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Trump advisers seek to play down growing pardon row

July 26, 2017

One of Trump's attorneys, Jay Sekulow , said the president has not discussed pardons with his outside legal team. "There's nothing to pardon from". Sessions, who is now attorney general, had initially failed to disclose his meetings with Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during his confirmation process; when they were made public in news reports, he insisted he had met with Kislyak only in his capacity as a senator and had not discussed campaign issues.

Coleen Rooney finally addresses pregnancy speculation

July 26, 2017

This was especially timely as she recently said that she wouldn't rule out another child, saying: "I always wanted a big family". Shortly before she gushed about soaking up the sun in Portugal. You deserve the holidays just like anyone else. Coleen has come under scrutiny for her bikini body in the past and has been hounded by online trolls.

Driver due in court after deaths of 10 migrants from sweltering truck

July 26, 2017

A criminal complaint filed Monday against James Mathew Bradley Jr. also outlines the danger and cost of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally, including an expensive river crossing and protection payments to men with alleged ties to the notorious Zetas drug cartel.

Tranche of JFK assassination records includes testimony from KGB defector

July 26, 2017

Most of the documents were previously released with parts redacted, and 441 have never been released before. The documentary will also look at several aspects of Kennedy's 1963 assassination, including a sonic analysis of a dictabelt recording of police scanner chatter on the day of the incident.

InterContinental Hotel Moves To 24-Hour Cancellation Policy

July 26, 2017

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Venezuela: Vigil held in Caracas to mourn deaths of protesters

July 26, 2017

Millions took part in a one-day strike last week, where five people died in clashes. Critics say Maduro is trying to cement a dictatorship by pushing forward with the Constituent Assembly this Sunday. The unpopular leftist leader is pressing ahead with the vote for a Constitutional Assembly on Sunday despite the opposition of most Venezuelans, a crescendo of global criticism, and some dissent within his ruling Socialist Party .

Backstreet's back!... in a new "CMT Crossroads" special with Florida Georgia Line

July 26, 2017

Florida Georgia Line's 11 No. 1s on Billboard's Country Airplay chart include "Confession", "Sippin' On Fire", "Sun Daze", "Dirt", "Stay", "Round Here" and "Get Your Shine On". In 2013, the Backstreet Boys celebrated their 20th anniversary with the release of their latest album In A World Like This . The special comes on the heels of strong growth for CMT , which just notched its highest-rated fiscal 3rd quarter since 2014 with 14% year-over-year growth among Adults 18-49.

India should withdraw to end standoff: China

July 26, 2017

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has blamed India for sparking a border stand-off in the Himalayas by deploying its troops in Chinese territory and called on them to withdraw. The NSAs meet was in preparation for the BRICS Summit next month and not a platform to address border skirmishes, it said. The border row began when India stopped road construction by Chinese troops in Doklam last month, saying the area was Bhutan's and the road would endanger New Delhi's strategic interests.

First female Canadian world champion in swimming

July 26, 2017

Her time was 58.10 seconds, breaking a world record that stood for eight years. "I don't think it's really sunk in yet", Masse said in a conference call Tuesday. Masse said winning the bronze medal at last year's Rio Olympics gave her the belief to be world champion. Ledecky touched in 15 minutes, 31.82 seconds - more than six seconds off her world-record pace from the championships in Kazan two years ago, but clearly conserving energy for her second race of the night.

Ryan: Special Counsel Mueller 'Anything But' a 'Biased Partisan'

July 26, 2017

While explaining her mild disapproval of Trump's commentary on the Russian collusion probe, Collins hinted that she knew how impatient Trump must feel about the probe. Trump told The New York Times in an interview last week it would be out of line for the special counsel to investigate his and his family's financial records as part of the probe.

Pharmacologists Ask US Supreme Court To Block Ohio Execution

July 26, 2017

Fifteen pharmacology professors have filed a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court arguing to stop Wednesday's scheduled execution of a condemned child killer from Akron. "The most significant issue is the state's own failure to act on needed changes to the death penalty system". "Yet none of the most consequential recommendations have so far been adopted, allowing the serious, systemic problems inherent in Ohio's capital punishment laws and practices to continue".

Netanyahu condemns Palestinian stabbing attack

July 26, 2017

On Saturday, 23-year-old Yousif Kashour was shot and fatally wounded near the Jerusalem village of al-Eizariya, as occupation forces continued to use live fire, tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets against those protesting Israel's moves to tighten control over al-Aqsa.

