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Donald Trump Offers Nearly Incomprehensible Explanation For James Comey Tapes Claims

June 25, 2017

Trump had indicated back on May 17 that he might have recorded his conversations with Comey who he later fired. The president said Comey "did admit that what I said was right". "No. No. Next question", said Trump. In an interview with Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that aired Friday morning, Trump said of Pelosi: "I hope she doesn't step down".

Professor Says Otto Warmbier 'Got What He Deserved' in North Korea

June 25, 2017

A North Korean spokesman quoted by AFP news agency accused the United States of mounting a " smear campaign ". The US doctors had also said that Warmbier's severe brain injury was most likely - given his young age - to have been caused by cardiopulmonary arrest cutting the blood supply to the brain.

Mexico's Salcedo ruled out of Confed Cup

June 25, 2017

We're simply preparing ourselves for the game". Hosts Russia took a deserved 25th-minute lead through Aleksandr Samedov, but Nestor Araujo equalised for Mexico with a looping header on the half hour. We know what we need to do. Raphael Guerreiro remains with the Portugal team after a suspected fractured ankle suffered in the Russian Federation game turned out to be heavy bruising.

Rajnath speaks to Mamata over Darjeeling protest

June 25, 2017

How can they throw bombs at the national flag? "They are using the national flag for vandalism, which they can not do". I wonder what is the source of their power. "But we have to prepare ourselves", he said. "During GTA, the state government had promised that these youths would be absorbed in the state police force but nothing of the sort happened.

Trump, Saudi crown prince discuss Mideast peace

June 25, 2017

The decree also had bin Salman replace bin Nayef as deputy prime minister. Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton, said the king's decision was aimed at avoiding a power struggle between his son and Mohammed bin Nayef by setting the line of succession out clearly.

Seth Meyers slams the Senate GOP's 'cruel' healthcare bill

June 25, 2017

The " Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 ", the Senate's version of an ACA repeal and replace bill is slated to go to vote as early as this week. The estimate was released Friday by Arizona's Medicaid agency, which analyzed the effects of the legislation on the state health insurance program for low-income people.

North Korea denies mistreatment of United States captive Otto Warmbier

June 25, 2017

Pyongyang has denied allegations of torturing U.S. student Otto Warmbier , who was imprisoned in North Korea for more than a year and died days after returning home, the Foreign Ministry's official spokesman said, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Republicans Present Healthcare Bill: Top 5 Gainers

June 25, 2017

American Nurses Association President Pamela Cipriano holds up a list of essential health benefits as she discusses the effects of the proposed Republican healthcare legislation on families at a news conference. Four conservative senators expressed opposition but openness to talks: Sens. Four conservative senators-Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas, Mike Lee of Utah, and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin-announced they would oppose it without changes , which is more than enough ...

SNP MSP: Indyref2 plans cost party 'a lot of votes'

June 25, 2017

But Jackson Carlaw, Scottish Conservative deputy leader, said: "The SNP can not continue to bury its head in the sand about a second independence referendum". Davidson said the Prime Minister had said she would protect equality legislation when her concerns had been raised about dealing with the hardline Protestant party, which had objected to equal marriage.

Hotpoint freezer model behind Grenfell Tower fire investigated fearing further explosions

June 25, 2017

Documents from a number of organizations have been seized. She added that the refrigerator, which has a freezer on the bottom and refrigerator on top, has not been recalled. Such were their concerns after the tests that the information was immediately shared with government to disseminate more widely. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), almost one fire a day in the capital involves white goods, and its "Total Recalls" campaign has called on the Government, manufacturers and retailers ...

YouTube has 1.5 billion monthly viewers watching videos

June 25, 2017

The increasing emphasis of other social media platforms on video content has further pushed YouTube's use and with no considerable competition anywhere close the video platform will remain a dominant player for online video content. The company says that it developed VR180 alongside's Google Daydream VR team. These include Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis-St.

Trump Admin Gangs Up On Texas Border Towns Supporting Sanctuary Cities

June 25, 2017

President Donald Trump's administration filed a show of support Friday for a new Texas law against sanctuary cities - an issue that the president has already attempted to tackle with an executive order. "We look forward to working with DOJ lawyers to see that Senate Bill 4 is fully honored in Texas". Luis Roberto Vera, Jr. the national general counsel for the League of United Latin American Citizens, which is a plaintiff in the case, said the Texas law is discriminatory because it ...

Qatar Airways urges United Nations action against Gulf blockade

June 25, 2017

Qatar's normally bustling border with Saudi Arabia was deserted on Monday. The official said Sharif has already consulted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the issue. "I think it is about an orchestrated campaign against my country to pressure my country to change its active, independent foreign policy", he said. "Somalia is interested in continuing to sell their livestock to the Emirates and they also want the Qatari money", Weber said.

