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Donald Trump Flat Out Lies About His Reaction To Charlottesville

August 20, 2017

After the 11:30 a.m. call , Schwarzman was in touch with top White House aide Jared Kushner to inform him of the group's decision: the controversy had become too much of a distraction. Bob Corker of Tennessee said Thursday the president has not shown he knows "the character of the nation". He also noted that the white nationalist group of protesters had a permit.

Mall in lockdown amid reports of 'active shooter'

August 20, 2017

The mall at 11401 NW 12th St. was on lockdown as police officers scanned the area. The Florida Highway Patrol and the City of Doral Police Department were on the scene providing assistance as well. In one piece of footage, a police officer appears to carry a large gun while patrolling the mall. Some people barricaded themselves in stores. "As we were walking to the [parking garage] everyone just started running", Mangwende said.

Trump Says He Will Be Reaching Out to Mother of Charlottesville Victim

August 20, 2017

She also advised Mr Trump to "think before you speak". In a statement, the mayor said he was seeking to magnify Heyer's voice, as her mother asked. She suggested that anyone wishing to help should follow Heyer's example. 'I don't want to get involved.' 'They'll be annoyed with me.' 'My boss might think less of me.' I don't care. He said he was particularly struck by the diversity of the group gathered to mourn his daughter.

Will solve Kashmir issue by 2022: Indian Home Minister

August 20, 2017

In this backdrop of the overall environment, the hallow assertions based on pledge to solve the Kashmir problem by 2022 does not appear to be more than prophesies or guess work, Sharma said adding an attempt is being made to divert attention from failure of the government Kashmir front.

16m in Bangladesh, Nepal, India affected by flood: Red Cross

August 20, 2017

Meanwhile, Unicef in Bangladesh has started providing initial support to flood affected people in addition to the ongoing preliminary rapid assessment, said a press release yesterday. "The immediate situation is extremely desperate", Save the Children Director Mark Pierce said in a statement. In Bangladesh, floods are likely to get worse as swollen rivers from India pour into the low-lying and densely populated areas in the north and center of the country.

Durham, Duke protesters gather downtown in opposition of rumored white supremacist rally

August 20, 2017

There were no arrests. Four people who surrendered to authorities Thursday in connection to the vandalism of the Confederate statue in Durham appeared in court Friday morning. The Sheriff's Office has been gathering and reviewing information related to potential counter protests throughout the week. The sheriff said it's a three-week process to obtain a permit.

Statue Defaced as US Confederate Monument Protests Grow

August 20, 2017

Artists, historic preservationists and museum curators are watching the nation's Confederate soldier statues coming down and are torn about what should happen to them when they're no longer atop their pedestals. The Civil War is an incredibly complicated and sensitive subject. A career army officer, Lee didn't have much wealth, but he inherited a few slaves from his mother.

Britain, US to duel in team competition in London

August 20, 2017

Felix was also positive about the London Stadium, saying that " there is nowhere like it in the world for track and field ", and that the United States team " are really looking forward " to taking part in " The Meet ". "We are delighted to host Team USATF here in London, in an event that will excite spectators in the best athletics stadium in the world ". "The UK has passionate fans who love track and field".

Many locals going the distance to see total eclipse

August 20, 2017

A total solar eclipse is easily the most spectacular sight in nature when the sky suddenly darkens and the most handsome object in the sky - the Sun's shimmering corona - becomes visible for two minutes or so. It would be done to capture the solar eclipse as it crosses the country on August 21. "A lot of people are going to Nebraska and SC (to see the full eclipse )", said Tim Cruze, public information officer for the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.

Small airplane crashes near Madras airport

August 20, 2017

The single-engine, homebuilt Wheeler Express crashed near the Madras airport around 1:50 p.m., said to Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The Federal Aviation Administration says the small plane was approaching a central Oregon airport when it crashed near where people are gathering to view the solar eclipse, the Oregonian/Oregonlive reports.

Virginia Dem gov candidate calls for removing Confederate statues

August 20, 2017

One thing that struck me about these recent events is, 75 years after hundreds of thousands of young Americans of all backgrounds selflessly gave their lives fighting against the most frightening illustrations of Nazism and Authoritarianism this world has ever seen, how many young Americans are now standing among the white nationalists , communists and anarchists.

Soothing The Nation? Trump Struggles Like No Other President

August 20, 2017

President Trump lashed out early Thursday morning at fellow Republican Lindsey Graham, accusing the SC senator of a "disgusting lie" for saying the president drew a "moral equivalency" between white supremacists and those who protested them in Charlottesville .

