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Trump admits son met with Russian to get information on Hilary

August 07, 2018

I did not know about it!" President Donald Trump has been urged to stop tweeting about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Trump's top advisers and several Russians, a source familiar with discussions tells CNN . "I wasn't involved in the statement drafting at all, nor was the President", Sekulow said on July 12, 2017. His comments come after the president dismissed news reports Sunday that he's anxious about legal trouble for his son related to the special counsel's investigation, ...

US court orders Trump administration to fully reinstate DACA program

August 07, 2018

In April , Bates joined two other judges in calling for the Trump administration to "restart renewals for people previously approved for DACA ". The plan to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA and instituted by President Barack Obama , has also been put on hold by courts in California and NY.

Lemonade stand robber on the run; DNA could help track him

August 07, 2018

Almost every weekend the boy has been setting up his lemonade stand along a round-a-bout in the neighborhood so he could buy a new lawnmower for his other weekend business. "Never thought in a million years I'd be racing off to pick him up with somebody pointing a gun at him and taking his money from just a simple thing of selling lemonade", Smith said.

Mueller's 'star witness' testifies against former boss Paul Manafort

August 07, 2018

Manafort?" a prosecutor on special counsel Robert Mueller's team asked Gates, the key witness in the charges brought against Manafort. When a banker asked about $1.5 million debt that Manafort's company owed to a Cyrus entity called Peranova Holdings Limited, Gates produced a backdated document showing it was forgiven.

Dem: Optics of Trump Tower meeting ‘absolutely horrifying’

August 07, 2018

Later White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders had said the president weighed in, but didn't dictate a statement released in July 2017 on the meeting, which said the get-together was focused on Russian adoptions. There are few people in the world more convinced of Donald Trump's greatness and brilliance than Donald Trump Jr . Later, Donald Jr said he had accepted the meeting hoping to get dirt on Mrs Clinton but he said nothing came of it.

Tampa Mother Who Dropped Daughter In River To Remain In Jail

August 06, 2018

About halfway across the river , witnesses said she tossed the child into the water and then started wading out. "And I walked up to the diver and I said to him, 'Well how old do you think she was?' and he looked at me and he said, 'She's the same age as my child'".

People Were Shot in Chicago Over the Weekend

August 06, 2018

Paramedics went as far as saying the city was like a "war zone", while police described it as being one of the most violent weekends of late. Chicago Police chief of patrol Fred Waller told a press conference Sunday afternoon some of the shootings were "targeted" and related to gang conflicts.

Tanker truck explodes on motorway near Bologna airport

August 06, 2018

Italian media said a truck carrying cars collided on a bridge with another tanker truck containing explosive materials. Italian media reported that numerous injured were hit by debris and shattered glass after the explosion. Video on social media showed the tanker bursting into a huge mushroom cloud of orange flames and a thick plume of black smoke pouring into the sky.

Small plane crashes in Santa Ana parking lot, killing five aboard

August 06, 2018

All of the passengers on the plane were employees of Pacific Union International, a real estate company out of Danville, California . Orange County Fire Capt. The crash occurred in the parking lot of a shopping complex that includes Staples, a CVS drug store and a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The FAA launched an investigation into the crash and added that the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the cause.

Michelle Obama Posts Sweet Message To Her Husband On His Birthday

August 06, 2018

The Illinois House narrowly rejected a plan to make Obama's birthday a state holiday amid worries that the cash-strapped state could not afford to give state state employees another paid day off. "Happy birthday Mr. President", wrote one user. Last week's trip to @ DogTagBakery was no different. BARACK Obama has celebrated his 57th birthday surrounded by family and friends, with wife Michelle leading the tributes to the former United States president.

Hurricane gathers force as it heads toward Hawaii and volcano

August 06, 2018

Under the current forecast track, Hector is expected to pass south of the Big Island of Hawaii late Wednesday or Wednesday night. Hector related weather forecast impacts for other islands will need to wait until the time period gets closer.

European allies fear U.S. seeks Iran regime change as it restores sanctions

August 06, 2018

This is why the European Union's updated Blocking Statute enters into force on 7 August to protect EU companies doing legitimate business with Iran from the impact of USA extra-territorial sanctions . Rouhani sacked CBI Governor Valiollah Seif last week and replaced him with Abdolnasser Hemati, the former head of Central Insurance of Iran, who plans to unveil a new foreign exchange policy on Monday - a day after the government approved it.

