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After weeks of secrecy, Senate to unveil healthcare bill

June 22, 2017

Insurers would be required to sell policies to people with pre-existing conditions and could not charge sick people higher premiums than healthy people. The so-called individual mandate - aimed at keeping insurance markets solvent by prompting younger, healthier people to buy policies - has always been one of the GOP's favorite targets.

White House officials to be briefed on Senate ObamaCare plan

June 22, 2017

But in a Wednesday press conference, House Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP leaders addressed the bill, saying they're "very hopeful that the Senate moves on healthcare reform". "I'm sure that maybe the Russians have been able to hack in and gotten most of it but I haven't seen it", said Senator John McCain. "We're working hard to get it as fast as we can", Cornyn said, adding that "next week" is when leadership is hoping for a floor vote.

TODAY'S FORECAST: Mostly sunny, high near 81

June 22, 2017

Skies should be cloudy, and the low should be around 71, according to the weather service. Alex Yanez, a field supervisor for Southern California Edison in Ontario - where the temperature is expected to reach 104 on Tuesday and was still 92 degrees at 11 p.m.

Senate GOP health bill would reshape Obama law

June 22, 2017

Some of the Senate bill's provisions could be political land mines, with individual senators' reactions to it crucial to determining whether or not the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, survives a Republican attack that has been under way since its passage in 2010.

North Korea calls Donald Trump a 'psychopath'

June 22, 2017

The meeting of top U.S. and Chinese diplomats and defence chiefs was held a day after President Donald Trump said China's efforts to use its leverage with Pyongyang had failed, raising fresh doubts about his administration's strategy for countering the threat from North Korea.

After Shooting, Baseball Brings Democrats and Republicans Together

June 22, 2017

Sava added that Scalise "was as critical as you can be when he came in" after a single rifle shot traversed his body from his left hip through internal organs to the other hip as witnesses said he was fielding ground balls. Instead of wearing hats representing their home teams, as is the normal tradition, players on both teams wore Louisiana State University hats in honor of Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, for part of the game.

Secret Senate bill to replace Obamacare expected to come to light

June 22, 2017

Starting in 2020, the Senate version would begin shifting increasing amounts of tax credits away from higher earners, making more funds available to lower-income recipients, some of the officials said. The so-called individual mandate - aimed at keeping insurance markets solvent by prompting younger, healthier people to buy policies - has always been one of the GOP's favorite targets.

New, stricter fire restrictions at Coconino National Forest

June 22, 2017

Officials say the restrictions are aimed at minimizing the possibility of human-caused fires as the fire danger increases due to weather conditions. This is to keep catalytic converters and other sources of heat underneath the vehicle from igniting vegetation.

Calls for ban on 'toothpick crossbow' toy

June 22, 2017

However, the toothpick in the toy is reported to be powerful enough to pierce through cardboard and apples, despite its small size. Selling online and in shops for as little as seven yuan ($1), so-called toothpick crossbows were originally created to shoot out just that - toothpicks.

2 firefighters hurt battling southwest Utah blaze

June 22, 2017

Crews contained a 20-acre spot fire on the west side of Highway 143 late Wednesday. Morning winds were expected to carry the blaze further north on Thursday as 500 firefighters struggled to contain it. S.R.143 is closed from Parowan to the junction of S.R. 148 near Cedar Breaks National Monument as crews battle the fire. Utah's fire authorities have urged members of the public to only collect essential items-such as prescriptions and identification documents-during evacuations and have ...

Confirmed: Trump Trashing Rules to Protect Students from Predatory Colleges

June 22, 2017

Several lawmakers and observers saw the department's withdrawal of the borrower-defense rule as unfairly tipping the scales in favor of for-profit colleges. Due to pending litigation the Education Department said it's delaying the borrower defense to repayment rule, which was set to take effect on July 1.

Tropical Storm Cindy makes landfall with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph

June 22, 2017

Arthur says the child was vacationing with his family and was from the St. Louis area. The storm's maximum sustained winds had decreased to near 40 miles per hour (64 kph) Thursday morning with additional weakening expected, the U.S. Cindy's biggest impact will be heavy rain all along the Gulf Coast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle. "There's still a long stretch of tropical moisture coming across the Gulf of Mexico", said Alek Krautmann of the National Weather Service in Slidell, ...

