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Trump under fire for firing Sessions

November 09, 2018

The group Nobody Is Above The Law said on its website that the protests are planned in cities across the U.S.at 5 p.m. local time Thursday, and added that Trump "crossed a red line". Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) once vowed that there would be "holy hell to pay" if President Donald Trump ever fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions .

White House shares doctored video to support punishment of journalist Jim Acosta

November 09, 2018

In a statement issued Wednesday evening, CNN concurred , saying: "The White House announced tonight that it has revoked the press pass of CNN's Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta ". Bush, said she knew many of Acosta's colleagues were privately frustrated with his conduct, which often appears more made for television than to garner meaningful information.

Dead, Including Sheriff’s Sergeant and Gunman, in Shooting at Thousand Oaks Bar

November 09, 2018

At least 11 people were wounded in a shooting in a crowded bar in Thousand Oaks, California , reports CBS Los Angeles. Minutes after the shooting was first reported at 11:20 p.m. The gunman was dressed in a black trench coat and wearing glasses when he walked into the bar filled with people enjoying a night of line dancing. "I've been here fighting for him all morning long, and we did just get the news that he was one of [those] killed last night".

Democrats signal they want to investigate Jeff Sessions' ouster and replacement

November 09, 2018

Trump said a permanent replacement will be nominated at a later date. Whitaker , in a Justice Department statement released on Wednesday evening said, "I am committed to leading a fair department with the highest ethical standards, that upholds the rule of law, and seeks justice for all Americans".

Donald Trump fires US Attorney General Jeff Sessions

November 09, 2018

Now, his chief of staff, Matthew Whitaker , 49, will fill in as Acting Attorney General. In 2017 he even used Trump's words, warning against Mueller engaging in a "witch hunt". "I think Congress should regulate things that harm people, and that is the hard drugs and the like that dramatically hurt citizens, cause violent crime in our communities, and those should be regulated", he said.

Six held over 'plot' to attack French President Macron

November 09, 2018

The European Parliament elections determine who leads the major EU institutions, including the European Commission, the bloc's civil service, and are also important as a bellwether of sentiment among the EU's 500 million people. A diplomatic tussle has broken over the European Union's flagship defence cooperation pact, amid warnings that the bloc could cut itself off from major allies like the USA and post-Brexit Britain.

Multiple fatalities in shooting at a Californian bar

November 09, 2018

The gunman died inside the bar, police said . The suspect, who has not been identified, was found dead inside the bar, Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said. "He went in there to save people and paid the ultimate price, " he said. "I don't know if she is alive", he said. People dancing dropped to the floor and hid behind bar stools in stunned silence.

Trump slams CNN's Jim Acosta in explosive press briefing

November 09, 2018

During the news conference, President Trump said Republicans "defied history" to make Senate gains in the United States midterms. The president confronted Acosta in a testy exchange after the CNN White House reporter field Trump with questions about the migrant caravan and Russian Federation investigation.

69-year-old man asks court to lower his age to 20

November 08, 2018

Why not your age? The self-proclaimed positivity guru argued that he feels 20 years younger, and compared the age difference to being transgender, despite the concept being completely different from biological genders. Good to know you're never too old to be a fucboi on Tinder . "I feel much younger than my real age", he added, "as do a lot of people". As the Cut points out, "luxurious" might be a euphemism - in a translation by CNN , Ratelband says, "When I'm 49 with [this ...

The Fight for the Senate, 2018: The Results As They Come In

November 08, 2018

In the final days of the campaign, Trump amped up his rhetoric, peppering his rallies with improbable doomsday scenarios should the Democrats win control of one or both congressional bodies. After a divisive campaign marked by fierce clashes over race, immigration and other cultural issues, Americans voted on Tuesday to determine the balance of power in the US Congress and shape the future of Donald Trump's presidency.

Angela Quintal: SA journalist released after dubious detention in Tanzania

November 08, 2018

Quintal, a former Mail & Guardian editor, and Mumo were detained on Wednesday night by officers reportedly working with the Tanzanian immigration authority . "This shows someone is using her account". Reporters Without Borders, a pressure group, ranked Tanzania 93rd out of 180 countries worldwide in its 2018 World Press Freedom Index, down 10 places from the previous year.

Lion Air: Sensor was replaced day before crash but problems persisted

November 08, 2018

Boeing's advisory said the plane experienced "erroneous input from one of its [angle of attack] sensors". It has not been determined whether those incorrect readings played any role in the October 29 crash. The accident has resurrected concerns about Indonesia's poor air safety record, which until recently saw its carriers facing years-long bans from entering European Union and U.S.

