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Judge: Mueller can prosecute Manafort

May 16, 2018

Manafort is scheduled for trial in DC in September. Manafort had argued that Mueller had exceeded his authority because the case was unrelated to Russian election interference. None of the charges relate to allegations of Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates, the main thrust of Mueller's public appointment order.

Greitens invasion of privacy case dismissed, Gardner seeking special prosecutor

May 16, 2018

The defense argued that Gardner was aware that one of her investigators had committed perjury and mishandled key aspects of their investigation. Prosecutor drops privacy invasion charge... Rep. Jay Barnes, R-Jefferson City, told reporters that they've issued a subpoena to Greitens' advisor Austin Chambers, and to the groups Greitens for Missouri and A New Missouri, via attorney Catherine Hanaway.

NYC lawmakers call for end to marijuana arrests

May 16, 2018

The move, aimed at reducing the racial disparity in marijuana prosecutions, the office said in a statement, will allow room for "limited exceptions" related to public safety, but is still expected to reduce marijuana prosecutions from about 5,000 a year to just 200.

Sena chief dares BJP to conduct free, fair LS polls

May 16, 2018

As votes for the Karnataka elections were counted and the BJP seemed set to emerge the single largest party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray agreed with Uddhav Thackeray. However, in what could have been a classic win for the BJP in Karnataka, its hopes suggestively came crashing down as Siddaramaiah, on behalf of the Congress , confirmed that he will support the JD (S) so as to form an alliance in case of a hung assembly.

Dog saves buddy that fell into pool

May 16, 2018

My hero. Please no back lash jay was in house for few minutes and they must have come thru fence. "Smokey can swim just not well", Laurie Becerra wrote on Facebook. He swims right under Smokey and pushing him with his body, allowing Smokey to put his front paws on the edge of the pool and, finally, he gets out of the water.

Blake Farenthold Says He Won't Repay $84000 Sexual Harassment Settlement

May 16, 2018

Former Rep. Blake Farenthold , R-Texas, who resigned in the aftermath of a sex harassment settlement, said Tuesday he will not reimburse taxpayers for the $84,000 in public funds used to resolve the 2014 lawsuit, ABC News reported . Politico revealed in December that the congressman told an aide he had "sexual fantasies" and "wet dreams" about her. According to CNN, as of January he had not yet signed the promised check because he was waiting to see what changes-if any-the House would ...

Parents of Students Killed in Parkland Shooting Will Run for School Board

May 16, 2018

There was no excitement or celebration when Lori Alhadeff and Ryan Petty filed their candidacy papers Tuesday morning to run for Broward County School Board. "There is a lot more to do, and that's why I'm filing to run for school board, so I can have a seat at table, so I can represent parents all over the district who deserve to have their children come home to them every afternoon after school", Petty said.

Passenger boat capsizes in the Godavari, 25 missing

May 16, 2018

Locals suspected that huge wind turned the boat around causing in its sinking. Around 10 people, including four crew members, swam to the shore and alerted officials about the accident, after which two 35-member-strong NDRF teams and 90 SDRF personnel were pressed into service for search and rescue operations.

Here's A Tesla Towing A Qantas Dreamliner

May 16, 2018

Well, until Tesla managed to. A Tesla Model X P100D towed a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making it the the heaviest tow by an electric production passenger vehicle to date. It's also not the first time that Qantas used an electric vehicle to tow one of their planes. Tesla, a popular American electric auto maker is well known for achieving something extraordinary.

West Bengal panchayat elections: Repoll ordered in 568 booths

May 16, 2018

This is serious. A land as great as West Bengal has to see such sights, it is unfortunate. "All political parties, including civil society and judiciary, must play an active role to strengthen the democratic spirit", he added. Opposition parties have accused the TMC of unleashing "a reign of terror and destroying democracy". Several attempts to rig the election process were also reported across the state as miscreants poured water into ballot boxes or set them on fire.

WWE Raw: Watch the best moves here

May 16, 2018

Reigns demands to be put into the match but Angle turns him down. No longer the Miztourage and now calling themselves the B-Team, Dallas and Axel managed to defeat Breezango in the ring and start a journey towards eventually facing Bray Wyatt and Woken Matt Hardy for their tag team gold.

Kochi NIA court convicts 18

May 16, 2018

The court found 18 of the accused guilty while 17 others have been acquitted for lack of evidence. The trial commenced in January previous year and 33 accused persons lodged in prisons in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bhopal and Bengaluru were produced through video-conference, while the remaining two accused were produced in person.

