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Gunman made no threats to Congress before Virginia shooting

June 23, 2017

Hodgkinson was " struggling in all kinds of different ways ", said Slater. The gunman who attacked congressional Republicans at a baseball field in Alexandria had in his possession a list naming six Republican congressmen including Rep. Most days, he would arrive between 6 and 7 a.m. "The morning of the shooting", he continued, "he arrived at his storage unit at 6:23 AM and departed at 6:35 AM".

Senate passes Russian Federation sanctions bill, pushing back against Trump

June 23, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he wants flexibility as he tries to improve ties with Russian Federation. The new sanctions, passed by a 98-2 vote, was also so far one of the strongest US congressional responses to alleged Russian meddling of the 2016 USA presidential election.

Protesters of Castile shooting largely cleared from freeway

June 23, 2017

Mr Castile's girlfriend Diamond Reynolds filmed his dying moments and streamed the footage live on Facebook . By the end of the night, 18 people were arrested, including some journalists. Yanez, who is Latino, testified that Castile was pulling his gun out of his pocket despite his commands not to do so. "I'm mad as hell right now, yes, I am", she said.

Road rage incident caught on camera in California

June 23, 2017

The California Highway Patrol believes the motorcyclist and driver were shouting at each other before the crash. The motorcyclist fled the scene, Greengard said. The rider can be seen in the HOV lane reaching his right leg out and hitting the side of a small sedan that is in the same lane. The highway patrol is looking for him.

Four Republican senators say they cannot support healthcare bill

June 23, 2017

The House passed its version of the bill last month . But Caroline Pearson, a senior vice president at the consulting firm Avalere Health, says the bill bases its tax credits on lower-quality insurance."If you're paying a similar percentage of income, you're getting a less generous product under this new plan ", she says.

McCain: Americans 'Stupid' To Still Want To Travel To N Korea

June 23, 2017

However, the doctors in Cincinnati said they found no signs of botulism. "The Chinese side has been playing an important and constructive role in resolving the nuclear issue on the peninsula from start to end". Separately, Mattis blasted Pyongyang's treatment of Otto Warmbier , a 22-year-old student who died on Monday after being evacuated in a coma from detention in North Korea.

Tropical Storm Cindy, blamed for boy's death in Alabama, hits Louisiana shore

June 23, 2017

The state has issued more than 169,000 sandbags as of Thursday morning, Gov. Edwards said. The Meridian Regional Airport has reported rain 10 out of the last 11 days, according to the National Weather Service . The National Weather Service in Jackson has placed counties in east and central MS on a tornado watch and flash flood watch in response to Tropical Storm Cindy, which could bring isolated thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts or tornadoes.

Senate GOP health bill: Tax cuts for rich

June 23, 2017

SENATE: The bill would repeal most Obamacare taxes beginning after December 31, 2016, including the 3.8 percent net investment income tax on wealthy Americans. Bill Walker says the expansion of Medicaid to cover more lower-income Alaskans has had a significant impact and should be protected. McConnell's bill would scrap nearly all of Obamacare's taxes, with the exception of the Cadillac tax, which was imposed as an annual tax based on a percentage of the costs of coverage for ...

Small GOP opposition puts Senate health care bill in jeopardy

June 23, 2017

Sen. Paul explained to reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday that serious discussions about the bill will begin earlier, now that his colleagues know they don't have the votes needed. The bill will continue cost sharing reductions (CSR) until their elimination in 2020. States that exceed average per-patient Medicaid spending by 25 percent will be penalized by having their allotted funding slashed by up to 2 percent per year.

Trump Tweets He Didn't Tape Comey Conversations

June 23, 2017

Comey. And more questions may soon emerge as to why, in his tweets denying he recorded Comey, did he raise the possibility anew that he might be under some sort of surveillance in the White House . "As I've said for the third time, there is nothing further to add on that". Does the president regret his original tweet? "I don't think so", she said.

President Trump says he didn't tape his conversations with Comey

June 23, 2017

Trump tweeted on May 17. The existence of a recording would certainly help clarify whether Mr Trump attempted to obstruct justice during a series of one-on-one meetings between the two men. Trump refuted his own team's claims in an NBC News interview later in the week, saying he was going to fire Comey no matter what recommendation DOJ officials made.

Republicans win key USA congressional election

June 23, 2017

A similar strategy also failed in South Carolina's Congressional 5th District, leaving questions about the Democratic parties strategy with midterms less than two years away. "But this is the beginning of something much bigger than us". According to a report in The Hill , Democratic leadership has come under intense criticism by the rank-and-file for Ossoff's loss to Handel.

