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Border Patrol raids aid camp, arrests 4 men from Mexico

June 17, 2017

The Border Patrol initially said they began tracking the group Wednesday but later corrected. However, if probable cause exists to believe illegal activity is occurring at the facility or camp , then agents will apply the law as it is stated, Paco said.

Multi-State Chase Ends in Crash After Shots Fired

June 17, 2017

An hourlong police chase that began in MA has ended in a crash in New Hampshire with the suspect dead. Police say Michael Brown fled from police in a stolen Toyota Tacoma after being recognized in Malden. The pursuit ended just across the border in Newton, New Hampshire, when the suspect crashed into a tree. Police did not say where in New Hampshire the suspect crashed, but they noted that the chase went through Merrimack Valley.

Girl Who Helped Her Boyfriend Kill Himself Through Texts Convicted of Manslaughter

June 17, 2017

He decided Carter criminally assisted Roy's death . Daniel Medwed, a law professor at Northeastern University, told The New York Times that the guilty verdict "sends a strong message to people that using technology to bully people into committing suicide will not be tolerated", but even he was surprised by the outcome.

Lawmakers criticize Trump's tweets about Russian Federation investigation

June 17, 2017

Or did Trump fire Comey as a way to stop the Russian Federation investigation from going forward? Rosenstein, who would be responsible for actually dismissing Mueller, told U.S. President Donald Trump put fresh pressure on the second-highest-ranking official at the Justice Department on Friday, raising concerns among the president's critics that Rod Rosenstein could be in danger of being fired, while others argued that if he stays, he should recuse himself from his role overseeing the ...

Robert Mueller gifts probe to US President Donald Trump for birthday

June 17, 2017

Mueller, the former FBI director, was put in charge of the investigation after Trump fired Comey and public pressure mounted for a special counsel to take over. Trump, however, referred to the Post's reporting as a "phony" story in a tweet Thursday. The order came the same day that Vice President Mike Pence hired an outside lawyer to represent his legal interests.

Harvard Rescinds Acceptance for Students Who Posted Offensive Memes on Facebook

June 17, 2017

What they find can either help or hurt the student's chances of getting into the school, the respondents said. The Harvard Crimson reports that the students had all been part of an official and sanctioned Facebook group for incoming freshmen, but had broken off to form "Harvard memes for horny bourgeois teens".

When will Loretta Lynch be investigated?

June 17, 2017

On June 13, Trump took to social media to accuse Lynch of allowing partisan bias to impact her decision making during the DOJ probe. Of course they are up to their armpits in investigations regarding all things Comey and Trump, but would they do anything about the second Comey bombshell vis-à-vis Loretta Lynch pressuring Comey to use Clinton campaign talking points a year ago? Perhaps President Donald Trump didn't technically obstruct justice when he fired James Comey , the Federal ...

President Trump returns to Twitter to gripe about Russia probe 'WITCH HUNT'

June 17, 2017

Last week, former FBI Director James Comey told Congress he believed he was sacked by Trump to undermine the agency's Russian Federation investigation. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Comey had presented no evidence to prove that Moscow meddled in the USA election, adding that Washington had tried to influence Russian elections "year after year", he said .

North Korea Fires Missiles, Slams Trump's 'Egotism'

June 17, 2017

South Korea's military spokesman, Roh Jae-cheon, said the launch was meant to show off Pyongyang's widening array of missiles and its "precision strike capabilities " against ships - in response to the recent joint drills conduct by his country and the United States.

Gunman in congressional baseball shooting had list of names in his pocket

June 17, 2017

Investigators have not determined the goal of the list and they are still trying to determine its meaning. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-AL) was shot in the hip but has undergone surgery for his wound and is now stable. The Republican congressmen were practicing for a charity baseball game against the Democratic congressmen. According to an Federal Bureau of Investigation statement issued on Thursday, agents also recovered a cell phone, a computer, and a camera in the shooter's van.

Rampage victims include 3 relatives of suspect

June 17, 2017

Also shot was the man's mother, Maria Rosita Gallegos , 49, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but taken off life support and died on Friday. The suspect had no criminal record, only traffic citations in 2015 and one earlier this year, according to court records. He was speeding through a curve when the truck veered into oncoming traffic, overcorrected and crashed into a tree, police said.

Protests in Minnesota over Castile verdict

June 17, 2017

He says he knows Yanez would take back what happened if he could. Speakers led chants, sang hymns and urged the protesters not to lose hope. ST. PAUL , Minn. "I am so disappointed in the state of Minnesota". The jury heard two weeks of testimony and spent about 27 hours deliberating. Leary, who is white, was assigned to the case after Yanez's attorneys asked to have another judge, who is black, removed.