New Mexico sheriff: Compound searched, 11 kids removed

August 06, 2018

Two men were arrested during the search, one of which is 39-year-old Siraj Wahhaj, who was jailed on a Georgia warrant alleging child abduction for his non-custodial three-year-old son, AG Wahhal. The sheriff likened the appearance of the children to refugees from impoverished or war-torn countries. The sheriff's office says suspects Siraj Wahhaj and Lucas Morten initially refused to cooperate with deputies, with Wahhaj heavily armed.

Paul Manafort’s Defense Was Just Dealt Multiple Blows By Immunized Accountant

August 06, 2018

Jonah Green has more . Trial consultant Roy Futterman, who is following the trial but not involved in it, said, "The prosecution is doing a very good job of keeping a brisk pace, putting witnesses on for short direct examinations, keeping it lively and keeping very tight messages for each witness".

South Sudan foes sign final power-sharing deal

August 06, 2018

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar shake hands during peace talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in June. The parliament will be comprised of 550 lawmakers, including 332 from Kiir's group and 128 from Machar's faction.

Venezuela Arrests 6 'Terrorists' Over Maduro Attack as Opposition Fears Reprisals

August 06, 2018

Patricia Andrade, executive director of the human rights organization Venezuela Awareness Foundation, said Maduro's government takes advantage of any excuse to stop the opposition and dig in its heels. "If the government of Venezuela has hard information that they want to present to us that would show a potential violation of USA criminal law, we'll take a serious look at it".

Saudi Arabia expelling Canadian ambassador and suspending new trade with Canada

August 06, 2018

Saudi Arabia said Monday it was expelling the Canadian ambassador and had recalled its envoy while freezing all new trade, in protest at Ottawa's vigorous calls for the release of jailed activists. Those detained included activist Samar Badawi, sister of writer Raif Badawi who is already imprisoned in Saudi Arabia and sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam.

Despite Trump's Offer, Dialogue Between the Us and Iran Grows More Unlikely

August 06, 2018

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russian Federation - the other signatories to the JCPOA - have criticized America's decision to quit the deal. The White House on Monday is scheduled to announce the reimposition of tough economic sanctions on Iran, the first batch of sanctions to be revived since President Trump broke with the landmark Iran nuclear deal .

Iran's Ahmadinejad weighs in on Trump, LeBron James spat

August 06, 2018

In February, James explained why he was critical of the president: "While we cannot change what comes out of that man's mouth, we can continue to alert the people that watch us, that listen to us, that this is not the way". And yet, in Donald Trump's eyes, he's "dumb". Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell called Trump "insecure" and said he was setting a bad example for the nation's youth.

President Changes Story About Trump Tower Meeting

August 06, 2018

Trump Jr. has told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he couldn't remember if he told his father about the meeting. "I make this joke that ... no matter what the legal team recommends, if we recommend that the president were to give the interview, which I think the inclination is not at this point ...

China hits back at U.S. with $60bn tariff threat

August 06, 2018

Tariffs of 2,3 percent hardly represent a tariff war, let alone a trade war . And the response from Europe has been a mere $3 billion in counter-tariffs on U.S. China continues to move forward while for U.S. farmers, the trade war has represented a major step backwards. "As to whether China's economy is doing well or not, I think it is all too clear to the whole worldwide community", Wang said, adding that China contributed a huge amount to global economic growth.

History at stake in Tennessee clash for US Senate

August 05, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence has offered his support for Black. Tennessee Republicans are wrapping up a bitter, expensive campaign for governor, with four leading candidates vying to replace Gov. Bredesen is running as an independent thinker who says he will work with Trump when his ideas make sense for Tennessee and oppose him when they don't.

California's desolating Carr Fire was started by a flat tire

August 05, 2018

Scott McLean, another CalFire spokesman, said roughly 40,000 people were under evacuation orders statewide, many from a pair of fires burning close together at the southern end of the Mendocino National Forest. "We have learned of the tragic death of a PG&E employee, who was working in the area of the Carr fire today". On the evening of July 26, California's Carr fire, one of the most destructive fires in the state's history, was burning in Redding, when conditions aligned to create a ...

No kidding: Dozens of goats chow down in Boise neighborhood

August 05, 2018

Thank you for signing up for the 3 Things to Know Newsletter. Not to give it away too soon, but " We Rent Goats " did come to collect their kids, on a live feed, but not before the puns and memes took off. "They kind of just like took over this neighborhood this morning". Here's something that'll really get a resident's goat . "The goats have all been rounded up and loaded into a truck", the statement read.

