Global
Senate Parliamentarian Upends GOP Hopes For Health Bill
Congressional Republicans meant to use the budget reconciliation process to push through repeal of the Affordable Care Act, as doing so would require a simple 51-vote majority instead of the typical 60 votes needed to bypass a filibuster. Some conservatives say leaders should allow Mr. Pence, as president of the Senate, to override the parliamentarian while presiding over the chamber, though many Republicans are skeptical of taking such a bold move.
Global
Passengers Rescued From Seaplane That Landed In East River
There have been no reports of injuries. The Cessna Caravan C208 is registered to Tailwind Air Service, a company that provides shuttle service throughout the northeast, including the Hamptons, NBC New York reported . The plane took off from East Hampton Airport at around 2:35 p.m. He co-created Cougar Town , a comedy that ran for six seasons on American television.
Global
Minneapolis police chief resigns in wake of police shooting
Noor and his partner, Officer Matthew Harrity responded to Ms Damond's emergency call and radioed their base to report they couldn't see anyone in the lane when they arrived, eight minutes after her first 911 call. Former U.S. Rep Michele Bachmann has insinuated that a Minneapolis police officer who is Somali-American may have shot and killed an unarmed Australian woman for "cultural" reasons.
Global
IMF Readies USD1.8 Billion Loan To Greece
The IMF has been reluctant to support its latest €86 billion (£77 billion) rescue in 2015 without European Union nations agreeing to debt relief. "This amount may not be sufficient", according to the fund. The yield on Greek 10-year bonds was little changed at 10:51 a.m.in Athens, rising one basis point to 5.27 percent. The IMF ended two years of speculation about its willingness to lend, but reiterated that Greece needs debt relief from its creditors.
Global
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Is Out
Spicer handled the responsibilities of both press secretary and communications director during much of his tenure, overseeing the White House's response to a near non-stop deluge of controversy, particularly concerning the widening federal investigation into potential ties between Trump campaign associates and Russian officials.
Global
Initial investigation blames Navy for USS Fitzgerald collision
Last month Reuters reported that an account of the incident by the Philippine cargo ship's captain said that the us warship had failed to respond to warning signals or take evasive action before the collision. "Once the investigation is complete, we will spend time with the families to ensure their questions are answered and then share the findings publicly", Servello said.
Global
Missouri Department Of Health To Pay Planned Parenthood's Legal Expenses
The unusual court battle began in response to the "refer and follow" privilege requirement which demands that physicians have referral privileges at a local hospital if they are going to perform abortions. "That's one of the most crucial things for us to really look at here, politicians are tying the hands of doctors". The whopping sum comes from a lawsuit over a Planned Parenthood clinic's abortion license, according to the Missourian .
Global
Trump legal team looking to investigate Mueller aides
It includes scrutinizing donations to Democratic candidates, investigators' past clients and Mr. Mueller's relationship with James B. Comey, whose firing as F.B.I. Trump frequently praises Fox News, yet you don't have to search very hard through his Twitter feed to find condemnations of the Times . Simpson's firm was reportedly associated with a pro-Russian lobbying campaign in Washington and has also been connected to the dossier of unverified allegations against Trump collected by ...
Global
Trump and Putin Held a Second, Undisclosed, Private Conversation
Here is all the latest news on Donald Trump , Vladimir Putin , the ongoing Russian Federation investigation. Earlier in the day, Putin and Trump met for the first time and discussed alleged Russian interference in last year's USA presidential election.
Global
Palestinians killed in clashes over Jerusalem holy site
He added: "Now this movement to destroy the al-Aqsa compound is positioned as the tip of the spear in the Zionist project, in Israeli society, against Palestinians". Muslim devotees refer to the area of al-Asqa Mosque as al-Haram al-Sharif, or the Noble Sanctuary, whereas Jewish believers refer to the place of worship as Temple Mount.
Global
Pentagon holds back $50 million from Pakistan for not pursuing Taliban network
Secretary of Defense James Mattis has informed Congress that the U.S.is withholding $50 million in funding from Pakistan because he was unable to certify that Islamabad "has taken sufficient action against the Haqqani Network", a branch of the Afghan Taliban.