Taraji P. Henson engaged to National Football League player Kelvin Hayden

May 16, 2018

Taraji dished on her dream wedding, saying, "I don't want stress". The loved-up couple only went public with their romance in December past year, but at the time, Taraji admitted she was thrilled to have found love with Kelvin, 34. Taraji is also mother to son Marcell , who turned 24 over the weekend, from her relationship with late high school sweetheart William Lamar Johnson .

U.S. sanctions head of Iran's central bank

May 16, 2018

The United States has imposed sanctions on the governor of Iran's central bank, accusing him of providing support for terrorist activities. Valiollah Seif was blacklisted by the Treasury Department for allegedly moving "millions of dollars through the worldwide financial system" in support of the IRGC's Quds Force (IRGC-QF).

12 killed in Varanasi flyover collapse

May 16, 2018

I pray the injured recover soon. Since the road had not been blocked to commuters while construction work was on, at least 20 vehicles were crushed, including a bus and six cars. As per the information given by the NDRF team, 7 injured were rushed to district hospital. Formed committee to look into the incident, report to come in 48 hours.

European Union still providing illegal subsidies to Airbus

May 16, 2018

After examining this case for more than a decade, the WTO has determined the European Union must end its unfair business practices and remedy the ongoing harm caused by the illegal subsidies. Boeing's top executive appeared to praise the ruling, and said it was time for "all parties" to work for "the mutual health of our industry". "The commercial success of products and services should be driven by their merits and not by market-distorting actions".

Ramadan delayed as new moon not sighted

May 16, 2018

Salisu Shehu , Deputy Secretary-General of the Muslim apex body, said: "Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee, NMSC, the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1439 AH immediately after sunset on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 equivalent to 29th Sha'aban 1439 AH".

The Education Department dismantled the team investigating for-profit colleges

May 16, 2018

That year, for-profit colleges dominated the list. In the 2016 documentary A Subprime Education , building on its reporting in the 2010 documentary College, Inc , FRONTLINE investigated allegations of fraud and predatory behavior in the for-profit college industry.

Scottish parliament refuses consent for Britain's European Union withdrawal bill

May 16, 2018

In the case of the EU Withdrawal Bill the UK Government has been clear it will not remove clause 11 from the legislation, despite protestations from Scottish ministers that measures in this will constrain Holyrood's powers for up to seven years.

Iran, EU try to save nuclear deal

May 16, 2018

Major European powers sought Tuesday to keep Iran committed to a deal to prevent it from building a nuclear bomb despite deep misgivings about Tehran's Middle East politics and President Donald Trump's vehement opposition. European diplomats have sought to play down expectations of yesterday's meeting. Mr Johnson added: "We will be looking at all the ways we can come up with to protect legitimate United Kingdom and European businesses who may want to trade with Iran, who do want to trade and ...

Blue Demons Draw Penn State in Gavitt Tipoff Games

May 16, 2018

The Gavitt Tip-off Games is part of the Huskers' non-conference slate which will also feature two games in Kansas City for the Hall of Fame Classic (Texas Tech, USC and Missouri State), a ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup (opponent and location TBD) as well as the annual matchup with Creighton.

US, UAE ink deal to ease ME3/US3 tensions

May 16, 2018

The governments also understood that financial transparency was best served when airlines issue annual financial reports audited in accordance with internationally-recognized accounting standards. "Today's announcement confirms business as usual by validating all of the rights and benefits -including "Fifth Freedom" services - of the 2002 Air Transport Agreement between the two countries, " he said.

Wynne, Ford and Horwath charged up about Hydro One board decision

May 16, 2018

The utility company's Annual General Meeting will be held today in Toronto and in a Management Information Circular released ahead of the meeting, the document reveals that the part-time board voted in favour of bumping up their salaries from $160,000 per year to $185,000 per year, effective at the start of this year.

Rachael DelTondo, 32-Year-Old Teacher Fatally Shot in Aliquippa

May 16, 2018

The death has stunned neighbors in the quiet neighborhood and police are hunting for clues to the identity of the killer. According to Beaver Countian , DelTondo received multiple death threats, adding that she was warned at least once that she would not live to see the end of the year; DelTondo also confirmed that she reported the threats to authorities.

At 70 per cent turnout, Karnataka's on a high

May 16, 2018

A higher turnout is often seen as a vote for change, but exit polls have sent out mixed signals. "So, Dear party workers, supporters & well-wishers, don't worry about exit polls". It appears that incumbents are unable to turn out their voters who are either unconvinced or complacent. The DEC, the EC said, submitted that the available material including EPICs, and survey reports in large scale do suggest a design to induce the voters in a particular manner at the level of parties.