Student loan servicer fights back as states eye protections

June 22, 2017

However, no mention was made of Johnson's role as founder and chief executive of South Dakota-based Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, a company that originates student loans and refinances and consolidates existing loans. He stated loan officers at college fail to properly inform students about the "characteristics of their student loans", which have resulted in harms "particularly in terms of impeding future plans".

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns After Investor Demands

June 22, 2017

In a blog post on Medium published on Tuesday, Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, who has long aligned himself with Kalanick, called Uber's problems serious. Also, the company has been dealing with intellectual property lawsuit from Waymo . Or when he yelled at an Uber driver to take responsibility for his "own shit", after the driver complained how hard it was to earn a living at the company? If Uber wants to establish its dominance in that field, it will have to hold a competitive ...

Trump returns to Iowa and unhappy independent voters

June 22, 2017

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office said the House bill would leave 24 million Americans without health care while increasing insurance costs and reducing coverage for nearly everyone else except healthy young adults. The brunt of that may not take effect until 2020. The pending cuts in Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies will be phased in over the next few years-not immediately.

Senate to White House on health care: No Trump, please

June 22, 2017

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pauses as he speaks following a closed-door strategy session at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She said an analysis of the bill by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, expected Monday, would be "extremely important to me because I want to know the impact on coverage and on cost".

Cindy brings tornado threat to Gulf Coast

June 22, 2017

The most torrential rain would likely be to the east of the storm's center, because these areas will see a prolonged period of onshore flow, Guy said. The greatest rainfall accumulation will be well east of Texas. Furthermore, flash flood watches have also been issued for much of the same area, which could last until midweek due to a "stalled storm front" in the South that could result in prolonged heavy rain.

Man charged in stabbing of airport officer

June 22, 2017

The FBI said in a press conference this afternoon that the attack is being investigated as an "act of terror" - while noting that, at the present time, the suspect appeared to have acted alone. Young said he headed to the airport when he learned about the stabbing Wednesday. A man has been arrested in the stabbing, which forced officials to evacuate the airport, about 50 miles northwest of Detroit .

Trump checks out agriculture tech in Iowa

June 22, 2017

But then, it's a Trump rally. And he wasted little time taking credit for the win. This is technically a campaign event, with the rally being organized by the Trump presidential campaign and with tickets to it being given out via the Trump campaign website .

GOP healthcare plan will have 'heart'

June 22, 2017

Senate Republicans on Thursday plan to release a health-care bill that would curtail federal Medicaid funding, repeal taxes on the wealthy and eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood as part of an effort to fulfill a years-long promise to undo Barack Obama's signature health-care law.

New Zealand held to 265-8 by Bangladesh in Champions Trophy

June 22, 2017

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah (R) celebrates their victory in the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Cardiff on Friday. The pair played beautifully in finding the gaps, running hard and taking on the boundaries when the big shots were there to be played. Bangladesh emerged victorious over New Zealand in the 48th over , after the Black Caps won the toss and set a target of 266 against Bangladesh .

Fleury leads Vegas Golden Knights' expansion draft choices

June 22, 2017

That's because the Vegas Golden Knights will announce their inaugural roster periodically throughout the show. With the pick, the Golden Knights took former Seattle Thunderbird goaltender Calvin Pickard . The 35-year-old was born in Edmonton and raised in British Columbia before playing minor league hockey with the ECHL's Las Vegas Wranglers. The NHL , which changed the expansion draft rules, has guaranteed it.

Disney characters use sign language to welcome hearing impaired child

June 22, 2017

The characters were not informed of the child's condition prior, but responded in the best way possible! The boy's trip was arranged by Olive Crest , which serves more than 3,500 at-risk children and families in California, Nevada and Washington.

Family of man killed by ex-Milwaukee cop files suit

June 22, 2017

In August 2016, a north side Milwaukee neighborhood erupted in violence following the fatal shootin. Heaggan-Brown's attorneys said he he was thankful for the acquittal and believed he was justified in using deadly force. "The jury's verdict was based on the objective evidence before it", Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn said in a statement after the verdict was announced.

Cheering 1st day of summer? Not in Phoenix with 120 expected

June 22, 2017

Temperatures in Phoenix are expected to rise to 120F Tuesday and continue into high triple digit temperatures for the next few days. Phoenix is the second-fastest warming city in the United States over the past 50 years while Las Vegas comes in at third and Tucson at seventh.

