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Winter Weather Advisory for Laramie Issued through Tuesday

January 22, 2019

Northwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour are forecast. Wind chills values that low could allow frostbite to quickly set in. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Chill Warning for Sullivan County and the upper parts of the Hudson Valley. Areas around the shorelines of Lake Huron will see some snow today and Huron and Sanilac Counties have a Winter Weather Advisory for a couple of inches of new snow, and some slippery streets through noon today as ...

China confirms gene-edited babies, blames scientist He Jiankui

January 22, 2019

They also said that He, his staff and organisations related to his project would be punished according to laws and regulations. He has since been fired from the Southern University of Science and Technology of China in Shenzhen (SUSTech).

Ireland knocks back Polish proposal to break Brexit deadlock over backstop

January 22, 2019

Labour put forward an amendment seeking to force the government to give Parliament time to consider and vote on options to prevent a "no deal" exit - a course May has repeatedly refused to rule out. It came as Theresa May was due to hold her weekly Cabinet meeting to discuss her next moves, with backbenchers also planning various amendments created to make various changes on Tuesday.

Top US senator urges meeting between Trump and Khan

January 22, 2019

A day before, Khalilzad briefed Pakistani leaders on his recent engagements in the region for an Afghan peace and reconciliation process. "I think they will hit it off" if they meet as they have "similar personalities", said Graham, who has generally been a staunch supporter of Trump, of the proposed meeting between the US president and Khan.

Kim February Summit Expected to Take Place in Vietnam

January 22, 2019

A report by Beyond Parallel , a project sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a defense think tank, identified the existence of the Sino-ri Missile Operating Base about 130 miles north of the DMZ, NBC News reported .

Pakistan condemns Afghan attack, terms it ‘an act to vitiate peace efforts’

January 22, 2019

The Taliban , who promptly claimed responsibility in a statement to the media just hours after the attack, later said in a separate statement that they had met again on Monday with US representatives to discuss "ending the invasion of Afghanistan" in talks that would continue on Tuesday.

May puts Brexit 'Plan B' strategy to parliament

January 22, 2019

The EU has steadfastly refused to agreeing to place any time limit on the fallback plan created to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland . "I've just discussed that idea with my (Irish) counterpart Simon Coveney and also with (British foreign minister) Jeremy Hunt today, I think it would be one of the solutions", Poland's Jacek Czaputowicz told reporters on entering a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels.

Fireball at illegal Mexico pipeline tap kills 66

January 22, 2019

Fifty-eight others are hospitalised, and dozens more are listed as missing, Mexican Health Minister Jorge Alcocer says. A pipeline explosion in central Mexico has left 66 people dead and 76 injured. Mexico's motor fuel market is a juicy target for thieves. "We're not going to fight fire with fire", the veteran leftist said . The tragedy came just three weeks after new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched an offensive against fuel theft gangs drilling risky, illegal taps ...

Sailors killed after two vessels catch fire off Crimea

January 22, 2019

Both vessels were flying Tanzanian flags. The Kandy had a 17-strong crew, while the Maestro carried 14 people. "Twelve were rescued, 11 bodies were discovered, nine went missing", Rosmorrechflot told Sputnik, specifying that a total of 32 people were on board the two tankers.

President Trump and VP Pence Visit Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

January 22, 2019

In the past, presidents have honored the federal holiday with service activities. In 2007, President George W. Bush visited the Cardozo High School in the capital to spend time with volunteers, highlighting the holiday as a day of service. In 2017, Trump kicked off MLK weekend by zeroing-in on one of his frequent critics, civil rights activist and Georgia Democratic Rep. John Lewis .

Winter Weather Advisory posted for Tuesday afternoon and night

January 22, 2019

Monday . Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h and gusting to 40. It was a frigid start to the new week in the wake of Saturday's winter storm, with very cold temperatures arriving in the region. While overnight lows will be tweaked between now and then, we're confident that they'll range between 15 and 25 degrees below zero with even colder wind chill values.

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris probed over trans rights record

January 22, 2019

Elizabeth Warren , Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro have moved forward with plans to seek the party's nomination. Warren, Gillibrand, and Harris have all shown a formidable ability to raise funds, with Warren amassing the most money of any potential 2020 candidate in the Senate.

Theresa May warns of damage to 'social cohesion' from fresh European Union referendum

January 22, 2019

Speaking in the Commons, the Prime Minister announced the fee will be waived after lobbying by parliamentarians from across the Commons during talks over Brexit. Brussels says this provision is non-negotiable. The Irish government has, however, given no indication that it would accept such a compromise, arguing that the whole goal of the backstop - to act as an insurance policy to retain a soft border if all other options fail to do so - would be negated by it being anything other than open ...