Influential guitarist Glenn Branca has died, aged 69

May 16, 2018

She added: "Despite his gruff exterior, he was a deeply caring and fiercely loyal man". In Boston, he founded an experimental theater group, and he composed experimental music for the group's productions. In the late "70s, Branca moved to NY, where he and his fellow experimental theater artist Jeffrey Lohn formed the no wave band Theoretical Girls , which only released one single but which stayed together until 1981".

LePage among governors backing President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

May 16, 2018

Trump has invited LePage to the White House over the first year of his time in office. "The President's firm stance against nuclearization, coupled with his willingness to engage one-on-one with Pyongyang, has succeeded in opening new avenues of cooperation, friendship and unity between the two Koreas - and the rest of the world".

Best senior prank ever? Wisconsin school, police laud graduating jokers

May 16, 2018

Senior class prank season tests the patience of the adults in the room and the adults of Cumberland, Wis ., have passed the test. Kids will be kids and it's not a time to go to DEFCON 1. "Congratulations to all the seniors who are graduating", the police said in their Facebook post. It was then positioned in front of the high school .

Scotland set to vote against Brexit bill

May 16, 2018

Mr Fraser claimed Ms Sturgeon simply wanted to hand powers "in their entirety to Brussels " during a debate over whether Scottish Parliament should accept the Brexit Withdrawal Bill. Speaking in Holyrood, he said: "While the UK Government is delivering additional devolution. I just don't see how that can be characterised as a power grab".

Showers and thunderstorms likely

May 16, 2018

People should also keep watch of water levels while they are waiting out the thunderstorm as they can rise quickly and lead to flash flooding. Weather Service Meteorologist Steve DiRienzo said those storms could spark tornadoes, though the probability of that was "very low".

Flight makes emergency landing as cockpit windshield breaks off

May 16, 2018

The captain describes a deafening sound as piercing the cockpit, before a sudden loss of temperature and pressure. The co-pilot and a flight attendant sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident. With the captain pressed against the window frame for 20 minutes, the co-pilot made a safe landing. 'There were people screaming, bags dropping from the overhead cabin and lunch boxes scattering along the corridor'.

Rihanna's stalker arrest after breaking into her LA home

May 15, 2018

It is said the accused spent about 12 hours inside the home and was arrested the next day after being discovered by the singer's assistant. Leon was able to gain access after hopping a fence, prosecutors said. He appeared in court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to all charges; if he is convicted, he faces a maximum prison sentence of six years. In addition to that, he was also charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest.

Call Reveals Girl Attacked By Bear Was Camping Alone

May 16, 2018

Charles Breaux of St. Mary's Medical Center. The attack took place in East Orchard Mesa, a small community near the Colorado River and about 250 miles (400 km) west of Denver . Father: "Just her. She's the only girl". Wildlife officials said they observed the bear walking up to a residence about a half-mile away from the location of the attack early Monday.

Russian Federation slams USA for snubbing Syria peace talks in Astana

May 15, 2018

A delegation of 24 representatives of the Syrian armed opposition has arrived in the Kazakh capital for the ninth round of talks on the Syrian crisis settlement, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry's press service said Tuesday. "We want negotiations to take place in Astana and only in Astana". "The Astana process lived, is alive and will continue to live", he said, while refusing to confirm whether or not Sochi would now displace the Kazakh capital as the major venue for negotiations.

Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr's coalition set to win in Iraq

May 15, 2018

Voter turnout was at a low 44 percent, 15 percent lower than the turnout in the 2014 parliamentary elections . After the 2003 invasion, his militia battled U.S. An electoral alliance of Hashd-linked candidates, headed by militia commander Hadi al-Amiri, is now in second place in the election returns. Recounts following disputes in the Dohuk and Kirkuk provinces have delayed any final announcement, but officials said a full tally should be out over the next two days.

North Korean delegation visited Beijing to learn about China's reforms: Foreign Ministry

May 15, 2018

The site has been used for each of North Korea's six underground nuclear test explosions. Bolton appeared on Sunday talk shows, during which the June 12 meeting between Trump and the North Korean leader dominated the proceedings. Speaking on Monday at a forum at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C. the former Obama official rebuked the commonly heard criticism in recent days that Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran deal would undermine US credibility ...

Melania Trump hospitalized for 'benign' kidney condition

May 15, 2018

Melania Trump's expected multi-day hospitalization would be the longest for a first lady since Nancy Reagan spent roughly a week in the hospital following a mastectomy in October 1987. The first lady was last seen in public at a White House event Wednesday where she and the president honored military mothers and spouses for Mother's Day.

Charge is dropped against Missouri governor, for now

May 15, 2018

Greitens' attorneys have criticized Gardner's handling of the case, particularly her hiring of private investigator William Tisaby , who Greitens' lawyers have accused of perjury. Bowman III. The woman, who has not been identified, was captured on a secretly recorded tape telling her then-husband that Mr. Greitens had blindfolded her, torn off her shirt and trousers and taken a photo without her consent.