Donald Trump Calls Out 'Publicity Seeking' Lindsey Graham Over Charlottesville Jabs

August 20, 2017

Heyer said is sublime and unbelievable, given the tragedy that has fallen on his family". "I was never one that was convinced that the president had the character to lead this nation, but I was certainly willing to stand by the president on critical issues once he was elected", said Clarence Mingo, a Republican state treasurer candidate in Ohio.

Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals

August 20, 2017

Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals are pitted against each other in an National Football League preseason matchup tonight. The Chicago Bears stumbled to a 3-13 losing record in the second year of the team general manager Ryan Pace rebuilding plan, but the Arizona Cardinals were a disappointing 7-8-1 streak, a season after winning the NFC West with a 13-3 winning record.

Machado's slam in 9th caps slugfest

August 20, 2017

Manny Machado hit a grand slam off Keynan Middleton with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, the third baseman's third homer of the night, to give the Baltimore Orioles a come-from-behind 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday .

Democratic Rep: Impeach Trump Over Charlottesville

August 20, 2017

Cohen is quoted in the statement as saying he thinks Trump should be removed from office because of his failure to unequivocally condemn "hateful actions by neo-Nazis, white nationalists and Klansmen following a national tragedy". The key question, at this point, might not be whether Republican members of Congress would support Trump's ouster. "Conviction requires two-thirds of the Senate and by my count there are already 12 [Republican] senators who have shown a willingness to take on ...

Heather Heyer's Mother Won't Take the President's Calls

August 20, 2017

From left, Marcus Martin, who was injured in the crash that killed his friend, Heather Heyer , weeps with fiancee Marissa Blair (l.) as Susan Bro (r.), sitting with Heather's father, Mark Heyer, becomes emotional during a memorial for Heyer Wednesday night.

Allergan PLC. (AGN) Shares Bought by King Luther Capital Management Corp

August 20, 2017

CT's portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. BidaskClub cut Allergan PLC . from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday. The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 18th will be paid a $0.70 dividend.

Sir Colin Meads 'extremely unwell' - family

August 20, 2017

The towering lock was an automatic selection during a golden era of All Black rugby, inspiring fear and admiration in opponents over a 55-Test career spanning 14 years from 1957-71. He was well enough in June to attend the unveiling of a 2.7m statue crafted in his honour in home town Te Kuiti. "Dad led a full life". Youngest daughter Shelley Mitchell said her father was a treasured member of the family.

Three CEOs quit Trump's business advisory panel in 24 hours

August 20, 2017

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has announced that he is leaving the American Manufacturing Council in the wake of USA president Donald Trump's delayed condemnation of a white supremacist march in Charlottesville , Va. Bring jobs back & LOWER PRICES!" Under heavy bipartisan pressure, Trump finally declared that "racism is evil" and singled out white supremacists and Ku Klux Klan for a violent rally in Charlottesville.

Bengal floods: Eastern rail to run 3 pairs of special trains

August 20, 2017

A damaged railway line in flood-hit Katihar district. According to the CPRO of the N R Railway, Pranab Jyoti Sharma, as per engineering estimate full connectivity can not be restored before 28th August, 2017. "Water is still above danger level in sections like Dalkhola-Telta-Sudhani Barsoi-Raiganj and Balurghat- Buniyadpur". "The Railway Board has directed all zonal railways to cancel trains running to and from the northeastern region until August 20 when the situation will be reviewed".

West Bengal: Explosions rock Kalimpong, 1 killed

August 20, 2017

A civic police volunteer was killed on the spot. "We do not have any such information of another blast in Lebong" stated Akhilesh Chaturvedi , SP, Darjeeling . If the blast had occurred during the day, its intensity would've caused a massive number of casualties. No individual or organisation has so far taken responsibility of the blast, but the police said top GJM leaders like Gurung, Prakash Gurung and Pavin Subba were prima facie suspects.

Mother of slain protester says she won't talk to Trump

August 20, 2017

The senator accused the president on Wednesday of drawing a "moral equivalency" between the white supremacists ralliers and the anti-racist counterprotesters. The nuanced statements reflect the party establishment's delicate dance. Democrats already are fundraising on the issue, with former President Barack Obama lending his name to a DNC email that urges recipients to sign up to "help Democrats defend our values and defeat bigotry at every level".

Percent Now Support Trump Impeachment

August 20, 2017

Among Republicans, 68 percent said Trump was accurate in blaming white supremacists and counter-protesters; just 10 percent of Democrats agreed. Overall, 55 percent of Americans disapproved of his response, while only 34 percent approved.

Trump tweet apparently cites debunked pig's blood military tactic

August 20, 2017

He negotiated with local Muslim leaders, accepted certain practices that conflicted with Western mores and built roads and hospitals to help modernize the region. "And for 25 years, there wasn't a problem. OK? Okay? Twenty-five years, there wasn't a problem", Mr Trump said. However, historians and fact checkers say there is no truth to the story.

