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Democrats want a steady leader, Biden leads Trump by 10 points

June 17, 2019

President Trump's re-election campaign is saying sayonara to some of its own pollsters after their bad-news data leaked in recent days, NBC News reports. Trump found narrows leads against Hillary Clinton in those states during his election campaign played an important role in his ultimate victory. NBC News, one of those that broke the Trump internal poll story, showed Trump losing in reliably Red States.

Oil prices rise after tanker attacks stoke Middle East tensions

June 17, 2019

But the leading official underscored President Trump said he does not want to go to war. "We do not want a war in the region.But we won't hesitate to deal with any threat to our people, our sovereignty, our territorial integrity, and our vital interests", Muhammad bin Salman told the pan-Arab Asharq al-Awsat newspaper.

At least 1 dead, 8 shot at graduation party in Philadelphia

June 17, 2019

An adult victim died of their injuries while three other adult victims in their twenties suffered various wounds to different parts of their bodies, Ross said. No arrests have been made and it isn't known if the attackers escaped on foot or by vehicle, Ross said. There was no indication of any sort of trouble in the area before the shooting, Ross added.

Boeing 737 Plane Crashes: CEO Admits Company Installed Faulty Cockpit

June 17, 2019

The head of Boeing has said the United States airplane manufacturer had made a mistake in implementing a faulty cockpit warning system on the 737 MAX and it would take time to rebuild the confidence of customers in the wake of two fatal crashes.

Pompeo Says US 'Will Guarantee' Passage through Strait of Hormuz

June 17, 2019

Iran has denied having any role. He said President Donald Trump does not want war with Iran but that they are committed to keeping those waterways open. "China's industrial output growth (is) falling to the lowest level in 17 years amid trade tensions with the U.S. Today, oil markets will have to digest more demand concerns as India implemented retaliatory tariffs on a number of U.S.

Trump quotes Ocasio-Cortez to defend himself against impeachment

June 17, 2019

NY police tell Fox 5 DC that the man broke into the Jackson Heights building around 5 p.m. Saturday before the freaky confrontation with officers. To begin the 18-minute interview, Ocasio-Cortez was also asked on her stance towards impeaching Trump, despite Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi remaining hesitant about the move, drawing criticism from some progressive Democrats.

Mayor 'sick' by video of police encounter with young family

June 17, 2019

It was a disturbing video of a family being stopped by Phoenix Police that caught the attention of the nation. He, too, said was sorry and that he was "very scared" during the incident, the report states. "I ask my family [that] when you see cops, just take your phone out because you never know what will happen". By now, hundreds of thousands of people have seen the shocking footage of Phoenix police officers violently accosting a black family whose 4-year-old daughter allegedly stole ...

Protesters flood streets in Hong Kong despite controversial bill's suspension

June 17, 2019

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference in Hong Kong , June 10, 2019. The protests are also the largest in Hong Kong since Chinese President Xi Jinping came to power in 2012 and pose a challenge to the leadership in Beijing just as they grapple with escalating trade tensions with Washington and slowing economic growth.

Massive power outage hits Argentina, Uruguay: power companies

June 17, 2019

Power has already been restored in some areas, such as Chile and parts of south and western Uruguay, CNN wrote, but many other areas are expected to have blackouts stretching throughout the day. Officials were not immediately available for comment, but many residents of Argentina and Uruguay said the size of the outage was unprecedented in recent history.

Chuka Umunna joins the Lib Dems after quitting Change UK

June 17, 2019

The Lib Dems, who saw a big rise in their vote share in the European election, are urging pro-EU politicians to join them and fight for a new referendum on Britain's EU membership. Former shadow business secretary Mr Umunna told the Times that the Lib Dems' success shows the potential for the party to be the "spearhead" of a "new progressive movement in this country".

Justice Department backs decision to not release Trump's tax returns

June 17, 2019

Legal analysts have said Mnuchin's decision was a highly unusual move, given the language of the law covering the matter, and some House Democrats have said they expect to take legal action to get a court to intervene. The IRS would have been breaking the law if it had turned President Trump's tax returns over to Congress without his permission, the Justice Department has ruled in a new advisory opinion released Friday.

Out and proud Matildas won't cop abuse

June 17, 2019

Initially Brazil's own goal - Australia's third - wasn't given because the linesperson raised her flag for Kerr being offside. Australia coach Ante Milicic would have been a anxious man sitting on the sideline watching his troops concede two goals in the first half but they dragged themselves back into the contest through sheer willpower more than anything else.

