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Why We May Be Headed Toward a Government Shutdown

January 19, 2018

Patrick LeahyPatrick Joseph LeahyNSA spying program overcomes key Senate hurdle McConnell to Dems: Don't hold government "hostage" over DACA Nielsen acknowledges Trump used "tough language" in immigration meeting MORE (Vt.), the most senior Senate Democrat, blasted the newly unveiled House Republican funding bill Wednesday and said they would oppose it.

Meghalaya, Nagaland to go to polls on Feb 27

January 19, 2018

The CPI-M runs the government in Tripura while the Congress rules Meghalaya. The last date of filing of nominations will be on January 31, scrutiny of nominations will be on February 1 and last date of withdrawal of candidatures will be on February 3.He said election in all the three states have to be completed before March 5.

House Freedom Caucus getting behind bill to stop shutdown

January 19, 2018

The caucus didn't have enough members present to take a formal position against the CR at a meeting last night, but Meadows said the "general consensus" was against the measure. The continuing resolution still does not appear to have a path forward in the Senate. GOP leadership expects the funding bill to pass the House later Thursday, albeit narrowly.

Jordan and Israel defuse crisis over embassy guard shooting

January 19, 2018

The guard, who claimed self-defense, had received a hero's welcome in Israel, infuriating the Jordanians. The incident occurred during intense negotiations between Israel and Jordan related to the violence and tension surrounding the Temple Mount, of which the Jordanian Islamic Trust is the official custodian.

House passes stopgap spending bill, Senate fate uncertain

January 19, 2018

So the president tweeted about policy. House passage came only after conservatives secured a promise from House Speaker Paul Ryan that he would soon advance some type of legislation to bolster us military readiness, said Republican Representative Mark Meadows.

Amazon announces finalist cities for 2nd headquarters

January 19, 2018

Pennsylvania is one of only two states, along with Texas, to have two cities make the list. Los Angeles is the sole finalist on the West Coast, despite bids from major urban areas like San Diego, Portland, and San Francisco . The District, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland , are listed as three of the finalists. Become a subscriber for $5/month or even as little as $1.99/month, and you will become part of a strong community of readers that make all this possible.

You'll Need Verizon To Watch NBA League Pass On Phone

January 19, 2018

Users will be able to purchase NBA League Pass in the U.S.to view out-of-market live games on the Verizon platforms. The companies will allow users to purchase NBA League Pass in the US on Yahoo Sports and other Verizon media platforms and launch a new daily show featuring NBA highlights and commentary.

Amazon Narrows the List for New HQ

January 19, 2018

Elected officials here had pitched Belmont Park in Elmont, Heartland Town Square in Brentwood and the Brookhaven Airport in Shirley as possible Amazon HQ sites. "Under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, New York continues to attract top companies from all over the world to grow their business and create the jobs of tomorrow, and we look forward to building on this incredible momentum", Zemsky said in a statement.

To avert a shutdown, GOP must first figure out where Trump stands

January 19, 2018

The short-term bills have been used since September to delay the shutdown deadline, and defense hawks say that they weaken military effectiveness by leaving funding in limbo and simply maintaining last year's spending levels instead of increasing money to meet the military's needs.

Trump unveils 'Fake News Awards' winners, includes CNN, NY Times

January 19, 2018

Mr Trump announced earlier this month that he would bestow awards on the "most dishonest and corrupt media of the year", setting off alarm bells with free-speech advocates. According to the website, journalists were arrested 34 times previous year. Journalists were pepper sprayed, punched and kicked, beaten with batons and pipes, threatened with knives, and one local newspaper editor was even shot when a sheriff's deputy mistook his camera for a gun.

House GOP leaders push short-term funding plan as deadline nears

January 19, 2018

Trump said funding for the program should be part of "a long term solution", not the stopgap measure. Rank-and-file Republican congressman Jason Lewis made a more direct pledge. Trump tossed the issue to Congress to act before March. In the House, Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, R-N.C., left an evening meeting with Chief Deputy Whip Patrick T.

Can you pass Trump's test?

January 19, 2018

A weekly recap of the top political stories from The Globe, sent right to your email . Jackson has already increased the dosage of the Trump's cholesterol-lowering medication and recommended a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet , along with an exercise regimen.

