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American Student Held By North Korea Arrives Home

June 15, 2017

They also said they are grateful he "will finally be with people who love him". And how does the Trump administration respond? Warmbier's release came as American retired professional basketball star Dennis Rodman started his five-day visit to the DPRK, a country he had visited four times before, raising speculation whether his non-official visit was connected with the release of the detained student.

Macron set for second landslide

June 15, 2017

She hopes to be a strong opposition force, but her party is only projected to hold about a dozen seats. Emmanuel Macron is set for further electoral success as his La République En Marche party appears to be heading towards a landslide victory in the first round of parliamentary elections in France .

Puerto Rico again votes for statehood, but needs Congress to act

June 15, 2017

The residents of smaller islands that along with the main island of Puerto Rico form an archipelago in the Carribean, are trying to make clear whether they want to maintain the status-quo when it comes to their relationship with the U.S. "Why would the US government want to take on a problem like Puerto Rico?" said Carolina Santos, a single working mother struggling to make her mortgage payment and cover other bills.

Tony Awards: 14 fascinating facts, records and stats

June 15, 2017

Heading into Sunday's awards, " Come From Away " was up for seven Tonys, including best musical . Tommy Tune introduces a performance by the cast of " Hello Dolly! " at the 71st annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in NY. Jitney , by August Wilson, won best revival of a play . Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Rachel Bloom helped Spacey out with commercial lead-ins and fun zingers-after one performance, she said she was "approaching orgasm".

North Korea test-fires four anti-ship missiles

June 15, 2017

After the successful test of the Hwasong-12 IRBM, possibly the technological predecessor to, if not a stage of, an eventual liquid-fueled North Korean ICBM, the South Korean defense minister declared that the North's missile program is progressing much faster than initially expected.

Trump in tweets, Calls Ex FBI Chief Comey a 'Leaker' After Testimony

June 15, 2017

While speaking before the Senate panel, Comey defended his decision not to inform Sessions about his controversial one-on-one conversation with Trump, in which the president allegedly asked the F.B.I. The next day after Comey's testimony, Trump also commented it on via Twitter. Comey's testimony was the most eagerly anticipated US congressional hearing in years.

Amid diplomatic contact, North Korea frees American student

June 15, 2017

A source familiar with the government's efforts to free Warmbier says the State Department learned about the student's medical condition about a week ago. has no direct diplomatic relations with North Korea itself. A US citizen who is being held in North Korea on charges of "hostile acts" against the Kim Jong Un regime may actually have faced different charges at the time of his arrest, according to an eyewitness.

This Is The Islamophobic Network Behind The Anti-Sharia Marches

June 15, 2017

In Syracuse, N.Y., marchers turned out to support President Donald Trump, and they were met by other demonstrators who are calling the rallies anti-Muslim bigotry. Instead, they said they were choosing to fight against the repression of women. Saturday's demonstration was one the largest protests against Islam put on by "Act for America".

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise wounded in shooting at congressional baseball practice

June 15, 2017

A top Republican has been hit in the shooting that took place during a baseball practise in Virgina, reports from the USA say. Williams tweeted Barth's name and also discussed his condition. He said he grabbed Scalise's phone to call his wife. "He is grateful for the courageous actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders and colleagues".

Virginia gubernatorial primary: Ralph Northam defeats Tom Perriello to win Democratic nomination

June 15, 2017

The gubernatorial race in Virginia , the only state other than New Jersey electing a new governor this year, is seen as an key test of President Donald Trump's popularity ahead of the 2018 mid-term elections for the Republican-controlled U.S.

Davis issues statement on passage of Veterans Protection Act

June 15, 2017

The House should get this bill to my desk ASAP! "We owe it to our nation's veterans to make sure they are taken care of, and I am hopeful that measures like this will get VA back on track". "As always, Rep. Hudson's office stands ready to assist every veteran in our district with problems they are having with the VA or a federal agency", the release says.

Va. AG joins 17 attorneys general in amicus brief opposing ban

June 15, 2017

Supreme Court , where the president has pledged to take the travel ban legal fight. "Thus, by the Government's own account, the need for the travel and refugee bans has passed", they wrote . The 9th Circuit has become a focus of the president's ire. Earlier this month, the administration approached the Supreme Court after a defeat in the 4 Circuit Court of Appeals.

Cop at frat brothers' hearing: Pledge 'looked like a corpse'

June 15, 2017

Ryan Foster, Edward Gilmartin III, Craig Heimer, Lars Kenyon, Nicholas Kubera, Ryan McCann, Jonah Neuman, Lucas Rockwell, Joseph Sala, Michael Schiavone, Luke Visser, Parker Yochim, Brendan Young and the Alpha Upsilon chapter of Beta Theta face charges ranging from involuntary manslaughter to tampering with evidence, following a lengthy investigation into Piazza's death and recommendations by a Centre County grand jury.