GOP Medicaid cuts would hit states fighting opioid epidemic

June 23, 2017

That could be particularly hard for law enforcement if the opioid addiction becomes more severe over time , and more problematic for everyone who would be affected by any unforeseen health emergency. People already covered, like Wright, would be grandfathered in as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Furthermore, Kelly explained there are multiple avenues for paying for addiction recovery.

Democratic lawmaker criticizes party brand, Pelosi

June 23, 2017

Democrats gambled on peeling affluent, educated GOP voters in the suburban Atlanta district away from Karen Handel, the GOP candidate. While Republicans have mocked Pelosi's leadership in the past - the Republican National Committee sarcastically endorsed Pelosi for minority leader previous year - the party's successful strategy of linking Democratic congressional hopefuls to the unpopular minority leader has caused some Democrats to call for new leadership.

Senate GOP health bill would reshape Obama law; debate with Democrats continues

June 23, 2017

She says she is committed to ensuring that all Alaskans have access to affordable, quality health care and will review the bill through that lens. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi assails the GOP bill as a tax break for wealthy Americans.

Democrats lose an iconic battle in Georgia

June 23, 2017

Republican Karen Handel declared victory in Georgia's 6th Congressional District with a promise that she'll work to gain the confidence of voters who backed her Democratic opponent. In that sense, winning Georgia 6 was probably sufficient to prove Democrats had a good shot at the House, but not necessary. But the real frustration in the party stems from the fact that it's not clear in which direction they should be aiming.

Enough GOP senators to block Obamacare replacement will announce opposition

June 23, 2017

The House waiver allowing higher premiums for some people with pre-existing serious illnesses was added shortly before that chamber approved its bill last month and helped attract conservative support. Initial signs indicated the bill could be in trouble if the Kentucky Republican intends to subject it to a vote before lawmakers leave Washington for the July 4 recess.

Philadelphia unveils new Pride flag

June 23, 2017

KENYON: Berkant Caglar, a member of the Istanbul Pride committee, says the anxiety in the LGBT community is real but so is the determination to be seen and heard. But despite the seemingly gay-friendly atmosphere, Brazil continues to confront a worrying increase in anti-LGBT violence. "At the National Congress, the debate over the criminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination is fraught with attacks by conservative religious lawmakers".

Senate GOP health bill: Cut Medicaid, end no-coverage fines

June 23, 2017

Such changes would make plans cheaper, though they could lead to higher out-of-pocket expenses for consumers. That might sound like a minor wonky change, but it's not, says one former Medicaid administrator. "The long-term funding cuts for Medicaid are going to undermine the whole system for children's health care", Michael said. It would repeal tax increases on higher-income people, medical companies and others that had financed expanded coverage.

The Senate Health Care Bill Looks A Lot Like The House's

June 23, 2017

Trump made Obamacare repeal a centrepiece of his 2016 election campaign. " This is a tax bill disguised as a health bill ", House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) told reporters on its release . The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the House-passed AHCA would cause 23 million Americans to lose health insurance over the next ten years while reducing the deficit by $119 billion.

Police search for shotgun missing from stolen police vehicle

June 23, 2017

Spinney said he believes that the thief likely realized that it was a police vehicle after they had already gone off with it. The Saturn was found near the officer's house. A civilian vehicle was also stolen. Chelmsford and Lowell K-9 units have been dispatched to help with the search. "Locating this stolen police weapon is our top priority at this time", Chelmsford Police Chief James Spinney said in a statement.

Jury deliberations begin in police shooting

June 23, 2017

The shooting last August had led to days of protests and violence. Heaggan-Brown's first shot hit Smith in his arm. Smith , who was armed, fled within seconds of the officers getting out of their squad vehicle. Officers chased Smith on foot after he ran from a traffic stop near 44th and Auer. But in others, she added, juries seem to disregard the facts, such as in the shooting of Walter Scott in SC as he was running away from officers, and in the Castile slaying.

Winning ticket sold in Calif. for $448 million Powerball jackpot

June 23, 2017

The ticket was reportedly sold in Sun City in Riverside County. Officials say the earliest the ticket could be redeemed is 8 a.m. Monday. No one has come forward to claim the bounty yet - 8 a.m. "There's a lot of good folks over there, so hopefully one of our Menifee folks won", said Neil Winter, the mayor of the city. The winning numbers are 20-26-32-38-58 with a Powerball number of 3.

Senate health care bill: What is in it? Read it here

June 23, 2017

The Washington Post reported that the draft, already slammed for being prepared behind closed doors, is similar to the House health care bill, but will dramatically roll back taxes imposed by the Affordable Care Act. More than 300,000 kids were on Medicaid in the state in 2014, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. McConnell's decision to keep the details tightly under wraps until Thursday was intentional and aimed at winning over his colleagues out of the public spotlight, but ...

Remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy Brings Heavy Rainfall

June 23, 2017

The agency is predicting maximum sustained wind speeds of close to 40 mph and says "tropical-storm-force winds" will extend around the center of the storm by as many as 70 miles to the southeast and southwest of its center. As the rain lets up in New Orleans, Tropical Storm Cindy is still taking its toll on drivers testing the water on the road. The storm will make landfall along the coast between Texas and Louisiana by Thursday morning.

GOP senators to unveil health care bill Thursday

June 23, 2017

The Senate's proposal for dismantling President Obama's signature health care law would also keep more protections for people with preexisting conditions than the House bill did. The CBO is expected to weigh in on the Senate draft Bill early next week. -Congressional Budget Office analysts review the bill and its effect, both on Americans and the nation's finances.

Father and Son Hikers Die in Stifling National Park

June 22, 2017

Robert Stuart Pluta , 57, and his son, Robert "Bobby" Neal Pluta , 21, of Corpus Christi , were reported missing on Monday after the Fairfield Inn in Carlsbad revealed that the pair did not check out from their room, grieving wife and mother Lillian Pluta reported.

Key Issues to Look for in the Senate Health Care Bill

June 22, 2017

It makes deep revisions to the Affordable Care Act , better known as Obamacare, by cutting mandatory purchases, cutting taxes and pulling out of Medicaid expansion. McConnell has very little room for error - he can only lose two Republican votes and still pass the bill. A vote would occur next week after budget analysts assess the package.

2 badly decomposed bodies discovered in Ohio home

June 22, 2017

Police have not confirmed the identities of the two bodies, but Scharschmidt says officials are treating the case as a double homicide. Two bodies were found inside the main bedroom of 6209 Nelwood Road. Police said the home was in disarray, which makes the investigation even more hard. Police can't confirm if the two bodies found inside the home are those of Capobianco and Junior.

Sex offender charged with rape of 7-year-old weeks after release

June 22, 2017

Corbin Breitenbach , 23, was charged Tuesday with attempted capital murder, aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated burglary. Dressed in an orange jail garb, Breitenbach said little during his first appearance other than to ask his bond amount.

Thousands celebrate life of Otto Warmbier in Ohio hometown

June 22, 2017

During the news conference, Mattis said the American people are growing more and more frustrated with North Korea's repeated missile launches. He spent more than a year in the North Korea prison after being sentenced to 15 years of prison and hard labor for allegedly stealing a political propaganda poster from his Pyongyang hotel in January 2016.

Senate GOP health bill would overhaul Obama law

June 22, 2017

Unaffiliated voters make up the largest percentage of the electorate in the Midwest state that backed Trump in 2016, after lifting Democrat Barack Obama to the White House in party caucuses and two straight elections. The House bill called for creating tax credits based largely on age, but adding abortion restrictions to these credits could have run afoul of Senate rules governing the bill .

Republican health care bill demands transparency

June 22, 2017

Republican leaders have been contemplating a slow winding-down of the program, making it less generous or creating carve outs so certain groups don't lose coverage, such as children with chronic health problems. Mr. Wyden said Democrats are talking to Republicans on the fence concerning the Senate's proposed health care law, and he feels the party is "in a real vice".

Suspect lights cigarette at end of wild police pursuit

June 22, 2017

Officers pursued the vehicle, which eventually pulled over again before the driver put the vehicle in reverse. "At one point during the pursuit, the female driver struck one of our police vehicles and injured one of our officers", who was pinned by the suspect's sedan, said Sgt.

The Senate health bill is out. Here's your speed read

June 22, 2017

The healthcare bill will be released to the Republican Senate Conference on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT) and posted online, Senators John Barrasso of Wyoming and Bob Corker of Tennessee told reporters in the Capitol on Wednesday.

Senate GOP releases bill to cut Medicaid, alter 'Obamacare'

June 22, 2017

Schumer says, "We live in the wealthiest country on earth". Trump said Wednesday night, during a campaign-style rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that he had told senators to "add some money to it" to produce a health care bill with "heart". Some conservatives want a bill "meaner" than the House version, he said, while other Republicans say they care about Medicaid , the government health insurance program for the poor.

Oklahoma convicted child molester moves next door to victim

June 22, 2017

Harold English was convicted of molesting his niece Danyelle Dyer when she was a 7-year-old girl, and now he lives yards away. Betty Dyer , Engish's mother, said that her son is temporarily living with her. She posted about her new neighbor on Facebook, including the words 'meet my abuser and my new neighbor'. "Danyelle said, It's adding one word in there of where it talks in, where they can and can't live, just adding "victim" right in there along with schools and playgrounds".