Top celebrities share their disgust for Trump

August 20, 2017

Heather Heyer , 32, was killed in Charlottesville on Saturday when a suspected white nationalist drove his vehicle into a crowd protesting the far-right march. During an impromptu press conference in the lobby of his Manhattan skyscraper, he praised his original response to Charlottesville and angrily blamed liberal groups in addition to white supremacist for the violence .

40% of Americans want Donald Trump impeached

August 20, 2017

And the fiftieth person he said "You go back to your people and you tell them what happened". A divisive figure who shares Trump's "America first" instincts, Bannon lost his job on Friday. As Day Six of the White House reaction to Charlottesville wore on, some Republicans were sharpening their criticism of Trump. Many of those same lawmakers ultimately voted for Trump and rallied around his presidency after his stunning victory.

Lassa Fever : Kwara confirms one case of disease

August 20, 2017

Joshua Ogunyanda, the traditional ruler of the community, who thanked the commissioner for visiting the area in spite of the hard terrain, said that he ran to the Yagba Local Government when the disease broke out. "Government is committed to assisting the people irrespective of how remote their settlements may be". We are working together as a team to nip the disease in the bud.

Stephen Hawking criticizes British health secretary for 'cherry-picking' scientific evidence

August 20, 2017

Repeating criticisms made in an an open letter he co-signed in September previous year, Hawking accused Hunt of having "cherrypicked" research on the so-called "weekend effect". The exchange between Hunt and Hawking was widely covered in the media, and the health secretary received heavy criticism. The Health Secretary had previously relied on research that showed higher death rates at weekends when setting out his argument for a seven-day service, although the studies were not universally ...

Secret Service investigating senator's post

August 20, 2017

Maria Chappelle-Nadal's repugnant social media post suggesting the president should be assassinated, she must resign". Republican Lieutenant Governor Parson, who's demanding the Senate have her expelled, could be challenged about whether the move would violate her right to free speech.

Advisor Partners Raises Stake in Western Digital Corporation

August 20, 2017

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) traded up 0.87% during trading on Friday, hitting $83.20. About 212,677 shares traded. Gulf International Bank UK Ltd now owns 90,141 shares of the data storage provider's stock valued at $7,439,000 after buying an additional 5,000 shares during the period.

Coast Guard suspend search for 2 missing fishermen near Fairfield

August 20, 2017

McNamara said the two men were identified as Jose Cruz, 40, and Victor Paulino, 32, both of Bruce Avenue in Yonkers, New York. Officials said six people were fishing on the reef when the tide came up quickly trapping them all in the water.

Charlottesville Rally Organizer Issues 'Vile' Tweet on Victim

August 20, 2017

A social media user claiming to be Daily Stormer staffer Andrew Auernheimer said he hacked Kessler's account, although that has not been confirmed, the LA Times reported. Kessler tweeted. "Payback" is a morally reprehensible idea", Spencer tweeted . Another far-right figure who attended the event, Tim Gionet, who goes by the name Baked Alaska, also criticized the remarks.

Israeli forces shoot dead knife-wielding Palestinian teen

August 20, 2017

A photo of the Palestinian, named by local sources as Qutayba Ziad Zahran from the Tulkarm governorate, later circulated on social media. The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan and Palestine stressed Saturday the necessity of breaking the stalemate in the Middle East peace process.

Law Enforcement Officers Hold Rally For Colin Kaepernick in Brooklyn

August 20, 2017

At the end of the rally, they raised their fist and took a knee, much as Kaepernick did during the national anthem during the 2016 NFL season. He admitted not being a football fan, but said he felt it was important to support Kaepernick for his stance.

President Donald Trump sparks a firestorm about Charlottesville:Editorial Board Roundtable

August 20, 2017

Pressured by advisers, the president had softened his words on the dispute Monday, but returned to his combative stance Tuesday - insisting during an unexpected and contentious news conference at Trump Tower that "both sides" were to blame.

Kiran Bedi back to playing the police

August 20, 2017

Recently, to check how far is Pondicherry safe for women, she went pillion riding on a scooter at night. Bedi conducted a night round of the city not in a vehicle but on the pillion of a scooter. As pictures of the ride emerged there was criticism that neither she nor the rider was wearing a helmet. "Good job. But where is helmet?" As soon as she posted on Twitter, several users appreciated her step and provided their valuable feed back.

Mahakali actors Gagan Kang and Arjit Lawania killed in auto accident

August 20, 2017

The two were heading back to Mumbai after shooting for Mahakali in Umbergaon, Gujarat, where the sets of the show is located. This is truly shocking to know the two television stars Gagan Kang and Arjit Lavania passed away in a road accident on Saturday.