Tech titans meet in White House

June 25, 2017

However there is a week of working sessions and conversations about modernising the government's systems, cybersecurity, the H-1B visa programme, talent recruitment and other issues . "We have challenged ourselves to pursue change that will provide utility to Americans far beyond our tenure here", said Kushner . However, Elon Musk has pulled Tesla from the council in the wake of President Trump's decision to leave the Paris Accord - a decision that has been nearly universally condemned in ...

Mexico defeats Russian Federation 2-1 to advance to Confederations Cup Semifinals

June 25, 2017

Coach Juan Carlos Osorio says it will be the ideal opportunity to show that Mexican soccer has matured and reached a level at which it can succeed under the most hard circumstances. "After the game with Mexico, we had mixed feelings". We need to play with motivation. We had a chance to get a draw. Even a win won't see them advance to the semifinal - they've already been eliminated - but if they can somehow upset Portugal and potentially knock them out of the tournament, that would be ...

Officials say over 120 buried in China landslide

June 25, 2017

A landslide on Saturday morning in China's southwestern Sichuan province has buried the homes of around 100 people, according to the official Xinhua news agency, citing local authorities. "There's not a lot of vegetation", Chen said. The area is also prone to earthquakes, with the lack of mountainside trees meaning excess water does not get absorbed as easily.

Hillary Clinton: Republicans Will be "Death Party" if Obamacare Repeal Passes

June 25, 2017

Now it's the Senate's turn to feel the pressure. "No one knows the Senate better that Senator McConnell", White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Friday on Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom". "This bill that's now in front of the United States Senate is not the answer", Heller, a moderate who is up for re-election in 2018, said at a news conference in Las Vegas.

Remnants of Tropical Depression Cindy threaten USA southeast with flooding

June 25, 2017

By mid-morning its maximum sustained winds had weakened to 35 miles per hour and tropical storm warnings and watches were discontinued. Forecaster Jeff Morrow said the WAFB viewing area will still feel the impacts of Cindy as it continues to move inland Thursday along the Louisiana-Texas border.

Arab states demand that Qatar close Al Jazeera news network

June 25, 2017

The four countries severed ties with Qatar soon after a visit by President Trump to Saudi Arabia . The UAE is one of four countries that have cut ties with Qatar and on Thursday presented it with a list of demands to end the crisis.

Senate's version of health care plan is awful

June 25, 2017

Brian Sandoval in Las Vegas. And like the House bill , the Senate's legislation rolls back the Obamacare Medicaid expansion , which helped give insurance to more than 11 million people . Democrats have blasted the Senate bill , with some calling it " meaner ". McConnell wants the bill passed next week, still with no public hearings or opportunities for health care experts or advocates to have a say.

Senate bill's cuts to Medicaid would affect 3.6 million Floridians

June 25, 2017

In reality, the bill does little to repeal the regulatory aspects of what makes Obamacare "Obamacare". Perhaps in this hyper-partisan atmosphere in D.C., GOP lawmakers are less concerned with pleasing voters as they are with declaring the death of an Obama-era policy (again, this bill won't do that, but that's how they'll spin it).

US, Russia Continue to Inch Toward Confrontation in Syria

June 25, 2017

The strike comes amid tensions after a United States warplane downed Syrian jet, the first time the U.S. has shot down a manned aircraft since 1999. "This was a precautionary measure to allow the Coalition to assess the operational risk and the suspension has since been lifted".

Democrats need to cooperate on health care bill -- Arnie Roper

June 25, 2017

If you are a 27-year-old person who makes $70,000 a year and has no illness, this is a good bill for you. Trump said getting approval would require traveling a "very, very narrow path" but that "I think we're going to get there". "It may be a squeaker, but I have a lot of confidence in the ability and the maneuverability of McConnell", Lott said. Predictably, Democrats were firm in their opposition to the GOP bill.

City of Ferguson settles federal lawsuit with Brown family for $1.5 million

June 25, 2017

Apollo Carey , the city attorney for Ferguson , told the "St. Louis Post Dispatch " that the city's insurance company paid that amount "on behalf of multiple defendants". Brown's family reportedly declined to comment to the Associated Press on the settlement, so there's no word yet on how it will be spent. State law does require that the settlement amount be released, however.

More Than 140 May Be Buried After Landslide In Southwest China

June 25, 2017

More than 120 people are feared dead after a mountainside collapsed over a village in rural China . Almost 2,000 rescuers, including soldiers, frantically scoured through the mud and rocks to find survivors. According to the provincial government , 282 million cubic feet - more than 3,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools - of earth and rock fell from the mountain onto the town.

