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Seattle police release tape of pregnant woman's shooting
Around 50 people reportedly held a vigil on Sunday evening outside the apartment complex where Lyles was shot, with photographs of Lyles, flowers and candles. "I could have taken her down". She also made comments of a religious nature, claimed to want to "morph into a wolf", and called the officers devils and members of the Ku Klux Klan, according to the police report. [Full Article...]
Crash, dust closes section of I-10 in Arizona, New Mexico
Westbound traffic is stopped at Lordsburg, New Mexico. Several people were killed and Interstate 10 was closed for 60 miles following a multiple-vehicle crash near the Arizona-New Mexico border Monday afternoon. New Mexico State Police have identified the officer involved in the fatal shooting of a man wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Officials say 77-year-old Jose Manuel Clemente... [Full Article...]
In a first, Ford to import Focus small car from China
U.S. Focus sales were down 20 percent through May, hurt by low gas prices and consumer preference for SUVs. In its statement Tuesday, Ford took pains to highlight that "no USA hourly employees will be out of a job tied to the new manufacturing plan" even as production in MI of the current Focus model is set to end in mid 2018. [Full Article...]
Foo Fighters Announce Ninth Album, 'Concrete and Gold,' Due Out in September
The artwork keeps with that clean, simple style. very classic Foo Fighters but the new record is the first for the new FF logo. That's a high standard to set, but based on the intense rock vibe of " Run " and the bluesier nature of " The Sky Is A Neighborhood ", it's easy to at least see where he's coming from in terms of the sense of experimentation and variety we can expect from the album. [Full Article...]
Golden Knights Balancing Expansion Draft Prep With Plans For Entry Draft
McPhee can also negotiate deals with teams to not pick certain players, although there will certainly be a price tag attached. "I'm really pleased with what's available ", McPhee told reporters in Las Vegas on Sunday. Courtesy of the National Hockey League, the lists of protected and unprotected players from all 30 teams outside of Vegas are available . San Jose has two notable veteran... [Full Article...]
Former Obama aide on Cuba: Trump, GOP lawmakers don't believe in freedom
The president announced changes to Obama-era Cuba policy , and challenged the Castro government to negotiate a better deal. "We now hold the cards", Trump said . "Effective immediately, I am canceling the last administration's completely one-sided deal with Cuba ", Trump said in a speech from the Manuel Artime Theater in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. [Full Article...]
Will Grier gets green light to play in 2017 for West Virginia
There was speculation that Grier - who is classified as a junior - would not be eligible until Game 7 this season, and WVU evidently received a waiver from the NCAA for Grier to be eligible for the opener. After almost two years away from live in-season action, Will Grier will be able to take the field for the West Virginia University football team's 2017 season opener. [Full Article...]
Trump not under investigation, says his lawyer
That assessment was at odds with a Washington Post report last week and seemingly with a tweet by Trump himself on Friday. Sekulow made numerous same arguments on the Sunday news shows, though he told Fox News Sunday that he couldn't read Mueller's mind and that he couldn't say with 100 percent certainty that Trump wasn't being investigated. [Full Article...]
Lead surgeon: USA congressman Scalise showing improvement after being shot
The 51-year-old remains in a critical condition. Scalise , the No. 3 House Republican, arrived at the hospital via helicopter in shock, with intense internal bleeding, Sava said . "On behalf of Steve and our children, I want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible amount of prayers and warm wishes we have received since Wednesday's events", Scalise's wife, Jennifer... [Full Article...]
CNN sues Justice Department for copies of Comey memo
Comey also testified that he had told Trump he was not under investigation . Last month, President Trump hired his own lawyer, Marc Kasowitz , to handle Russia-related investigations by the FBI and United States congressional committees. [Full Article...]
White House pushing Republicans in the House to relax new Russian Federation sanctions
The bipartisan legislation passed overwhelmingly Thursday, 98-2, more than five months after USA intelligence agencies determined Moscow had deliberately interfered in the 2016 presidential campaign. But in a Senate panel Tuesday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned against passing a measure, saying it would make it more hard to improve U.S. [Full Article...]
Authorities: Charlotte mom tried to suffocate boy
Police say hospital workers saw Dixon try to suffocate the boy when they watched surveillance video of the room. Charlotte TV station WSOC cited police sources who said Dixon tried to smother the child four times within 15 minutes. The boy remains hospitalized in the care of family members, according to police. An arrest report states that Dixon's 12-month-old son was brought to the hospital... [Full Article...]
Trump Attorney Insists President Is Not Under Investigation
Comey described the memos in a public testimony on 8 June 2017, his first public appearance since Trump fired him on 9 May 2017. But there are conflicting signals about what is actually happening. University of Tennessee law professor Glenn Reynolds, who also publishes the popular Instapundit blog, wrote an op-ed for USA Today on Monday arguing that Mueller "has a disqualifying conflic... [Full Article...]
Scalise still critical but improved
That person, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said investigators aren't sure of the significance of the names and doesn't know if it was a list of people that the shooter, James Hodgkinson , was targeting. "This man was just so passionate and hateful toward (President Donald) Trump", said mechanic Crist Dauberman of the Del Ray Service Center. Scalise's wife, Jennifer, issued a statem... [Full Article...]
Wisconsin gerrymandering case heads to USA supreme court
The case involves the state of Wisconsin, where ruling Republicans have been accused of taking partisan measures to redraw boundaries in their favor, but the court decision could have implications for the rest of the United States. And Sachin Chedda of the Fair Elections Project, which fought the state's maps in court, says he's confident the high court will affirm the lower court ruling. [Full Article...]
Americans trust Comey over Trump following his 'prevalent' leaks
In light of Comey's testimony , more US officials will appear before the Senate panel, with US Attorney General Jeff Sessions confirming he will testify before the intelligence committee next week. However, many believe that the decision is connected with the probe into alleged ties of Trump's campaign team to Russian Federation, as Comey reportedly was seeking funding to extend the bureau's ... [Full Article...]
Attorney says Trump not under investigation after president tweeted he was
The Washington Post story cited five officials who had been briefed on interview requests from special counsel Robert Mueller with three top intelligence officials to see if Trump had attempted to obstruct justice. Trump backers outside the administration, including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, have said they do not believe Mueller can act independently. [Full Article...]
Severe weather threat Monday
The threat for severe weather will be with us during the afternoon & evening hours. While these storms will be moving faster than those of the last seven days, torrential rain is expected in the strongest storms. Commuters - by auto, train, bus or subway - are urged to give themselves more travel time and go slowly. Areas near Phoenix could hit 120 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon. [Full Article...]
Jay Sekulow, President Trump's unlikely lawyer
Watching Tapper's State of the Union and Todd's Meet the Press , it was hard to decide which of the three men had the toughest job. "He takes the action that they also, by the way, recommended". He said Trump's tweet was not a confirmation of the investigation, but instead a response to a report in The Washington Post . "That's the constitutional threshold issue", Sekulow said. [Full Article...]
Redskins are 'thrilled' by Supreme Court's ruling on disparaging trademarks
The team celebrated the decision in a statement and Redskins owner Dan Snyder was thrilled. "I think people know that in the back of their minds, they know that". During the fight, we found the Trademark Office justifying the denial of rights to people based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, and political views, simply because they disagreed with the message of these groups. [Full Article...]