Up to eight feared dead in Marseille building collapse

November 08, 2018

Christophe Castaner, Minister of the Interior, said: "There is very little chance of finding pockets of life [now]". Authorities said they were looking into what caused the collapse of the buildings, described by residents of the area as dilapidated and in need of fix.

Trump agenda at stake as voters decide control of US Congress

November 08, 2018

According to CNN , exit polling showed that two thirds of voters considered the election to be about Trump, whose approval rating remains below 50 per cent. Blackburn, a conservative and ardent Trump backer, defeated former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, 74. Bredesen had promised a bipartisan approach if elected and had won the endorsement of music star Taylor Swift.

U.S. Denies Plans to Reduce Military Presence in S.Korea

November 08, 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reported to have pledged during his summit with President Moon Jae-in in September that he would not demand the withdrawal of USFK troops or the US-led United Nations Command. Patrick S. Ryder told Voice of America. Trump said he still expected to hold a second summit with Kim. However, skepticism persists among conservatives in South Korea that Pyongyang could change its position if the two Koreas and the U.S.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Fracturing Three Ribs

November 08, 2018

She also was hospitalized after a bad reaction to medicine in 2009. Ginsburg was admitted to the hospital for treatment and observation after tests showed she fractured three ribs. Justice Ginsburg, a liberal who is the court's senior justice, has served for more than 25 years after being appointed by former President Bill Clinton in 1993.

Judge Orders Pipe Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc Held Without Bail

November 08, 2018

Sayoc , whose father was Filipino and mother was Italian, faces charges for allegedly mailing more than a dozen explosive devices to prominent Democrats, critics of President Donald Trump and CNN. The 56-year-old, born in Brooklyn, is accused of sending 15 pipe bombs to Democratic targets, including former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton .

Donald Trump's White House Revokes Jim Acosta's CNN Press Credentials

November 08, 2018

Wednesday at a press conference about the 2018 midterm elections , President Donald Trump blew up at CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta . You shouldn't be working for CNN , ' the president said to Acosta. Trump's actions during the tense press conference did not sit well with Twitter or Hollywood, who had some thoughts about the president's harsh words.

Trump defends midterm results, praises Pelosi, calls CNN reporter ‘terrible’

November 08, 2018

He noted that former President Obama lost a net 63 House seats in the 2010 midterm election and former President Bill Clinton lost 54 in the 1994 midterm election, but Trump only lost less than 30 seats. Democrats will now control lower chamber panels that can investigate Mr Trump's business affairs, including tax returns, while thwarting his legislative agenda.

Young progressives, VP brother to enter US Congress

November 08, 2018

Meanwhile, at 31, Democrat Lauren Underwood also won her race to become a Congresswoman. BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 01: Boston City Councilor and Democratic congressional candidate Ayanna Pressley speaks at a rally calling on Sen. We spoke with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about her plans for Congress. What is already the most diverse Congress ever will become even more so after Tuesday's elections , which broke barriers of race and gender.

Thousand Oaks mass shooting: Multiple people injured at California bar

November 08, 2018

Terrified people hid under tables and others smashed windows open with chairs to escape. Ventura County Sheriff's Office Captain Garo Kuredjian said at a news conference early on Thursday that the sheriff's deputy was also among the injured and has been taken to a hospital.

Republicans grow Senate majority, lose House — Blue wave’ fizzles

November 08, 2018

That tilt to the right is likely to mean even more pressure by top leaders for members to stick together to vote on legislation that is closely aligned to Trump and his agenda. "Certainly we feel good about where things are headed". The president bet big on a xenophobic closing message, warning of an immigrant "invasion" that promised to spread violent crime and drugs across the nation.

Sri Lankan president reconvenes parliament in effort to avert constitutional crisis

November 08, 2018

The comments by Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya deepen a political standoff since October 26, when President Maithripala Sirisena fired Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and appointed Rajapaksa in his place. However, Sirisena Sunday issued notice to reconvene Parliament on November 14. Lawmaker Susil Premjayantha told the crowd that electing a new speaker could be the first order of business when Parliament reopens, suggesting the party will bring a no-confidence motion ...

Former Kenyan Refugee, Ilhan Omar Wins in US Elections in Minnesota

November 08, 2018

Sending her best wishes to Tlaib on the shared historic achievement, Omar wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to my sister @ RashidaTlaib on your victory!" She will succeed the first Muslim congressman, Keith Ellison, who vacated the seat to run for Minnesota's Attorney General.