Trump Suggests His 'Tapes' Tweet Was To Keep Comey Honest

June 25, 2017

After the report , Trump tweeted that Comey had "better hope that there are no tapes" before he "starts leaking to the press". Only 27 percent of Americans approve of Trump firing Comey, while 46 percent disapprove, the poll shows. Looking past Trump's premise that with all the surveillance going on by intelligence agencies anything is possible, the smarmy host said Trump " admitted on Twitter that he didn't record and does not have tapes of conversations with Comey", before adding ...

North Korea accuses U.S. of 'smear campaign' over death of Otto Warmbier

June 25, 2017

The 22-year-old University of Virginia student was detained in North Korea for 17 months and died on Monday , shortly after he returned to the United States in a coma. Earlier this week, Donald Trump said Warmbier's death was a "total disgrace", adding that if he had brought home sooner "the result would have been a lot different".

Otto Warmbier: North Korea denies mistreating United States student

June 25, 2017

It's unclear how he came to be in that state. He called Warmbier's treatment a "total disgrace" and described the North Korean government as a brutal regime that doesn't "respect the rule of law or basic human decency". "He should have been brought home a long time ago", Trump said. Warmbier died Monday after his June 13 return to his home state of OH, where doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center treated him.

North Korea FINALLY reacts to claim it tortured United States prisoner

June 25, 2017

On Friday, North Korea denied torturing him in the state's first reaction since Warmbier's passing. Tillerson is actively considering whether to ban U.S.travel to North Korea, the State Department said Tuesday. "The smear campaign against [North Korea] staged in the USA compels us to make firm determination that humanitarianism and benevolence for the enemy are a taboo and we should further sharpen the blade of law", the spokesman added.

North Korea accuses United States of 'smear campaign' over Warmbier death

June 25, 2017

But the spokesman, whom state news did not identify, said that American doctors who flew to Pyongyang to evacuate Mr. Warmbier recognized that the North had "provided him with medical treatment and brought him back alive" after his "heart was almost stopped".

Saudi Forces Foil Terror Plot Against Mecca's Grand Mosque

June 25, 2017

The blast demolished the building, and its walls crushing a parked vehicle. A video showed what appeared to be a man's head lying among rubble from a collapsed structure. On Wednesday Prince Mohammed was ousted from his posts of crown prince and interior minister, replaced as heir to the throne by King Salman's son Mohammed bin Salman.

Bethnal Green fire: Building evacuated as flames spread

June 25, 2017

One person has been treated for smoke inhalation, according to police. "There was smoke everywhere, pouring out of every single window in the block of flats, and you couldn't see more than 50m down the road". "The brigade was called at 4.25pm". Bethnal Green Road has been closed as 78 firefighters tackle the blaze. "The cause of the fire is not known at this stage".

Mueller and Comey not as close as Trump and others suggest

June 25, 2017

But Comey said during his June 8 testimony before Congress that Trump's tweet did influence him, though not the way Trump suggests. We have known for some time the Russians actively meddled in our 2016 elections and did so to undermine USA democracy, discredit Hillary Clinton and to benefit former reality TV star Donald Trump .

Heller comes out against GOP health care bill

June 25, 2017

For the past seven years, Republicans have worked to repeal the landmark health reforms of Trump's Democratic predecessor Barack Obama . "This bill may change, but Republicans will only be putting lipstick on a devastating blow to Americans' health care", said Sen.

The images Saudi Arabia doesn't want you to see

June 25, 2017

Saudi Arabia recently named a new crown prince, one Mohammed bin Salman , and while the the king of the country issued a royal decree urging the public to swear allegiance to the new prince, he didn't mention anything specifically about fast food companies.

WaPo: Obama admin 'choked' on Russia, former official says

June 25, 2017

Some senior Obama officials lament that they did not do enough to stop Russian attempts to influence the 2016 election, The Washington Post reported Friday . A legal review of the cyberweapons, developed by the NSA, determined their use would be a "proportional" response (as required under global law) to a variety of scenarios involving Russian cyberattacks targeting, for instance, the next presidential election or the U.S.

Srinagar: Two terrorists holed up inside DPS, Sec 144 imposed

June 25, 2017

As per the report, the terrorists managed to flee after launching the attack on the CRPF jawans and are holed up near a school building in Srinagar . He, however, said the combing and search operation is going on. LeT spokesman, Dr Abdullah Ghaznavi its men attacked on the CRPF party. "There is no security lapse", ADG CRPF on firing on CRPF vehicle near Srinagar's Pantha Chowk.

Stephen Lynch: Reduce cost on health plans

June 25, 2017

Nonetheless, Heller's announcement underscores the scant margin of error Republican leaders must deal with. The first is that Mitch McConnell isn't just trying to get a bill through the Senate; he wants the Senate bill to be close enough to the House bill that a House-Senate conference will not be that hard - or indeed, can be avoided altogether by the House simply adopting the Senate bill, which would lop weeks if not months off the time needed to get a bill onto Donald Trump's desk.

