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Cosby's accuser says she was drugged, groped; 'I was frozen'

Cosby's accuser says she was drugged, groped; 'I was frozen'

June 18, 2017

The defence, however, tried to poke holes in Ms Johnson's story, asking why she had previously said under oath that the assault occurred in 1991, not 1996. Under the terms of that settlement, Constand was unable to speak publicly about the alleged assault until her courtroom testimony on Tuesday. Cosby says he gave Constand Benadryl to relieve stress, insisting their sexual relations were consensual and accusing her of lying.

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Trump Weighing Firing Special Counsel, Confidant Says

June 18, 2017

Until now, Mueller had drawn widespread praise from Republicans and Democrats alike. Such a move would create a firestorm coming weeks after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey . In his interview, Ruddy said Trump had interviewed Mueller for the position of Federal Bureau of Investigation director several days before Rosenstein appointed him special counsel.

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President 'considering' firing Mueller

President 'considering' firing Mueller

June 18, 2017

But also - I mean, Robert Mueller , there are some real conflicts. Ruddy's comments have received a lot of attention. This is not going to be rosy for the White House. Under current Justice Department regulations, such a firing would have to be done by Attorney General Jeff Sessions' deputy, Rod Rosenstein , not the president- though those regulations could theoretically be set aside.

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Robert Mueller Is Investigating Jared Kushner's Business Dealings

Robert Mueller Is Investigating Jared Kushner's Business Dealings

June 18, 2017

The top Democrat on that committee, Dianne Feinstein of California, said, "The message the president is sending through his tweets is that he believes the rule of law doesn't apply to him and that anyone who thinks otherwise will be fired".

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NBA Draft 2017: How many picks do Warriors have?

NBA Draft 2017: How many picks do Warriors have?

June 18, 2017

Something just doesn't feel right. Do you hear people praying on LeBron James' downfall ? The Warriors made one of the great playoff runs of all time, ending with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. With him, they were just about unbeatable. He walked away from a city, shoot, an entire state that treasured him, and a franchise committed and close to winning a title, to join an all-star team nearly guaranteed a championship.

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Trump Could Force Out Rosenstein, Fail to Stop Russia Probe

Trump Could Force Out Rosenstein, Fail to Stop Russia Probe

June 18, 2017

The focus on Rosenstein sharpened Friday because the President attacked the deputy attorney general in a tweet , blaming him for what he terms a "witch hunt". But according to Jack Goldsmith and Benjamin Wittes at Lawfare , Mueller has the real power in the investigation. On Tuesday, he assured the Senate that he would refuse to follow an order to fire the special counsel , unless he believed it was given for good cause .

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Paul Ryan to Donald Trump: 'Let Robert Mueller Do His Job'

June 18, 2017

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for public hearings in front of the budget-writing appropriations committees for the House and Senate. Ryan echoed that sentiment, calling the reports about the president possibly moving to fire Mueller "a rumor". Second, he said Congress could muck up Mueller's investigation.

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State Capitol Demonstration Planned After Yanez-Castile Verdict

June 18, 2017

In that Facebook video, Castile - bleeding heavily - insists that he hadn't been reaching for his gun, which he had a permit to carry. The jury heard closing arguments Monday and deliberated for about a half-day. Conviction on the manslaughter charge requires the jury to find Yanez guilty of "culpable negligence", which the judge described in jury instructions as gross negligence with an element of recklessness.

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Feinstein Wants Comey To Testify Again - And Is Threatening To Subpoena Him

June 18, 2017

The US president's attack, which appears to target Rod Rosenstein , the deputy attorney general whois leading the government investigation, reflects Mr Trump's mounting frustration with the unrelenting controversy that has consumed his early presidency.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan: Cancel Trump State Visit Over Attack Tweets

London Mayor Sadiq Khan: Cancel Trump State Visit Over Attack Tweets

June 18, 2017

His tweet took Khan's comment that Londoners had " no reason to be alarmed " about the increased police presence out of context. Trump's initial attack drew criticism from a number of British politicians, and it prompted the U.S. The row between the Mayor and the President began when the President relied on a partial quote of Mr Khan's to accuse him of appearing weak on terrorism.