Audio Recording Reveals Final Moments Before Police Shot Pregnant Charleena Lyles

June 22, 2017

She pleaded guilty to two counts harassment and obstructing a police officer and was released from jail Wednesday. One of the officers who shot Lyles had been certified as a crisis intervention specialist. Investigators are likely to look closely at whether the officers could have done more to de-escalate the situation. This trend is pronounced in encounters with persons with mental illnesses or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

U.S. asks China to pressurise North Korea to reduce escalation

June 22, 2017

The tweet, which came hours before the United States and China were set to meet in Washington to talk about North Korea, caught multiple Trump administration officials off guard, leaving them scrambling as they tried to figure out what exactly what the President meant.

Louisiana Gov. Edwards declares statewide state of emergency

June 22, 2017

If the models are onto anything consistent this morning, we could be looking at 1 inch or more of rain Friday. Coastal rivers are expected to leap their banks, though, as water runs off. Louisiana and MS parishes and counties made sandbags available to people who wanted to protect homes and businesses. "The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy are expected to produce significant rainfall amounts across Middle Tennessee beginning Thursday and lasting through Saturday", the statement said.

Nabra Hassanen's Death Followed Case of Extreme Road Rage

June 22, 2017

Parker said there was no indication the attack was motivated by race or religion and that there was no sign that Martinez used racial slurs during the incident. Despite mainstream media reports that Hassanen was killed at the hands of an anti-Muslim attacker, police said Torres' actions were due to " road rage ".

Donald Trump is reportedly being sued for 'unprecedented constitutional violations'

June 22, 2017

The attorneys general of Washington and Maryland, Karl Racine , and Brian Frosch said the lawsuit was filed because Trump continued to participate in transactions with property and is involved in a business which can be recognized as a conflict of interest under the U.S.

In low-turnout referendum, Puerto Rico opts for statehood

June 22, 2017

On Sunday, Puerto Ricans took part in a referendum on whether the country should become the 51st state of the United States of America. One of the serious problems with Sunday's vote is that, with so many voters boycotting the election over allegations of ballot fraud slanted to favor statehood, only 23 percent of registered voters actually cast a ballot.

Disclosures show Trump owes at least $315m

June 22, 2017

His new Washington, DC, hotel saw roughly $20 million in income since opening last September. Mar-a-Lago, where Trump played host to several foreign dignitaries during his seven weekends there this winter, has improved its finances. While the president faces controversy over the broad pattern of his investments in the middle east (where he has done a lot of business with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and none with Qatar, whom he has sided against), revenue from his worldwide operations - ...

Thousands attend slain Muslim teen's funeral in Virginia

June 22, 2017

Torres hit Hassanen with the bat and took her with him in his auto to another nearby location, where he assaulted her another time, Parker said. A funeral is set for Wednesday for a 17-year-old Muslim girl from Virginia who police say was murdered this past weekend.

Lawmakers pass teacher health care deal

June 22, 2017

Though it was anything but easy, the Vermont legislature broke its stalemate with Gov. Phil Scott and passed a budget Wednesday evening that the governor has agreed to sign. "What's the hurry?" asked Rep. Don Turner, R-Milton. According to the Vermont Press Bureau , Democratic Senator Dick Sears and Representative Maxine Grad are confident that the legislation altercations will be enough to pass recreational legalization into law.

Man loses pants during car burglary as surveillance camera rolls

June 22, 2017

Someone gets out of a auto that pulls behind the sports auto and discovers that the vehicle's fly away scissor doors are open, the video shows. The pantsless man managed to pull up his pants and the two bumbling burglars then flee in the vehicle.

Philando Castile death: Police footage released

June 22, 2017

Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez's squad auto illustrated how a simple traffic stop of a black man shifted in an instant from a routine exchange to a deadly confrontation. Castile's girlfriend has insisted her boyfriend was reaching for documentation the officer asked him for. The video continues on, showing the aftermath of the shooting .

Canadian Man Charged In Stabbing Of Airport Officer

June 22, 2017

Those police vehicles are backed up from there to Torrey Road. The White House said Wednesday that Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert briefed President Trump on the stabbing . The municipal building remains open. Neville was seen down on his knees, bleeding profusely from his neck, a large knife lying nearby on the ground. Ftouhi is believed to have been working alone, and authorities say there is no evidence he had any training.