Palestinians demand all gates open at East Jerusalem's shrine

July 26, 2017

It said the new, unspecified, measures, costing 100m shekels ($28m), would be put in place over the next six months. These measures ignore Muslims' right to worship and disregard the holiness of al-Aqsa, causing tensions to increase further, he said.

Ugly Road Rage Incident In Sydney's West

July 26, 2017

A driver filmed the altercation, which was shared on social media. Police are yet to receive any formal complaints over the incident. The footage shows two men approaching a stationary vehicle with P-plates and gesticulating angrily at the driver.

Trump's controversial remarks to Boy Scouts follow invitation from AT&T's Stephenson

July 26, 2017

The President's attendance at the annual National Scout Jamboree is a tradition that stretches back almost 80 years. Trump's Boy Scout speech had the feel of a third world authoritarian's youth rally. "The invitation for the sitting U.S. President to visit the National Jamboree is a long-standing tradition and is in no way an endorsement of any political party or specific policies".

Arron Afflalo agrees to 1-year deal with Magic

July 26, 2017

A year ago in Sacramento, Afflalo produced 8.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game. Afflalo, 31, previously played two years for the Magic during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. This would be the second stint Afflalo will have with the Magic during his ten years in the National Basketball Association. Aaron Afflalo has finally found a new team to play for in the upcoming National Basketball Association regular season.

European Union to help Turkey to fulfill 5 conditions for visa-free regime

July 26, 2017

Ankara has sought to limit fallout from the row, dropping a request for Germany to help it investigate hundreds of German companies it said could have links to terrorism. The EU Commissioner said the negotiations with the Turkish side will be very harsh. Mogherini admitted that "Turkey is and stays a candidate country".

David Davis is favourite to take place of Theresa May

July 26, 2017

And an article this morning said grassroots activists have told Mrs May she must consider quitting before Christmas amid concerns her leadership instability is undermining Brexit. "If she has a quiet summer and there are no crises and things are not mismanaged then she might be able to cling on beyond conference, but that is still a big if", a former minister was quoted as saying.

Israel removes metal detectors from al-Aqsa compound

July 26, 2017

Following the conversation, the Israeli Embassy staff, including the security guard who had killed two Jordanians after being attacked by one with a screwdriver, returned to Israel from their base in Jordan. He acknowledged that as a member of the Cabinet he bore "collective responsibility" for the initial decision. He told Israel's Army Radio on Tuesday that the removal marks a "fixing of a previous mistake".

RJD denies rift in the 'Grand Alliance'

July 26, 2017

RJD made it clear that Tejashwi will not resign as he is only accused till now and nothing has been proven yet. "Nitishji has perhaps never faced such an embarrassing situation in his entire political career when his integrity and clean image is being questioned", JD (U) secretary general K C Tyagi told TOI as suspense mounted in Patna about the options Nitish can use to head off the threat to his image.

Gov. Cooper meets with leaders about GenX

July 26, 2017

Chemours' new water discharge permit is pending, Cooper said. "I assure you that I do not". There will be a new permit draft released to Chemours preventing the release of GenX into the water supply. "We're seeing those levels come down and that's why I'm comfortable saying that folks can continue to drink the water". Chemours said last month that it would remove and safely dispose of wastewater that contained GenX generated at the Fayetteville plant; the negative headlines have not ...

First LGBTQ fighting unit forms to combat ISIS in Syria

July 26, 2017

The Queer Insurrection and Liberation Army is pushing back against these atrocities. The Queer Insurrection and Liberation Army, or TQILA (pronounced "Tequila"), is now fighting alongside Kurdish forces in Syria, the group announced Monday, according to Newsweek .

Israeli security cabinet: No decision on Jerusalem holy site

July 26, 2017

Israel's security cabinet chose to remove the metal detectors at entry points to the shrine, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount. Muslims take part in a protest against Israel's new security measures at the entrance to the al-Aqsa mosque compound, in Gaza City July 21, 201. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared an end to all cooperation - including security - with Israel, in what many believe to be dramatic, but unrealistic.

Israel to replace metal detectors in Jerusalem with smart surveillance

July 26, 2017

The crisis was triggered by a shooting on Sunday in which an Israeli embassy guard killed two Jordanians after one attacked him with a screwdriver. "The security cabinet accepted the recommendation of all of the security bodies to incorporate security measures based on advanced technologies (smart checks) and other measures instead of metal detectors", Israel announced early on Tuesday.

Clashes leave 57 Palestinians injured in Jerusalem

July 26, 2017

Palestinians view the new security measures as Israel asserting further control over the site. Muslim worshippers hold firm in their resolution to not enter the compound while the metal detectors remain in place as concerns rise over a possible escalation of the situation.