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Yoko Ono, a co-producer on 'Imagine,' gets writing credit

June 18, 2017

Not a few fans were puzzled that not all of Lennon's recordings were credited to him and Ono. " Imagine " received the Centennial Song Award at the annual event by the organization. The couple's son, Sean Lennon, shared a photo of himself and Ono with Smith and her daughter Jesse, saying it was "the proudest day" of his life. At the ceremony, Israelite aired a 1980 BBC interview in which Lennon discussed the creation of " Imagine ".

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Trump acknowledges he is under investigation in alleged Russian Federation meddling

June 18, 2017

Rosenstein was the Justice Department official who drafted a memo to the President alleging numerous deficiencies in the performance of then-FBI Director James Comey . Rosenstein sees no reason at this point to recuse himself, the Justice Department said Friday. It wasn't clear whether the President was basing his tweet on direct knowledge that he is under investigation, or on reports this week that special counsel Robert Mueller is examining whether the President obstructed justice by ...

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Protests over Minnesota police shooting result in 18 arrests on freeway

Protests over Minnesota police shooting result in 18 arrests on freeway

June 18, 2017

Paul suburb of Falcon Heights. The protest was peaceful, but a smaller group splintered off and walked down an entrance ramp to block Interstate 94, quickly snarling traffic and leading to the freeway's shutdown in both directions, AP reported.

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Judge declares Bill Cosby case a mistrial

Judge declares Bill Cosby case a mistrial

June 18, 2017

But her lawyer, Dolores Troiani , said "she's a very spiritual person". We are confident that these proceedings have given a voice to the many victims who felt powerless and silenced. Now 44, Constand looks to bring justice to what allegedly happened to her while filling her role on the Temple women's basketball team. On Saturday morning, the judge was sent a note stating that the jury was deadlocked on all three counts.

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Lyle Jeffs: Fugitive US polygamist sect leader arrested

Lyle Jeffs: Fugitive US polygamist sect leader arrested

June 18, 2017

After using olive old to slide off his Global Positioning System ankle monitor during home confinement while awaiting trial for his alleged role in a food stamp fraud scheme , he disappeared from Salt Lake City, UT. Barnhart said he expects Jeffs to be back in the state in the next few days. The disbursement of the reward money has not yet been determined, Barnhart said.

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Maryland, DC sue Trump for accepting funds without congressional approval

Maryland, DC sue Trump for accepting funds without congressional approval

June 18, 2017

It is at least the third filed by groups and businesses anxious that Trump might be profiting personally from his presidency. The suit claiming President Trump is in violation of two anti-corruption provisions of the U.S. The Justice Department sought to have that suit dismissed on Friday, arguing that none of the plaintiffs suffered an injury that would give them standing to sue, according to papers filed in Manhattan federal court.

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Hawaii becomes first state to enact law aligning with Paris agreement

Hawaii becomes first state to enact law aligning with Paris agreement

June 18, 2017

The city adopted a resolution on emergency at its Monday meeting. New York , California and 11 other states representing almost 40 percent of the US economy, mayors of about 200 cities, and leaders of business giants including Amazon, Apple and Target have signed pledges to keep reducing their fossil-fuel emissions after President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw the USA from the 2015 Paris climate accord.

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Parents of Metro-East Child Charged with Concealing Homicide

Parents of Metro-East Child Charged with Concealing Homicide

June 18, 2017

Kelly said people in his office would coordinate with Nevada authorities to bring the parents to IL to face the felony charges. "But we'll do whatever it takes to pursue the evidence the law requires". Mr Quate described himself to investigators as a stay-at-home dad, the report said. In November 2015, when a department representative informed them of the investigation, they fled to Casino Queen in East St.

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Mysterious ship crash off Japan leaves 7 US sailors missing

Mysterious ship crash off Japan leaves 7 US sailors missing

June 18, 2017

The machine and radio rooms would have been manned whilst the Fitzgerald was at sea, so it is entirely possible that the missing crew are trapped within the mangled parts of the ship. Navy Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, the 7th Fleet's commander, and many family members were on the pier when the stricken Fitzgerald arrived in Yokosuka, according to a release.

