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Putin: Proposed US sanctions result of internal American politics

June 17, 2017

In a move that could complicate U.S. President Donald Trump's desire for warmer relations with Moscow, the Senate backed the measure by 98-2. The US Senate voted overwhelmingly on yesterday for new sanctions to punish Russian Federation for its alleged meddling in the 2016 US election.

GOP leaders claim health-bill progress

June 17, 2017

But the Senate is at least a few weeks away from bringing a measure to the floor: Unlike in the House, their bill must have a score from the Congressional Budget Office before any vote, which would likely take the nonpartisan analysts at least a few weeks to prepare.

Cosby feared accuser in sexual assault trial was recording their conversations

June 17, 2017

If convicted, Cosby could spend the rest of his life in prison. The prosecution will continue to lean on Cosby's past deposition, where he apologizes and admits to digitally penetrating Constand. In a scathing address to the judge, he argued that Dr. Valliere's words were tantamount to instructing the jury to reach a certain verdict in the Cosby case.

Recording Of Ohio Family Murder Released On Monday

June 17, 2017

Police say Ms. Pifer, her sister Taylor Pifer , 21, and their mother Suzanne Taylor , 45, were found at a home by a family friend in North Royalton , south of Cleveland. Within hours, authorities tracked Brinkman to a home in Brunswick, where the suspect had barricaded himself inside. Authorities used a Taser to take Brinkman into custody , Brunswick police Lt.

Did Demi Lovato Just Shade Kathy Griffin Over Donald Trump Photo Controversy?

June 17, 2017

A sitting president of the USA and his grown children and the First Lady are personally trying to ruin my life forever. Griffin was sacked as co-host of CNN's New Year's Eve special and has had several comedy shows cancelled . Since the image went viral May 30, at least five venues have cancelled appearances by Griffin. She switched between contriteness to combativeness during the press conference , during which she attempted several nervous jokes that drew laughs mostly from her ...

Still no proof of collusion with Russians, says Donald Trump

June 17, 2017

Trump did not specify who he was referring to, but he appeared to be questioning the integrity of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the U.S. Justice Department's No. Trump has consistently denied any collusion between himself or any of his associates and Russian Federation. That committee is also reviewing Russian election meddling and any ties to the Trump campaign.

68% of Americans Think President Trump Interfered With Russia Probe

June 17, 2017

Only 22 percent of Americans support Trump's decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey , compared with the more than half of Americans who disapprove of the president's decision. Mueller's investigators have asked for information and will talk to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Adm.

Prosecutors seek jail time for ex-Penn State president

June 17, 2017

All three will serve additional periods of house arrest once they are released from prison - 2-10 months for Spanier, 4-21 months for Schultz and 4-20 months for Curley. I don't know how these men can sleep at night knowing that they didn't take the necessary steps to prevent Sandusky from preying on children on their own goddamn campus.

Trump confirms he is being investigated over Comey firing in tweet

June 17, 2017

Stone Jr., an informal adviser to Mr. Trump . Comey had accused Trump of firing him to try to undermine the FBI's investigation of a possible collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russian Federation in alleged efforts to influence last year's presidential election .

Senate Republicans claim progress on health care legislation

June 17, 2017

Price blamed Washington and the media amid inaction on health care reform. Cassidy also said "states would have the opportunity of more aggressive waiver system in which they could adapt to their unique circumstance". Instead, observers in Washington think the Senate is preparing to take a failed vote that would bring a seven-year quest to repeal and replace Obamacare to a spectacular but definitive end.

Trump blasts 'phony' obstruction of justice report

June 17, 2017

Comey, who was leading the FBI's Russian Federation investigation when Trump fired him last month, said in a Senate testimony last week that he had told Trump three times between January and March that Trump was not personally under investigation.

Officer who shot Philando Castile found not guilty

June 17, 2017

The jury also heard an audio tape the incident in which Castille told the officer that he had a gun in his vehicle. Juror Dennis Ploussard said the jury was split 10-2 early this week in favor of acquittal. Prosecutors called several witnesses to try to show that Mr Yanez never saw the gun and acted recklessly and unreasonably. Officials appealed for calm, with the mayor of Saint Paul quickly announcing a series of community meetings to discuss the verdict.