Erdogan says Muslims won't remain silent on Jerusalem crisis

July 26, 2017

Erdogan called for calm and said attacking places of worship was "a big mistake". At an earlier meeting on Sunday, the Israeli police presented a technological alternative to the metal detectors with sophisticated cameras combined with facial recognition software.

Waqf to meet for discussions on removal of Temple Mount metal detectors

July 26, 2017

The Palestinian man who illegally entered Petah Tikva from the West Bank on Monday morning and stabbed an Arab Israeli whom he misidentified as a Jew acted alone, police said, adding that the attack has resulted in heightened security at all West Bank checkpoints.

Trudeau: NAFTA dispute resolution system is essential

July 26, 2017

The first round of NAFTA renegotiation talks is slated for August 16 and a deal is expected to be reached quickly as Mexico doesn't want the talks tied up in its presidential election taking place next July. Daniel Ujczo, a Columbus, Ohio-based trade lawyer at Dickinson Wright, said the Trump administration heard from some influential constituencies - most notably the US lumber industry - about the need to scrap the dispute-settlement scheme.

New Jersey Ups Smoking Age

July 26, 2017

When the law takes effect November 1, New Jersey will become the third state (after Hawaii and California) to embrace the higher age limit. "My mother died from the effects of smoking, and no one should lose their life due to any addictive substance", the governor commented.

Teens Charged in Death of 17-Year-Old Boy

July 26, 2017

Prince George's County police identified the suspects as 18-year-old Kalik Johnson of Laurel, Maryland; 18-year-old Kylah Nettleton of Severn, Maryland; and 17-year-old Darius Johnson of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Police have not said what was being exchanged nor what led to Khoury being shot. Johnson is being charged as an adult, and all three teens are being held without the possibility of bail, police said.

Police shoot dead six people in a year

July 26, 2017

IPCC chair, Dame Anne Owers, said that the figures should be "treated with caution", pointing out "the numbers involved are relatively small, and it is not clear whether year on year variations are a spike or a trend". And a lot of them, according to new figures, were bystanders or passengers. The report revealed 11 of those who died in or following police custody were known to have a link to alcohol and/or drugs, while eight had mental health issues, as did 40 of the 55 people who died by ...

Boy dies after HS football workout in Grand Ledge

July 26, 2017

A medical examiner is reviewing the death of a Grand Ledge student who died Monday during a football workout in the high school's weight room, school officials said today. Cast and crew for WKAR's "Curious Crew" said their hearts were "broken" to learn about Everson's death. The school district tells our Lansing sister station WLNS that freshman Everson Guild was participating in weight training when he collapsed and lost consciousness.

Tallahassee Ranked In The Top 10 For Most Educated Cities

July 26, 2017

WalletHub did the study to see where the most educated Americans are putting their degrees to work. The results are in: out of 150 metropolitan areas studied, St. Note these rankings are out of 150 cities with one being the most educated and 150 being the least educated. The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area came in at number 78 on the list, beating out other cities like Los Angeles and Toledo.

Death penalty for Pandher, Koli in Pinki Sarkar case

July 26, 2017

The Nithari horror, in which victims were raped, killed and the corpses cannibalised, sent shockwaves and stirred the collective conscience of the country. However, after taking stock of arguments from both sides the court awarded death sentence to both the accused persons. Koli has been sentenced to death for six other murders related to the house, and faces similar charges in nine more instances.

Venezuela's opposition party calls for two-day strike

July 26, 2017

The country's corrupt socialist government, headed by Nicolas Maduro , has been unmoved by the unrest, the suffering of its people and even a referendum last week in which millions of people demonstrated their dissatisfaction with the regime.

What's the issue with metal detectors in Jerusalem?

July 26, 2017

At a meeting attended by Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab, the chairman of the Waqf, the Islamic authority in charge of Al Aqsa, Sheikh Mohammed Hussein, the mufti of Jerusalem, and Sheikh Ekrema Sabri, the chairman of the higher Islamic Council, which has jurisdiction over Muslim religious matters in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank, it was decided that worshippers should continue refusing to attend prayers at Al Aqsa.

Several injured in crash involving bus and pickup

July 26, 2017

Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. All the workers injured were over the age of 18, police said. Police said the truck was traveling eastbound when it collided with the bus.

Cabinet votes to remove metal detectors from holy site in Jerusalem

July 26, 2017

Israel's security cabinet announced early Tuesday it would remove the metal detectors and use "sophisticated technology" instead. The Islamic Waqf, the Islamic Endowment from Jordan charged with protection of the al-Aqsa mosque compound, said it would not be satisfied until "all manifestations of aggression by the Zionist occupation are removed and the situation returns to what it was like before July 14", the day three Palestinian gunmen were shot dead after shooting and killing two ...