London high-rise death toll rises to 12; more feared dead

June 15, 2017

Survivors said they saw the flames outside their windows, rising up the exterior of the building, which had recently been covered in cladding during a major refurbishment finished previous year. Fire and police officials have not specified what went wrong, but extensive video footage shows the flames climbing the exterior of the building at a remarkable pace.

Local congressman narrowly avoids shooting at Virginia baseball field

June 15, 2017

Scalise , a member of the House Republican leadership as the majority whip, appeared to have been shot in the hip and it appeared two Capitol Hill police agents were shot , according to Rep. That sort of visceral response had left observers worrying about Mr Trump's temperament and how he might respond at a time of national crisis. "America is praying for you and America is praying for all of the victims of this awful shooting", he said.

Pressure's on: National spelling bee down to final 15

June 15, 2017

She knew " marocain " - which, by the way, means "a ribbed crepe fabric used in women's clothing" according to Merriam-Webster - and 34 other tricky words when it counted. She wins Dollars 40,000 in cash, a trophy and other prizes, the report said. She then survived a brutal victory bum rush on the part of her father to the stage, and gave an interview in which she demonstrates a clear commitment to giving zero fucks about the pressure.

3 women found dead at Ohio home

June 15, 2017

Police have not identified any persons of interest. Police say a family friend found the three Sunday night at a home in North Royalton, south of Cleveland. The North Royalton Police Department confirmed to Cleveland-based WEWS the two sisters are Kylie Pifer, 19, and Taylor Pifer, 21, along with their mother, Susanne Taylor.

Trump '100 Percent' Willing To Testify Under Oath About Comey Conversations

June 15, 2017

In my column this week , I suggested that much truth would emerge from the hearing. A 30-second ad created by the pro-Trump Great America Alliance - a non-profit "issues" group that doesn't have to disclose its donors - cast Comey as a "showboat" who was "consumed with election meddling" instead of focusing on fighting terrorism.

Republican House whip Steve Scalise shot in Virginia shooting

June 15, 2017

Hodgkinson had raged against Mr Trump on social media and was a member of anti-Republican groups on Facebook. USA representatives Ron DeSantis and Jeff Duncan had ducked out of baseball practice early on Wednesday when a middle-aged man in the parking lot asked them if the players in red shirts on the field were Republicans or Democrats.

Nebraska resumes beef shipments to China after hiatus

June 15, 2017

The deal is part of a trade agreement between the two countries. Ricketts praised Greater Omaha Packing's initiative in being first and said the shipment is the culmination of years of wooing Chinese distributors and government officials.

Trump heading to Ohio to talk infrastructure

June 15, 2017

At the riverfront rally, Trump said if the American economy is to completely recover "we must end Obamacare ". "We will create the first-class infrastructure our country and our people deserve". "One of the biggest broken promises ever". "The Democrats are destroying health care in this country", he said. "You saw what happened last week with the so-called Paris Accord".

Trump '100%' willing to testify on Comey

June 15, 2017

President Donald Trump said Friday he is willing to testify under oath about his interactions with former FBI Director James Comey and accused the latter of being untruthful during his testimony in Capitol Hill on Thursday. US President Donald Trump says he is "100%" willing to speak under oath about his conversations with ex-FBI chief James Comey . Opposition Democrats have said that the leaks occurred after Comey was sacked and no longer a government official.

San Francisco UPS shooting leaves 4 dead, including gunman

June 15, 2017

He then fatally shot himself when police approached. One woman whose husband was in the facility was quoted by local media as saying that the gunman shot his victims execution-style. Though the suspect was wearing a UPS uniform, investigators have yet to confirm he was actually an employee, Chaplin said. Police have completed the search for additional victims.

One dead, two missing after Wisconsin corn mill explosion

June 15, 2017

Authorities discovered the body of a second worker sometime today. Didion's ethanol plant is across the street from where the explosion happened and isn't in any danger, he said. Authorities say more than one dozen are hurt, but did not specify on the extent of their injuries. Block's body was found early Thursday while Goodenow's remains were discovered late Thursday.