Global
CT mother facing deportation seeks sanctuary in local church
Khaalid Walls, a spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in an email Friday that Chavarria was allowed to voluntarily depart by a federal immigration judge in 1998, but failed to comply. "Her mother and father were granted asylum in NY". Her oldest child is 21 years old and suffers from cerebral palsy. Walls said ICE policy is to avoid conducting enforcement activities at churches "unless they have prior approval from an appropriate supervisory official or in the event of ...
Global
Trump Trying to Find Ways to Delegitimize Mueller
TRUMP: So Jeff Sessions takes the job, gets into the job, recuses himself. The investigation into Russian involvement in the US Presidential election past year and possible collusion of the Russians with the Trump campaign could get pretty sticky for #united states president #Donald Trump if recent reports are to be believed.
Global
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Resigns, Citing Disagreement Over Hire
Bush's trade representative. Scaramucci is expected to play a visible role as one of Trump's defenders on television. He'd be filling the role left by Mike Dubke , who announced his resignation in May. In January 2017, the Wall Street bigwig was linked to the role of Director for the Office of Public Liaison - where he would have managed the administration's engagement with the U.S.
Global
Prince William Defeats Kate Middleton in German Boat Race
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge seemed oblivious as a pair of cheeky lads made a decision to take the mick during a photoshoot. The comment came after she was offered a cuddly toy - designed for newborns - during a business reception in the Polish capital.
Global
Greece: Two killed in massive quake
A minaret from an old mosque also was damaged. Reports mention partial damages in buildings, docks and traffic disruptions. Fallen bricks and other damage were seen in Kos' "old town" area, full of bars and other nighttime entertainment.
Global
5 employees resign from Southeast Kansas Humane Society
Five employees of the Southeast Kansas Humane Society have resigned, saying budget constraints, lack of staff training and job responsibility changes put animals at risk. "They're one of the poorest parishes in Louisiana", Schmidt said. The dog's rabies vaccine had expired in April, she said, yet it still had been adopted out to a family.
Global
Senate should reject ACA repeal, replace bills
Indeed, the revised Senate bill initially would cause 15 million additional Americans to be uninsured next year, when the entire House and one-third of the Senate is up for re-election, the CBO said. The amended version of the Republican healthcare plan would lower the United States federal budget deficit by $420 billion, but will result in 22 million people losing health insurance coverage in the next decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said in a report on Thursday.
Global
Soon, Be Ready To Pay For Reading News Articles On Facebook
The service was launched two years ago and competes with Google's AMP that also optimises content from select media for mobile web browsing. The new incentive is expected to restore the credibility of traditional news sites that have been destroyed with massive claims of fake news and unusual facts.
Global
'That's Unbelievable!' Commuters Witness Plane Land on New York Highway
Luckily nobody was injured in the incident. According to the Washington Post , pilot Jim O'Donnell told WABC: " It wasn't good, but here I am ". O'Donnell knew he was unlikely to reach his destination of Eagles Nest Airport in New Jersey, and was forced to take matters into his own hands to avoid disaster.
Global
Erdogan says Turkey will try to solve problems between Gulf states
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing the country of ties with Iran and of funding Islamist extremist groups. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has urged Arab states to lift a "land blockade" on Qatar, saying the US is satisfied with the Gulf nation's efforts to implement an agreement aimed at combatting terror financing.
Global
Police search for suspect in two fatal MI shootings
They were unable to revive her and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have been searching southwest MI and northern IN throughout the morning for Patten. Authorities believe the second victim, a 29-year-old male, was the new husband of Patten's ex-wife. The victim later died at a hospital. There is also a spare tire on one of the front wheels.
Global
OJ Simpson granted early release at parole hearing
It was a stunning scene for the celebrity who once thrilled crowds as he ran for touchdowns and hurdled airport seats in vehicle rental ads before he was acquitted of murder in the 1995 "trial of the century" in Los Angeles; Simpson was acquitted in criminal court of the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman but found liable in a civil case.
Global
Warm, sunny weather Friday could give way to thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding
It will be partly sunny on Saturday , with highs in the upper-70s. Highs in the upper 80's. On Sunday , there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. and 2:25 a.m. Sunday's low tides will happen between 2:34 a.m. and 3:08 a.m. and 2:46 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. Today: Mostly sunny. Still hot, but not as humid.