Jury reaches verdict reached in Philando Castile trial

June 17, 2017

They're chanting "No justice, no peace, prosecute the police". Dayton drew criticism previous year after suggesting that Castile might not have been shot if he was white. "He was just doing his job". Castile had a permit for the weapon. The St. Paul Public Schools, Castile's employer for 13 years, tweeted a statement underlining that "Mr.

Trump restores some Cuba penalties, rejecting 'oppressors'

June 17, 2017

How strictly the United States will enforce the restrictions will depend on the regulations federal agencies write - and whether the Cuban government tries to work around them. "U.S. private sector engagement can be a positive force for the kind of change we all wish to see in Cuba", said Myron Brilliant, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive vice president and head of worldwide affairs.

Wallace: Trump's Tweets Are Keeping Mueller's Russia Probe in Headlines

June 17, 2017

Trump's Twitter attack comes a day after Rosenstein issued a cryptic statement, urging Americans not to believe news stories based on anonymous sources. Gen. Michael Flynn. According to an AP poll released on Thursday, 60 percent of Americans think Trump tried to interfere in the Russian Federation investigation and 62 percent are extremely or moderately confident that Mueller's investigation can be fair.

Authorities find $1M worth of meth disguised as candy

June 17, 2017

Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas discovered bags of meth-laced candy. The Harris County Sheriff's Office found about 272 kilograms of lollipops during the "foiled" robbery, they wrote on Facebook while sharing photos of the bust.

Officer never saw Philando Castile's gun before shooting, prosecutor says

June 17, 2017

Jeronimo Yanez , a 29-year-old Latino officer, is charged in the July 6 death of Philando Castile . A Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black driver just after the man told him he had a gun "did what he had to do", a defense attorney argued Monday.

How much time could Bill Cosby face?

June 17, 2017

They asked if could hear what Cosby said he told accuser Andrea Constand when he gave her pills before engaging in sexual contact. She came to the courtroom for the first time on Monday. Instead Cosby's lawyer used a 90-minute closing statement to accuse Constand of hiding the true nature of their emotional relationship from the police and concocted the allegations to take advantage of the wealthy, older star.

Canadiens acquire Drouin from Lightning — CP NewsAlert

June 17, 2017

The Lightning are banking on potential and were more than willing to give up on one of their top talents to do it. Two conditional picks were also exchanged in the deal - a second-rounder going to Tampa Bay and a sixth-round pick heading to Montreal - but neither of those picks will change hands if Sergachev appears in 40 or more regular season or playoff games next year.

Markets Right Now: Grocers plunge on Amazon deal; Dow gains

June 17, 2017

That's not as high as Amazon , but it's still a respectable ranking amidst all the possible companies that could be in the same ranked spot instead. Grocery chain stocks plunged on Friday because of the news in the tough retail food industry.

Minnesota officer acquitted in motorist shooting

June 17, 2017

The city will offer Yanez a "voluntary separation agreement" to help him transition to another career, it said . "The City of St. Anthony has concluded that the public will be best served if Officer Yanez is no longer a police officer in our city", the statement said.

This Is One of the Most Damning Messages From Michelle Carter's Trial

June 17, 2017

Roy was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in his pickup truck. While no one knew how a judge would rule prior to today, there was no doubt that Carter instructed Roy to commit suicide , and the proceedings included blown-up projections of her texts on courtroom screens.

Reeling from shooting, Washington tunes in for Congressional Baseball Game

June 17, 2017

Just hours after gunman James Hodgkinson opened fire at a quiet neighborhood baseball field in Alexandria, Va., where Republican lawmakers, aides and lobbyists were practicing for Thursday's match-up against Democrats, partisan rhetoric reared its ugly head.

Jurors Find St. Anthony Police Officer Not Guilty of Killing Philando Castile

June 17, 2017

Dayton drew criticism in the days after the shooting for suggesting that Castile might not have been shot if he was white. The vast majority of police officers who have killed unarmed or innocent black men have not been prosecuted for those actions, or have been acquitted.

Lawyers say deputy, spouse unfairly singled out

June 17, 2017

Lawyers for the couple said Hernandez was drunk and initiated the fight and they were just trying to subdue the man. Protesters who gathered outside court on Tuesday have accused the couple of excessive force, adding that racial bias against a Hispanic-American was a factor.

Sheriff says shooter targeted former co-workers

June 17, 2017

The sheriff said Neumann didn't appear to belong to any type of subversive or terrorist organization. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said on its official Twitter account that the situation has been contained. " God had his hand on her ", she said. Fiamma specializes in "lightweight, easy-to-operate RV awnings with hand-built craftmanship", according to its website .

