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McConnell equates his ancestors' slave ownership to Obama's

July 10, 2019

In a video that was posted on YouTube on Tuesday morning, the former Lieutenant Colonel ended the speculation by officially throwing her hat into the ring. She was inducted into the Aviation Museum of Kentucky's Hall of Fame, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer . Although McGrath garnered celebrity during the 2018 congressional elections after a biographical video celebrating her accomplishments went viral, she ultimately lost her House race against Rep.

Death of toddler on cruise ship a 'preventable tragedy' family's attorney says

July 10, 2019

The South Bend Police Department said one of its officers, Alan Wiegand, is the child's father. Winkleman says the family has retained them as a lawyer and they are looking into the possibility of filing a lawsuit. The girl's grandfather, Salvatore Anello, apparently lost his grip while holding her near a window on the ship, officials said. No alcohol was involved, added Winkleman.

Recovered GoPro video shows final moments of Himalayas climbers

July 09, 2019

The deceased were originally part of a 12-person expedition but four Britons managed to escape before the suspected avalanche hit. The group was led by experienced British mountain guide, Martin Moran, who had led several prior expeditions in the Himalayas.

Flooding Leaks Into Washington Metro Station

July 09, 2019

The flooding prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood emergency until 1:45 pm (local time). Images posted to social media showed drivers stranded in the floodwaters. The Weather Service warns residents to avoid driving or walking into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow for safe crossing.

The women leading efforts for female rights at talks with Taliban

July 09, 2019

Sponsored by Qatar and Germany, the two-day talks in Doha are attended by Taliban representatives and about 50 Afghan politicians and activists, including 10 female delegates. Wardak added that Stanekzai spoke about the Taliban's position on "women's role, economic development, (and) the role of minorities". The Taliban is also inspiring confidence as they talk about power-sharing with the existing US-backed Afghan government, saying they don't insist on a monopoly on power, but they ...

British seizure of Iranian oil tanker 'won't go unanswered — Military chief

July 09, 2019

Expediency Discernment Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaee took it a step further when he tweeted "if the United Kingdom does not release the Iranian oil tanker, our officials are duty-bound to reciprocate and seize a British oil tanker". If the tanker indeed loaded oil from Iran, it was not only in breach of European Union sanctions on the Syrian entity owning the refinery believed to be the destination of the oil, but it also violated the USA sanctions on Iran's oil exports.

Toddler Death: Woman Released Without Charge

July 09, 2019

No funeral arrangements have yet been announced for the toddler whose body remains at Cork University Hospital and the body is likely to be returned to the family in the coming days. The girl was found with serious injuries after emergency services were called to an apartment in the Elderwood Apartment complex on Boreenmanna Road in the early hours of Friday morning.

Shocking Footage Shows Huge Fight Break Out At Disneyland, California

July 09, 2019

The video , which contains graphic language and violence, shows disturbing footage of a family fighting at the park . He responds by slapping wildly at her, before squaring off against the white-shirted man. At one point a maintenance man attempts to intervene as members of the crowd scream for others to call for security. The first woman and two others try to stop the fight.

Tom Steyer Officially Announces 2020 White House Bid

July 09, 2019

Billionaire Tom Steyer , who has pushed Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump and previously flirted with running for the White House , said on Tuesday he will now seek the Democratic nomination. Jay Inslee, another Democratic presidential contender, also has made climate change the central issue of his campaign . "We've got to take the corporate control out of our politics".

Ross Perot Dead at 89

July 09, 2019

Perot was a political spoiler in both the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections as his third-party candidacy took more votes from Republican candidates former President George H.W. "Perot is survived by his wife, Margot; their five children and spouses, Ross Jr. and Sarah Perot; Nancy Perot and Rod Jones; Suzanne and Patrick K.

New UK PM must put Brexit plan to second referendum: Labour's Corbyn

July 09, 2019

Party leader Jeremy Corbyn , a veteran eurosceptic, had resisted strong pressure to back another vote. "In those circumstances, I want to make it clear that Labour would campaign for Remain against either no deal or a Tory (Conservative) deal that does not protect the economy and jobs".

Trump derides United Kingdom ambassador as 'wacky', 'stupid'

July 09, 2019

It came after Mrs May stood by ambassador Kim Darroch for the leaked diplomatic cables that branded the United States administration as "inept". "I don't know the Ambassador but have been told he is a pompous fool". "We don't really believe this Administration is going to become substantially more normal; less dysfunctional; less unpredictable; less faction riven; less diplomatically clumsy and inept", Darroch wrote in one cable.