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Another police shooting acquittal worries black gun owners

Another police shooting acquittal worries black gun owners

June 18, 2017

Castile's shooting was among a string of killings of blacks by police around the U.S. The livestreaming of its aftermath by Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds , who was in the auto with her then-4-year-old daughter, attracted even more attention.

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein: Robert Mueller Won't Be Fired Without Cause

June 18, 2017

Also Wednesday, Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley said his panel will investigate the removal of former FBI Director James Comey and "any alleged improper partisan interference in law enforcement investigations". But Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who appointed Mueller last month , testified Tuesday he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller.

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Trump confidant: 'I think he's considering perhaps terminating the special counsel'

Trump confidant: 'I think he's considering perhaps terminating the special counsel'

June 18, 2017

That is why Gingrich claims Mueller is treating Trump unfairly, and how Trump may justify firing him. "The brazen redefinition of Mueller's task tells you how arrogant the deep state is and how confident it is it can get away with anything", he said in a third tweet .

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Search continues for 7 missing U.S. sailors after collision near Japan

Search continues for 7 missing U.S. sailors after collision near Japan

June 18, 2017

Most of the more than 200 sailors aboard would have been asleep in their berths during the pre-dawn crash. President Donald Trump has thanked Japan for its help in the search for seven Navy sailors who are missing after their USA destroyer collided with a container ship .

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After closed-door meeting, Senate GOP says healthcare bill coming soon

After closed-door meeting, Senate GOP says healthcare bill coming soon

June 18, 2017

McConnell is working with hardly any margin for error. Sen. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., said Monday that he doesn't think Republicans will pass a health-care bill in 2017, Bloomberg News reported . James E. Risch, Idaho Republican, told reporters . Ted Cruz , R-Texas, and Sen. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, one of the co-authors of the forthcoming bill, was a bit more candid about the mood of Republicans.

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Trump uses Twitter to question probe of his campaign

Trump uses Twitter to question probe of his campaign

June 18, 2017

Speaking to reporters in an off-camera briefing Thursday, deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that Trump "has the right to" fire Mueller as special counsel but "has no intention to do so". Vice President Mike Pence has also hired a private lawyer to represent his interests in the expanding probe. The transition, a nonprofit structurally separate from the Trump campaign, continues to operate with a small staff.

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Richard Hammond - Grand Tour producers reassure fans following star's latest crash

Richard Hammond - Grand Tour producers reassure fans following star's latest crash

June 18, 2017

The Rimac Concept One electric supercar , worth £2 million (NZ$3.5 million) according to the Guardian , was reduced to a twisted, blackened mess after it crashed and caught fire. He became a household name around the world for driving expensive cars in lovely locations, and now former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is probably wishing he chose a safer job.

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Trump's Washington hotel saw almost $20 million in revenue

Trump's Washington hotel saw almost $20 million in revenue

June 18, 2017

However, the president did not place the assets into a blind trust or divest from his business interests, a move that many ethics experts had deemed necessary for the president to avoid conflicts of interests. Trump is partnering with a billionaire Indonesian, Hary Tanoesoedibjo, on the two ventures. His golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on the other hand, produced nearly $20 million in revenue, about what it had during the previous reporting period.

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President Trump returns to Twitter to gripe about Russian Federation probe 'WITCH HUNT'

June 18, 2017

A spokesman for Trump's personal lawyer in the Russian Federation matter, Marc Kasowitz, said, "The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal ". Mueller was appointed by Rosenstein on 17 May to lead the Russian Federation investigation as a special counsel, a position created to conduct investigations when a normal Justice Department probe would present a conflict of interest.

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Trump's Washington hotel saw nearly $20 million in revenue

Trump's Washington hotel saw nearly $20 million in revenue

June 18, 2017

But Trump did not divest, instead placing his enormous portfolio of financial assets in a trust controlled by the executive and Donald Trump Jr. He can take back control of the trust at any time. That was $7.4 million more than he reported on his previous financial disclosure filing, in May 2016. The range was between $50,000 and $100,000 in 2016, and between $15,000 and $50,000 in 2015.