DeWitt man charged with murder in death of his parents

June 17, 2017

Gavin had an initial court appearance late Friday morning, June 16th. Clinton County Sheriff's deputies checked on his home and found Gavin Glasz with "fresh wounds" on his hands. A detective later interviewed a man who says he came by the house at 7:00 AM on the 13th. According to court documents, investigators say Glasz killed his mother and father and left their bodies inside their home at 3750 Hwy 30 in rural DeWitt.

Amazon buying Whole Foods in $13.7 billion deal

June 17, 2017

Backed by its express delivery network, it has entered the USA grocery market with limited success through its online platform in recent years under a brand name known as AmazonFresh . Food and retail stocks floundered on Friday (Jun 16) on news of Amazon's takeover of Whole Foods Market , but the Dow edged to a fresh record on gains in energy shares.

Weekly Wrap: Amazon buys Whole Foods. Now what?

June 17, 2017

It also had been facing increased pressure from rivals, including European grocery chain Lidl, which is planning to enter the East Coast market, along with Aldi and Trader Joe's . In Whole Foods , it is acquiring a company that has recently come under pressure from investors for its lagging performance. Meanwhile, Amazon has been pushing to expand its grocery business, seeing the deal as an emerging opportunity.

Anger erupts over London tower block fire

June 17, 2017

Placards reading " Justice for Grenfell " and "We demand an inquest" were carried by some in the crowd. Organisers estimated at least 1,400 were involved, with many waving placards. - The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge visited community leaders, volunteers and some of the survivors at Westway Sports Centre. Pressed again on whether she had failed to understand the anger felt by the public, she said: "This was a bad tragedy that took place".

Polls to open for primary elections across Virginia

June 17, 2017

On the Democratic side of the aisle, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello are facing off in an unexpectedly tight contest for the gubernatorial nomination. Northam accumulated those chits during a decade in Democratic politics, starting with his election to the Virginia Senate in 2007. The most crowded GOP primary was a six-way contest for outgoing Del.

Aaron Judge Hits 495-foot Home Run at Yankee Stadium

June 17, 2017

Gary Sanchez of the New York Yankees celebrates with Aaron Judge , who is leading the league in batting average, home runs and RBI. (AP Photo/Jae C. "They had a lot of traffic early, he nearly got out of some stuff, but 4 2/3 innings and 90-something pitches, that's a lot of work, that's a heavy day".

Court lays bare grim details of Bill Cosby sex allegations

June 17, 2017

It's unclear whether Cosby's compromised vision allows him to see either the audience or the jury, but his movements were noticeable, even more so than this morning when a detective read portions of a statement that seemed to have made him uncomfortable.

McIlroy, Day to miss US Open cut

June 17, 2017

In fact, you have to go down to 19th place to find a victor of a major, Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer , at three under. It's a long golf course and it's only going to play longer. Casey was so calm that his playing competitor, Justin Thomas, didn't even notice the roller coaster Casey was on. Koepka is one of those players that the smart guys like to put in their fantasy league.

Southern Baptist Convention Condemns "Alt-Right" Movement

June 17, 2017

In his resolution , McKissic called for the convention to reject "retrograde ideologies, xenophobic biases and racial bigotries of the "alt-right" that seek to subvert our government". "We don't want this association with the convention". Pressure built on Southern Baptists to make some statement against the movement. Gaines responded, CNN reported , by saying: "I'll speak for myself".

Carnage at US Open as world's top three sent packing

June 17, 2017

Casting aside his own advice, he made a decision to stay for another day at the U.S. Open. They were three shots clear of anyone else. The cut was projected at one-over. "You can not play this golf course if you're not in position off the tee, and I wasn't in position", McIlroy said. It was super soft at Congressional in 2011 when McIlroy set the 54-hole record (199) and 72-hole record (268) in an eight-shot victory.

Trump, Senate Republicans looking for healthcare bill this summer

June 17, 2017

Bernie SandersBernie SandersDemocrats - a party in search of an agenda Sanders concerned Trump tried to "derail" Russian Federation probe Senate GOP paves way for ObamaCare repeal bill MORE (I-Vt.), however, countered that the Senate parliamentarian had only made a decision about a provision in the House bill , not the entire legislation.

US Navy ship collides with merchant vessel off coast of Japan

June 17, 2017

In this August 20, 2013 photo, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) makes its way through the Pacific Ocean. The Navy's 7th Fleet said the ship experienced flooding in some areas and is heading back to Yokosuka. The USS Fitzgerald is under her own power, although her propulsion is limited. Most of the more than 200 sailors would have been asleep in their berthings, some of which were reportedly flooded.