US Senate poised to unveil health care bill

June 22, 2017

But McConnell may have a tough job convincing enough Republican senators that the Senate bill improves on the House version. On Tuesday, McConnell told reporters in Washington to expect the draft repeal legislation on Thursday. Senate. Democrats have also lambasted McConnell for writing the sweeping legislation in closed-door meetings. The bill recently passed by the House would leave 23 million more Americans without insurance, compared to the status quo, in 2026, according ...

Minnesota officials have released the dashcam footage showing Philando Castile's shooting

June 22, 2017

Castile , who was a cafeteria worker at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School in St. Paul, had a permit to carry the weapon. The statement appeared in the transcript of Yanez's questioning by investigators in July a year ago, in which the officer also failed to disclose that Castile had said out loud that he was "not reaching" for his handgun after being warned not to do so.

Moisture from Cindy brings more rain chances to the area

June 22, 2017

The strongest wind gusts will begin to depart the area by this afternoon as the storm's center moves farther inland away from SW Louisiana by Thursday night. There are reports out of Alabama that the storm has claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy who was hit by a log in the surf. In Gulfport, Mississippi, Kathleen Bertucci said heavy rainfall Wednesday sent about 10 inches of water into her business, Top Shop, which sells and installs granite countertops.

Authorities Release Dashcam Footage From the Philando Castile Shooting

June 22, 2017

Anthony, Minn. Jeronimo Yanez's acquittal has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of black people. Police footage of the moment officer Jeronimo Yanez fatally shot Philando Castile has been released , days after a jury cleared the Minnesota policeman of all charges relating to the death which was livestreamed on Facebook .

Sylville Smith shooting: Milwaukee officer acquitted

June 22, 2017

Police move in on a group of protesters throwing rocks at them in Milwaukee Aug. 14, 2016. Heaggan-Brown, 25, faced 60 years in prison. The vast majority of cases since 2005 have been ruled to be justified homicides. News of Dominique Heaggan-Brown's acquittal has sparked plenty of reactions on Twitter. Those agents walked the jury through video of the chase and shooting.

GOP Senate health bill would cut Medicaid, end ACA tax increases

June 22, 2017

The healthcare bill will be released to the Republican Senate Conference on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and posted online, Senators John Barrasso of Wyoming and Bob Corker of Tennessee told reporters on Wednesday. That iteration passed by a narrow margin and was projected to lead to 23 million more uninsured people by 2026 by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.

Senate GOP health care bill would reshape Obama law

June 22, 2017

The Washington Post reported last night that the Senate bill resembles the House version that passed in May, but with notable changes including linking federal insurance subsidies to income, not age, and creating a more gradual cut-off of state Medicaid expansion .

Tropical Storm Cindy Makes Landfall

June 22, 2017

Forecasters say the Alabama and MS coasts could be inundated with as much as 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain from a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico. The NWS's Nashville office, which covers Fentress County and Middle Tennessee, issued its own hydrologic outlook, stating that flooding was not much of a concern for Thursday, but adding that things could change on Friday .

Democrats call secret health care talks outrageous

June 22, 2017

Following the official release of the discussion draft today, McConnell wants the bill voted on by the Senate's July 4th recess. The Republican majority in the US Senate is about to reveal a new healthcare bill, one less brutal than the one proposed by the House of Representatives, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Woman killed, 4-year-old wounded in stabbing homicide

June 22, 2017

On June 13 at approximately 5:15 p.m. sheriff's officials responded to a reported stabbing at the 3000 block of Newtown Road in Placerville . A child was also found in the home suffering from multiple stab wounds. Castillo is described as Hispanic, about 6 feet tall, weighing 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Castillo should be considered armed and unsafe.

Cindy To Make Landfall Overnight; Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Possible

June 22, 2017

The boy's father was outside, but standing several feed away attending to other children. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified. Tornadoes, high surf and strong rip currents are predicted as the storm spreads north and east, resulting in heavy rain and potential flooding as far north as Ohio Valley.

Coast Guard suspends search for possible missing kayaker

June 22, 2017

The kayaker who went missing off the coast of Milbridge was found safe and reportedly never knew anyone was looking for him, according the U.S. Coast Guard. Crews searched almost 300 square miles with assistance from the Canadian Air Force and Maine Marine Patrol. Anyone with knowledge of the man's whereabouts should call Sector Northern New England at 207-741-5422.

Tropical storm could bring severe weather

June 22, 2017

At least 17 million people are under a tropical storm warning from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the Alabama-Florida border, said CNN meteorologist Michael Guy. - Tornadoes and waterspouts: A few tornadoes are possible within thunderstorms moving in off the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center has discontinued the TROPICAL STORM WARNING north and east of the mouth of the Mississippi River, including Metro New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain.

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