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Sinkhole forcing long closure of Angeles Crest Highway

Sinkhole forcing long closure of Angeles Crest Highway

June 18, 2017

The sinkhole appeared just west of the Grassy Hollow Visitors Center. Caltrans said the "void under the pavement" is 10 feet deep and may encroach from eastbound into westbound lanes. About 14 miles miles of the roadway - a scenic two-lane road through the San Gabriel Mountains - is shut down. Before traffic may resume, a contractor may have to shore up walls and fix a 200-foot drainpipe, according to officials.

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Donald Trump insists no 'proof' on 'collusion' with Russian Federation in 2016 election

June 18, 2017

Mueller was appointed as special counsel to investigate Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion by Trump campaign associates with the Russians, but there has been no indication that Mueller told Trump to fire Comey.

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Trump Unloads on Reports He's Being Investigated

June 18, 2017

Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, had written a memo castigating James Comey before Trump dismissed the Federal Bureau of Investigation director - a memo that the White House at first said was critical to the decision, before Trump suggested it was irrelevant because his mind was already made up.

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Trump restores some Cuba restrictions

Trump restores some Cuba restrictions

June 17, 2017

Trump said his measures aimed to punish the Castro regime, which Washington accuses of mistreating political dissidents. In practice, however, many recent changes to boost ties to Cuba will stay as they are. NBC's Andrea Mitchell pushed a pro-Cuban narrative ahead of Trump's announcement that he was tightening travel and trade relations between the USA and Cuba.

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Cosby Jury Asks 2 More Questions As Deliberations Continue

June 17, 2017

If the seven men and five women can not reach a unanimous decision a mistrial will be declared. They've deliberated almost 40 hours since getting the case. The 79-year-old Cosby is facing three felony indecent assault charges that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. The trial comes after repeated efforts by Cosby's lawyers to have the charges thrown out.

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New York Yankees Rookie Sensation Aaron Judge Smashes Record Home Run

New York Yankees Rookie Sensation Aaron Judge Smashes Record Home Run

June 17, 2017

Judge is straddling a amusing sort of line right now, 58 games into his rookie season: To skeptical stat-reliant baseball bros like myself, he's right around the upper limits of when a performance stops looking like it could be a flash-in-the-pan small-sample-size dreamland and starts appearing real, but to anyone watching him on the regular this season, there's no need for much doubt.

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Ohio mother and daughters mysteriously found dead in home

Ohio mother and daughters mysteriously found dead in home

June 17, 2017

Taylor Pifer was a manager at the Fashion School Store in downtown Kent. Kylie Pifer , who studied biology, recently finished her freshman year at Bowling Green State University. Before the standoff began Monday night, Brunswick Lt. Steven Hoover said his department was contacted at 7:12 p.m. Monday by the Stark County Sheriff's Office .

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North Korea fires four anti-ship cruise missiles

North Korea fires four anti-ship cruise missiles

June 17, 2017

He added that it was possible the launches were "underneath a threshold to count as a violation" of United Nations sanctions against North Korea that ban certain nuclear and missile tests. So far, the North has launched 16 missiles in 10 tests so far in 2017, with Thursday's launch reportedly created to show off its ability to hit warships.

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US Open Golf 2017 Leaderboard

US Open Golf 2017 Leaderboard

June 17, 2017

Open history play even longer. Henrik Stenson. Alex Noren. Unlikely as it seems, that was the last major he played on the weekend. There is a palpable excitement around the grounds at Erin Hills due to the packed leaderboard that portends a thrilling weekend and the fact that the course has shown well-challenging yet fair.

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Dems, GOP join on ball field as they don't in Congress

Dems, GOP join on ball field as they don't in Congress

June 17, 2017

After Scalise was shot in the hip, the bullet traveled through his pelvis, fractured bones and injured internal organs. "He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding", the statement said. Congressional Democrats and Republicans teamed up at Washington , D.C.'s major league baseball park Thursday night for two reasons - to carry on a 108-year-old tradition and to honor wounded Rep.

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North Korea says leader Kim supervised test of new anti-ship missiles

North Korea says leader Kim supervised test of new anti-ship missiles

June 17, 2017

Experts said that rocket flew higher and for a longer time than any other missile previously tested by North Korea, and that it could one day reach targets as far away as Hawaii and Alaska. They flew for about 200 kilometers and splashed down in the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. SEOUL , South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has tested a new type of cruise missile that could strike US and South Korean warships "at will" if it is attacked, in an apparent ...