California mayor hopes local has winning ticket

June 15, 2017

Powerball spokesman Randy Miller says the location where the winning ticket was sold was not immediately available. "We're so blessed for this to happen", said Matthew Alberee, who owns the store with his dad. The winning ticket had Sun City residents abuzz. But Alberre said he has no idea which customer bought the ticket with all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 5 minutes of terror at baseball field in Alexandria

June 15, 2017

Four other people were taken to hospital following the shooting , which was described in a dramatic blow-by-blow account on CNN by Representative Mo Brooks of Alabama. Asked about the Federal Bureau of Investigation statement at a press conference Wednesday, Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), who was present at the shooting, appeared to identify the second congressman as Roger Williams (R-TX), whose staffer was among those shot.

Southern Baptist Convention in uproar over 'alt-right'

June 15, 2017

As a cooperating church, Harvest Christian Fellowship will maintain autonomy while gaining the opportunity to support Southern Baptist work , ministry and missions at the local, national and worldwide levels. Zoll reported from NY. Barrett Duke , the SBC's resolutions committee chairman, said in a news conference afterwards that the resolution included some "very specific language" for Southern Baptists.

Sessions's Testimony Clears Sessions (But Not Trump)

June 15, 2017

Senators Cornyn and Collins explicitly stated that Sessions had recused himself from "the Russian Federation investigation" rather than investigations into both presidential campaigns . Since FBI director James Comey's firing on May 9, the White House has offered several freaky explanations for the shocking move. Trump's reference to the Russian Federation probe as a reason for firing Comey bothers Linda Richardson, 62 - but not enough to second-guess his decision.

PSU frat brothers go before judge today

June 15, 2017

Members of a Penn State fraternity facing charges related to the death earlier this year of a pledge after a night of heavy drinking are due in court Monday for a hearing about whether there's enough evidence to head to trial. Though Piazza's death was ruled accidental, 18 brothers were charged in connection. Eight face the most serious charge of aggravated assault, a felony that carries a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison.

Hawaii Becomes America's First State To Join The Paris Climate Accord

June 15, 2017

I explained that we had briefed the leadership of Congress on exactly which individuals we were investigating and that we had told those Congressional leaders that we were not personally investigating President Trump . Trump argues the climate agreement has disadvantaged the USA and benefited other countries, leaving American businesses and taxpayers to absorb the costs.

CNN's Kirsten Powers Slams Trump Surrogate Over 'Gendered' 'Hysterical' Comment

June 15, 2017

Those of us who have watched Harris evolve from an assistant district attorney, to city and county district attorney of San Francisco, to state attorney general to her current seat as freshman Democratic senator know what's up: There is a secret ingredient to Harris' particular set of mature black woman super powers-her California-ness.

Trump 'deeply saddened' by shooting at congressional baseball practice

June 15, 2017

Capitol Police, who put their lives on the line each day to protect Members of Congress, our staff, and visitors at the Capitol". The other shooting victims were taken to the hospital, too. Chilling recount from @RepChuck racing from field to the dugout: 'All I could think as I was running was, this guy was going to shoot me.' - Cristina Marcos (@cimarcos) June 14, 2017 "I went down on the ground", Fleischmann told reporters, as he recounted hearing gun shots from behind.

GOP Congressman Steve Scalise in 'critical condition' following shooting, says hospital

June 15, 2017

Brooks said a number of congressmen and staffers helped others who were at the practice. "America is praying for you and America is praying for all of the victims of this awful shooting ". In 2016, the game raised more than $500,000. In a statement, President Trump said he and Vice President Mike Pence were monitoring developments closely.

Rifle-wielding attacker wounds GOP leader, killed by police

June 15, 2017

They included the gunman, according to the Washington Post . They stand ready to protect everyone - from Members and staff to constituents and tourists - who visit the Capitol complex each day. And having no self-defense, the field was basically a killing field. "Do we know where he's at?" the man filming shouts to those near him. The game has raised millions for local charities over the years, and is generally seen as the rare social event where elected officials on either side of the ...

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise in critical condition, hospital says

June 15, 2017

James Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois, was the alleged shooter, and was pronounced dead Wednesday morning. After the shots subsided, several people tended to Scalise. Capitol Police Officer Crystal Griner, right, walks behind House Majority Whip Steve Scalise , middle, on November 15, 2016. Brooks said two law enforcement officers were believed to be among the others shot.

Gunman dead after shooting United States congressman

June 15, 2017

The shooter, James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, apparently volunteered on Sander's 2016 presidential campaign . Sanders said he denounced the violence "in the strongest possible terms". According to the Belleville News-Democrat newspaper he had several run-ins with police, who were called to his home after neighbors complained over dozens of shots he had fired into nearby trees.