Driver Charged With Killing 2 Children In Park Slope Crosswalk Found Dead

November 08, 2018

When police arrived, Bruns was found unconscious and unresponsive in a bedroom with no obvious signs of trauma. A police source told the magazine that a note was found "expressing [Bruns'] desire to no longer live". Dorothy Burns, 44, faced 15 years in prison after she was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and assault following the crash in March.

Dead brothel owner Dennis Hof wins election in Nevada, U.S.

November 08, 2018

Democrat Lesia Romanov was left with no living Republican opposition in the race for Nevada's 36th Assembly District - but lost. Patrons of a Nevada brothel operated by Mr. Muth said Hof had apparently 'died quietly in his sleep '. Police did not suspect foul play at the time of his death and no one who was with him the night before noticed any signs of ill health.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions submits resignation in letter to President Donald Trump

November 07, 2018

He took credit for reversing a recent rise in violent crime and for taking a hardline stance on illegal immigration and gangs. Mr Trump announced in a tweet that Mr Sessions would be temporarily replaced by his own chief of staff, Matthew Whitaker .

The Military Deployment to the US-Mexico Border

November 07, 2018

A second caravan of around 1,000 to 1,500 people from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador entered Mexico last week and is around 1,000 miles from the southern USA border, while a much smaller caravan also entered Mexico from Guatemala on Friday - wading across the Suchiate River after Mexican authorities blocked access over a bridge.

Andrew Gillum vs. Ron DeSantis

November 07, 2018

Gillum's administration is under investigation for corruption by the FBI, while DeSantis has been accused of racism, including racist robocalls urging supporters not to vote for Gillum. DeSantis' win represents an extension of a decade of trifecta Republican control of the swing state and a resounding win for Trump , who aggressively inserted himself into the race.

Trump clashes with 'rude, bad person' Jim Acosta of CNN

November 07, 2018

A reporter suggests to Trump that the migrant caravan is not "an invasion" but rather migrants slowly moving through Mexico towards the United States border. Never a tiresome moment. Watch the exchange between Trump and Acosta below, then hit the comments with your reactions. "They weren't' actors. You think they were actors? You rudely interrupted him".

Dad accused of killing wife, kids pleads guilty to gruesome murders

November 07, 2018

He stressed that to say more, with the sentencing almost two weeks away, would be to reveal too much of what investigators had learned. Her parents, Frank Rzucek and Sandra Onorati Rzucek, and her brother, Frankie Rzucek, watched from a front row of the packed courtroom.

Diversity wins the midterms. The women making history in 2018

November 07, 2018

More than 100 women were projected to win seats in the House of Representatives, easily shattering the record. Democrat house candidate Sharice Davids reacts before speaking to supporters at a victory party in Olathe, Kan., Nov. Twenty-two states have never elected a woman as governor, and six states have female governors today. Before Tuesday's elections, women made up a record 20% of Congress - 23% of the Senate and 19% of the House.

Midterms and marijuana: These 4 states will vote on legal pot

November 07, 2018

Allow individuals 21 and older to; purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption. Medical marijuana is legal in 31 states, as well as the nation's capital. MI now joins nine other states that have legalized marijuana for all uses: Washington, Colorado, California, Oregon, Alaska, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada and Vermont.

North Korea Threatens to Resume Nuke Development over Sanctions

November 07, 2018

Decisions over major military exercises for next year are expected to be made by the end of the year. The decision to conduct them was made a few days after the threats by North Korea to resume nuclear program, in the case of continued global pressure.

Midterm elections results: DeSantis DFEATS Gillum in MAJOR red victory in Florida

November 07, 2018

For the last few weeks, Real Clear Politics' average of the key polls has given Republicans 50 "safe" Senate seats and narrow leads in two of the seven "tossup" races (Missouri and Nevada). the only candidate that can say I've never had my palms greased by an undercover Federal Bureau of Investigation agent while I've been in office", DeSantis said at the Trump rally.

Pakistan's Imran Khan caught in 'begging' broadcast error in China

November 07, 2018

It said that a strict action has been initiated in the matter against the officials involved. Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist, who is serving her 86-year sentence at a federal prison in the United States (US), has conveyed a special message to Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking the support of the premier against her "illegal imprisonment".

Blackburn Wins Tennessee Senate Race Over Bredesen

November 07, 2018

FiveThirtyEight had given the former governor a 1 in 5 chance of winning, despite overwhelming turnout at the polls . Blackburn will be the first woman to represent the state in the Senate. Bredesen, who was Tennessee's governor from 2003 to 2011 and Nashville's mayor before that, vowed to work with Trump when his ideas make sense for Tennessee and oppose the president when they did not.