White House Slaps Down Trump Health Conspiracy Theorists

January 19, 2018

And he says the IL senator is threatening prospects for a deal to protect certain immigrants. Some Democrats are threatening to vote against a budget deal unless it includes DACA protections. A spokesman for Democratic Illinois Sen. Trump wasn't apologetic and denied he was racist, said the confidant, who wasn't authorized to disclose a private conversation and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Homeland Security chief says DACA recipients won't be deportation priority

January 19, 2018

Nielsen testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that she does not recall Trump using that word. The exchange was the latest in the spat between Durbin and Trump over the senator's contention the president referred to African nations as "shitholes" and asked why America would want to accept more immigrants from Haiti.

Trump Takes Fresh Jab at Global Warming over Freezing East Coast

January 19, 2018

In any case, the USA is already getting a bit of that good old global warming . The former refers to short-term atmospheric conditions and discrete events like rain and blizzards, while climate refers to long-term weather patterns in a given area.

Missouri Governor Greitens Reschedules Tax Cut Tour

January 19, 2018

He released another prepared statement Tuesday asking for forgiveness. Tuesday, four GOP members of Missouri's legislature called for the Republican governor to step down. Greitens told lawmakers on Wednesday night that his plan will be "the boldest state tax reform in America". Conway's colleague, State Rep. Marsha Haefner (95th District, Oakville), agrees.

Major fire breaks out at Lower Parel's Navrang Studio, fireman injured

January 19, 2018

According to ANI , the structure is at a risk of collapse. The fire gutted down the dilapidated studio around mid-night and fortunately so far no casualties have been reported. It is said that the Navrang Studio located on the fourth floor was on flames. It means every officer must inspect six buildings a day without taking a single day's break.

Outside experts say Trump has serious heart concerns

January 19, 2018

A White House official told CNN in December that White House aides had hoped the infrastructure plan would have already gained traction with lawmakers by the time Trump delivered his first State of the Union address. Republican leaders say immigration legislation should move separately. Neither Graham nor Trump is deploying a "scorched earth" approach to one another - at least not yet, and at least not publicly.

Rain, maybe some snow on the way

January 19, 2018

The National Weather Service criteria for a white Christmas is at least one inch of snow on the ground at 7 a.m. December 25. Ladbrokes has reported a record number of bets on any part of the United Kingdom seeing a flurry on Christmas Day.

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSE:CP) Price Target Raised to C$222.00

January 19, 2018

Investors are sharpening their focus on shares of Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI). It has outperformed by 13.33% the S&P500. Therefore 40% are positive. Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) has risen 30.03% since January 16, 2017 and is uptrending. The company P/E (price to earnings) ratio is 19.84 and Forward P/E ratio is 18.4.

Capt Amarinder accepts Rana Gurjit's resignation, takes charge of his portfolios

January 19, 2018

Rana Gurjit had yesterday said that he resigned on moral grounds as the opposition had been trying to corner the chief minister by making false allegations against him (Rana) and was demanding his resignation. Asserting that he had submitted his resignation on "moral grounds", he maintained that his stand will soon be vindicated and eventually the truth shall prevail."Truth can not be suppressed for long, no matter how strongly and repeatedly a lie may be told", he said while adding that he ...

Brutal murder of Gujjar Girl in Kathua

January 19, 2018

However, her body was found under mysterious circumstances at her native village in Hiranagar Tehsil of Kathua district on Wednesday, which triggered agitation by the family and relatives. The girl, Asifa Bano, who belongs to bakerwal (shepherd) community, had gone missing a few days ago. The opposition MLAs asked the government to let the House know what progress has been achieved in tracing out the culprits to provide justice to the minority community girl.

Schools shut and hundreds of drivers stranded

January 19, 2018

Earlier, the Met Office issued an amber "be prepared" warnings of snow and ice for southern Scotland and Northern Ireland, with forecasters warning of "heavy squally showers of snow". Police Scotland has lowered its advice level to stage two - travel with caution - after there was "minimal disruption" during morning rush hour. A Met Office spokesperson said: "Travel delays on roads are likely, as are public transport cancellations".

Cincinnati loses bid for Amazon 2nd headquarters

January 19, 2018

Atlanta's suburb of Stonecrest offered 345 acres of industrial land to create a new city called Amazon , making Bezos mayor for life. Our submission resulted from a coordinated effort between St. "While disappointed San Diego/Chula Vista did not advance, we are not at all surprised", said Mark Cafferty, president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp.

GOP Senator Insists Trump Didn't Make 'Sh*thole' Comment

January 19, 2018

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who, like Perdue, was at the meeting, has publicly confirmed the comments were made, and called the derogatory remark "hate-filled, vile and racist". "Senator Durbin has a history of misrepresenting what happens in White House meetings, so perhaps we shouldn't be surprised by that". Perdue and Cotton had previously issued a statement saying they "do not recall the President saying those comments specifically".