Capitol Police Officers Hailed as Heroes After Baseball Practice Shooting

June 15, 2017

Flake, of Arizona, said he ran onto the field and also tried to come to Scalise's aide. The Post is reporting that "law-enforcement officials" have identified the man as James T. At the time of the shooting , the lawmakers were preparing for an annual congressional game scheduled for Thursday night. Hodgkinson has been in the area since March, living out of his van, said Washington FBI Special Agent In Charge Tim Slater.

I'd 100% Be Willing To Testify Under Oath To Rebut Comey

June 15, 2017

And he said multiple times that he choose to take detailed notes about his interactions with Trump because he anxious the White House and President would lie about them if he didn't. If there are not, he must hear, under oath, why Trump floated the freakish threat that they might exist. Jack Reed reportedly told CNN's Wolf Blitzer Friday.

5 key takeaways from Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony

June 15, 2017

Regarding Comey's closed-door testimony pertaining to Sessions , the attorney general acknowledged having two meetings with Kislyak after the Mayflower event - one in his Senate office and another at a speech at the Republican National Convention - but says he does not remember whether or not he spoke with him at the Mayflower speech.

Gunfire turns USA lawmakers' baseball practice into 'killing field'

June 15, 2017

Scalise was shot in the hip and underwent surgery, according to a statement released by his office. The wounded Capitol Police officers were identified as David Bailey, who was treated for a minor injury, and Crystal Griner, who was shot in the ankle.

Video shows moments shots fired at Congressional baseball practice

June 15, 2017

Capitol Police , first responders , and colleagues", his office said in a previous statement at 2:30 p.m. EST. Two of the wounded were Capitol Hill police who were at the scene, witnesses said. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., said several other people also were hit, including two law enforcement officers. "Fortunately, he's a good guy", Brooks said of a Capitol Police officer.

House Republicans brace for potential 2018 midterm losses

June 15, 2017

The Republican "compromise" package of bills was expected to be filed later Wednesday. "We are calling upon our Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate to join us in passing a balanced budget with reforms. "If he doesn't talk to us nor work with us, to me it is just a reflection on his desire to do nothing and to make sure that the governor is the one who will be hurt next year in the gubernatorial campaign".

Kevin Durant's move to Golden State rewarded with MVP

June 15, 2017

And I just tried to do that, but also be aggressive. The Warriors are math , yes, but at some point someone has to arrange and balance the equation. You've likely anticipated what it feels like to win that elusive title. During their embrace this time around, Durant lifted his hand to his mouth and spoke in James' ear.

Attack on U.S. lawmakers: What we know

June 15, 2017

Scalise was shot in the hip and transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Capitol Police officers who were in Scalise's security detail wounded the shooter , who was taken into custody. "Today, we say prayers for the victims", Fulcher said. Hodgkinson's social media posts displayed strong anti-Trump sentiment. WFMY News 2 has confirmed that Representative Mark Walker was the team's pitcher and was at the practice.

Once again, senators cut off Harris as she rails on Sessions

June 15, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is sworn in by Senator Richard Burr. Wyden said Sessions' answer "doesn't pass the smell test". Harris, a former attorney general of California, pressed the attorney general to answer her questions - but was interrupted by the committee's chairman, Sen.

White House denies Trump wants Mueller out, but heat's on

June 15, 2017

When he appeared on Capitol Hill, Mr Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee he too believed he had been fired by Mr Trump over Russian Federation, because the President wanted to interfere with the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe.

Rodman's N. Korea trip off to uncharacteristic low-key start

June 15, 2017

Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was visiting the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, as part of a student tour group. Warmbier's parents were told their son was given a sleeping pill soon after his trial in March a year ago and never woke.

Video Obtained of Shooting at GOP Baseball Practice

June 15, 2017

The gunman, identified in published reports as James T. Hodgkinson III, 66, of IL, died after a shootout with police that left two officers wounded. At the same time, Brooks said he and others near the infield dove into the first-base dugout to hide from the shots. Flake said Scalise was laying injured in the outfield "for at least 10 minutes ".

How Fed hike will affect US consumers and overseas economies

June 15, 2017

The targets for appropriate federal funds rates by Federal Open Market Committee participants are plotted in a chart that has come to be known as the "dot plot". The Federal Reserve is hiking a key interest rate for the second time this year and is planning to reduce the size of its $4.5 trillion balance sheet as well.

Centene Runs Against Current on Obamacare

June 15, 2017

Neidorff, the for-profit company's chairman, president and CEO, said in a statement. Without the subsidies, insurers have said they would exit the marketplaces. UnitedHealthcare , the nation's largest insurer, filed tentative plans to do Obamacare business in NY and Nevada. Centene's announcement is positive news for the exchanges, but the question remains how many other payers will follow suit - especially with President Donald Trump's administration's actively criticizing the exchanges.

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