Trump calls British ambassador to US ‘a very stupid guy’

July 09, 2019

Trump also chided the United Kingdom diplomat for being " upset " by his criticism of " how badly " Brexit was negotiated, but said if Kim was offended he should " speak to his country, and Prime Minister [Theresa May ]", about the issue.

This headbanging cockatoo has 14 different dance moves. Science is intrigued

July 09, 2019

There are 14 in all. An initial study published shortly afterwards showed he could keep to a beat, but later his owner and study author, Irena Schulz, noticed him displaying a greater range of movements. "This would also be remarkable, as creativity in non-human animals has typically been documented in behaviours aimed at obtaining an immediate physical benefit, such as access to food or mating opportunities".

President Trump Says Salute to America Will Happen Again Next Year

July 09, 2019

These moves come as federal data suggests that U.S. air quality is worsening and its overall greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise. The nation's carbon dioxide emissions increased more than 3 percent past year, according to the federal government, their biggest increase since 2010.

Child falls to death on Royal Caribbean ship docked in Puerto Rico

July 09, 2019

He said officials are investigating whether the window was already opened or if someone had opened it. El Vocero reported the grandfather was holding the child when he slipped and fell into the window, and the child then fell from his arms to her death.

Sudan celebrates as opposition and military agree to power-sharing deal

July 09, 2019

Sudan's Vice-President of the Transitional Military Council and senior military leader, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, welcomed a power-sharing agreement on Saturday. The council will include five civilians representing the protest movement and five military members. The deputy head of the ruling military council admitted to the occurrence of "chaos during the crackdown of the mass sit-in protests", referring to the June 3 events in which thousands of protesters were forcibly removed in the ...

5 people injured during Spain's running of the bulls

July 09, 2019

His injuries required surgery, the regional government reported. On Sunday, San Francisco-based public defender Jaime Alvarez decided he would try to snap a selfie with a bull after he had successfully run ahead of the herd of 12,000-pound animals at the annual festival in Pamplona , Spain, NBC 15 reports .

Mitsotakis sworn in as Greek prime minister after resounding win

July 09, 2019

Conservative party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been sworn in as Greece's new prime minister, a day after his resounding win over left-wing Alexis Tsipras, who led the country through the tumultuous final years of its worldwide bailouts.

Afghan talks: Rival sides agree on 'road map for peace'

July 09, 2019

The U.S. -Taliban negotiations are aimed at securing a lasting peace agreement which would include the Taliban's guarantees regarding terrorism and a phased withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. Taliban have set free 40 security personnel from their custody in northern Jawzjan province, an army spokesman in the northern region Abdul Hadi Jamal said Monday.

'Significant downsides' to no-deal Brexit - Gauke

July 09, 2019

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Johnson responded to a question on what he would do if, by the Brexit deadline at the end of October, the European Union has refused to reopen the Withdrawal Agreement and Parliament has blocked a no-deal exit, saying it wouldn't happen "in a month of Sundays".

Michelle Obama: Trump Inauguration Crowd ‘Not Reflective’ of America

July 09, 2019

CBS News reported Mrs. Obama and President Barack Obama are both enjoying their life after the White House; however, they acknowledge their work as leaders isn't done. Obama spoke about how emotional she was during Trump's inauguration because she had to move her two children out of the only house they had really known before having to listen to "that speech".

Man Spotted Climbing The Shard In London

July 09, 2019

A man was filmed climbing The Shard in London without any apparent safety harnesses this morning July 8th. A man who claimed to know the climber told the Mirror that the daredevil was able to clamber up the Shard by running over to the London Bridge Station, getting a "boost from someone" and pulling up onto it.

Bourbon spill from fire making way to Ohio River

July 09, 2019

On Sunday the EEC said the fire was out, but the clean-up was continuing. The cause of the fire, which has now been extinguished, is still unknown, although a spokesperson for Jim Beam's parent company said it could have been caused by lightning.

Rights Group Calls Duterte's Drug War Crime Against Humanity

July 09, 2019

A vote on the resolution by the 47-member council is expected later this week. Titled "They Just Kill", the report alleges that Philippine police officers would often fabricate reasons for using lethal force against people suspected of involvement with drugs.

U.S. approves arms sale to Taiwan despite China’s ire

July 09, 2019

The move came amid rising tensions between China and the US over trade and other issues. U.S. lawmakers have 30 days to object to the sale but are unlikely to do so. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said in March that Washington was responding positively to Taipei's requests for new arms sales to bolster its defenses in the face of pressure from China.