Ivanka Trump thanks Martin Luther King Jr. for 'continuing to inspire us'

January 22, 2019

Day, the next market holiday is President's Day on Monday, Feb. 18, when both stock and bond markets will again be closed. "With our students and even faculty and staff, we wanted to show that Dr. "That's exactly what President Trump is calling on the Congress to do, come to the table in a spirit of good faith". In addition to tweeting, Trump also remembered King by visiting his memorial "for about two minutes", according to the Huffington Post .

White House: Trump, Kim to Hold 2nd Summit in Late February

January 22, 2019

DIMAGGIO: If the USA goes into the second summit with a more realistic, phased approach, perhaps including some early sanctions exemptions and a peace declaration, which are the two priorities for the North Koreans, then we may see some progress.

'Yellow Vests' march through Paris in 10th weekend of protests

January 22, 2019

Protesters marched peacefully in Paris but clashes erupted at the end of the main demonstration. At the Invalides, protesters carrying a banner that read "Citizens in danger" marched at the front of the procession and held coffin-shaped blackboards in memory of those killed.

Giuliani: Trump, Cohen May Have Discussed Testimony

January 21, 2019

But Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Giuliani's revelation that Trump continued to discuss a Trump Tower Moscow throughout the campaign was "big news" to him, and adds more grist to questions about the campaign's possible ties to Russian Federation.

Barefoot Toddler Walks with Hands Raised Towards Armed Cops

January 21, 2019

This is the shocking moment a child mimics her parents after they were detained by police and climbs barefoot out of a pickup truck and walks with her hands raised towards armed officers. He said officers were surprised when the little girl popped out of the truck and approached them and ask their detainee are there any other adults in the auto.

World's oldest man dies at 113

January 21, 2019

The world's oldest living female is also Japanese - Kane Tanaka , a 116-year-old woman from Fukuoka on the southern main island of Kyushu. Nonaka was born on July 25, 1905, 42 days before the Russo-Japanese War ended with the Treaty of Portsmouth, mediated by Theodore Roosevelt.

Giuliani: Trump didn’t know about poll-rigging

January 21, 2019

The website said that Cohen had told investigators that Donald Trump had instructed him to lie about plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. Responding to the special counsel's statement, Buzzfeed editor-in-chief Ben Smith tweeted that he stood by the story.

WhatsApp limits text forwards to five recipients to curb rumours

January 21, 2019

WhatsApp users will be blocked from forwarding messages to more than five individuals or groups under new rules the messaging service is rolling out worldwide to fight the spread of misinformation. The messaging platform - which has about 1.5 billion users globally and counts India, Brazil and Indonesia among its major markets - said it will continue to listen to user feedback on their experience, and "over time, look for new ways of addressing viral content".

Senator Kamala Harris announces USA presidential run

January 21, 2019

Harris announced her presidential bid on Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. "And we are the best of who we are when we fight to achieve those ideals", Harris said. While Harris was born in Oakland, the city still seems an odd choice for a first speech. And you get cut. She traveled extensively for candidates during the 2018 midterm elections and made a stop in Iowa, which holds its caucuses before any other state holds primary contests.

Here’s the timing of the weekend storm bringing snow to MA

January 21, 2019

But airport officials warned that most flights would continue to be delayed. In Pittsburgh itself, about half a foot is most likely, with more north (on the cold side of the storm track) and less south (on the milder side). All snowfall in the interior Northeast will become rock solid and back-breaking. Monday's forecasted high in Boston is 11 degrees Fahrenheit, and New York City will top out at 14 F.

Temperatures will dip into the 20s and teens Sunday night

January 21, 2019

National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Engle told the New York Daily News that overnight lows would be about 10 degrees. The Bellville area could still get up to 2 inches of snow today. Temperatures will remain bitterly cold, however. The high temperature for Monday is 17 degrees, with a low of 13 degrees. Temperatures will recover to the low 30s in the afternoon.

Sen. Lankford: Dreamers 'Conversation' Is About 12 Million People

January 21, 2019

Many public services are unavailable to Americans during the closure. President Trump even warned Pelosi that her inaction could force the president to take action against illegal immigration by upping deportations. After his announcement Saturday, some supporters appeared unhappy with his effort to bridge the divide with Democrats. "This is not an amnesty bill", Pence said.

May planning to reject calls for cross-party consensus on Brexit

January 21, 2019

A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit shows Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as she speaks during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London on 9 January 2019.