Ex-cop testifies in retrial over 2015 shooting

June 17, 2017

Jurors deadlocked last November in Tensing's first trial on the murder and voluntary manslaughter charges that he is facing again. The former University of Cincinnati police officer, charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter, has said he thought DuBose was trying to kill him with his auto, prompting Tensing to open fire to stop the threat.

Prosecutors wrapping up case in Milwaukee police shooting

June 17, 2017

Heaggan-Brown is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of 23-year-old Sylville Smith. Court adjourned for the weekend before 2:30 Friday after finding out Dominique Heaggan-Brown, who is accused of reckless homicide, will not testify in this case against him.

Titusville man, 81, killed in I-95 crash, FHP says

June 17, 2017

The FHP said a trooper was pulled over on the grassy shoulder while investigating a two-car crash, and an unoccupied pickup assisting with I-95 maintenance was behind the FHP cruiser. The elderly man was transported to Wuesthoff Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Florida Highway Patrol has identified the victim killed in a crash on Thomasville Road near Horseshoe Plantation Road.

Burned body of Oklahoma minister discovered near his church

June 17, 2017

At this time authorities say it's unclear how the fire was set or the exact cause of Walworth's death. "I've heard of some insane stuff happening, but nothing this insane", Bailey Lyday said. "I looked over here and saw all this and even got more anxious", Lyday said. According to online records, Walworth was a registered sex offender out of Texas.

Trump tweets on travel ban again, contradicting his aides

June 17, 2017

George Conway later posted an analysis by the Washington Post that indicated that Trump's tweets on the travel ban could hurt the government's case in court. Half (50%) say it is likely the nation's highest court will uphold the measure, including 21% who say it is very likely. The journey for Justice Department lawyers defending the ban began last January, when travelers suddenly found themselves blocked from entering the country following Trump's first executive order banning entry ...

Cosby trial: Defence rests after one witness

June 17, 2017

The jury could begin deliberations by Monday evening. "With rhetorical dilemmas to resolve". "Who says something like that?" But in closing statements Monday, the prosecution portrayed the actor as a sexual predator who deliberately drugged 44-year-old Canadian Andrea Constand so she could not resist his assault at his Philadelphia home in January 2004.

Donald Trump Confirms He's Being Investigated By Using His New Favorite Term

June 17, 2017

It was one of a string of messages posted to social media by Trump Friday morning. "I am being investigated for firing the Federal Bureau of Investigation director by the man who told me to fire the Federal Bureau of Investigation director!" Mueller's statement was issued around two hours after The Washington Post published a story in Friday's edition saying that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Jared Kushner's business dealings as part of the wider Russian Federation ...

President Trump Changes Some Cuba Policies

June 17, 2017

On the stage in Miami , Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., said the USA would no longer have to witness the "embarrassing spectacle" of an American president glad-handing with a dictator. However, the policy changes appear to allow Marriott, Starwood's parent company, to continue operating the hotel. Diplomatic relations established by Obama will remain.

Dems defeat GOP in baseball game, give trophy to Scalise

June 17, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence , speaking in Miami Thursday afternoon, offered prayers for Scalise and praised Capitol Police who engaged the suspect. Griner, Bailey and a third officer, Henry Cabrera, engaged the gunman nearly immediately, and Alexandria Police officers quickly added support upon arriving at the scene, eventually fatally wounding the alleged gunman, identified by federal law enforcement sources to CNN as James Hodgkinson .

Document says Trump hotel brought in nearly $20M

June 17, 2017

It is worth between $5 million and $25 million and produced more than $100,001 in income, the report shows. That includes $19.8 million from his club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he has spent some weekends as president. Another three loans combined were worth less than $1 million. The form reflects the president's investments, other assets, income, retirement accounts and other holdings.

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

June 17, 2017

But it was released shortly after The Washington Post reported - citing unnamed United States officials familiar with the matter - that the business dealings of President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner , are being investigated by Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller , who has been investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the Trump administration's potential ties to Russia.

President Trump to announce plan to stop cash flow to Cuban military

June 17, 2017

The changes were made with input from Florida Sen. He cited Cuban President Raul Castro's human rights crackdowns over the past two years, including nearly daily arrests and detainments of the "Ladies in White" protesters. One White House senior official said that all the regulatory and policy changes initiated by Obama from December 2014 through 2016 would be hard to undo.