USS Indianapolis wreckage found in Pacific Ocean

August 20, 2017

The Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945, as it left Guam for Leyte - an island in the Philippines. The ship sank within 12 minutes, making it "impossible" to send a distress signal, or to put much of the ship's life-saving equipment to use.

Barcelona mourns as police step up hunt for driver of van

August 20, 2017

Spanish police say they've arrested four people in connection to terrorist attacks that killed 14 people and injured more than 100 others in and around Barcelona Thursday. Moussa Oukabir's older brother, Driss Oukabir, is reported to be one of those detained. Another three people have been identified but it is unclear whether they are still at large.

Spain launches manhunt for suspect in Barcelona attack

August 20, 2017

Raquel Baron Lopez posted a series of tweets in the aftermath of the attack as the family desperately tried to find him, but confirmed news of his death on Friday. A woman from Tongres in eastern Belgium, visiting Barcelona with her family, was killed , the Belgian foreign minister said. King Felipe VI of Spain and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy attended a remembrance at Catalonia Square for the victims, comprising citizens from at least 34 countries around the world.

Robert E. Lee Statue Vandalized in Dallas

August 20, 2017

Rawlings said police will be monitoring the park moving forward. "Taxpayer dollars should not support vestiges of racism, white supremacy and oppression", Felder said. Our news partners at The Dallas Morning News said vandals spray-painted "Nazis" on the statue. Stone statues of four leaders of the Confederacy sit at each of the pillar's four corners.

Laguna Beach Groups Hold Rally Against Racism Ahead Of Anti-Immigration Protest

August 20, 2017

Cota says the police department is anticipating "hundreds" at the Main Beach protest Sunday, including some splinter counter-protesters. As planned, the rally will start at Main Beach on Sunday, Aug. Sunday's anti-immigration rallying group, America First, is being organized by 29-year-old Johnny Benitez of Lake Forest, who says he doesn't anticipate violence at the rally, and doesn't support white supremacy but instead supports "white identity politics" and President Trump's immigration ...

French train evacuated amid reports of armed individuals at station

August 20, 2017

The station is now closed as passengers report being stranded on trains. The officials, who were not authorized to be publicly named, said no one has been reported hurt in the operation. However, local authorities have now released information saying that no shots were fired, but that there was a possibility that armed men were on board a train.

Minneapolis City Council to vote on new police chief

August 20, 2017

The city council approved interim police chief, Medaria Arradondo, to take over the role on a permanent basis. With the official approval, Arradondo becomes the first African-American police chief in Minneapolis' 150-year history. Arradondo said he is ready to help the city heal and move forward. The officer who shot Damond has declined to be interviewed by investigators. Arradondo has served throughout the department, including patrol, internal affairs and as inspector of the First ...

Neo-Nazis From Across Europe March in Berlin, Counter-Rally Underway

August 20, 2017

About 500 counter-demonstrators gathered nearby the parade in the Spandau district, separated by hundreds of heavily armoured police. The neo-Nazis are allowed to demonstrate under Germany's right to free speech and free assembly. That had prompted 64-year-old Jossa Bentja to join the counter-protesters.She said her own parents had been forced to live under the Nazis - and said she feared the "rats were coming out of the sewers".

US CentCom chief visits Pakistan as Trump weighs relationship

August 20, 2017

Later, the delegation visited the Army Public School (APS) in Miranshah and interacted with the students. Earlier, upon arrival at North Waziristan Agency, the delegation was received by Commander Peshawar Corps, Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt.

Greenville North State opens 2017 Little League World Series with ideal game

August 20, 2017

According to ESPN Stats & Info, it was the first ideal game in the LLWS since 2008 - when Mexico pitched it against Italy - and just the fifth overall since 1970. He gave way to Matthew Matthijs before Carson Hardee finished up. Matthijs looked particularly dialed in and struck out five batters in 2.2 innings while tossing 35 pitches.

Parrikar returning as Defence Min will unleash chaos: Uddhav Thackeray

August 20, 2017

According to the editorial, on one hand, PM Modi is trying to deal with both the challenges of Pakistan and China and on the other, Parrikar is showing down the defense ministry down and down. With Parrikar becoming the Chief Minister, he has to get elected to the Assembly within six months of taking oath. "Just so that this does not happen, the names of all beneficiaries should be declared in the legislative assembly", he said.

History made in Juventus-Cagliari

August 19, 2017

France midfielder Blaise Matuidi joined the fray late on for his Juve debut, fresh from his midweek switch from Paris St Germain. Mario Mandzukic has scored two goals in his last three Serie A games - as many as in his previous 11. But Dybala made no mistake in first-half injury-time, controlling Pjanic's brilliant quick ball over the top before firing past Cragno. Away side Cagliari finally tested the opposition in the 15th minute with Paolo Farago working Buffon with a fine ...

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