Global
Temple Mount Closed To Jews After They Were Caught Praying, Police Said
Officials from the Waqf that administers the Temple Mount site have staged protests against the metal detectors, gathering groups to pray outside the entrance to the site rather than enter the compound. Some 3,000 police were deployed near the Old City, turning away Muslim men under the age of 50. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is in China, is returning to the West Bank to deal with the crisis, his office said in a statement.
Global
Top Russian Diplomat Raises Possibility Trump, Putin Had Other Meetings At G20
The foreign minister would go on to say that the meetings were nothing important, just quick words with the Russian leader. He also acknowledged the discussion Mr. "There was a bilateral meeting that was officially agreed via diplomatic channels, and then on the sidelines they repeatedly exchanged opinions and remarks", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists in a press call Wednesday night.
Global
Agribusiness Report - Two Undersecretaries Nominated
McKinney is director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. He is nominated as the USDA's Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics. The Sioux City Journal described Clovis as "something of a rock star...with Siouxland tea party people", at the beginning of his unsuccessful run for the Republican nomination for the state's open U.S.
Global
Three women die in Co Louth auto crash
A 39-year-old woman who was driving one of the cars has died, along with two of her passengers, aged 37 and 69. He wrote: "Awful news of 3 women killed in vehicle crash outside Ardee". A three vehicle collision occurred south of Aclint Bridge at Ardee at approximately 1am on Friday. AA Roadwatch said: "N2 Dublin/Monaghan Rd expected to remain closed for rest of day at Aclint following serious crash".
Global
The GOP's repeal-and-replace plan should stay dead
Indeed, the CBO's latest analysis of the BCRA projects premiums would fall and that the federal deficit would drop by $420 billion in 10 years. If Senate Republicans opted for the repeal-only bill , there would be a two-year delay so they could presumably formulate a new health care law before uprooting the current system.
Global
Disney unveils immersive Star Wars hotel
Chairman of Walt Disney's Park & Resorts, Bob Chapek , dropped something of a proton bomb last week by announcing a "100% immersive" Star Wars-themed resort, and boy does it sound like a good idea. In case you've been out of the loop, Disney is now building a Star Wars-themed land just for Disneyland and Disneyland in California and Florida. In May, Disney opened a land based on the movie Avatar at the Animal Kingdom park in Orlando, Florida, and a ride based on Marvel's Guardians of ...
Global
Trump's lawyers probe conflict of interest among Mueller's investigators
John Dowd , along with Jay Sekolow, will take over as the president's personal attorneys for the investigation, CNN reported . Another potential conflict of interest being explored, according to the Post , is an allegation of a dispute between Mueller and Trump National Golf Club in Northern Virginia over membership fees when Mueller quit the club in 2011.
Global
Dog rescues baby deer from Cali
Once Storm pulls the three-month-old deer up onto the shore, he lays down next to it and even starts nudging it with his nose, providing it with warmth and comfort while it recovers. Florida said that with the help of a rope it took them eight minutes to get hold of the animal. But after they started walking on the beach, the deer ran back into the water.
Global
Israel boosts security in Jerusalem Old City amid tensions
Jerusalem's Old City has been deployed with police officers on high alert on Friday morning in anticipation of violent riots by Muslim worshippers over Israel's installation of metal detectors at the Temple Mount compound. The Palestinian terror group Hamas called for mass protests on Friday against the increased security measures. Haniyeh says "al-Aqsa mosque and Jerusalem are a red line", and that "the closure and punitive measures on Jerusalemites and sanctuaries will not be allowed".
Global
Justin Bieber banned in China; reason will blow your mind
But despite his theme, Beijing's culture bureau released a statement on their website on Tuesday saying: " Justin Bieber is a gifted singer, but he is also a controversial young foreign singer". OK! Online have contacted a representative for Justin to provide a comment. Several other entertainers, including Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Bjork, have also reportedly run into trouble with the Chinese government after expressing support for the Dalai Lama.
Global
US Senators Reintroduce Latest Version Of Dream Act
Taking questions at the unveiling of the updated legislation, Graham said he hoped that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly would be empowered to develop a border security and internal enforcement policy that the overwhelming majority of senators could support, along with measures like the DREAM Act to address the needs of the undocumented immigrants already living within the United States.