Couple From Queens, New York, Suing CHA Fertility Center

July 09, 2019

The couple was shocked to discover that not only was A.P. carrying boys, but that neither of the babies were Asian, according to court papers. DNA testing showed the babies were not their biological offspring, according to the lawsuit, and the clinic determined they belonged to two other couples who had undergone IVF there.

Frank Lloyd Wright's work now on UNESCO World Heritage List

July 09, 2019

As per the UNESCO press release , "Each of these buildings offers innovative solutions to the needs for housing, worship, work, and leisure". Now that Wright's buildings have been added, they join the list of 1,121 locations worldwide that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage .

ICE, FBI utilize state driver's license photos for facial-recognition scans

July 09, 2019

But the state Department of Licensing said Monday that it doesn't cooperate with any immigration-related requests from federal agencies. "That is a huge bait and switch and it's deeply unfair". The records show the technology already is tightly woven into the fabric of modern law enforcement. The records show that the DMVs in Utah and Vermont complied to these requests, the New York Times reports, but it wasn't clear if Washington state carried out the requests.

With new law, Trump's state tax returns could go to Congress

July 09, 2019

Trump has claimed that ongoing IRS audits have stopped him from making his tax returns public , even though audits don't prevent individuals from releasing tax returns. That means Nadler and others investigating Trump, like Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland and Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff of California, would have to rely on Neal - and technically Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, who is opposed to investigating the president's ...

Trump Bashes Fox News

July 09, 2019

The tirade began early Sunday evening with tweets targetting the network's "weekend anchors". After unloading on the usual suspects, CNN and NBC, Trump tweeted: "But @FoxNews , who failed in getting the very BORING Dem debates, is now loading up with Democrats & even using Fake unsourced @nytimes as a source of information".

Pelosi, AOC Clash over Reach of Progressives’ Influence

July 09, 2019

Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of MI and Ayanna Pressley of MA - all freshman House members - for voting against the $4.6 billion bill last month. Many Republicans and some Democrats condemned her remarks, but she found many defenders within her party and among progressives, including House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y.

Pence: ‘No More Pallets of Cash to the Mullahs in Iran’

July 09, 2019

Iran's atomic energy agency said the country has started increasing uranium enrichment to above the 3.67 percent cap agreed under the 2015 deal with Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. He didn't elaborate on what actions the USA might consider, but Trump told reporters: "Iran's doing a lot of bad things". European countries do not directly support the US sanctions, but have been unable to come up with ways to allow Iran to avert them.

Cruise ship appears to avoid collision in Venice, Italy

July 09, 2019

The close call occurred while the ship was being guided out of port by tug boats along the Giudecca Canal. 'The violent, extraordinary and sudden meteorological event that affected the entire North East this afternoon, also hit Costa Deliziosa with violent gusts that caused a detour during the passage in the Giudecca Canal in Venice.

Australian Fortnite player Luke Munday pleads guilty to live-stream assault

July 09, 2019

This morning in Picton Local Court he pleaded guilty to assault. Numerous people saw the video, and one witness went to the police after the victim contacted her through Facebook Messenger, disclosed what happened through numerous messages and attached a link to the video.

UAE says reducing troops in war-torn Yemen

July 09, 2019

Meanwhile, they said Emirati military reinforcements were sent to the southern provinces of Dhale and Shabwa. The conflict in Yemen broke out in late 2014 when Houthi rebels seized much of the country, including the capital, Sanaa. The UAE, a leading member of the Western-backed Arab coalition battling the Iran-backed Houthi movement, is reducing its military presence as worsening U.S.

Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 presidential race

July 09, 2019

But now it's Swalwell's turn to pass the torch, as the four-term congressman announced Monday that he is dropping out of the primary and will instead seek a fifth term in Congress, the first of what Politico reports is an expected wave of Democratic candidate withdrawals from a crowded race.

Venezuelan opposition and Maduro government to hold talks in Barbados

July 08, 2019

Juan Guaido, self-proclaimed Venezuelan president and leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, said that both the opposition and the legitimate Venezuelan government would resume talks in Barbados. Guaido in January proclaimed himself as the rightful president of Venezuela dismissing President Maduro's 2018 re-election as a fraud, a move recognized by more than 50 states including the U.S.