3 Police Officers Acquitted In Cover-Up Trial — Laquan McDonald's Murder

January 21, 2019

Van Dyke's relatives described the former officer as a great father and husband, gentle and not racist. Though he often appears unflappable and his questioning of witnesses is typically a quiet march through the evidence he wants to cover, McMahon has also shown a dramatic side, as he did during his opening statement to jurors when he rapped his knuckles on the lectern once for every shot Van Dyke fired.

Winter storm disturbs travel as it rolls toward US Midwest, Northeast

January 20, 2019

Amtrak, the US national passenger railroad, said on Thursday it will cancel at least 15 trains in the northeast and midwest this weekend because of an impending major winter storm , and reduce operations on other trains. In Chicago, a plane skidded from a slick runway at O'Hare International Airport. United Airlines flight skids off runway. In Kansas, a snowplow driver was killed when the plow drove onto the shoulder of a road, turned over and rolled on top of him.

Facebook could face 'record-setting' fine from FTC

January 20, 2019

Facebook representatives have met with investigators from the FTC throughout previous year. News of the potential fine, reported Friday afternoon by the Washington Post , comes one day after two Senators asked the FTC about the status of its probe of the social media company .

Lebanese President Urges More Efforts to Repatriate Syrian Refugees

January 20, 2019

He added that the recent tour by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the Middle East, which included Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, was meant to rally anti-Iran allies and reject Syria's re-admission to the AL.

Israel Intercepts Syria Rocket after Air Raid

January 20, 2019

An Israeli military spokeswoman declined to comment. Israel has vowed repeatedly to fight against Iran's presence and influence in Syria. Rami Abdel Rahman, the group's head, told the Telegraph that there had been "some killed and some wounded" in the attack, which involved a small explosion targeting a auto in the southern suburbs of Damascus.

Climate change, data theft top fears for Davos summit

January 20, 2019

Raising the prospect of a "climate catastrophe", the report said extreme weather, which many experts attribute to rapid climate change , was a risk of great concern. and China highlights the increasing unwillingness to cooperate at an global level. Britain's upcoming exit from the European Union will be another key issue after British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected the Brexit deal Prime Minister Theresa May had negotiated with the EU.

Two dead, 22 hurt in fire at French ski resort of Courchevel

January 20, 2019

Four of the injured were described as being in "serious" condition, and the others have minor injuries. Two bodies were found in the burned-out building. One witness, Yarik Zanuda, said on Facebook that he saw two people jump from the building. "Some young people escaped down the facade of the building using the balustrades".

First the snow.... Now the bitter cold

January 20, 2019

Today we will have snow which at times will be heavy, then changing to periods of light snow early in the afternoon. Prepare for a resulting wind chill of -44 C in the morning and -38 C in the afternoon. Environment Canada said frostbite risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.

Children and doctors caught up in 'unbridled killing spree'

January 20, 2019

Bachelet maintained, before urging the authorities "to work to resolve this tense situation through dialogue and call on all sides to refrain from the use of violence". The group spearheading the protests said there will also be rallies in Khartoum on Sunday, to be followed by night-time demonstrations on Tuesday in the capital and in Omdurman.

Taliban Sets New Conditions for Peace Talks with Afghan Govt

January 20, 2019

On January 17, Ghani called Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and "expressed his gratitude for Pakistan's honest facilitation of these efforts", according to a statement from a Pakistan government spokesman's office. Rahimullah Yusufzai, a Peshawar-based expert on Afghan affairs reckons that pressure on Taliban - both from the USA and Islamabad - is mounting which may force them to hold at least "symbolic" talks with the Afghan government.

Kenya court orders 6 suspects held over Nairobi hotel attack

January 20, 2019

The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility. Suspects who appeared in court were identified as Joel Nganga Wainaina, Oliver Kanyango Muthee, Gladys Kaari Justus, Guleid Abdihakim and Osman Ibrahim. The move came after the security officers have intensified investigations, arresting suspects believed to have played part in the terror attack on Tuesday.

United Kingdom police speak to Prince Philip for not wearing seatbelt

January 20, 2019

The 97-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was involved in an accident on Thursday afternoon near the Royal Family's Sandringham estate, with police called to the scene. Buckingham Palace didn't comment on the images. She said that while the talk had focused on Philip's loss of independence, she had lost hers as she had been signed off from her new job as a support worker for care leavers for two months and her teenage son was having to help her wash and dress.

