Jeffs is the brother of infamous polygamist leader Warren Jeffs , who was convicted of child sexual assault in 2011 for his "marriages" to a 12-year-old and 15-year-old.

Crews remove Confederate statue from park in Orlando, Florida

June 20, 2017

The city will build a base and reassemble the memorial in a process that is expected to last about six weeks. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer made a decision to remove the statue after a blogger said the memorial was a symbol of racism . The marble monument, known as "Johnny Reb", has a plaque honoring those who fought for the Confederate states in the Civil War. Lafser says officials are working with historians on an inscription to be placed with the statue which puts the monument "in proper ...

Future superintendent and son found unresponsive

June 20, 2017

While details remain unclear, we were notified by local law enforcement that newly appointed superintendent and current elementary principal George Heckman has passed away. 6 News has a crew in Westphalia and will update this story online and on 6 News at Noon. Cooper says Heckman was expected to take over the reigns of the district as superintendent in 10 days.

Rep. Steve Scalise medical condition improves following shooting

June 20, 2017

Jack Salva, with MedStar Hospital Washington Center, said during a news conference Friday. President Donald Trump said Friday that wounded GOP Congressman Steve Scalise "took a bullet for all of us" when he was shot Wednesday morning at a congressional Republican baseball practice.

DesJarlais' Name on Note of Virginia Gunman

June 20, 2017

News 2 spoke with the congressman on Monday, who said he was surprised to find he was James T. Hodgkinson's list. Thomas says DesJarlais' office was notified about the list shortly after the incident at the baseball field. Investigators have said that a 7.62-caliber rifle and 9 mm handgun recovered after Hodgkinson was shot appear to have been legally purchased from federally licensed gun dealers.

Police chief credits officer who drew gunman's fire at baseball practice

June 20, 2017

Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown lauded the heroic actions of Officer Nicole Battaglia and two other officers who were the first to arrive at a field where GOP congressmen were practicing for their annual charity baseball game against Democrats.

Data of nearly 200 mn US voters leaked

June 20, 2017

Political data gathered on more than 198 million USA citizens was exposed this month after a marketing firm contracted by the Republican National Committee stored internal documents on a publicly accessible Amazon server. Federal Election Commission filings show that the GOP retained the services of Deep Root during Trump's presidential campaign, paying out $983,000 to the firm between January 2015 and November 2016.

London Mayor praises community response to Finsbury Park attack

June 20, 2017

The suspect was yanked from the cab of his van by a furious crowd as he sought to reverse and escape after injuring 10 people in what police said was a deliberate attack on Muslims that was being treated as terrorism. He told CNN that Mahmoud "went quickly and grabbed the guy because the people there were trying to hit and kick the guy, but he saved him, and kept him safe until the police arrived".

Russia investigation just beginning, Schiff says

June 20, 2017

Sekulow stressed repeatedly that Trump is not under investigation. President Donald Trump may finally confirm by the end of the week whether tapes of conversations between him and former FBI Director James Comey exist, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Monday.

Jeff Sessions to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee

June 20, 2017

During his confirmation hearing, Sessions testified under oath that he had no meetings with Russian officials during the campaign. President Donald Trump later said he never sought to impede the inquiry, and accused Mr Comey of saying some things that "just weren't true" .

5 things to watch in Georgia's special election

June 20, 2017

Residents of the 6th District are ready for this special election to be over. The two are vying for the seat vacated by Tom Price, who left to become the Trump administration's health secretary. But as an increasingly well-educated, diverse suburban district it is exactly the kind of territory which Democrats need to flip if they want to gain the 24 seats necessary to reclaim the House of Representatives in 2018.

Murder charge for Virginia man in attack on Muslim girl

June 20, 2017

Police said Martinez Torres attacked the girl after getting into a fight with another teen in the group and they have found no evidence to suggest Hassanen's killing was a hate crime. "Our investigation at this point in no way indicates the victim was targeted because of her race or religion", police added. Police have not identified Hassanen, but her father confirmed she was the victim in Sunday's attack.