United States lawmaker Scalise improving after baseball field shooting

June 17, 2017

Three others were injured by the gunfire from suspected shooter James Hodgkinson , who was killed by police. Hodgkinson belonged to a number of anti-Republican groups, including one called "Terminate the Republican Party ". The morning after visiting Scalise in the hospital, Trump said the congressman's challenges are "more difficult" than first thought. The president paid a visit to Scalise on Wednesday night, meeting with Scalise's family and sitting by the congressman's bedside.

Louisville to appeal Pitino ban, NCAA penalties

June 17, 2017

The Hall of Fame coach and the school vowed to fight that allegation. The suspension stems from the NCAA's finding that Pitino "violated NCAA head coach responsibility rules when he did not monitor the activities of his former operations director".

Friend says Trump is considering firing special counsel

June 17, 2017

When they-when Comey does things the president doesn't like, when Mueller, who seems that he will pursue this wherever it leads, gets under the skin of some people, they say, maybe they'll fire him. Jeanne Shaheen , a New Hampshire Democrat , whether he has seen good cause to fire Mueller. The White House has said that U.S. President Donald Trump has "no intention" of firing special counsel Robert Mueller , who is investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 election.

Mother, adult daughters found dead at OH home

June 17, 2017

Steven Hoover told PEOPLE . The encounter began around 9 p.m. Monday at a Brunswick, Ohio , home, the Brunswick Division of Police said in a news conference Tuesday morning. Their bodies were discovered by the police in a bedroom of their residence, located in the city of North Royalton , approximately 18 miles from Cleveland.

Castile trial had video evidence _ but not of key seconds

June 17, 2017

Millions of people saw it. Proesters on I-91 in St. Paul. Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter and faced up to 10 years in prison. Castile's family reacted with anger outside the courthouse, and several groups planned demonstrations after the verdict.

Trump rolls back some, not all, changes in US-Cuba relations

June 17, 2017

Diplomatic relations between the U.S and Cuba will remain open. But, in a shift from Obama's approach, Trump said sanctions on Cuba would stay in place until a long list of prerequisites was met. American Airlines said it's urging customers planning trips to Cuba to closely watch for updates from the US government. Trump also reaffirmed USA statutory embargo of Cuba.

White House denies Trump wants Mueller out

June 17, 2017

Asked what he would do if Trump ordered him to fire Mueller, Rosenstein said, "I'm not going to follow any order unless I believe they are lawful and appropriate orders". "And I'm not going to speculate on what he will or will not do", Sekulow said. On Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans expressed concern about Mueller's fate and advised the president that he would be making a big mistake by firing him.

Anti-Shariah protesters gather in front of North Texas Islamic center

June 17, 2017

In Seattle , protesters could be heard singing: "No hate, no fear, Muslims are welcome here", as footage showed the two groups involved in a physical altercation. It's now mid-Ramadan, the religion's holy month. "The first point of Sharia law, if you study Sharia law at all, is to respect the lands that you're in", said Mustafa Nizam of Vista, who coordinated the counter-march in Oceanside .

White House aides fret over Trump's Russian Federation probe obsession

June 17, 2017

The new allegations against Trump center on his own admission that he fired Comey because of the Russian Federation investigation, and suggestions he asked several top intelligence officials for their help altering the inquiry's direction.

Scalise still critical but improved

June 17, 2017

Hospital officials said it is hard to predict how long the congressman will be in the hospital, but that he is expected to be able to walk and hopefully run after a period of rehabilitation. Trump ends his remarks with, "Ladies and gentlemen, let's play ball". The alleged gunman, injured in a shootout with Scalise's security team, later died after being transported to a local hospital.

23 alleged gang members arrested in 3 states in crime case

June 17, 2017

The arrests targeted the Vagos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, including some its most senior leaders in raids that across Southern California, Hawaii and Nevada. The indictment says that the Vagos OMG is a highly organized criminal organization with a hierarchical chain of command. "My department remains steadfast in its commitment to work in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies to disrupt and dismantle violent crime and gang activities in Clark County, Nevada", said Clark County ...

Scalise "continues his very brave fight", adds "it's been much more difficult"

June 17, 2017

Scott Applewhite). House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) underwent a third surgery on Thursday, after being shot Wednesday morning at a GOP congressional baseball practice in Virginia. The attack critically wounded House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and also injured Capitol police officers, and a current and former congressional aide.

Some Trump business ventures on an upswing

June 17, 2017

Among the big-ticket items: The president reported $19.7 million from his luxury Washington hotel and another $37.2 million in revenue from his Florida resort Mar-a-Lago (about $7.4 million more than the previous year). Overall, Trump reported liabilities of at least $311 million - mortgages and loans. It is worth between $5 million and $25 million and produced more than $100,001 in income, the report shows.