Disabled protesters stage sit-in outside Sen. Mitch McConnell's office

June 25, 2017

She's being arrested for protesting ACA repeal outside McConnell's office. About Easterseals: For almost 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Protesters were organized by a group called ADAPT, which identifies itself as a nonprofit for people with disabilities. Easterseals urges the U.S.

Michael Reagan: I guess Donald Trump was right

June 25, 2017

The news peg for these recriminations, of course, is the Democrats losing Tuesday's special election for a House seat in Georgia. "It's clear, that I think, across the board in the Democratic Party , we need new leadership". Her win marked an impressive rebound from polling that showed her narrowly trailing her rival as the vote approached, and signalled that Republican disillusionment about Mr.

US House panel wants formal response from Trump on Comey tapes

June 25, 2017

Number one means that Trump nearly certainly won't be able to prove his claim that Comey lied about Trump's obstruction-y comments about the FBI investigation of Michael Flynn. Trump said the victory "was very big", adding "I think I helped a lot". "I would be very, very disappointed if she did". Warner says: "It's remarkable the president was so flippant to make his original tweet and then frankly stonewall the media and the country for weeks".

EXCLUSIVE Transformers: The Last Knight Interview with Isabela Moner

June 25, 2017

Music cues are played with in this film but they come out fairly flat although they did elicit a chuckle from some members of the audience I was in who also seemed to find some of the cussing amusing. Haddock says with a chuckle: "Well, he's said that before". But, for the record, I'd say we've reached the lowest point of the summer (and the series).

Young actress secures first class in SSC results

June 25, 2017

In " Sairat " Rinku was featured opposite her co-star Akash Thosar who has been recently seen in Mahesh Manjrekar's last release "FU". Rinku has successfully qualified Maharashtra Board 10th Class with 66 percent. It revolves around a teenage inter-caste romance which meets a tragic end. Burdened with superstardom at a very tender age, Rinku couldn't attend the Jijamata Kanya Prashala School, in Akluj, Solapur, and reportedly appeared for SSC as a private candidate.

Landslide Hits China Village; 100 Feared Buried

June 25, 2017

The landslide from a mountain engulfed a cluster of more than 40 homes and a hotel in the village of Xinmo at about 6 a.m., the government of Mao County in Sichuan province said. "There are several tons of rock" over the village, he told CCTV. Reports from the area said some people stuck under the mud and rock used mobile phones to call emergency lines.

How The Senate Health Care Bill Could Disrupt The Insurance Market

June 25, 2017

Even four of the most conservative senators - Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas, Mike Lee of Utah and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin - released a joint statement saying they would oppose the bill if it didn't include significant changes.

A tragic study of North Korea's hate

June 25, 2017

The 22-year-old student returned from captivity in North Korea with severe brain damage, due to an injury that apparently occurred shortly after he was sentenced in March 2016. Pyongyang said they arrested Warmbier as he was boarding his flight home because he had attempted to steal a propaganda banner. He was in a coma and died Monday .

Barack Obama calls Trumpcare 'massive transfer of wealth' from poor to rich

June 25, 2017

They said the measure missed delivering a GOP promise to Americans "to repeal Obamacare and lower their health care costs". "Because there are differences between the Senate and House bills, the House will either have to accept the Senate version or a conference committee will have to be formed in order to resolve the disagreements", explained Wendy Parmet , Matthews Distinguished University Professor of Law and director of the Center for Health Policy and Law at Northeastern.

Death toll from Pakistan attacks climbs to 85

June 25, 2017

Following the attack in Balochista, deadly twin suicide blasts killed dozens of victims and injured scores of others in Parachinar, the capital of northwestern Kurram Agency, local political agent Basser Khan Wazir said. In a statement, Al Alami said it had warned Parachinar's Shiite community "to stop staining your hands with the blood of Sunnis in Syria". Islamic militants have also carried out several attacks in the province.

10 dead, 60 injured as 2 blasts rock Parachinar

June 25, 2017

Twenty-one people, including five police and four military personnel, were also wounded in the incident. Pakistan has waged a long war with militancy, but security has markedly improved in the country since its deadliest-ever terror attack, an assault on a school in northwestern Peshawar in which Taliban gunmen left more than 150 people dead, majority children.

Scottish referendum in doubt after steep losses for SNP in United Kingdom vote

June 25, 2017

The night saw damaging losses for the SNP , which saw the Tories make gains north of the border despite the disastrous result for Theresa May . The party lost a total of 21 seats across Scotland, including that of SNP deputy leader Angus Robertson , and former party leader and SNP heavyweight Alex Salmond .

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