Didn't think I'd fit in 'Race' franchise: Salman

May 15, 2018

Apparently, his father Dharmendra had also shot at the same location for his film Haqeeqat in the year 1964. Reports have it that the Race 3 team had taken off to Rajasthan to complete some portions of the film. Anil Kapoor, who has been a part of the previous two Race films as Robert D'Costa, essays the role of bossman Shamsher this time. The makers of the movie gave more insight into how Race 3 came about.

Facebook myPersonality App Exposing its Sold Data on You

May 15, 2018

The report said that the academics at the University of Cambridge distributed the data from the personality quiz app named myPersonality to hundreds of researchers via a website with insufficient security provisions . We would like the session here to take place by 24 May... Facebook has failed to fully answer 39 questions submitted by United Kingdom members of parliament that aim to explore the social network's approach to data privacy and fake news , according to the ...

Eurovision song contest was 'just the beginning' for Christabelle

May 15, 2018

Barzilai ended her tv appearance with the traditional greeting: "Next Year in Jerusalem!" "We are all hoarse, we celebrated all night and we didn't sleep", added Netta . "Tel Aviv, I love you!" Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein said Barzilai's victory "set our hearts overflowing, and brought national pride to us all".

EU Describes First Meeting with Iranian FM as Useful

May 15, 2018

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said that there need to be economic incentives for Iran to remain in the deal. "We had good talks with Ms. Moghrini in the threshold to open the meetings of today", said Mr. "I would like to point out that Russian Federation and other participants in the deal - China and the European countries - also have their legitimate interests enshrined in this agreement", he added.

JPSO, other agencies investigating why suspect died in police custody

May 15, 2018

He also had heroin in his possession, reports say. "And when the police do press them, we want them to be able to stand and let the police do their job", Robinson said. Sterling in July 2016. He said all four detectives involved in the incident last Thursday have been read their rights and questioned and have been put on administrative leave as the investigation unfolds.

European Union expands sanctions against Russian Federation for 'election' in Crimea - Poroshenko

May 15, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he was confident people would love the bridge to the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Moscow from Ukraine in 2014, after driving over it in a truck. During World War II the occupying Nazis also began building a bridge, but abandoned the project. In July 2017, the bridge's arch for road traffic was installed.

Amber Alert issued for 7 year old girl

May 15, 2018

Taheerah Ahmad, 39, is accused of binding and gagging her three daughters - ages 7, 9 and 11 - between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday at their residence in the 500 block of Mohawk Boulevard, Tulsa Police Officer Jeanne MacKenzie said. Ahmad has curly black hair with gold highlights. Hafza is described as a black female with puffy hair in a ponytail and painted gold bracelets on her wrists.

Pompeo promises North Korea a rosy future as United States 'partner'

May 15, 2018

There was no confirmation on the specific location for the meeting between Kim and Trump although there are a number of sites in Singapore that can guarantee security protection, including hotels that have experience hosting high-security events, Singapore media and a Singapore government official said.

Mancini given job of rebuilding Italy

May 15, 2018

Mancini is replacing Gian Piero Ventura, who was sacked in November after four-time champion Italy lost a World Cup playoff to Sweden. After "Carlito" ruled himself out, former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini suddenly emerged as the favourite, a man who could easily fulfill the criteria listed above.

Fallen officer's son gets police escort to school

May 15, 2018

The SWAT team even gave Dakota his own shirt and badge. Dakota Pitts is just five years old. About 70 Terre Haute officers and Vigo County Sheriff's Deputies welcomed Dakota back to school, according to WTHI . If you would like to help THPD's fundraiser, you can purchase a bracelet at the Terre Haute Police Department's records room. "The sorrow @FLJanetHolcomb & I feel for the family of Patrolman Rob Pitts, the Terre Haute Police Department & the Wabash Valley region is beyond words".

Soros-backed foundation leaving Hungary

May 15, 2018

The move follows a decision by the Hungarian government to tighten a bill dubbed " Stop Soros " that would restrict the work of Hungarian non-governmental organizations that receive foreign funding. Orban, who won a landslide victory in the April elections, has repeatedly accused Soros and his organization in support of migrants and undermining national culture.

US monitor: Dismantling of N. Korea nuclear site 'well under way

May 15, 2018

Nuclear material might be buried, but accessible enough to be dug up and reused in a weapon. Punggye-ri, in the northeast of the country, has hosted all six of the North's nuclear tests , the latest and by far the most powerful in September past year, which Pyongyang said was an H-bomb.