Trump calls newspaper report on Russia power grid 'treason'

June 17, 2019

The Trump administration declined to describe to the Times specific actions it was taking under these new authorities. The president, who claims "phony" polls have been circulated by the "fake news" to discredit his successes as president, wants to find out which mainstream media outlet is more the 'enemy of the people'.

Hong Kong SAR announces suspension of amendments to fugitive bill

June 17, 2019

Eleven people were arrested during protests Wednesday when up to 5,000 riot police fired 150 rounds of tear gas, rubber bullets and bean bag rounds. The rally drew marchers both young and old, some pushing strollers or carrying slumbering infants. Chik Kim Ping, 65 and her husband Tse, 70, traveled from the New Territories in the north of the city to protest against the extradition bill .

Trump names former ICE chief Thomas Homan as 'border czar'

June 17, 2019

For example, a Guatemalan migrant heading north for the US would be required to seek asylum in Mexico, and would be immediately deported back to Mexico if they tried to enter the U.S. In another sign of turbulence, the head of the National Migration Institute, Tonatiuh Guillen, abruptly resigned Friday. Additionally, the side agreement reveals that Mexico has left the door open to becoming a " safe third country ", an option their government had adamantly opposed before the start of the ...

Notre Dame celebrates first mass after devastating fire

June 16, 2019

Aupetit assured worshippers that the Notre Dame was "still alive", adding a word of thanks "to all those who have been moved by what has happened to this cathedral". After a national debate over how Notre Dame should be rebuilt, the French senate voted last month to restore the building to its previous state, with no modernist architectural flourishes.

US Attacks Russia’s Power Grid; Trump Kept in Dark

June 16, 2019

The action is intended partly as a warning but also to leave the U.S. poised to conduct cyberstrikes in the event of a major conflict between the United States and Russian Federation, the newspaper said. Mr Trump tweeted that the accusations were "not true", calling the media "corrupt" and repeating accusations that journalists are "the enemy of the people".

Saudi Arabia blames Iran for tanker attacks but doesn't want war

June 16, 2019

The other ship which came under attack , the Norwegian-operated Front Altair , was being towed away from Iranian waters and would undergo a damage assessment later Saturday, said a spokeswoman for its operator. "Our crew remain on board the Kokuka Courageous ". The ship is "heading toward the Fujairah-Khor Fakkan area in the United Arab Emirates", head of ports for Iran's southern province of Hormozgan told the semi-official news agency ISNA.

NC shark bite victim speaks for the first time since the attack

June 16, 2019

In addition to the amputation, doctors say Paige lost two fingers on her left hand. Paige Winter was in the ocean off Fort Macon State Park (pictured) when she was attacked by a shark . The 17-year-old had her left leg amputated at the knee and extensive injuries to her hands. "Paige was underwater, but there was pink on the water".

Israel PM's wife convicted of misusing public funds

June 16, 2019

Sara Netanyahu the wife of Israel's prime minister, who was convicted Sunday of misusing public funds, has always been the target - with her husband - of corruption and mismanagement allegations. Sara Netanyahu was accused of spending $99,300 on outside catering while falsely declaring there were no cooks available at the PM's residence. The lavish meals allegedly came from a number of well-known restaurants in Jerusalem , including an Italian restaurant, a Middle Eastern grill joint and a ...

Prince Harry Celebrates First Father's Day With Pic Of Baby Archie

June 16, 2019

Prince Charles's own social media posts showed him sharing a joke with William and Harry in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. While is was not Meghan Markle's first UK Mother's Day, the couple used the Australian and USA day - which was a week after Archie was born - to mark the occasion for the American-born Duchess.

Uruguay, Argentina work to restore power after massive system failure

June 16, 2019

In a statement on its website, Edesur said a "collapse" in its system occurred around 7 a.m. (6 a.m. ET). "A massive failure in the electrical interconnection system left all Argentina and Uruguay without power", Edesur Argentina said on Twitter .

Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir 'to appear in court soon'

June 16, 2019

Mr Bashir was overthrown and arrested on 11 April after three decades of authoritarian rule. The TMC, which began negotiations with protesters after al-Bashir's removal, has dragged its heels on handing over power to a civilian-led transitional body.

Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis

June 16, 2019

Since she was appointed by Attorney General Dana Nessel to lead the water prosecutions with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Hammoud sought delays in prosecuting the cases, finding fault with Flood's work every step of the way. People can get sick if they inhale mist or vapour, typically from cooling systems. "This is not justice for them". The criminal probe began in 2016, when Bill Schuette was attorney general.