Doctor in abuse case wanted to impregnate women

June 20, 2017

Photos were allegedly found depicting Stephens performing sexual acts on a child with a note: " James Kohut made me do this". "Kohut has a sexual compulsion and has solicited victims for decades", wrote Assistant District Attorney Steven Moore .

USA student dies days after North Korea sent him home comatose

June 20, 2017

He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labor in North Korea . Medical tests carried out in the United States dispute North Korea's claim that he had contracted botulism but the cause of his brain injury remain unclear. "If Otto had anything schoolwork-related, job-related, family-related that he needed to do", Otto's friend Ned Ende told the Washington Post , "there was absolutely nothing you could say to him to convince him to do stuff with you".

Whole Foods CEO says brand's standards intact under Amazon

June 20, 2017

The marriage of Amazon and Whole Foods will have major implications across the entire grocery and food industry. It announced Friday that it's buying online men's clothing retailer Bonobos for $ 310 million , following a string of online acquisitions such as ModCloth and Moosejaw.

Texas boy, 15, charged in teenager's death

June 20, 2017

NBPD responded to a report of shots fired and a possible disturbance around 10:15 p.m. Saturday in the 1500 block of Lahn Road. When police arrived at the scene, they found the victim, identified as Conrad Kuntz , 17, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Dutch FM condemns "horrible" attack on London Mosque

June 20, 2017

The incident is being investigated as a terrorist attack and has been referred to as such by UK Prime Minister Theresa May. "There is far more that unites us than divides us", he added. Its former imam, Abu Hamza, was jailed for life in NY on terrorism charges in 2015. Among those known to have worshiped at the mosque during Abu-Hamza's time there are convicted shoe bomber Richard Reid and Zacarias Moussaoui, the so-called 20th hijacker of September 11.

Scattered thunderstorms, milder temperatures ahead this week for metro Detroit

June 20, 2017

The big weather story is the medium to high confidence in the temperature forecast this week but low confidence in storm chances. However, storms should be fairly quick moving. Any clouds from Monday afternoon will gradually clear out this evening, as high pressure settles into the area. By late afternoon and for your commute home the rain will be tapering off, and this evening and tonight should be dry with lows dropping into the low to mid-60s.

Jared Kushner to visit Middle East

June 20, 2017

During his visit to the region, Trump met separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and pledged his support for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. He has cast Middle East peace as the "ultimate deal", putting Kushner and Greenblatt in charge of the charting the course. The White House official stressed that both presidential advisers are respectful of the interagency process and working with the State Department, ...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Will Testify Before the Senate Intelligence Committee

June 20, 2017

He explained that he was withdrawing from public testimony because he believes members of the committee intend to question him on "issues related to the investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election". If, as the president said , I was sacked because of the Russian Federation investigation, why was the attorney general involved in that chain? Donald Trump sits with Jeff Sessions (R-AL) at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, US.

Tensions escalate over U.S. downing Syrian jet

June 20, 2017

In what is being characterized as an act sure to further escalate already alarming tensions between the United States, Syria , and Russian Federation, an American fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane over Raqqa on Sunday , prompting Moscow to cut off its deconfliction channel with the U.S.

Buckle Stores Faces Credit Card Breach

June 20, 2017

American clothier The Buckle has suffered a major data breach after hackers infected its stores' cash registers with a malicious malware created to steal customer credit card data for months. "Additionally, Buckle reported a potential incident to the payment card brands and is cooperating with them regarding this incident", the company said in a statement.

USA student freed by North Korea dies in hospital aged 22

June 20, 2017

Otto Warmbier died overnight days after returning to the USA after going into a vegetative state sometime during his 17 months in captivity in North Korea . Mr Warmbier was sentenced to 15 years' hard labour in March 2016 after authorities accused him of attempting to steal a banner from his hotel. Mr Trump said that a "lot of bad things happened" to Mr Warmbier, but added: "At least we got him home to be with his parents, where they were so happy to see him, even though he was in ...