New dashcam footage shows moment police officer shoots dead Philando Castile

June 22, 2017

Authorities have released a new dash cam footage of moments that transpired before Philando Castile's shooting took place in 2016. Police released dashboard camera video Tuesday depicting a Minnesota police officer fatally shooting Philando Castile inside his auto in July 2016.

Police release dashcam video of chickenshit fuck Jeronimo Yanez killing Philando Castile

June 22, 2017

Protesters have marched in the St. Paul area since the acquittal on Friday, calling the shooting unreasonable and evidence of racism in the justice system. Yanez leans into the auto and tells Castile one of his brake lights is out, and asks for his license and registration. Castile gives the proof of insurance to Yanez through the driver's side window, and Castile puts it in his pocket.

Tropical Storm Cindy threatens Gulf Coast; Bret in Caribbean

June 22, 2017

Bailey said Cindy could still be a tropical depression when it reaches Kentucky by Saturday. But large bands of rain will be strongest to the northeast, in places like New Orleans. He says it's critical that people focus on areas beyond the storm's projected "cone". "We call them, we text them, we Facebook them, we Twitter , them.

Dashcam video shows officer firing 7 shots into Castile car

June 22, 2017

The 29-year-old Yanez , who was found not guilty of manslaughter and other charges, began firing only seconds after Castile told the officer he had a gun. A popular megachurch pastor has described the acquittal of the Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile last July, as "dirty" and "demonic".

Montana Republican newest member of Congress

June 22, 2017

Last month, Greg Gianforte body-slammed a reporter for The Guardian at campaign headquarters the night before a congressional election. But a day later, after winning the special election over Democrat Rob Quist, Gianforte apologized to Jacobs at his victory rally.

GOP senators complain on eve of health care bill unveiling

June 22, 2017

Not everyone, including Senate Republicans , are happy with the process. We don't want coverage that's more expensive. The source said the president told the CEOs on Monday that the Senate's health-care bill needs " more heart".

2 citizens held escaped Ga. inmates at gunpoint until police arrived

June 22, 2017

At least one of the escapees shot and killed the officers, authorities said. The focus of the hunt for Rowe and Dubose shifted north of the Georgia line on Thursday evening, after the fugitives invaded a home in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and held a couple hostage for several hours.

Despite Grumbling, GOP Senators Seek Vote On Health Care

June 22, 2017

Sanders said the GOP should be "embarrassed" by the secretive process, adding, "So I say to the Republican leadership: What are you afraid of?" "It looks like they're trying to hide something and it does add to conspiracy theories and everything else".

Stabbing at MI airport may be terror-related

June 22, 2017

He was then charged with committing a violent act at an worldwide airport, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. "He spent a little time in the restroom, dropped both bags and came out, pulled out a knife, yelled " Allahu akbar " and stabbed Lt.

18 protesters in Minnesota arrested after Philando Castile verdict

June 22, 2017

August 24: The St. Anthony Police Department says it put Yanez back on administrative leave after he had briefly returned to limited duty, citing "concerns and other feedback from the community". Critics say Yanez's quick decision to use lethal force against Castile, a black man, represents a systematic problem in American policing, namely that black people are seen as criminals - even if they're not.

Draft Senate healthcare bill would link subsidies to income

June 22, 2017

Wednesday morning, Oscar announced it's going to keep selling individual insurance in NY in 2018, and expanding its offerings in five states - New Jersey, Ohio, California, Florida and Tennessee. "The near future looks bad for health plans". "I'm here in DC because of what's happening in health care", he said. The Senate bill would give states more leeway in opting out of the ACA's insurance regulations through expanding the use of so-called "1332" waivers already embedded within the ...

SpiceJet gives 40-plane order for $4.7bn

June 22, 2017

Customers will be announcing order details throughout the week. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister also dismissed concerns by financiers regarding fragmentation of the 737 MAX-family into five separate models. These services agreements represented the largest commercial services order in Boeing history. The low cost carrier signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 40 737 MAX airplanes, valuing the total deal at United States dollars 4.7 billion.

United States dispatches supersonic bombers in show of force against North Korea

June 22, 2017

The circumstances of his detention and what medical treatment he received in North Korea remain unknown. Trump wrote on Twitter. For months, President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and top aides have staked any progress dealing with North Korea's burgeoning nuclear program on China's involvement.

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