AMBER Alert issued for child allegedly abducted from DC airport

August 05, 2018

Authorities say two individuals approached the girl when her tour group was visiting the World Trade Center in NY. Police believe a young girl is in extreme danger after being taken from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. By then, the woman and a man drove away with Ma in a white 2016-2018 Infiniti QX-60 with unknown NY tags, Huchler said. She weighs 90 pounds and is 4 feet 11 inches tall.

Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia a Week After Another Deadly Temblor

August 05, 2018

It was even stronger than an quake last week that measured 6.4 and killed 17 people in the region. Model, Chrissy Teigen, is now in Bali with her husband John Legend and their children. TV showed crying women consoling each other outside Lombok's airport. 'Oh man. We are on stilts. "15 solid seconds of "hooooooly shit this is happening".

Old-time plane crashes in Swiss Alps, killing 20 on board

August 05, 2018

The plane crashed in an inaccessible area of forest in the Rengg mountain pass in the canton of Nidwalden. The plane was operated by JU-Air, an association set-up to keep the planes flying after they were taken out of service by the Swiss Air Force in 1981.

Israeli Druze rally against new nation-state law

August 05, 2018

They are fiercely loyal to the country in which they live. Palestinian citizens of Israel have long said they are treated as second-class citizens by Israeli authorities, suffering from discriminatory legislation and radically inferior access to public services and infrastructure compared with Jewish citizens.

First woman fined in Denmark for wearing full-face veil

August 05, 2018

They also told her to either remove her veil or leave the public area, but she made a decision to keep her headwear on. "During the fight her niqab came off, but by the time we arrived she had put it back on again", police officer David Borchersen told the Ritzau news agency.

Suspect in Bush's doctor's death killed himself, police say

August 05, 2018

News of his death made national headlines and prompted heartfelt responses from the medical community, other local hospitals and former U.S. President George H.W. Mark Hausknecht in Houston earlier today, and 41 sends his most honest condolences to the Hausknechts family, his colleagues at Houston Methodist, and his friends.

Missing Australian climber found in 'good spirits' on Mt Aspiring

August 05, 2018

The climber entered the national park last Friday and is thought to have left his heavier gear behind to make a quick ascent - not unusual practice - before being caught out by the weather. 'We think he dug himself a snow dugout, a shelter and that's helped in his survivability over these last few days, ' Lunt told Radio New Zealand .

Syria condemns recent Saudi massacre in Yemen's Hodaidah port

August 05, 2018

The Houthis control much of north Yemen including the capital Sanaa and drove its Saudi-backed government into exile in 2014. He said the time is long past to resume the political process, and after consulting the internationally recognized government and Houthi Shiite rebels he plans to invite them for consultations in Geneva on september 6, including to discuss a framework for peace negotiations.

Venezuela official: Explosion was attempted attack on Maduro

August 05, 2018

Hundreds of soldiers lined up as part of the procession on Avenue Bolivar then began running. Maduro was standing next to his wife Cilia Flores and several high-ranking military officials for the event. Firefighters near the scene are disputing the government's version of events. Mr. Maduro, who has governed a country suffering from hyperinflation, hunger and rampant violence, is deeply unpopular, polls show.

Russian airline says 18 killed in Siberian helicopter crash

August 04, 2018

The second helicopter was undamaged and landed safely, the committee said. The doomed helicopter, operated by aviation company Utair, was carrying 15 oil workers and three crew. 'Utair's Mi-8 helicopter 25640 was flying from Vankor to Kharkasale, ' said an spokesman for Russia's emergencies ministry. In April, a Mi-8 helicopter crashed in far eastern Russian Federation, killing six people.

Prince Harry's former Audi for sale on AutoTrader for £71,900

August 04, 2018

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were royal guests of honour at Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks' big day however, with the Duke of Sussex reportedly acting as best man. Harry "only owned the Audi RS6 for a year", according to Auto Trader , which is selling the vehicle. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drove away in a Jaguar vehicle after their wedding.

Donald Trump doubles down in attack on Charles Koch

August 04, 2018

Trump's verbal assault followed one of those infamous semi-annual Koch retreats of wealthy donors over the weekend, this time at the 5-star Broadmoor hotel and resort in Colorado Springs. "I have beaten them at every turn". "We look forward to working with anyone to do so". There is documented evidence that the Koch network engaged in a multi-faceted strategy to discourage progressives and liberals from turning out in the 2016 presidential election, thus tipping the victory to Trump.

Ohio Judge Orders Man's Mouth Taped Shut During Sentencing

August 04, 2018

The defendant refused to stop talking. Fed up with his continued pleading, Judge Russo angrily stated, "Mr. Williams, I'm the judge of the matter, shut your mouth, and I'll tell you when you can talk!" A jury had convicted him on charges that also included kidnapping, theft, and misuse of credit cards in December, and he was returned to Cleveland to be sentenced.