Supreme Court ruling results in talc lawsuit mistrial

June 20, 2017

The issues in these cases are so closely related that it would have been remarkable if the court had not reversed the decision of the California Supreme Court. The underlying lawsuits filed in 2012 against Bristol-Myers and California-based drug distributor McKesson Corp (MCK.N) involved 86 California residents and 575 non-Californians, alleging Plavix increased their risk of stroke, heart attack and internal bleeding.

Van mows down worshippers leaving London mosque, here are all the reactions

June 20, 2017

The man, who is in custody at a south London police station, was arrested earlier on suspicion of attempted murder. "The driver of the van, said 'I did my bit, ' which means he's not mentally ill", Kacimi said. Its former imam, Abu Hamza al-Masri, was jailed for life in NY on terrorism charges in 2015. Among those known to have worshiped at the mosque during Abu-Hamza's time there are convicted shoe bomber Richard Reid and Zacarias Moussaoui, the so-called 20th hijacker of September 11.

17-Year-Old Struck, Killed by Train in Conn.

June 20, 2017

Mental health staff will be available for students today. When they arrived, they found that the person had died. GREENWICH-Greenwich Police confirmed Monday the 17 year old boy struck and killed by a Metro-North train just after midnight Sunday near the Cos Cob train station was a Greenwich High School student.

Suspect Dead, Officer Injured in Shootout Broadcast on Facebook Live

June 20, 2017

The shootout went down in Baltimore Wednesday mid-afternoon after the suspect reportedly robbed 2 people nearby and attempted to flee via public transportation. "The suspect was shot and he is now deceased". Detectives have interviewed five people who were on the bus when the shootout began, but are trying to determine if there were more, police said.

Body of teen swimmer swept away by current found; 2nd sought

June 20, 2017

A Margate police officer found the body on the beach at Jefferson Avenue in Margate, Atlantic City police said in a statement. Family members and police say Quinn tried to save Hand, but both were pulled under the water by the strong current.

Louis Confederate memorial removal temporarily halted

June 20, 2017

It has been raising money to remove and preserve the monument. Trout's museum of Civil War artifacts opened in 2013 in South St. Louis County. The city had planned to place the Confederate Memorial in storage after its removal until further notice.

Port Workers, Truck Drivers Protest Independent Contractor Status

June 20, 2017

About 8 a.m., the picketing expanded to "all marine terminals on both the L.A. and Long Beach side, as well as at Intermodal Container Transfer Facility-Port of Los Angeles", she said. Over the last several years, the California Labor Commissioner has ordered more than $40 million in back pay to port owner-operators it determined should have been classified as employees instead of independent contractors, he added.

Takata bankruptcy means air bag victims get less

June 20, 2017

Shares in the Japanese auto parts company plunged 17% on Monday following multiple reports that its exploding airbags scandal may soon drive it into bankruptcy . The sale of its business operations to Key Safety would take place after that. Bankruptcy filings would put Takata a step closer to a sale to Key Safety Systems, the USA airbag maker owned by China's Ningbo Joyson Electronic.

Gunman had list of names when he opened fire on congressmen

June 20, 2017

Steve Scalise and injuring others, had a list with the names of three other GOP lawmakers on him, law-enforcement officials said on Friday. According to the FBI, Hodgkinson began shooting at around 7:09 AM EST on June 14 and officers arrived at approximately 7:12 AM and the suspect was engaged by law enforcement at 7:14 AM.

Reward Increased To Find Missing U Of I Scholar

June 20, 2017

The 40,000-dollar reward was raised by individual donations and is administered by Crimestoppers, a non-police, non-profit organization. The reward announced Monday night is separate from the $10,000 offered over the weekend by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which sent four agents to Champaign-Urbana late last week to investigate Zhang's disappearance.

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