U.S. President Trump lauds meeting with Britain's 'Prince of Whales'

June 16, 2019

He continued, "Should I immediately call the Federal Bureau of Investigation about these calls and meetings?" He said he would listen if a foreign government gave damaging information about a political rival without necessarily reporting it to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran on new hunger strike

June 16, 2019

Ratcliffe said he would hold a vigil outside the embassy and would fast in support of his wife. Her demand from the strike, she said, is for unconditional release. The UK-Iranian dual citizen had been visiting relatives with her child, who has since not been allowed to leave Iran. He is calling for the immediate release of his wife and for British embassy officials to be allowed to visit her in prison .

Amanda Knox back in Italy where she was acquitted of murder

June 16, 2019

The Italy Innocence Project is a nonprofit company that was founded in 2013. Amanda Knox returned to Italy to speak about wrongful convictions for the first time since being acquitted of murdering her roommate . Knox is now planning to return to the country that hosted her own personal nightmare, but ahead of that, she explained her decision to make her Instagram public in an essay published Tuesday by Medium , where she ruminates on what it means for the details of her life to be media ...

Maryland Weather | Chance For Severe Storms On Father’s Day

June 16, 2019

Sunday morning should be sunny, but clouds and scattered showers move in during the afternoon and evening as temperatures climb to near 17°C. The heaviest rain and severe weather threat should materialize just south of Michiana all weekend.

Notre-Dame to celebrate first Mass since April fire

June 16, 2019

The billionaire French donors who publicly proclaimed they would give hundreds of millions to rebuild Notre Dame have not yet paid a penny toward the restoration of the French national monument, according to church and business officials. 'So it does not mean that work will be totally finished in exactly five years'. The reality on the ground is that work has been continuing around the clock for weeks and, with no legal financial mechanism in place to pay the workers, the cathedral has been ...

Trump calls for replacement of 'disaster' London mayor Sadiq Khan

June 16, 2019

Trump's reaction comes after a man in his 30s was stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets in east London yesterday. In that tweet , he said: "London needs a new mayor ASAP". "His thoughts are with the victims' families". London mayor Sadiq Khan says he's sickened by the deaths and has condemned what he calls the "scourge of violence" in the city.

Joe Biden & Bernie Sanders star in second night debate

June 16, 2019

Four candidates - Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, former Alaska Sen. Former Vice President Joe Biden is seizing on President Donald Trump's willingness to receive damaging information on his political opponents from a foreign government , saying the President is "dead wrong" and casting himself as a presidential alternative in a new video .

Tsunami not expected after natural disaster near New Zealand

June 16, 2019

The first tsunami activity may not be the most significant. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it may cause only minor sea level changes in some coastal areas. The quake, which struck at 10:55 a.m. local time on Sunday, was centered about 150 kilometers (93 miles) northeast of L'Esperance Rock, which is halfway between New Zealand's North Island and Tongo, or 930 kilometers (578 miles) northeast of Auckland.

Telegram hit by cyberattack, CEO points to China

June 16, 2019

Hong Kong is now the site of mass demonstrations over the introduction of a new extradition bill which would allow citizens to be brought to mainland China for trial. The DDoS attacks usually hijack or infect a group of computer or the network by targeting the website. Instead, it provided a somewhat amusing explanation as to what is involved with a DDoS attack , comparing it to buying Whoppers.

Iran to Roll Back Nuclear Deal Commitments Further Unless Situation Changes

June 16, 2019

The nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was negotiated by six world powers and offered Iran reprieve from global and unilateral sanctions in exchange for voluntarily restricting its nuclear program.

Outbreak of AES Kills 57 Children in Bihar, India

June 16, 2019

At least 57 children have died from an outbreak of ( AES ) in the past three weeks in India's Bihar state, health sources reported on Friday in New Delhi . The Kejriwal Hospital's management also agreed to increase the number of beds if the need arises, he said. In Motihari and Samastipur one case each of AES have been reported.

Mike Pompeo blames Iran for oil tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman

June 16, 2019

In recent months the U.S. has strengthened its forces in the Gulf - saying there was a danger of Iranian attacks. The crew on the Kokuka Courageous escaped on a lifeboat and were rescued by a Dutch ship then taken in by an an unidentified U.S.