Muslim women elected to Congress for the first time in history

November 07, 2018

Omar, who arrived in the United States at the age of 14 after fleeing civil war in Somalia and lived in Kenya's Dadaab camp, campaigned on a platform which called for universal healthcare and tuition-free colleges. "I've never been one to stand on the sidelines". In August, she emerged as the victor of a Democratic primary for a seat vacated by John Conyers, a longtime liberal lion who stepped down in December amid sexual harassment allegations and failing health.

Boeing issues advice on sensors after Indonesia crash

November 07, 2018

At one point, families demanded that Lion Air's founder, Rusdi Kirana, who attended the meeting, stand up. The search operation is also looking to retrieve a second black box, which contains the voice cockpit recordings from the cockpit.

Kidnapped Cameroon students released

November 07, 2018

The mission school's discipline mistress, Ms Maureen Njei, said the abducted students were both boys and girls. While the video could not be independently verified, parents have been reacting on social media saying they recognise their children in the video.

Florida decides to restore felons' voting rights automatically

November 07, 2018

For many residents, they say although they've paid a price for their crimes, the lingering effects actions are taking a disproportionate toll. On Tuesday night, Florida voted overwhelmingly to pass Amendment 4 , a massive expansion of voting rights in the state which will have significant implications for the electorate going forward.

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog roasts Beto O'Rourke, Ted Cruz

November 07, 2018

From there, Triumph heads to a Ted Cruz rally, which he calls a " Duck Dynasty cosplay convention". Triumph asks Beto O'Rourke before adding, "besides the ability to regenerate your tail?" After interviewing the candidates , Triumph (pictured on The Late Show ) joined in with Cruz supporters to chant that he is a "lion of the Senate".

Florida Teenager Charged With Strangling, Burying Mother

November 07, 2018

Jacques argued that the two need to be held in secure detention because they will no longer be under their parents supervision once they both turn 18 years old in December. "I have a feeling this is a case we'll be hearing about for years to come". The attack took place early Friday morning after Cleavenger called her husband - the boy's stepfather - who was on a business trip in Washington State, and informed him about her son's D grade and the subsequent argument, according to police.

Department of Justice will monitor voting rights compliance in Arizona

November 07, 2018

She said she's hoping today's voter turnout will follow the trend of absentee voting in the county ahead of today. But what can we tell from those still-secret ballots? In the last comparable election, the November 2014 midterm general election, about 39,500 residents voted early, Wyckoff said, a major step down from current totals, which still do not include the busy last day of early voting.

Whitsundays shark attack victim dies

November 07, 2018

Police and fisheries boats were patrolling Cid Harbor on Tuesday and advising tourists on yachts to keep out of the water, O'Connell said . The Queensland Police Service extends its sympathies to the deceased man's loved ones at this hard time.

Dozens of Facebook, Instagram accounts blocked over election interference concerns

November 07, 2018

Facebook said it would normally take more time to investigate before making a public announcement, but has made a decision to act promptly due to the proximity of the us elections . It gave no number. "Some were focused on celebrities, others political debate", he wrote, and did not list or further describe them. In August, another 652 pages also linked to Iran were taken down.

A look at the election security charges in Georgia’s governor’s race

November 07, 2018

Hasen writes at Slate . Kemp's charge on Sunday appeared to result from a report made to his office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday by a Georgia businessman with an expertise in software, according to David Cross, a lawyer representing several Georgia voters who have sued the state over its decision not to use paper ballots.

Girl Scout, mom killed in crash loved crafts

November 07, 2018

The suspect is now being held in the Chippewa County Jail on four counts of homicide while intoxicated. Defense attorney Kirby Harless asked for a smaller bond, saying there was no reason to believe the girl wouldn't appear for future court proceedings.

London Police Arrest 6 Men in Grenfell Tower Effigy Video

November 06, 2018

A video shared on social media shows a cardboard model of the tower being set alight by a laughing crowd. Among the derogatory comments was shouted "You'll be all right, don't worry. The St. George's Cross flag is the flag of England, with the Union flag representing the United Kingdom. London Mayor Sadiq Khan voiced his disgust, saying, "I utterly condemn this sickening video".

Trump to watch midterm election returns with family, friends at White House

November 06, 2018

Fox News host Sean Hannity , who interviewed Mr. Trump back stage, came out on stage and said "those people in the back are fake news". Trump paused his stump speech for roughly five minutes after being alerted to a medical emergency in the crowd of thousands.

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