Temple Mount crisis: Israel decides to remove metal detectors

July 26, 2017

The Israeli measures added new tension to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that has lasted for decades, since the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem , in the 1967 war. Israeli police said they were investigating the charge. In a phone call on Monday night, Jordan's King Abdullah and Mr Netanyahu discussed the crisis surrounding the holy site and the incident at the embassy.

Two in custody after police chase

July 26, 2017

The suspect is on foot armed with a silver handgun. Police spotted the vehicle, and attempted to pull it over, but the driver accelerated. Authorities are looking for an armed suspect in the Rose Hill Road area in Butler County. Rosewood and arrested. Davidson said the man would be booked for aggravated assault, kidnapping, felon in possession of a firearm, felony traffic charges and parole violations.

Israel Removes Metal Detectors From Around al-Aqsa Mosque

July 26, 2017

Jordan is the Muslim custodian of the site that is also holy to Jews. Muslim worshippers have stayed away from the sacred compound since Israel installed metal detectors there last week. Over the past week, all men under 50 were prevented from entering, and anyone wanting to pray was forced to go through a metal detector. "In a phone call on Monday night, Jordan's King Abdullah and [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu discussed the crisis surrounding the holy site and the incident ...

Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE) Market Cap To Touch $10.39B

July 26, 2017

The stock now has a Market Cap of $87.50B. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.57, for a total value of $132,418.71. (NYSE:AVB), its shares were trading at $189.16 a retreat of $-1.99, on the trading floor. Wells Fargo Com Mn reported 0% stake. Over the last five days, shares have faced -0.85% losses and now is up 5.15% since hitting its 200-day moving average of $27.02.

Putin, Iraqi Vice President Maliki Meet Near St. Petersburg

July 26, 2017

During a meeting with Iraq's vice president near Saint Petersburg Tuesday, Putin said the situation in the Middle East is complicated, but the two countries must work together.

'Grand Theft Auto V' Update Brings New 4v4 Mode, Vehicles and Races

July 26, 2017

New multiplayer modes, classic cars and premium races are coming in the next wave of updates to Rockstar Games' long-running Grand Theft Online game. If the juggernaut dies, the power-up will drop and the teams will have to start fighting again. With the arms trade thriving across the state, Ammu-Nation is looking to shift some overstock with a huge sale on dozens of weapons, from the Combat MG to the Heavy Sniper.

Brown: Cap-And-Trade Bill Signing Is Key Milestone In Climate Fight

July 26, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO ― California's milestone climate change program was officially renewed Tuesday when Gov. While the state Senate and Assembly narrowly passed the bill last week, it had faced pushback from both liberals and conservatives in the fraught lead-up to the vote.

John McCain enjoys hike outside Sedona with friends, daughter

July 26, 2017

Despite mass confusion about what exactly Republicans are trying to enact, and serious doubts as to whether they have the 50 votes needed to begin debate, Mitch McConnell announced the Senate will vote tomorrow on a motion to proceed to consideration of the American Health Care Act.

Israel just blocked 3 Jews from entering because they support BDS

July 26, 2017

She added, "I'm heartbroken and outraged". Israel's BDS ban includes those who have endorsed boycotts of products from Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian land in violation of worldwide law and longstanding official USA policy.

Missing RCMP grenade launcher has been found

July 26, 2017

RCMP say the non-lethal grenade launcher and other missing items have been found. Mounties said a member of the public found the equipment near where they believed it went missing. An immediate search of the area was conducted, but the items have yet to be located. "Officers have connected with them and confirmed that all missing items have accounted for".

Man tried to lure girl outside of Haines City Publix, police say

July 26, 2017

Collins then asked the girl if she wanted his phone number before her mom, who heard the exchange, insisted he leave. Collins was pulled over a short time later and arrested on charges of luring/enticing a child, police said. When adults started yelling at him after noticing his suspicious behaviour, he went back to his camper van and left the area, police said. Police said the suspect said it was a misunderstanding and that he had not touched the girl, WFTV reported.

Delhi cop caught masturbating in front of female constable, suspended

July 26, 2017

The Delhi police have filed an FIR against one of their colleagues for getting drunk and allegedly masturbating in front of a woman constable at a police training college in city's Jharoda Kalan. The 22-year-old victim, who works for a child rights NGO, was about to travel to Nashik by an express train when the incident took place. But as soon as she reached closer to where he was standing, he pulled his pants down and started masturbating while looking at her, the police said.

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