Woman accused of murdering Air Force husband is back in Ohio

January 19, 2018

Friday. After years of fighting for her extradition, authorities brought Claudia Hoerig back to the United States, and she is now in Trumbull County jail. Ryan later added in a press release Claudia Hoerig "will finally face justice for her despicable act". Family members of Karl Hoerig could not be reached for comment late Wednesday night.

Turkey Says It's Planning To Confront US-Backed Kurds In Syria

January 19, 2018

The Turkish government has led the charge because it views the Syrian Kurds who form the backbone of the Syrian Defence Forces as terrorists, and an extension of the Kurdish insurgency raging in Turkey's southeast. For the second time this week, the Turkish military has attacked the YPG controlled Afrin Canton in northwest Aleppo , pro-YPG activists reported on Thursday, January 18, according to Al-Masdar News.

13 starving siblings found chained to their beds by their parents

January 19, 2018

The mother of 13 malnourished children who were found being held at a filthy, foul-smelling California home, some of them chained to furniture, was "perplexed" when deputies entered the residence over the weekend, a sheriff's captain said Tuesday.

Pakistan play 5th ODI against New Zealand to avoid whitewash

January 19, 2018

Fellow Stags new-ball bowler Seth Rance also returns to the Black Caps set-up after featuring in two of the three recent T20s against the West Indies, the 30-year-old joining the squad early in time for the fifth and final ODI against Pakistan in Wellington on Friday.

Trump Defends Himself Anew Against Charges That He Is Racist

January 19, 2018

Trump disputes some of the accounts of the Oval Office exchange reported by others in the room but hasn't denied using an expletive to describe African countries or the overall tenor of his comments. "When the commander-in-chief speaks or refuses to speak those words don't just dissipate like mist in the air they fester", Booker said. "This is a president that said things differently than clearly I would say them", he said Monday.

More wintry weather on the way for Cumbria

January 19, 2018

Temperatures are then forecast to plunge on Saturday night, to -6C in places like Braemar, -4C in Glasgow and -3C in Edinburgh. The warning said: "Snow showers will be heavy and frequent through tonight, gradually easing off during the early hours of Wednesday, with a further slow improvement expected through Wednesday daytime, as showers become less heavy and frequent".

Nigeria summons USA ambassador over Trump's 'shithole' comment

January 19, 2018

On Twitter , former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney criticized Trump's comments in the immigration meeting as "inconsistent [with] America's history and antithetical to American values" on Monday. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced they are boycotting Trump's state of the union address. They also were protesting Trump's assertion that the United States should instead bring in more people from countries such as Norway .

Puerto Rico School's Power Returns in Heartwarming Viral Video

January 19, 2018

These employees will be joining a wave of 1,500 additional workers who are traveling to the USA territory. The video shows young students, teachers, and staff screaming in delight, jumping with joy, and ringing bells to celebrate the return of electricity.

Maharashtra: At least 26 children fall ill after eating biryani at madrassa

January 19, 2018

Madrassa officials admitted the five worst affected children to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital last evening and some children were admitted to Thane civil hospital, initially. The Tehsildar visited the Nair Hospital Wednesday night and said the children were stable and out of danger and they would be discharged in due course, he said.

'Already Said Everything': Karti Chidambaram On Probe In Corruption Case

January 19, 2018

Mr Chidamabaram told reporters, "Whatever I have stated here has already been stated in all my petitions in the court". Karti Chidambaram was summoned by the agency to appear before the Investigating officer of the INX media case. The Chidambarams have denied all the charges against them and called the action by the agencies "political vendetta". On May 15, 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR against Karti Chidambaram on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, accepting gratification by ...

Newsweek, IBT Media news bureaus raided by law enforcement

January 19, 2018

Multiple sources told The Outline and the New York Post about the raid of the Newsweek headquarters. A company lawyer today told employees that the investigation is related to the "procurement of servers", and that no arrests or indictments have been issued.

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered in Paducah on his 89th birthday

January 19, 2018

Martin Luther King III, right, with his wife Arndrea Waters, left, and their daughter Yolanda, 9, center, during their visit to the Martin Luther King Jr ., Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, Monday. "When they come together and do the march and do the prayer breakfast and tie it up with this concert, I just think it's just how everybody can just come in and feel this sense of togetherness", Faison said.

Inauguration Day rioting charges against 129 people dropped

January 19, 2018

In all, more than 200 people were charged in connection with the protests. Prosecutors are continuing cases against 59 defendants. Twenty of them have pleaded guilty, and prosecutors previously dropped cases against another 20. The government will file individual motions to dismiss, without prejudice, the indictment against the remaining129 defendants whose cases remain pending.