Beijing confirms Chinese trawler hit Philippine boat in S. China Sea

June 16, 2019

It went on to say the incident was not a "hit-and-run", as some Philippine authorities had claimed, because the trawler "confirmed the fishermen from the Filipino boat were rescued". "The pressure from this incident looks set to heap upon the Duterte administration to seek accountability from Beijing". The dispute led the Philippines , then under former President Benigno Aquino III, to file a case before an worldwide tribunal, which in July 2016 ruled in its favor and rejected China's claims.

Russian Twitch Poker Streamer Liliya "Liay5" Novikova Tragically Passes at Age 26

June 16, 2019

Local media report the body of Lilya Novikova was found by an elderly neighbor in the bathroom of her family's Moscow apartment days before her 27th birthday after her parents tried for hours to reach her, per the Independent . Novikova was also a keen cyclist, snowboarder, rower and boxer. She is believed to have been blow drying her hair in the bathroom when an accident occurred although it is also thought she could have been using her mobile at the time.

New York State ends religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren

June 16, 2019

Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Thursday, June 13 ending vaccination exemptions based on religious beliefs to address the widening measles outbreak , the worst the US has experienced in decades. The state capitol was flooded Thursday with anti-vaccine activists who confronted lawmakers in the hallways and urged them to vote "no" on the bill.

Rep. Duncan Hunter's wife pleads guilty in corruption case

June 16, 2019

He said Thursday that the case should have been handled by the Federal Elections Commission and alleged US prosecutors indicted him and his wife ahead of the November elections "to inflict as much political damage as possible in hopes of picking up a congressional seat".

After girl, 4, takes doll from store, cops pull gun on parents

June 16, 2019

Dravon Ames and fiancee Iesha Harper told CNN they didn't notice when their daughter walked out with a Barbie from the store last month. A police patrol unit followed the couple's auto, and once the family pulled into their babysitter's apartment complex, an officer approached the vehicle with his gun drawn and yanked open the front door, the claim said.

Trump Walks Back Comments on Offers of Foreign Dirt amid Bipartisan Criticism

June 16, 2019

He said that he could listen to the information provided by a foreign government, adding that "there isn't anything wrong with listening". I think she's a terrific person. Asked by ABC News what he would do if Russian Federation or another country offered him dirt on his election opponent, Trump said: "I think I'd want to hear it".

Brain disease linked to lychee toxins kills 47 children

June 16, 2019

The team has called for the need of awareness campaign about this disease. Bihar health minister Pandey had earlier gone to Delhi to meet Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and other officials to discuss the death of children in Muzaffarpur .

Dad wants mercy in 5 kids deaths; prosecutor calls for death

June 16, 2019

For Mera, Elias, Gabriel, and Abigail, the indictments state the children were killed "by means of strangulation and/or other violent means or instruments". Jones admitting exercising his oldest child as a punishment till he collapsed and died. Solicitor Rick Hubbard shows pictures of the Jones children during the sentencing phase of the trial of Timothy Jones Jr on Thursday.

Twitter Removes Accounts Linked To Iran, Russia

June 16, 2019

The majority of the fake accounts originate from Iran , the microblogging platform revealed on Thursday. A total of 130 Spanish accounts have also recently been suspended after spreading content relating to the Catalan Referendum, and 33 Venezuelan accounts have been removed for fueling political agendas.

Showers Saturday with a mostly dry Father's Day Sunday

June 16, 2019

Areas to the west and northwest of the metro saw more sunshine, helping to warm temperatures into the lower 80s. A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m.

Not just moms, even dads are shamed, reveals survey

June 16, 2019

This negativity has been shown in previous research in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, which found that fathers whose partners were critical of their parenting skills when their child was 3 months old performed much more poorly as parents six months later compared to fathers who had felt supported during the initial parenting months.

Trudeau to visit Trump next week to talk trade and China

June 15, 2019

Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were detained after the December 1 arrest of a top Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou , in Vancouver on a United States warrant. Relations between the two leaders have improved in recent months since hitting a low in June 2018 after Trump insulted Trudeau in the wake of a Group of Seven summit in Canada.

India set to raise tariffs on some US goods

June 15, 2019

The sides tried to find common ground for over a year, but the trade talks collapsed earlier in June after the U.S. withdrew export incentives to Indian companies under its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, affecting $5.5 billion-worth of goods.

Mysterious deaths of Americans in Dominican Republic to be probed by Federal Bureau of Investigation

June 15, 2019

In a statement , the US ambassador to the Dominican Republic said, "The safety and security of USA citizens that live in, work in, and visit the Dominican Republic remains our highest priority". Day also reportedly suffered cerebral edema. The family came forward with details on Jerry Curran's death after hearing of other similar deaths of Americans in the country.

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