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The 5 reasons for the verdict in the Michelle Carter trial

The 5 reasons for the verdict in the Michelle Carter trial

June 17, 2017

Roy's family ", Moniz said . Carter cried and clutched a handkerchief to her face as Moniz detailed her conduct in explaining how he reached his verdict, but she was stoic when it was formally pronounced. "We fervently hope today's guilty verdict will bring some measure of justice to the friends and family of Conrad Roy and provide them with some opportunity for closure", Rayburn said.

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Details on the dangers of Rep. Steve Scalise's injuries

June 17, 2017

He is in critical condition after being shot in the hip, but his detail was credited with putting down the attacker and saving lives. Both officers have been released from the hospital, and Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said Griner is now in "good condition".

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Bill Cosby Called Himself 'Dirty Old Man' After Alleged Sexual Assault

Bill Cosby Called Himself 'Dirty Old Man' After Alleged Sexual Assault

June 17, 2017

She also said that reporting the incident to authorities was not necessarily a person's first response. Bill Cosby arrives for his sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown Friday. He faces charges of aggravated indecent assault. In it, Cosby admitted to investigators that he offered to pay for Constand's education, and that he did so out of fear of reprisal, that the story would ultimately go public and ruin him.

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Bay Area Braces For Heat Wave

Bay Area Braces For Heat Wave

June 17, 2017

Cities including Los Angeles , Reno and San Diego are not in record territory, but are all expected to be well above average and will certainly feel unusually hot. Because of a high-pressure zone over our region, higher-than-normal and even excessive heat conditions are expected. The compounding effects of increasing temperature and humidity can be exceptionally risky.

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Rory McIlroy remains positive despite missed cut at US Open

Rory McIlroy remains positive despite missed cut at US Open

June 17, 2017

Despite Rickie Fowler's stumble on Friday, Spieth trails the lead group by seven shots and will need to be much better with his putter over the weekend to have any shot. "I still feel like I've got a lot of good golf in me, and that's what I'm trying to do this week", Stricker said. Rory McIlroy hit back at suggestions he was "bored" with golf after missing the cut in the US Open for the second year in succession.

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Donald Trump confirms he is under investigation for obstruction of justice

June 17, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to confirm Friday that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice, claiming that he is being investigated for firing FBI Director James Comey by the man who told him to do it. The White House has denied any collusion, and Trump has repeatedly complained about the probe, saying Democrats can not accept his election win. The special counsel is following two major lines of investigation, said one source.

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Majority Of Americans Think Trump Meddled In Russia Probe

June 17, 2017

Trump himself, the report said. But a source close to the President told CNN's Jim Acosta that Trump has been advised to avoid such a dramatic move. So now, the anti-Trump "deep state" forces in the leftist media and Obama holdovers in the government are trying a new tactic, which is to target Trump for obstruction of justice.

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Medical device tax repeal is still on the table

June 17, 2017

John Cornyn, R-Texas, according to Politico . The Senate bill must save $133 billion under a procedural rule in order to pass with a simple majority. Again, older consumers are likelier to have less-than-stellar medical histories. "I'm having trouble, as many of us are, reconciling your stated goal ...

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Iran Says US Senate's Proposed Sanctions On Missiles Violate Nuclear Deal

Iran Says US Senate's Proposed Sanctions On Missiles Violate Nuclear Deal

June 17, 2017

His remarks came after the USA senate approved imposition of new sanctions against Iran and Russian Federation, on Thursday. Ali Akbar Velayati, worldwide affairs advisor to Iran's supreme leader, making the statement added that the sanctions are "against the spirit of the JCPOA".

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Andre Iguodala does not want Warriors to visit White House

Andre Iguodala does not want Warriors to visit White House

June 17, 2017

We're going to do everything we can to keep this team together. "So, I'll have that mindset, KD's going to have that mindset". We'll see what happens. But like I said, we'll all figure something out. "The Pittsburgh Penguins would never turn down a visit to the White House and, if invited, we would go as a team", David Morehouse said Tuesday in a prepared statement obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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