What a Vikings win would mean for Super Bowl ticket prices

January 19, 2018

More than a million visitors are expected in the Twin Cities during the 10 days leading up to the game. Small cells bring the fiber connections and network densification needed to enable Smart Cities technology (like managing traffic flow) and the next generation network, 5G.

Carli Lloyd, Christen Press, Sam Kerr in NWSL blockbuster trade

January 19, 2018

Multiple sources confirmed to the Inquirer and Daily News the parameters of a three-team deal that also involves USA national team star forward Christen Press and Australian goal-scoring phenom Sam Kerr. She spent half of her final season with the club on loan at European power Manchester City. For the 35-year-old Lloyd, the move represents a homecoming.

Wigan ease by Bournemouth, advance to FA Cup fourth round

January 19, 2018

That looked all the more likely when they repeated what they had done in the original meeting and went ahead early. After playing out a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium, similar excitement was hoped for and there was an early breakthrough for the hosts through Sam Morsy .

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)- Major Tech Stock of Recent Trade

January 19, 2018

Volume is the basic fuel of the market since stocks move up or down in price only when shares are trading hands. Motorola Solutions Inc has a 12-month low of $76.92 and a 12-month high of $97.18. Cibc Bank & Trust Usa invested 0.08% of its portfolio in Motorola Solutions, Inc . This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.29%.

Woj says no truth to Anthony Davis-Celtics rumors

January 19, 2018

The Raptors and Cavaliers have left the door open for them to establish a great lead in the East, but that lead could disappear quickly if they are not able to win these kinds of games. In his team's second-straight overtime victory, he went 16-for-34 shooting and 13-for-15 from the free throw line for 45 points while also pulling down 16 boards, dishing out two assists, blocking two shots and posting a steal as well.

Video Assistant Referee branded a 'shambles' in Chelsea's FA Cup win

January 19, 2018

We won't show them too much respect". "Now we can focus on the league". "To be honest it's big disappointment, some of the lads are sitting with tears in their eyes in the dressing room", he told the BBC. Chelsea were reduced to 10 men when Pedro earned a second booking for a foul on Wes Hoolahan. Alvaro Morata was also given his marching orders for two yellow cards in quick succession in the final moments of the game.

DACA Troubles Could Put Spending Bill In Peril

January 19, 2018

The House voted by a near party-line 230-197 vote to approve the legislation, which would keep agency doors open and hundreds of thousands of federal employees at work through February 16. Also imaginable: lawmakers working over the weekend with a shutdown underway - watched by a public that has demonstrated it has abhorred such standoffs in the past.

Vehicle rams into Rio de Janeiro sidewalk, injuring at least 15

January 19, 2018

The driver is said to have tried to leave the scene, but was ultimately detained, according to officials on the scene. At least 11 people were reportedly wounded when a vehicle ploughed into pedestrians here at a popular tourist spot early Friday morning, Brazilian police said.

Met Office snow warning

January 19, 2018

Traffic Scotland closed parts of the motorway in Lanarkshire in both directions due to wintry conditions for a number of hours - with tailbacks stretching back for six miles. There are also a number of schools shut in East Ayrshire, Stirling, Falkirk and Perth and Kinross. It's pretty bleak out there in some places. A separate warning of ice will be in force from 3pm today until 11am on Friday in the Borders and northern England.

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

January 19, 2018

India has been developing its nuclear and missile systems in recent years amid increasing strategic competition with China. The missile's canister-launch version makes it deadlier because it gives the armed forces the requisite operational flexibility to swiftly transport and fire the missile from anywhere they want.

Ashleigh Banfield Trades Barbs Over Aziz Ansari Allegations

January 19, 2018

Yet, when I first read the account of the girl who has accused comedian and filmmaker Aziz Ansari of sexual misconduct, I immediately heard myself thinking, " she could have very well "chosen" to not go ahead with him". desiring someone who turns out to be trans, or being hit on by a gay dude). So this is what we've come to? "Your date got overly amorous". This is getting a little out of hand.

China 2017 Housing Sales Up 11.3% From a Year Earlier

January 19, 2018

It's also a slight uptick from a year ago, when the country's gross domestic product (GDP) was announced to have grown 6.7 percent in 2016, the lowest figure in decades. Although the accuracy of Chinese economic statistics is always subject to debate, the recently released numbers are still a positive sign for the Chinese economy.

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