Deputy AG Rosenstein testifying before budget hearings Tuesday

June 17, 2017

The rumor that Trump is seeking to fire Mueller emanated from an interview that Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy , a close Trump confidant, gave to PBS Newshour . Ruddy had not met directly with the President while he was there. Ruddy never spoke to the president regarding this issue. Gen. Jeff Sessions rightly recused himself from any investigation connected with the election.

Kevin Durant Sends Message To Rihanna After Winning NBA Title

June 17, 2017

After helping the Golden State Warriors win the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, the 28-year-old athlete squashed his alleged (and hilarious!) beef with the "Love on the Brain" singer. James will try and lure more help to come to Cleveland. Curry , Durant, 3-point sharpshooter Klay Thompson and forward Draymond Green are all under 30 and formidable starters.

Health care on Senate Republicans' Agenda

June 17, 2017

When the bill arrives, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has the ability to bring up the legislation under the provisions of reconciliation, which include a nondebatable motion to proceed that requires only a simple majority vote; no filibuster; time limits on overall debate, amendments, and motions; and the adoption of the legislation by a simple majority vote.

Puerto Rico Votes in Favor of US Statehood

June 17, 2017

The current territorial status option received 6,821 votes, or 1.32 percent. However, the vote was boycotted by the island's other two main political parties, and it showed in the turnout numbers. Still the result is hardly as convincing as Rosselló claims. And the U.S. Congress has final say in any changes to Puerto Rico's political status.

What's Ahead for Avexis Incorporated (NASDAQ:AVXS) After Less Shorted Shares?

June 17, 2017

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Nationwide Fund Advisors now owns 3,444 shares of the company's stock valued at $262,000 after buying an additional 284 shares in the last quarter. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($1.24) EPS. Over the last 5 years, Analysts are expecting EPS growth rates to be at 32.50% this quarter and EPS estimate for next year reflect -5.00% growth rate.

Hospital: Steve Scalise's condition remains 'critical' after GOP baseball shooting

June 17, 2017

The baseball game does not provide any funding to Congress, but rather charities in the D.C. area, such as the Washington Literacy Foundation , an organization that teaches adults how to read, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington , which function as safe havens for struggling youth in the area.

Officer Who Fatally Shot Philando Castile Found Not Guilty

June 17, 2017

Castile was never connected to that crime. He was seat belted and doing as he was told, when he was shot by Officer Yanez who fired seven shots into the vehicle where my. Castile's sister Allysza, weeping, said, "He didn't deserve to die the way he did, and I will never have faith in this system". "The city intends to offer Officer Yanez a voluntary separation agreement to help him transition to another career other than being a St.

No Verdict Yet as Jurors Head Home for Day at Yanez Trial

June 17, 2017

Paul suburb. The shooting drew widespread attention after Castile's girlfriend streamed the gruesome aftermath on Facebook. No explanation was given for the request. The two sides called competing experts earlier who disagreed over whether Castile was intoxicated. Yanez is charged with second-degree manslaughter, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and with two lesser counts of endangering Reynolds and her then-4-year-old daughter for firing his gun into the vehicle near them.

Scalise remains in critical condition after shooting

June 17, 2017

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise faced "imminent risk of death" after being shot Wednesday, but his condition has improved that he could be released within the next few weeks, his surgeon said Friday. James T. Hodgkinson , 66, allegedly opened fire on a Congressional baseball team as Republicans were practicing for an annual game to be played at Nationals Park Thursday.

Congressional Democrats sue Trump over foreign payments

June 17, 2017

Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), who helped to organize the suit along with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) explained to Reuters . That appeared to be the question at President Trump's first meeting of his full Cabinet on Monday, as top aides took turns piling praise on the boss.

Activists Start 24 Hour Hotline For Immigrant Community

June 17, 2017

Immigration activists on the ground felt certain that they were seeing an increased level of enforcement, the first phase of Trump's promised deportation force, while ICE insisted that the raids were "routine" and had been planned during former President Barack Obama's tenure.

Donald Trump sued by two states over business links

June 17, 2017

The suit was reportedly field in the US District Court for the District of Maryland. The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to dismiss the complaint , arguing the emoluments clauses do not prohibit sitting presidents from owning businesses.

Teenager lands in jail for luring boyfriend to death

June 17, 2017

Roy to get back in the truck constituted wanton and reckless conduct ", said Judge Lawrence Moniz . Ms. Carter said she would look like a "fool" if Mr. Moniz said that, and the fact that Roy could have tried again, was immaterial. Carter did not call any members of Roy's family or the police, despite knowing his location and that he was at risk, Moniz said.

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