Storm that carpeted U.S. Midwest with snow barrels to New England

January 20, 2019

The average delay for flights out of O'Hare was almost an hour on Saturday afternoon. Amtrak cancelled some trains today from Chicago to Washington and NY and between NY and Boston and Pennsylvania on Sunday. Celeste Tremmel was outside in Detroit on Saturday training for a marathon. Indianapolis is getting a messy mix of rain, snow and freezing rain Saturday morning, but it's expected to turn into snow by afternoon.

Mexican mobster's ex-lover: Chapo turned me into drug smuggler

January 20, 2019

He said Zambada was the real boss of the cartel. Sanchez said she never received payment for her work. She also recalled an occasion when Guzman's secretary walked in as they were eating and told them an associate named Tio Virgo was dead - which she took to mean Chapo had ordered him killed.

Keir Starmer says 'public vote has to be an option' for Labour

January 20, 2019

The Cabinet will discuss "no-deal" planning at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, with details to be announced soon of 2 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) in government funding to absorb some of the potential economic shock. Starmer has previously been highly critical of the backstop, which would keep Britain in an effective customs union with the EU as an insurance policy to prevent a hard border in Northern Ireland , with no unilateral right for the United Kingdom to exit until a technological ...

Trump offers 'compromise' to end government shutdown

January 20, 2019

Speaking live from the White House, President Trump provided "a path forward to end the government shutdown". But he said he would extend protection for "dreamers" - who entered the U.S. Will the U.S. government shutdown end soon? President Donald Trump laid down a proposal for a border security compromise that would provide temporary protection from deportation to some 700,000 illegal immigrants in exchange for border wall funding.

Vehicle blast in front of N. Ireland courthouse, terrorism suspected

January 20, 2019

According to the publication, on Saturday evening, eyewitnesses heard a "loud explosion" at Derry's Bishop Street. Colin Neill, chief executive of Hospitality Ulster, said the explosion had caused major disruption in the Bishop Street area of the city.

Around 117 migrants unaccounted for after dinghy sinks off Libyan coast

January 20, 2019

An International Organization for Migration spokesman said two children, including a two-month old, were among those presumed dead. A helicopter dispatched from a naval ship then rescued the three people, who were suffering from severe hypothermia and skin burns and were taken to hospital on Lampedusa.

New caravan of Honduran migrants crosses into Mexico

January 20, 2019

The border gates were open only temporarily, but migrants - who crossed the bridge from Tecun-Uman to Ciudad Hidalgo - were surprised to find no locks on the gates, effectively giving them a free pass to enter the country without being stuck at the border or registering with immigration officials and now begin the trek to the US border, which can range from between 1,000 to 2,500 miles depending on the point of entry.

Anti-abortion crowds gather in Washington for the 2019 March for Life

January 20, 2019

The March for Life has taken place every year since 1974 on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade , the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the US. " The new majority in the House of Representatives passed a bill that would repeal the Mexico City Policy", he explained, adding that "leading Democrats today now promise to open the floodgates to taxpayer-funded abortion by repealing the Hyde Amendment".

Mahagathbandhan against the people, says Narendra Modi

January 20, 2019

Senior Congress leader from Kadapa and former minister D L Ravindra Reddy is most likely to find his political rehabilitation in Telugu Desam Party. NDTV delivers reliable information across all platforms: TV, Internet and Mobile. "When those involved in suffocating democracy talk of saving it, then people will say " wah kya baat hai ". HD Deve Gowda, who was briefly prime minister in the 1990s, said regional parties were powerful but "cannot save India without uniting".

Trump's lawyer: Never said there was no collusion

January 20, 2019

When Cuomo asked if Manafort sharing such data with foreign agents constituted collusion, Giuliani said Trump never shared the polling data himself and only found out about it recently in the news. Mueller III is leading a " witch hunt " look ridiculous. "(Manafort) gave polling information to the Russians so they knew where to plant their lying ads against Hillary (Clinton)", Behar said.

Trump supporting teenagers harass Native Americans at Indigenous People's March in Washington

January 20, 2019

The Diocese of Covington and Covington Catholic High School said that "the matter is being investigated and we will take appropriate action, up to and including expulsion". U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico sharply criticized what she called a display of "blatant hate, disrespect, and intolerance". The Indigenous Peoples March in Washington on Friday coincided with the March for Life, which drew thousands of anti-abortion protesters, including a group from Covington Catholic High School in ...

US Navy won’t rule out sending carrier through Taiwan Strait

January 19, 2019

The request follows an October incident in which a Chinese destroyer forced a USA ship to change course in the South China Sea , which Beijing considers its own territory. Richardson told reporters he recently told his Chinese counterparts that the USA would oppose any unilateral actions by Beijing or Taipei and that China should adhere to worldwide law concerning navigation in global waters.

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