The Pope says airstrike on Libyan migrants center is intolerable

July 08, 2019

He explained that Jesus taught his disciples the need for a "preferential option for the least", who should be given "the front row in the exercise of charity". At least 53 people died and more than 130 others were injured in the attack July 3 on the Tajoura refugee camp and detention center east of Tripoli.

Georgia: Dozens protest obscene statements against Putin on Rustavi 2 Channel

July 08, 2019

The ban on Georgian wine is also likely to become very painful as Russian Federation remains its main consumer, taking in 65 percent of its export. Giorgi Gabunia denounced Putin during the broadcast. Georgian officials, including President Salome Zurabishvili, condemned Gabunia's actions as a provocation against the country's interests. She had earlier angered the Kremlin by calling Russia "our enemy and occupier", following protests over the Russian MP Sergei Gavrilov's visit to the ...

Seagull covered in curry tricks rescuers into thinking it's an exotic species

July 08, 2019

The seagull was taken to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire, southern England, after being rescued by members of the public. Earlier this month, good samaritans rescued an "exotic", vivacious orange bird was rescued from the A41 in The UK.

Ukrainian president suggests meeting with Putin for conflict resolution

July 08, 2019

Relations between Ukraine and Russian Federation have been very stiff since Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014 and its assist for armed separatists within the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine - in a conflict that has killed 13,000 people.

DJ set to be first African in space killed in bike crash

July 08, 2019

However, his trip to space was not meant to be after he died after being hit by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle on Saturday. "It is with deep sadness that the Maseko family confirms that Mandla Maseko tragically passed away in a bike accident last night, July 6 2019", his business manager and close friend Sthembile Shabangu said in a media release.

Turkish lira weakens to 5.8125 after cenbank governor dismissed

July 08, 2019

The lira was down 1.7%, on course to post its biggest percentage fall since early April. The sell-off could have been worse if a dovish tilt among global central banks hadn't made investors so desperate for returns, according to Paul McNamara, a London-based investment director at GAM Holding AG.

Free climber caught scaling London skyscraper The Shard

July 08, 2019

The man was seen in the middle of a stunt at around 05:15 on July 8. A Met Police spokesman said, "Police were called at 5.15am following reports of a "free climber" on the Shard". Emergency services rushed to the scene but weren't needed. A rep for Real Estate Management, the company that operates the Shard, told The Telegraph , "Fortunately no-one was hurt by this unsafe activity".

USA vs Iran: Tehran foreign minister’s nuclear warning - ‘Deal built on mistrust!’

July 08, 2019

In reaction to USA sanctions, which have notably targeted its main foreign revenue stream in the shape of crude oil exports, Iran said in May that it would scale back its commitments to the deal. Trump responded: 'Be careful with the threats , Iran. "Iran continues the (uranium) enrichment to supply its (needed) energy", Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani said, addressing worshippers in Tehran on Friday.

Bosco Ntaganda, warlord known as 'Terminator,' convicted of war crimes

July 08, 2019

The long list of offenses includes murder, rape, sexual slavery, enlisting child soldiers, persecution, forcible transfer and deportation, pillage and intentionally directing attacks against civilians. The ICC first called for Ntaganda's arrest in 2006. Vignoli said thousands more victims in Congo still await justice. One alleged co-conspirator was Thomas Lubanga, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2012 after the ICC convicted him of conscripting child soldiers.

Pelosi dismisses clout of AOC, House progressives in 'Twitter world'

July 08, 2019

Now in her third term as Speaker, Pelosi made history again in January 2019 when she regained her position second-in-line to the presidency, the first person to do so in more than 60 years. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), such as unsanitary conditions, verbal abuse and threats that the migrants have experienced since arriving in the country, Yahoo News reported last week.

Saudi budget airline flyadeal picks Airbus jets over grounded Boeing MAX

July 08, 2019

Boeing said at the time: "While Flyadeal has been operating new Airbus A320s, the airline says it has selected the 737 MAX for the future". Airbus defeated Boeing again in a "battle for orders" at news emerged that Saudi Arabia's Flyadeal dropped the 737 Max jet maker for Airbus A320 planes in a $5.9 million deal that could have helped boost sales.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share gorgeous photos from Archie Harrison's christening

July 08, 2019

Thomas Markle has not met his grandson Archie . Royal fans gathered near Windsor castle on Saturday, some with banners and flags, despite the well-publicised private nature of the occasion. There have been rumors about the Sussexes embarking on a North American royal tour of Canada and the United States for quite a while, though plans were reportedly put on hold after Meghan's pregnancy was announced.

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