California wildfires and weather create a record-breaking flame tornado

August 04, 2018

Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenkoannounced Wednesday afternoon that the last person reported missing in the aftermath of the Carr fire - Bruce Brown of Old Shasta- has been located, and is safe. A California bulldozer operator almost slipped off a steep mountain trail three times before his vehicle finally rolled into a ravine and fatally crushed him.

Pope declares death penalty ''inadmissible''

August 04, 2018

But Francis said executions were unacceptable in all cases because they are "an attack" on human dignity , the Vatican announced Thursday, adding that the church would work "with determination" to abolish capital punishment worldwide. "What the new wording is saying is that there are no longer any circumstances in our world today that would justify the use of the death penalty ", he tells OneNewsNow.

Saifuddin: Asean, US to work closely to bring partnership to higher trajectory

August 04, 2018

Iran has signed a friendship treaty with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a move which could lead to broader economic cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the organization's member states. One of Trump's early acts in office was to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, which involved four Southeast Asian states.

U.S. considers hiking China tariffs to 25 percent

August 04, 2018

China's government, however, shows no sign of bending to Washington's pressure. So far, the strong economy and robust corporate earnings have been enough for the market to withstand a protectionist onslaught. The threats and counterthreats have stirred increasing unease from US business and farm groups, which argue that they are the ones losing money and business based on all the new restrictions.

Yellowstone Park superintendent: Man taunting bison was 'reckles

August 04, 2018

She then spotted a man trying to approach the animal . One fellow motorist can be heard yelling "Get out of there!" to the idiot prankster, but others are simply fascinated by the show he's putting on. Other recent incidents involving humans and wildlife in Yellowstone have led to serious injury. On June 6, Kim Hancock, 59, of Santa Rosa, California, was gored by a bison at Fountain Paint Pot in the Lower Geyser Basin, according to the NPS .

Government shutdown over wall funding would be a 'great campaign issue'

August 03, 2018

The Republican congressional leaders are hoping to avoid any controversial political matters before voters head to the polls on November 6. Trump has pledged to campaign aggressively, starting after Labor Day, to help Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, but GOP lawmakers don't appear to be rallying to his side on this not-so-new idea.

Trump calls on Sessions to end Russian Federation probe 'right now'

August 03, 2018

Giuliani has repeatedly warned that such an interview would expose Trump to legal danger, saying that if Trump made any misstep or if Mueller later determined that other witnesses were more credible than Trump about what he had said and done, the president could face accusations of perjury.

Lynchburg residents evacuated as flood waters overtop dam

August 03, 2018

The service said county officials reported the dam's "imminent failure" at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service said if complete failure of the dam occurs, "the water depth in Lynchburg could exceed 17 feet in seven minutes".

French government faces confidence votes over Benalla scandal

August 03, 2018

The motion backed by the conservative opposition party won 143 votes, falling short of the 289 necessary to topple the government, while the one put forward by an alliance of left-wing parties only gathered 74 votes. "It should not be that a questioned person may be brought to testify against itself, which would be totally excluded at the bar of a court", he said.

Possible sighting of Mollie Tibbetts in Missouri

August 03, 2018

Calderwood said the recent weeks have felt like torture. "It is our greatest hope that if someone has her, they will just release her", the emotional mother continued. She was last seen while jogging on July 18th around 7:30 p.m. and was reported missing the next day after she did not show up for work. Richard Rahn, special agent in charge of the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Division of Criminal Investigation, said data from Tibbetts' FitBit, a GPS-enabled activity tracker, has been ...

3 dead in attack on midwife training center in Afghanistan

August 03, 2018

It was unclear why the gunmen attacked the facility, which was occupied primarily by midwife trainees from the eastern province of Nuristan. The Islamic State's affiliate in Afghanistan, which calls itself the Islamic State in Khorasan, did not immediately claim responsibility, but normally it makes such claims only after an assault is over, and often the following day.

Trump praises Italy's immigration policy

August 03, 2018

Meanwhile, in the defense realm, Italy has said it has no chance of reaching the target spending of two percent of GDP - let alone Trump's stated goal at the latest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit of four percent. The two officials and the congressional aide spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss internal deliberations.

Facebook says it identified ‘coordinated’ fake pages

August 03, 2018

This kind of behavior is not allowed on Facebook because the company doesn't want people or organizations creating networks of accounts to mislead others about who they are, or what they're doing. "But we are sharing what we know today given the connection between these bad actors and protests that are planned in Washington next week", Facebook said in a statement.

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