Virginia gubernatorial primary: Northam wins, awaits GOP victor

June 16, 2017

Instead, the animating questions were both broader, with President Donald Trump's long shadow looming, and narrower, as the candidates jostled over issues unique to the Commonwealth. He begins the general election looking uphill at Democratic nominee Ralph Northam . Hyun Lee, 37, of Centreville, Virginia, who had done phone banking and knocked on doors for Northam, was one of the people at the party.

Kim Jong-un oversees new type of cruise missile

June 16, 2017

The type of anti-ship cruise missile that North Korea tested on June 9 is created to fly at a low altitude , making it a potent weapon against ships. North Korea unveiled a number of new weapons at a massive military parade on April 15 to mark the birth anniversary of the state's founding leader and has since tested some of them.

Cuban military's tentacles reach deep into economy

June 16, 2017

Cuban Americans at the Tabanero Cigar company in Ybor City are anxiously waiting to learn what changes President Donald Trump will make to the island nation. Part of the Obama re-engagement included giving ordinary Americans the ability to travel to Cuba under one of 12 reasons, including educational trips.

Jury in Bill Cosby sex assault case adjourns without verdict

June 17, 2017

He also described three pillars of the case had been proven: 1) Cosby drugged Constand; 2) She was "legally" unconscious; and 3) She was unable to consent to sexual activity. The AP does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has done. She sat across the aisle from Constand .

Trump not planning to invoke executive privilege to block Comey testimony

June 16, 2017

Comey reportedly kept detailed, contemporaneous memos of his conversations with Trump , which included requests that the FBI director swear loyalty to him and a personal plea to quash the Flynn investigation. "If I were his attorney, my advice would be: Mr. President, if you've done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide, cooperate with the investigation, be completely transparent, you have nothing to be afraid of, ' " he said .

Kansas lawmakers OK new abortion rule with font requirement

June 16, 2017

The Senate approved a bill , 23-16, that would phase in an education funding increase of $230 million over two years. Kansas legislators are taking another run at passing a plan for raising income taxes to fix the state budget and provide additional state funds for public schools.

Trump's first press conference since Comey hearing

June 16, 2017

He testified Thursday he didn't think about the possibility of their talks being recorded until Trump tweeted about it after his firing, "James Comey better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Mr Comey told Congress under oath he believed he was sacked to influence his investigation into the Trump campaign.

No cause to fire special counsel Mueller: deputy attorney general Rosenstein

June 16, 2017

Sessions previously recused himself from any involvement in the Russian Federation investigation due to his role as a prominent campaign adviser and surrogate. He made the comments during a panel discussion moderated by Fox News host Chris Wallace, and received sound criticism from the other members of the panel - including GOP strategist, Karl Rove.

Congressman Drafts Letter Calling For Immediate Suspension Of Jared Kushner's Security Clearance

June 16, 2017

In an editorial , the newspaper said that Kushner's dealings with Russian officials suggest that the adviser, "who had no experience in politics or diplomacy before Mr. When Ivanka Trump showcases the lavish collection of art owned by her and her husband, White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner , on Instagram , she perhaps doesn't realize that she is also showcasing an ethics violation.

Texas governor signs texting-while-driving ban into law

June 16, 2017

Abbott said he was not satisfied with the law as written, but now that there is a statewide ban, he is calling for legislation that fully prevents cities from regulating local regulation of texting and driving. Another one of Abbott's special session priorities is a ban on transgender bathrooms inside local public schools, a bill that Krier worries if passed would result in the NCAA cancelling its Final Four tournament, set to take place in San Antonio in 2018.

Watch Betsy DeVos refuse to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination again

June 16, 2017

Roy Blunt said at the onset of the hearing . Secretary DeVos formerly served as chairwoman of AFC, which advocates for tax credit scholarships and vouchers. "Federal law is foggy". Betsy DeVos says her Dept. of Education will not work to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination nor will she establish a program to do so.

No plan to sack Russian Federation probe head Robert Mueller: US justice official

June 16, 2017

Ruddy, who is a friend of the president's, said on PBS Monday, "I think [Trump is] considering perhaps terminating the special counsel..." Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), who said he spoke with Trump on Monday night, raised questions about the fairness of the Mueller-led probe .

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